Radar · 3D Printing in California
Best 3D Printing Companies in California, United States
The 186 best 3D Printing companies in California, United States in 2026, ranked by funding and momentum. Funding, investors, founders, valuation, tech stack and live signals. Top: Relativity Space.
By Riya SenguptaFinancials
186companies tracked
$4.2Bdisclosed funding
3unicorns
74have raised
Ranked: Best 3D Printing companies in California
| # | Company | Disclosed funding | Last round | Employees | Founded | Tech stack | Patents & IP focus | Recent signals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Relativity Space 🦄 Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads 90Patents top 17%Funding top 20%Growth top 21%Innovation top 22% All 11 signals ▾Patentstop 17% Fundingtop 20% Growthtop 21% Innovationtop 22% Moattop 22% Talenttop 35% Markettop 36% Techtop 36% AItop 45% Globalbottom 42% Newsbottom 23% Patents: 124 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 107 filings since 2022 vs 17 in 2017-21 Funding: Raised $1.3B across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 90/100 | $1.3B | 17 mo ago | 631 | 2015 | Squarespace CommerceSquarespaceApple iCloud Mail+24 | 124 patents Advanced metal additive manufacturing, process control, and large‑scale component assembly | 1 job opening · 1 launch · 1 expansion |
| 2 | Carbon 🦄 Provider of three-dimensional printing services using design software and advanced materials 69Talent top 19%Patents top 22%Moat top 22%Funding top 23% All 10 signals ▾Talenttop 19% Patentstop 22% Moattop 22% Fundingtop 23% Innovationtop 26% Techtop 36% Growthtop 40% Markettop 42% Globaltop 45% Fin. healthbottom 26% Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 5 named leaders on record Patents: 753 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 298 filings since 2022 vs 446 in 2017-21 rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 69/100 | $682M | 7 mo ago | 422 422 → 522 (+24%) | 2013 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressApple iCloud Mail+32 | 753 patents Additive manufacturing of polymer and composite resins for customized parts and dental devices | 2 launchs |
| 3 | Divergent 🦄 Developer of adaptive production system for complex structures manufacturing 67Funding top 14%Moat top 25%Growth top 26%Talent top 38% All 10 signals ▾Fundingtop 14% Moattop 25% Growthtop 26% Talenttop 38% Patentstop 47% Markettop 48% Innovationtop 49% Techtop 49% Newstop 49% Globalbottom 42% Funding: Raised $578M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 10 yrs (1.0/yr) Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · IP moat: 24 patents rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 67/100 | $578M | 9 mo ago | 136 | 2014 | Node.jsReactNext.js+6 | 24 patents Advanced additive manufacturing of lightweight transport structures and multi-material components | 2 expansions · 1 award |
| 4 | Arris Composites Manufacturer of carbon fiber composites for multiple industrial applications | $233M | 25 mo ago | 152 | 2018 | WebflowWordPressApple iCloud Mail+30 | 92 patents Thermoplastic composite manufacturing for lightweight, impact‑absorbing structural components | — |
| 5 | Fictiv Provider of on-demand manufacturing services, from prototyping to production | $192M | 49 mo ago | 278 | 2013 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+31 | 2 patents Patents concentrated in computing, sensing & instrumentation | 7 job openings · 1 expansion |
| 6 | Velo3D Manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems, software, and related services 74Partners top 20%Funding top 24%Patents top 28%Market top 32% All 11 signals ▾Partnerstop 20% Fundingtop 24% Patentstop 28% Markettop 32% Innovationtop 33% Techtop 35% Moattop 35% Newstop 36% Growthtop 41% Fin. healthtop 48% Globalbottom 45% Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals Funding: Raised $150M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 11 yrs (0.4/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 74/100 | $150M | 5 mo ago | 294 294 → 187 (-36%) | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 278 patents Advanced metal additive manufacturing systems and powder handling for aerospace-grade parts | 1 expansion |
