Orbital Composites - About the company
Orbital Composites is a funded company based in San Francisco (United States), founded in 2013 by Cole Nielsen-Cole. It operates as an Autonomous manufacturing systems for aerospace, defense, energy, and media industries. Orbital Composites has raised an undisclosed amount in funding. The company has 10 active competitors, including 3 funded and 1 that has exited. Its top competitors include companies like Scrona, Lynxter and Global Inkjet Systems.
Company Details
Autonomous manufacturing systems for aerospace, defense, energy, and media industries. They build autonomous systems that utilize precision robotics and artificial intelligence to 3D print high-performance parts at scale, eliminating tooling and manual labor. They offer solutions for unmanned aerial vehicles, marine hull structures, thermal protection systems, and space-grade components. Their all-digital workflow leverages robotics and AI for rapid iteration and scalable production, resulting in lighter, stronger parts with reduced labor. They focus on cost-competitive manufacturing with the performance benefits of composites, serving critical applications in various sectors. They provide advanced materials and manufacturing solutions.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2013
Location
San Francisco, United States
Stage
Funding Raised
Latest Funding Round
Investors
Ranked
4th among 10 active competitors
Employee Count
11 as on Jul 31, 2026
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Orbital Composites's funding and investors
Orbital Composites has raised funding over 1 round. Its latest funding round was a Grant (prize money) round on Oct 09, 2025 for $*****. 1 investor participated in its latest round. Orbital Composites has 1 institutional investor.
Here is the list of recent funding rounds of Orbital Composites:
Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
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Oct 09, 2025 | 4279265 | Grant (prize money) | 5518322 | 1223863 | 2332449 | 4853141 |
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Orbital Composites' founders and board of directors
Founder? Claim ProfileThe founders of Orbital Composites is Cole Nielsen-Cole.
Here are the details of Orbital Composites' key team members:
- Cole Nielsen-Cole: Founder & CEO of Orbital Composites.
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Orbital Composites' employee count trend
Orbital Composites has 11 employees as of Jul 26. Here is Orbital Composites's employee count trend over the years:
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Orbital Composites's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of Orbital Composites include Scrona, Lynxter and Global Inkjet Systems. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Orbital Composites, ranked by Tracxn score:
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Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | Tracxn Score |
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1st | Scrona 2014, Zurich (Switzerland), Series A | Provider of an electrohydrodynamic inkjet printing technology | $12M | 54/100 | |
2nd | Provides 3D printer tool heads and machines | $6.11M | 51/100 | ||
3rd |  Global Inkjet Systems 2006, Cambridge (United Kingdom), Acquired | Provides software, print controllers, and ink delivery systems for 3D printing | - | - | 36/100 |
4th | Orbital Composites 2013, San Francisco (United States), Funding Raised | Autonomous manufacturing systems for aerospace, defense, energy, and media industries | - | 37/100 | |
5th | Scrona AG 2015, Switzerland, Funding Raised | Developer of MEMS-based multi-nozzle printheads for microfabrication applications and equipment | - | 32/100 | |
6th |  Precipart 1950, Lyss (Switzerland), Funding Raised | Designs and manufactures components and devices | - | 28/100 | |
7th | E3D 2012, Oxford (United Kingdom), Unfunded | Hot ends, extrusion systems and filaments for FDM printers | - | - | 27/100 |
8th |  Slice Engineering 2017, Gainesville (United States), Unfunded | Manufacturer of 3D printer components | - | - | 25/100 |
9th |  3DM Digital Manufacturing 2016, Yokneam Illit (Israel), Funding Raised | Provides industrial SLS 3D print head for plastic applications | - | 24/100 | |
10th | Integrated Deposition Solutions 2013, Albuquerque (United States), Seed | Manufacturer of aerosol-based additive printers | $2M | - | 22/100 |
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Orbital Composites's Investments and acquisitions
Orbital Composites has made no investments or acquisitions yet.
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News related to Orbital Composites
Media has covered Orbital Composites for 1 event in last 1 year, It was about company updates.
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Orbital Composites and Virtus Solis Collaborate for Space-Based Solar Power MissionGlobal Village Space•Feb 02, 2024•Orbital Composites, Virtus Solis
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In-space Manufacturing Startup Orbital Composites Wins $1.7m Contract To Develop Isam Antennas3D Printing Industry•Jul 21, 2023•Orbital Composites, Spacewerx, United States Space Force
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