YHNOVA
Develops the BatiPrint3D™ robotic system for on-site 3D printing of house walls using foam insulation and concrete, enabling construction of a 95 m² house in 54 hours.
- CEO / Founder
- Hedy Zouaoui
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.2M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Nantes Métropole, Nantes Métropole Habitat, Bouygues Construction, Holcim
Technology & Products
Key Products
BatiPrint3D™ robotic 3D printing system; YHNOVA 3D-printed house prototype
Technological Advantage
Proprietary BatiPrint3D™ technology achieves 54-hour wall construction vs. weeks traditionally, with 20% cost savings and ability to create curved walls and rounded angles.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces construction time by 75% (from months to days) and costs by 20% compared to traditional methods, while enabling complex architectural designs and energy-efficient housing.
How They Differentiate
Uses on-site robotic deposition of foam and concrete for entire wall structures, enabling complex shapes and faster build times (54 hours for walls) compared to off-site modular approaches.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Social housing developers, construction companies, and urban planners
Industry Verticals
Construction; Affordable Housing; Urban Development
Competitors
ICON; Mighty Buildings; Luyten
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
First 3D-printed social housing project completed in 2018; 5 houses built by 2021; technology validated for 95 m² house construction in 54 hours; expanding to multi-story buildings
Major Milestones
September 2017: Construction of YHNOVA house began in Nantes; March 2018: YHNOVA house inaugurated and certified habitable; 2018: First family moved into the 3D-printed house
Notable Customers
Nantes Métropole Habitat (social housing tenant)