| 7 | Mighty Buildings Cloud-based 3D printing technology for construction professionals | $150M | 29 mo ago | 159 | 2017 | WebflowApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+19 | 50 patents Additive manufacturing of construction materials and structural components with integrated monitoring. | — |
| 8 | SprintRay Manufacturer of resin based desktop 3D printer for dentistry applications | $100M | 44 mo ago | — | 2014 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+34 | 112 patents Advanced resin reservoir and cleaning systems for vat polymerization 3D printing. | 1 launch |
| 9 | Arevo Provides product lifecycle management software | $71M | 58 mo ago | 46 | 2013 | — | 182 patents High-performance fiber-reinforced thermoplastic filament extrusion and 3D printing systems. | — |
| 10 | Prellis Biologics Provider of 3D bioprinting technology to build human tissues for drug development | $69M | 47 mo ago | 22 | 2016 | — | 59 patents 3D bioprinting of synthetic lymphoid organoids for human antibody generation | — |
| 11 | Sakuu Provider of AI-enabled desktop 3D battery printers for automotive applications | $68M | 33 mo ago | 63 | 2016 | SentryNode.jsUbuntu+12 | 67 patents In‑situ powder handling and regeneration for metal additive manufacturing processes | 1 award |
| 12 | Origin Materials Provider of solutions for the conversion of waste cardboard and sawdust into PET plastic | $62M | 106 mo ago | 201 | 2008 | DrupalPHPZoho+25 | — | — |
| 13 | Mantle Manufacturer of tooling solutions combining CNC machining with 3D printing | $62M | 23 mo ago | 45 45 → 42 (-7%) | 2015 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | 28 patents Hybrid additive manufacturing process control, metal paste materials, and warping/void mitigation | 1 award |
| 14 | Nexa3D Provider of stereolithography technology-based industrial 3D printers | $55M | 61 mo ago | 93 | 2015 | WordPressApple iCloud MailGoogle Workspace+32 | 197 patents Advanced vat photopolymer 3D printing hardware and fluid dispensing technologies | 1 launch |
| 15 | LuxCreo Manufacturer of diversified 3D printing solutions | $46M | 8 mo ago | 30 | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+30 | — | 1 launch |
| 16 | Continuum Provider of sustainable metal powders for additive manufacturing, enabling circular manufacturing and… | $42M | 43 mo ago | 28 | 2015 | WordPressApple iCloud MailMySQL+20 | 13 patents UV-protective sunscreen formulations and intra-cavity laser harmonic generation technologies. | 1 launch |
| 17 | Oqton Provider of a cloud-based operating system for 3D printers | $40M | 65 mo ago | 90 | 2017 | WordPressMySQLPHP+35 | — | 1 partnership |
| 18 | 3deo Provider of metal 3D printing services for prototypes and production 45Moat top 25%Funding top 27%Patents top 35%Product top 35% All 10 signals ▾Moattop 25% Fundingtop 27% Patentstop 35% Producttop 35% Innovationtop 40% Talenttop 41% Techtop 46% Marketbottom 44% Globalbottom 40% Growthbottom 31% Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 43 patents Funding: Raised $39.5M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 45/100 | $39M | 21 mo ago | 96 | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+28 | 43 patents Aerial LiDAR mapping systems and additive manufacturing (3D printing) technologies. | — |
| 19 | Plethora Provider of CNC machining services | $37M | 59 mo ago | 48 | 2013 | — | 43 patents Automated measurement and strategy generation for computer‑aided manufacturing processes | — |
| 20 | LIM Innovations Prosthetics for lower limb amputees | $29M | 104 mo ago | 25 | 2012 | WordPressMySQLPHP+20 | 57 patents Customizable, textile‑integrated prosthetic sockets and modular fabrication methods for limb prostheses | — |
| 21 | VaST Systems Developer of virtual prototyping platform for automotive and consumer application space | $24M | 226 mo ago | — | 1997 | — | — | — |
