3D Spark, the German B2B manufacturing and procurement SaaS Startup, has successfully raised €2 million in seed funding to advance its AI-supported B2B platform that revolutionises manufacturing, procurement, and sales processes. The investment round was led by Swedish investor Triplefair, with continued support from existing investors Fraunhofer Technologie-Transfer Fonds (FTTF) and Innovationsstarter Fonds Hamburg (IFH), demonstrating strong confidence in the company’s solution and growth trajectory.
The funding will accelerate the expansion of 3D Spark’s comprehensive platform, which currently supports over 15 manufacturing technologies across diverse materials including metals, polymers, and ceramics. This technology-agnostic approach has already attracted major enterprise clients such as Alstom, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, and Siemens Mobility, who leverage the platform to drive efficiencies and reduce costs.
Transforming Manufacturing Decisions with AI-supported B2B Platform
3D Spark’s AI-supported B2B platform stands out in the manufacturing technology landscape by offering a holistic solution that addresses multiple aspects of the production process. The platform provides detailed manufacturability analysis, accurate costing analysis, smart quoting with indicative market pricing from qualified suppliers, and CO₂ footprint reporting.
Unlike many existing solutions that focus on isolated parts of the value chain, 3D Spark’s technology creates an integrated approach that connects engineering, manufacturing, and procurement departments—areas that have traditionally operated in silos within enterprise environments. This comprehensive methodology has delivered measurable results for customers, reducing component costs and shortening procurement cycles from weeks to days.
“Manufacturing digitalisation is accelerating, but most solutions address only isolated parts of the value chain. 3D Spark’s comprehensive AI-supported B2B platform uniquely combines design analysis, multi-technology manufacturing assessment, and procurement optimisation in one integrated solution.”
– Robin Larsson, Managing Director at Triplefair
The data-driven nature of the platform enables manufacturing professionals to make informed decisions quickly, comparing thousands of production options simultaneously across both additive and conventional manufacturing methods. This capability helps identify optimal solutions that balance cost, efficiency, and sustainability requirements.
Strategic Expansion Plans
With the new capital infusion, 3D Spark will implement several strategic initiatives to enhance its market position. The company plans to significantly expand its technology coverage to include a broader range of conventional manufacturing methods such as casting, milling, and sheet metal fabrication.
“This funding marks a significant milestone for 3D Spark. With the combined expertise and support of our investors, we’re better positioned than ever to achieve our vision of simplifying and revolutionising industrial component manufacturing and procurement.”
– Fritz Lange, Co-founder and CEO of 3D Spark
A key focus will be enhancing the AI-supported B2B platform’s marketplace feature, which bridges the gap between enterprises and their qualified suppliers. By providing instant indicative supplier pricing, the AI-supported B2B platform streamlines request for quotation (RFQ) management and dramatically simplifies procurement efforts for manufacturing companies.
Jörg Wamser, Managing Director at FTTF, expressed confidence in the company’s approach: “Over the past two years, we’ve watched 3D Spark customers achieve remarkable results—reducing component costs and cutting procurement cycles from weeks to days. 3D Spark’s data-driven approach to manufacturing decision-making represents exactly the kind of technological innovation FTTF aims to support.”
Sustainable Manufacturing Solutions
The strong investor support reflects growing recognition of the critical need for digital transformation in manufacturing processes. Benjamin Lakhssassi, Investment Manager at IFH, noted that the investment aligns with broader industry trends: “Hamburg’s industrial base is transforming through digital innovation, and 3D Spark exemplifies this evolution.”
The additional funding will also enable significant team growth, with plans to expand technical expertise and enhance sales and customer success capabilities to support increased market demand and customer onboarding. This expansion comes at a time when manufacturing companies are increasingly seeking solutions that can drive not just cost savings but also sustainability improvements and supply chain resilience.
The AI-supported B2B platform has demonstrated its value in helping manufacturers navigate the complexities of modern production environments, particularly as sustainability considerations become increasingly important. By providing CO₂ footprint reporting alongside traditional manufacturing metrics, 3D Spark enables companies to make environmentally conscious decisions without compromising on quality or cost-effectiveness.
As manufacturing enterprises continue to face challenges related to supply chain disruptions and rising costs, 3D Spark’s technology offers a pathway to greater operational efficiency and adaptability. The company’s focus on developing a truly technology-agnostic platform positions it at the forefront of the digital manufacturing revolution.
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