TinkerToys
TinkerToys enables children to design and 3D print custom toys through an intuitive software platform.
- CEO / Founder
- Sebastian Friedrich
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Grant-funded
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Ego-Start Program (Saxony-Anhalt), Government support
Technology & Products
Key Products
TinkerToys design software, Custom 3D printed toys, Educational workshops
Technological Advantage
Kid-friendly design interface combined with professional 3D printing fulfillment
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Easy-to-use platform letting kids design their own toys which are then 3D printed and delivered.
How They Differentiate
Design-to-delivery service; age-appropriate interface; educational value
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Children, families, schools, educational institutions
Industry Verticals
Education, Consumer Products, Toys
Competitors
Toybox 3D printers, LEGO, Traditional toy makers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
First INKUBATOR FabLab spinout (2014); Still operating (filed 2024 annual reports); Uses biocompatible corn starch material
Major Milestones
2014-03: Founded as first INKUBATOR FabLab spinout; Received Ego-Start Program scholarship from Saxony-Anhalt; Developed digital construction kit for children; Uses biocompatible corn starch material; 2024: Filed annual reports (still operating)
Notable Customers
Children and families, Educational institutions, FabLabs, 3D printing enthusiasts