| 22 | EoPlex Electronic component designer and manufacturer | $16M | 198 mo ago | 1 | 2001 | — | 18 patents Advanced multi-material 3D printing for electronic packaging and solid-state batteries. | — |
| 23 | Raise3d Manufacturer of three-dimensional printers, software, and printing materials solutions | $16M | 52 mo ago | 27 27 → 65 (+141%) | 2014 | WordPressMySQLRedis+34 | — | 1 launch |
| 24 | Unyq Personalized 3D-printed prosthetic covers empowering amputees to express their individuality | $13M | 90 mo ago | 38 | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityOdooPostgreSQL+18 | — | 4 launchs |
| 25 | Origin Additive manufacturing platform for mass production | $12M | 70 mo ago | 31 | 2015 | — | 148 patents Medical nitric‑oxide generation and delivery devices for therapeutic and diagnostic applications | — |
| 26 | Pythom Space Manufacturer of reusable rockets for space transportation system | $10M | 7 mo ago | 2 | 2020 | WebflowGSAPTypekit+11 | — | — |
| 27 | iDentical Provider of a developer of personalized, drill-free dental implants that offers a safer, faster, and more… | $8M | 50 mo ago | 10 | 2018 | WixSentryBootstrap+11 | 31 patents Custom root-analog and multi-root dental implants for personalized oral reconstruction | — |
| 28 | MatterFab Exploring the world of 3D printing: guides, tips, and insights | $8M | 135 mo ago | 11 | 2013 | — | 13 patents Powder-based laser sintering feedstock cartridges for additive manufacturing | — |
| 29 | Holo Manufacturer of complex metal additive manufactured parts using proprietary 3D printing | $7M | 57 mo ago | 39 | 2017 | — | 89 patents Advanced stereolithography 3D printing hardware and thermal management solutions | — |
| 30 | polySpectra Provider of photopolymer materials for 3D printing | $7M | 61 mo ago | 15 | 2010 | Cart FunctionalityHugoProton Mail+14 | 21 patents Photopolymerizable olefin metathesis resins for dental/oral applications | — |
| 31 | Uniz Provider of desktop SLA 3D printers | $7M | 103 mo ago | 26 | 2014 | PHPUbuntuBootstrap+7 | — | — |
| 32 | Organovo Pioneering 3D human tissues for drug discovery and regenerative medicine | $7M | 107 mo ago | 20 | 2007 | WordPress Block EditorWordPressMySQL+19 | 272 patents 3D bioprinted human tissues for drug discovery, disease modeling, and therapeutic testing | — |
| 33 | Topology Eyewear AI-driven app-based platform for fashion eyewear for men & women | $7M | 47 mo ago | 40 | 2013 | Webflowcore-jsjQuery+9 | 22 patents Personalized eyewear design and fitting using 3D facial scans and optical measurements | — |
| 34 | 3Diligent B2B marketplace for 3D printing and rapid manufacturing | $5M | 68 mo ago | 2 | 2014 | — | — | — |
| 35 | Mixed Dimensions Online Toto and e-commerce platform offering diverse products and betting opportunities | $5M | 122 mo ago | 8 | 2009 | — | 6 patents Automated validation and optimization of 3D printable models for additive manufacturing. | — |
| 36 | Modarri Customizable toy cars designed for building, driving, and creative play | $5M | 76 mo ago | 3 | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 37 | Jiga Provider of marketplace for finding part manufacturer 50Talent top 28%Growth top 35%Funding top 40%News top 44% All 9 signals ▾Talenttop 28% Growthtop 35% Fundingtop 40% Newstop 44% Techtop 48% Moattop 48% Productbottom 45% Marketbottom 38% Globalbottom 36% Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo rank vs industry peers · Fliar Intelligence Index 50/100 | $4M | 7 mo ago | 36 | 2020 | Cart FunctionalityWordPressSentry+27 | — | 1 job opening |
| 38 | Zeepro 3D printer with dual head | $4M | 146 mo ago | — | 2013 | — | — | — |
| 39 | Robo 3D printing solutions and curriculum for education and beyond | $4M | 126 mo ago | 14 | 2012 | ShopifyCart FunctionalityAnimate.css+45 | — | — |
| 40 | Snapmaker manufacturer of 3D printers based on hybrid manufacturing technology | $4M | 6 mo ago | 200 | 2016 | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityShopify+43 | — | 1 partnership · 1 award |
