About 3D Printing sector in Asia
The 3D Printing sector in Asia comprises 981 companies, including 197 funded companies having collectively raised $1.67B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 64 are Series A+ funded.
3D Printing sector in Asia has seen 11 acquisitions and 14 IPOs.
This sector includes 3D Printing (or additive manufacturing) is the generic name given to multiple technologies through which products are manufactured by adding layer-upon-layer of raw material using precise computer control.
3D Printing sector is also known as Additive Manfacturing or 3D Fabrication.
Includes companies that develop and manufacture machinery for additive manufacturing such as 3D printers with various base technologies, 3D printing materials, 3D fabricators, 3D printing pens. Also includes software providers that offer slicing, model fixing, print management and other functions. In addition, companies that provide 3D printed objects for consumers (jewellery, toys, collectables), healthcare products, and industries, are also covered. Resellers of 3D printers and materials are excluded. Companies providing 3D printing services only (without design or print matching services) are also excluded.
Top 3D Printing Companies in Asia
There are 981 3D Printing startups in Asia which include Nano Dimension, Tvasta, Addionics, Cyfuse, Stratasys. Out of these, 197 startups are funded, with 64 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 35 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of Tel Aviv University, National University of Singapore (NUS) and BITS Pilani.
Here is the list of top 3D Printing startups in Asia
Cloud-based precision additive manufacturing systems and nano inks for electronics. Its offerings include a desktop 3D printing system for multilayer PCBs and a precision additive manufacturing system for design validation and production of precision components. Its features include precise inkjet deposition, multi-material 3D printing, 3D optimization software, and design flexibility. It also offers conductive nano-silver inks and nano-engineered insulating and substrate inks that can be fed into the unit. Its machine is used to print computers and smartphones.
Key facts about Nano Dimension
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Ness Ziona (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Mika Ventures, Wellborn Ventures and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Aug 30, 2019, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 49 Competitors
2. Tvasta
Online platform for providing end to end solutions for construction 3D printing. It offers a full workflow that covers design preparation material selection and print execution. It enables real time monitoring of large scale structures being printed on site. It supports quality control by verifying print integrity against the original model.
Key facts about Tvasta
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $3.92M
- Investors: Habitat for Humanity, Asian Development Bank and 37 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Oct 01, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 91 Competitors
3. Addionics
Provider of 3D architecture rechargeable batteries. Has developed a 3D architecture for batteries for reducing the internal resistance of the batteries. Claims to reduce the charging time by half and increase in the range at high speeds. Develops this technology for electric vehicle batteries.
Key facts about Addionics
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Stage: Series B
- Total Funding till date: $69.5M
- Investors: Deep Insight, boaz-schwartz.com and 36 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Jul 25, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 63/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 3 Competitors
4. Cyfuse
Developer of 3D tissue engineering technology. The flagship 3D bioprinter Regenova is used for manufacturing 3D tissues and organs. Another device Spike automatically assembles spheroids into any desired 3D shape. This robotic 3D bioprinter helps in developing regenerative medicines and drug discovery.
Key facts about Cyfuse
- Founded Year: 2010
- Location: Bunkyo (Japan)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $16.6M
- Investors: JAFCO Group, UTEC and 12 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series B, Feb 27, 2015, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 109 Competitors
5. Stratasys
Manufacturer of 3D printing equipment and materials. Its product portfolio includes 3D printers based on fused deposition modeling, polyjet, and stereolithography technologies, as well as materials for multiple types of 3D printers. It also offers 3D printing management software. The company also operates a digital manufacturing service for prototypes and production parts. It serves various sectors such as aerospace, architecture, medical, automotive, and defense.
Key facts about Stratasys
- Founded Year: 1989
- Location: Rehovot (Israel)
- Stage: Public
- Investors: Battery Ventures, Fortissimo Capital and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 03, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 60/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 198 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the 3D Printing sector in Asia
113 3D Printing startups in Asia were founded in 2016 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | 5 |
2023 | 9 |
2022 | 9 |
2021 | 18 |
2020 | 40 |
2019 | 45 |
2018 | 52 |
2017 | 67 |
2016 | 113 |
Stage-wise distribution of 3D Printing sector companies in Asia
Out of the total 981 3D Printing companies in Asia, 197 have secured funding. Among them, 64 have reached Series A or higher, and 44 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 981
Funded - 197
Series A+ - 64
Series B+ - 44
Series C+ - 30
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 981 |
Funded | 197 |
Series A+ | 64 |
Series B+ | 44 |
Series C+ | 30 |
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Funding Trends in the 3D Printing sector in Asia
Total funding year-on-year in the 3D Printing sector in Asia
The 3D Printing sector in Asia saw a total funding of more than $1.53B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2022 at more than $369M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $140M |
2024 | $202M |
2023 | $129M |
2022 | $369M |
2021 | $181M |
2020 | $225M |
2019 | $141M |
2018 | $77.5M |
2017 | $32.5M |
Recent Funding Rounds in 3D Printing in Asia
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 3D Printing companies in Asia have raised $19.9M in equity funding across 3 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till May 2024), 3D Printing companies in Asia had raised $124M across 8 rounds.
