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Zeepro

HardwareSan Francisco, CA, USAFounded 2013· One of 1708 Hardware companies tracked by AMPulse

Develops consumer-grade personal 3D printers with dual-color FDM technology and cloud-based sharing platform, targeting hobbyists and educators for easy at-home printing.

CEO / Founder
Philippe M. Guglielmetti
Team Size
11-50
Stage
Defunct
Total Funding
$2.7M
Latest Round
Series A
Key Investors
Kickstarter backers; Undisclosed VCs

Technology & Products

Key Products

Zim 3D Printer (dual-head, FDM)

Technological Advantage

Proprietary dual-head FDM design allows dual-color printing without manual swapping; integrated connectivity (WiFi/Ethernet) and camera enable remote operation—claimed to simplify user experience vs. competitors. Advantage was replicable (no patents found) and not defensible.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Reduces 3D printing complexity with plug-and-play dual-head system, smart filament cartridges, and remote monitoring via HD camera, enabling accessible creation and sharing of objects from any device.

How They Differentiate

Dual-head system for dual-color printing vs. MakerBot's single-head; integrated camera and cloud sharing vs. Ultimaker's more professional focus; FDM-based with smart cartridges vs. Formlabs' resin-based SLA—targeted consumer ease over industrial precision.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

Consumers, hobbyists, educators, and small businesses seeking user-friendly personal 3D printing

Industry Verticals

Consumer Electronics; Education; Hobbyist

Competitors

MakerBot; Ultimaker; Formlabs

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Raised $347,445 via Kickstarter in 2013; later Series A of $1.36M in 2014; total funding ~$2.7M including initial $1M round. No revenue or customer growth metrics available.

Major Milestones

Founded in 2013; Launched Zim 3D printer via Kickstarter in 2013; Partnership with 3D Slash in 2014; Ceased operations in 2015