| 41 | Identify3D Securing digital manufacturing through data integrity, protection, and traceability | $3M | 111 mo ago | 8 | 2014 | — | 4 patents Cybersecurity and data management for additive manufacturing (digital 3D printing) | — |
| 42 | Dagoma French expert in professional 3D printing, prototyping, and additive manufacturing | $3M | 117 mo ago | 30 | 2014 | Cart FunctionalityOdooPostgreSQL+16 | — | — |
| 43 | Authentise Provides 3D print workflow management | $3M | 28 mo ago | 8 | 2012 | Wix eCommerceWixSentry+25 | 11 patents Digital manufacturing workflow and additive metal 3D printing process control | — |
| 44 | AlphaSTAR Corporation Provider of a software simulation tool for additive manufacturing | $2M | 197 mo ago | 59 | 1997 | — | — | — |
| 45 | Formalloy Metal additive manufacturing solutions: DED systems, services for manufacturing, repair, and enhancement | $2M | 69 mo ago | 10 | 2016 | WordPressMySQLPHP+16 | 13 patents Advanced metal additive manufacturing: powder feed, laser deposition, cooling, and gradient control | — |
| 46 | Gentle Giant High-end collectibles and merchandise from iconic franchises for fans | $2M | 82 mo ago | 43 43 → 50 (+16%) | 2009 | Shogun Page BuilderCart FunctionalityBigCommerce+28 | — | — |
| 47 | Brinter Provider of 3D bioprinting solutions and services | $1M | 60 mo ago | 15 | 2018 | WordPressMySQLPHP+24 | — | — |
| 48 | AstroPrint Provider of cloud-based print management software | $1M | 85 mo ago | 2 | 2013 | DiscourseRubyRuby on Rails+16 | — | 1 launch |
| 49 | NXT Factory Provider of QLS technology based industrial 3D printer | $1M | 83 mo ago | 3 | 2017 | — | 2 patents Metal powder-bed fusion additive manufacturing (selective laser melting) | — |
| 50 | LIMBER Prosthetics & Orthotics Manufacturer of 3D printed prosthetic products | $200K | 12 mo ago | 9 | 2020 | WordPressMySQLPHP+19 | — | — |
Top 12 3D Printing companies in California
#1
Carbon 🦄Series E · Redwood City, California · founded 2013 · 422 employees$682.2Mraised▾
Carbon 🦄
Series E · Redwood City, California · founded 2013 · 422 employees
Provider of three-dimensional printing services using design software and advanced materials. They offer a platform that integrates software, hardware, and materials for product development and manufacturing. The company provides solutions for industries including automotive, industrial, medical, and consumer goods. It supports the creation of custom parts, prototypes, and end-use products.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 69how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 19%Patents
top 22%Moat
top 22%Funding
top 23%Innovation
top 26%Tech
top 36%Talent: Analyst team rating 5/5 · 5 named leaders on record · 5 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Patents: 753 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 298 filings since 2022 vs 446 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · IP moat: 753 patents · Unicorn
Audience (LinkedIn): 65k LinkedIn followers — 8.0% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 2 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series E$60M
- Jun 2019Series E$260M
- Feb 2018Series D$200M
- Sep 2016Series C$81.1M
Founders & team
Investors
Baillie Gifford, Sequoia Capital, Fidelity Investments, General Electric, Adidas Group, ARCHina Capital
Tech stack
Amazon Web ServicesApple Icloud MailCart FunctionalityCdnjsCloudflareCloudinary
#2
Series E · Torrance, California · founded 2014 · 136 employees$578Mraised▾
Series E · Torrance, California · founded 2014 · 136 employees
Developer of adaptive production system for complex structures manufacturing. The system uses AI-enabled engineering software to optimize structure design based on performance and manufacturing constraints. Manufacturing instructions are sent to 3D printers to materialize individual printed nodes with application-specific alloys. A universal robotic assembly process assembles the printed nodes.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 67how this company ranks against its industry peers