So, 2025 has seen a 83.94% drop in funding in 3D Printing companies in Asia as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in 3D Printing companies in Asia:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 9908 | May 22, 2025 | ||
Series A | 8939 | Apr 11, 2025 | ||
Seed | 7040 | Jan 28, 2025 | ||
Series B | 2947 | Nov 01, 2024 | and 1 more | |
Series A | 7941 | Oct 03, 2024 |
Top Investors in 3D Printing in Asia
500 Global is the top investor in 3D Printing companies in Asia based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in 3D Printing companies in Asia:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Sunnyvale (United States) | ||
Cork (Ireland) | ||
Palo Alto (United States) | ||
Delhi (India) |
M&A activity in 3D Printing sector in Asia
In the year 2023, till April 2023, 1 acquisition happened in 3D Printing sector in Asia. Last year, in 2022, a total of 1 acquisition happened in 3D Printing sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in 3D Printing sector in Asia:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 03, 2023 | ||
Business Acquisition | Mar 04, 2022 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Apr 27, 2021 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 17, 2020 | ||
Acqui-Hired | Dec 16, 2020 |
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Acquisition trends in 3D Printing sector in Asia
Here are the acquisition trends in 3D Printing sector in Asia:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 1 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
2016 | - |
IPOs in 3D Printing in Asia
In the year 2025, till May 2025, 1 IPO happened in 3D Printing sector in Asia.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in 3D Printing sector in Asia:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
May 12, 2025 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Sep 30, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) | |
Dec 01, 2022 | Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) | |
Nov 18, 2022 | Korea Exchange (KRX) | |
Apr 21, 2021 | London Stock Exchange (LSE) |
Colleges which produce the most 3D Printing companies in Asia
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the 3D Printing in Asia
Most number of 3D Printing startups in Asia have been founded by alumni from Tel Aviv University, National University of Singapore (NUS) and BITS Pilani.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Tel Aviv University | 10 |
National University of Singapore (NUS) | 5 |
BITS Pilani | 3 |
IIT Kanpur | 3 |
IIT Madras | 3 |
INSEAD | 3 |
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) | 3 |
Technion Israel Institute Technology | 3 |
Anna University | 2 |
Harvard University | 2 |
Total funding in 3D Printing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in Asia
In the last 10 years, Harvard University graduates' 3D Printing companies in Asia have raised the most funding among top colleges. Tsinghua University alumni are second, and Tel Aviv University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Harvard University | $118M |
Tsinghua University | $93.9M |
Tel Aviv University | $81.1M |
Imperial College London | $74.5M |
University of Manchester | $27M |
HEC Paris | $26.7M |
SDA Bocconi School of Management | $26.7M |
University of Oxford | $26.7M |
Stanford Business School | $25.7M |
Wharton School | $25.7M |
Top News in 3D Printing in Asia
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Even Meatier Redefine Meat Launches Updated Plant-Based Burger and Mince ProductsBusinessGreen•Jun 13, 2025•Redefine Meat
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Nano Dimension's Former CEO Discusses Desktop Metal and Markforged Acquisitionssekapri.com•May 24, 2025•Nano Dimension, Desktop Metal
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Fabheads Uses 3D Printing to Create Lightweight, High-Strength Aerospace Componentsstamparein3d.it•Apr 25, 2025•Fabheads
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Smartee Pioneers a New Phase in Orthodontics with Silicon Valley Founder ModePR Newswire•Mar 31, 2025•Smartee
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Dnv Makes Digital Inventory And Additive Manufacturing Recommendation To Energy SectorTCT Magazine•Mar 25, 2025•DNV, Immensa
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Triasteks' 3D-Printed Gastric Retention Product T20G Receives FDA IND ClearanceBusiness Wire•Mar 20, 2025•Triastek
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