Funding
top 14%Moat
top 25%Growth
top 26%Talent
top 38%Patents
top 47%Market
top 48%Funding: Raised $578M across 10 rounds · 10 rounds over 10 yrs (1.0/yr) · Last round Venture Debt (Sep 2025)
Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 9/10 · IP moat: 24 patents · Unicorn
Growth: Headcount 88 → 136 (+55%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 44k LinkedIn followers — 5.5% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 awards · 2 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Sep 2025Venture Debt$40M
- Sep 2025Series E$250M
- Jun 2024Conventional Debt$47M
- Nov 2023Series D$230M
Founders & team
Investors
Horizon, Western Alliance Bank, O Luxe Holdings, Horizons Ventures, Altran, Hexagon
Tech stack
DocusignHstsHttp/3LodashMicrosoft 365Module Federation
#3
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 294 employees$150Mraised▾
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 294 employees
Manufacturer of metal additive manufacturing systems, software, and related services. The company provides laser powder bed fusion technology for producing precision parts. It offers an integrated ecosystem that includes hardware, software, and engineering support. The company focuses on solutions for industries with demanding requirements.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 74how this company ranks against its industry peers
Partners
top 20%Funding
top 24%Patents
top 28%Market
top 32%Innovation
top 33%Tech
top 35%Partners: 5 contract events in 12 mo · Named contractor/client in 5 deals
Funding: Raised $150M across 4 rounds · 4 rounds over 11 yrs (0.4/yr) · Last round Post IPO (Dec 2025)
Patents: 278 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 88 filings since 2022 vs 166 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Audience (LinkedIn): 51k LinkedIn followers — 6.3% of this cohort's audience
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Post IPO$30M
- Aug 2020Series D—
- Jun 2020Series D$12M
- Apr 2020Series D$28M
Investors
Piva Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, Khosla Ventures, Playground Global, Taiyo Nippon Oil, Lam Research Capital
Tech stack
Apache Http ServerAstroBootstrapCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#4
Series E · Inglewood, California · founded 2015 · 631 employees$1.3Braised▾
Series E · Inglewood, California · founded 2015 · 631 employees
Provider of AI-powered 3D printed launch vehicles for small payloads. Its launch vehicle is developed using a proprietary metal 3D printer, and uses a combination of oxygen and methane as propellants. It uses AI and autonomous robotics technologies to develop launch vehicles that can deploy satellites in lower earth orbitals. It can deploy and resupply satellite constellations into space in less time and cost.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 90how this company ranks against its industry peers
Patents
top 17%Funding
top 20%Growth
top 21%Innovation
top 22%Moat
top 22%Talent
top 35%Patents: 124 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 107 filings since 2022 vs 17 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2026
Funding: Raised $1.3B across 7 rounds · 7 rounds over 10 yrs (0.7/yr) · Last round Angel (Jan 2025)
Growth: Headcount 265 → 631 (+138%) across vintages · Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Audience (LinkedIn): 229k LinkedIn followers — 28.2% of this cohort's audience · 406 engagements/post (8.2× cohort median)
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Terran R structures
Activity (LinkedIn): 1 product launches · 1 expansions announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jan 2025Angel—
- Jun 2021Series E$650M
- Nov 2020Series D$500M
- Oct 2019Series C$140M
Founders & team
Investors
Y Combinator, USC, Stanford University, Social Capital, Fidelity Investments, BlackRock
Tech stack
AngularApple Icloud MailApple PayCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-Js
#5
Series B · Belmont, California · founded 2017 · 30 employees$45.5Mraised▾
Series B · Belmont, California · founded 2017 · 30 employees
Manufacturer of diversified 3D printing solutions. It develops industrial, desktop, and dental 3D printers. It offers LEAP technology that transforms traditional manufacturing into mass customization. It also offers 3D printing resins and management software to control those 3D printers. It caters to multiple industries including aerospace, medical, robotics, automotive, and consumer goods.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 4k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Oct 2025Series B—
- May 2021Series B$15.5M
- Aug 2019Series B$30M
- Jul 2018Seed—
Investors
HKSTP, Yinrun Capital, NLVC, Shunwei Capital, Kleiner Perkins, Angel Aligner
Tech stack
Beaver BuilderCdnjsChatwootCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7
#6
Series A · Bishop, California · founded 2020 · 2 employees$10Mraised▾
Series A · Bishop, California · founded 2020 · 2 employees
Manufacturer of reusable rockets for space transportation system . It provides users with a company focused on developing a complete space transportation system, designed to be light, low-cost, and highly responsive. The company is building a small launch vehicle rocket engine, aiming to make space exploration more affordable.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 2k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series A$10M
Investors
Saab
Tech stack
CdnjsCloudflareGoogle AnalyticsGoogle WorkspaceGsapHsts
#7
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2020 · 36 employees$4.2Mraised▾
Series A · San Francisco, California · founded 2020 · 36 employees
Provider of a marketplace for finding part manufacturers. It provides a platform to automate, track, collaborates, and analyze integrated with existing platforms and processes purchasing. It also allows users to chat with suppliers.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 50how this company ranks against its industry peers
Talent
top 28%Growth
top 35%Funding
top 40%News
top 44%Tech
top 48%Moat
top 48%Talent: 3 named leaders on record · 3 C-suite/founder profiles curated
Growth: Fresh capital in last 24 mo
Funding: Raised $4.2M across 3 rounds · 3 rounds over 5 yrs (0.6/yr) · Last round Series A (Nov 2025)
Audience (LinkedIn): 8k LinkedIn followers
Hiring (LinkedIn): 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Logistics Manager
Funding rounds
- Nov 2025Series A$12M
- Feb 2023Series A$4.1M
- 2021Seed$125K
Founders & team
Investors
Symbol, Y Combinator, Aleph
Tech stack
Amazon S3Amazon Web ServicesCart FunctionalityCloudflareCloudflare Browser InsightsCore-Js
#8
Series B · Fremont, California · founded 2016 · 200 employees$3.5Mraised▾
Series B · Fremont, California · founded 2016 · 200 employees
manufacturer of 3D printers based on hybrid manufacturing technology. It integrates with CNC carvers and laser engravers. The 3D printer has an all-metal frame. It also offers open-source software for the management of 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 5k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 partnerships · 1 awards (incl. Snapmaker Radu 'Ratdoux) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Dec 2025Series B—
- Feb 2021Series A—
- May 2019Seed$3.5M
Investors
Matrix Partners China, Cowin Capital, Hillhouse
Tech stack
AffirmAmazon CloudfrontAmazon S3Amazon Web ServicesAmerican ExpressApple Pay
#9
Series B · Torrance, California · founded 2016 · 96 employees$39.5Mraised▾
Series B · Torrance, California · founded 2016 · 96 employees
Provider of metal 3D printing services for prototypes and production. The company utilizes a proprietary technology for manufacturing small metal parts and components. It offers design for additive manufacturing services. The company serves industries including medical, aerospace, industrial, consumer products, automotive, and semiconductor.
Fliar Intelligence Index™ 45how this company ranks against its industry peers
Moat
top 25%Funding
top 27%Patents
top 35%Product
top 35%Innovation
top 40%Talent
top 41%Moat: Editorial + unicorn rating 7/10 · IP moat: 43 patents
Funding: Raised $39.5M across 8 rounds · 8 rounds over 9 yrs (0.9/yr) · Last round Series B (Sep 2024)
Patents: 43 patents matched (strict assignee match) · 17 filings since 2022 vs 26 in 2017-21 · Latest publication 2025
Audience (LinkedIn): 15k LinkedIn followers
Funding rounds
- Sep 2024Series B$3.5M
- Mar 2024Series B—
- Jan 2024Series B—
- Apr 2021Series B$17M
Founders & team
Investors
America’s Seed Fund, Mizuho Financial Group, IHI, Development Bank of Japan, Seiko Epson, National Science Foundation
Tech stack
Anime.JsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCore-JsFacebook PixelFont Awesome
#10
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 45 employees$61.5Mraised▾
Acquired · San Francisco, California · founded 2015 · 45 employees
Manufacturer of tooling solutions combining CNC machining with 3D printing. The company provides solutions for prototype and production tooling applications. It offers software and tool steels for precision tooling with accuracy and surface finish.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 6k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 awards announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Jul 2024Series C$20M
- Sep 2021Series B$25M
- Feb 2021Series B$13M
- 2018Seed—
Founders & team
Investors
Schooner Capital, Fine Structure Ventures, Foundation Capital, Corazon Mining, 11.2 Capital, Build Collective
Tech stack
BluehostCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementContact Form 7DiviElementor
#11
Series C · Berkeley, California · founded 2018 · 152 employees$233.1Mraised▾
Series C · Berkeley, California · founded 2018 · 152 employees
Manufacturer of carbon fiber composites for multiple industrial applications. It mainly caters to 3D printing and other industrial applications. The composite material can be combined with metals, plastics, wires, and other materials for aerospace, automotive, and consumer verticals.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 9k LinkedIn followers
Activity: 1 product launches · 1 partnerships (incl. ARRIS Composites) announced in 12 mo
Funding rounds
- Apr 2024Series C$34M
- May 2023Series C$52.1M
- Nov 2021Series C$88.5M
- Dec 2020Series B$48.5M
Founders & team
Investors
New Enterprise Associates, Moderne Ventures, Bosch, Valo Ventures, Taiwania Capital, Alumni Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-Js
#12
Series C · Oakland, California · founded 2017 · 159 employees$150Mraised▾
Series C · Oakland, California · founded 2017 · 159 employees
Cloud-based 3D printing technology for construction professionals. It targets the residential real estate sector for its products. It offers high-end finishes certified 3D printing technology that facilitates interior design and construction of living space, party space, guest house, yoga space, and others.
LinkedIn Pulse recent public activity · Jul 2026
Audience: 15k LinkedIn followers
Hiring: 1 hiring post in 12 mo (public) · hiring: Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Funding rounds
- Jan 2024Grant (prize money)$5M
- Sep 2023Series C$52M
- Jul 2021Series B$22M
- Feb 2021Series B$40M
Founders & team
Investors
Y Combinator, Wa'ed Ventures, Bold Capital Partners, Khosla Ventures, KB Financial Group, ArcTern Ventures
Tech stack
Apple Icloud MailCdnjsCloudflareCloudflare Bot ManagementCookieyesCore-Js
Funding & investor landscape
$4.2Btotal disclosed funding
69companies funded
206disclosed rounds
0rounds last 90 days
Most active investors
Notable founders
Edward Samulski
Co-Founder · Carbon
Alexander Ermoshkin
Co-Founder · Carbon
Karolina Visser
Co-Founder / COO · Divergent
Kevin Czinger
Founder · Divergent
Tim Ellis
Co-Founder · Relativity Space
Assaf Geuz
Co-Founder · Jiga
Yonatan Wolowelsky
Co-Founder & CTO · Jiga
Payman Torabi
Co-Founder & CTO · 3deo
Stephen Connor
Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer · Mantle
Ted Sorom
CEO & Co-founder · Mantle
Ethan Escowitz
Co-Founder · Arris Composites
Erick Davidson
Co-Founder · Arris Composites
Prism market signals · United States · country-scoped Prism corpus, 7,118 docs
Market landscape — 10 sub-themes by coverage
Share of 3D Printing coverage by sub-theme.
Regulatory-risk over time rising
Funding & growth over time
funding rising · growth rising
RESEARCH IN CALIFORNIA · Materials
How research on Additive Manufacturing in California is moving
A read on the academic research around Additive Manufacturing in California — which themes are gaining ground, the institutions and researchers driving them, and how the tone is shifting. Based on 455 papers.
California's UC Berkeley, USC, and UCLA lead optimistic additive-manufacturing research, predominantly advancing 3D printing technologies, biomedical applications, and materials processes across 455 papers.
455 papers · stance +0.58 · 43% breakthrough · 10% concern
top institutions
- University of California, Berkeley80
- University of Southern California70
- University of California, Los Angeles40
- University of California, Davis36
- University of California San Diego35
leading researchers
Yang Yang · Xiangjia Li · Yong Chen · Qiang Huang · Shaochen Chen · Wei Zhu
prism intelligence · tone & topics
98% positive · 0% critical tone
HealthcareDIY ProjectsRoboticsHealthBusinessMaterials Science
▲
Breakthroughs181 · 40%
▲ 39%→43% share
▲1.1× share momentum14 median citations55% since 2021mostly methods-led
Composite material breakthroughs intensifying — papers rose 10x (1->10), with Polymer and Self-healing hydrogels newly emerging.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- 3D printing14→60
- Nanotechnology4→18
- Fabrication7→19
- Composite material1→10
- Microfluidics1→9
Newly emergingPolymer 0→8 · Self-healing hydrogels 0→5 · Digital Light Processing 0→5
Landmark Volumetric additive manufacturing via tomographic reconstruction · 967 cites
◆
Advancements198 · 44%
▼ 49%→42% share
▼0.9× share momentum8 median citations48% since 2021mostly methods-led
Fused deposition modeling advancements rising sharply — papers quintupled from 2 to 10, with Fused filament fabrication newly emerging at 9.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- 3D printing17→53
- Fabrication4→16
- Fused deposition modeling2→10
- Composite material2→10
- Nanotechnology9→15
Newly emergingFused filament fabrication 0→9 · Context (archaeology) 0→5 · Protein filament 0→4
Landmark 3D‐Printed Biomimetic Super‐Hydrophobic Structure for Microdroplet Manipulation and Oil/Water Separation · 510 cites
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Concerns40 · 9%
▼ 9%→6% share
▼0.7× share momentum21 median citations35% since 2021mostly empirical
Concern research shrinking — field-share fell 9% to 6% despite 3D printing concern papers tripling from 3 to 9.
rising sub-themes (early→recent)
- 3D printing3→9
- Nanotechnology2→3
Landmark Photopolymerizable Biomaterials and Light-Based 3D Printing Strategies for Biomedical Applications · 523 cites
Common questions
How many 3D Printing companies are there in California, United States?
Radar tracks 186 indexable 3D Printing companies headquartered in California, United States that meet our profile-completeness bar.
What is the total funding raised by 3D Printing companies in California, United States?
The 3D Printing companies in California, United States on this list have raised a combined $4.2B in disclosed equity funding across 69 funded companies.
Which is the highest-funded 3D Printing company in California, United States?
Relativity Space is the highest-funded 3D Printing company in California, United States, with $1.3B in disclosed equity funding.
How many 3D Printing companies in California, United States are funded?
69 of the 186 3D Printing companies in California, United States on this list have disclosed at least one equity funding round.
How many 3D Printing unicorns are there in California, United States?
3 3D Printing companies in California, United States on this list are valued at $1B or more.
Who are the top investors in California, United States 3D Printing companies?
The most active investors in California, United States 3D Printing companies on this list include Alchemist Accelerator, Khosla Ventures, National Science Foundation, OSTI, Plug and Play Tech Center.
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