About 3D Printing sector in India
The 3D Printing sector in India comprises 306 companies, including 42 funded companies having collectively raised $26.2M in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
3D Printing sector in India has seen 1 acquisition and 1 IPO.
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 India
There are 306 3D Printing startups in India which include Tvasta, WOL3D, Imaginarium, Intech, MiCoB. Out of these, 42 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
Over the past 10 years, an average of 10 new companies have been launched annually. Notably, several of these startups have been founded by alumni of BITS Pilani, IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad.
Here is the list of top 3D Printing startups in India
1. 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: $5.65M
- Investors: Habitat for Humanity, EnKing and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Mar 31, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 65/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 94 Competitors
2. WOL3D
3D printing company offering range of products and services in the additive manufacturing sector. It specializes in a variety of 3D printing solutions, including 3D Printers, Filaments, Pens, Laser Engravers, STEM Kits, Refurbished Printers, Rapid Prototyping services, and other spare parts.
Key facts about WOL3D
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $96.6K
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Feb 28, 2023, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 54/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 1 of 12 Competitors
3. Imaginarium
Provider of tech-enabled on-demand industrial 3D printing services. It provides rapid prototyping and rapid manufacturing services using 3D printing to various industries like jewellery, automotive, medical, packaging, consumer goods, aerospace, architecture, electronics, foundry, and lifestyle. It uses 3D printers that are based on stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies to provide these services.
Key facts about Imaginarium
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: Mumbai (India)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Tracxn Score: 52/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 15 of 299 Competitors
4. Intech
Manufacturer of metal 3D printers and additive manufacturing software. It offers a complete solution for metal additive manufacturing, encompassing hardware, software, and design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) capabilities. The company's hardware includes high-performance metal 3D printers using powder bed fusion (PBF) technology. Its software suite covers simulation, machine planning, build preparation, process monitoring, parameter optimization, and batch management. DfAM solutions empower engineers to design intricate parts, reducing weight and material consumption. The company's offerings are designed to improve process efficiencies and enable effective implementation of additive manufacturing across various industries.
Key facts about Intech
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $7.21M
- Investors: DMG MORI and 5 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Nov 20, 2018, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 7 of 85 Competitors
5. MiCoB
Provider of 3D concrete printing solutions for construction. It offers customized construction solutions using 3D concrete printing technology. This includes energy-efficient building construction and bespoke outdoor landscapes and furniture. The company provides an end-to-end client experience encompassing seamless communication, transparent service offerings, robust quality control, and after-sales services. Its high-performance solutions are based on years of research in 3D concrete printing, construction, automation, and project management.
Key facts about MiCoB
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Gandhinagar (India)
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $171K
- Investors: Empede Capital, 3Lines and 3 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Aug 19, 2024, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 50/100 What is this?
- Competitors Rank: 2 of 66 Competitors
Companies founded year-on-year in the 3D Printing sector in India
22 3D Printing startups in India were founded in 2018 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 4 |
2022 | 8 |
2021 | 12 |
2020 | 14 |
2019 | 17 |
2018 | 22 |
2017 | 22 |
Stage-wise distribution of 3D Printing sector companies in India
Out of the total 306 3D Printing companies in India, 42 have secured funding. Among them, 3 have reached Series A or higher, and 2 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 306
Funded - 42
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 2
Series C+ - 2
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 306 |
Funded | 42 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 2 |
Series C+ | 2 |
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Funding Trends in the 3D Printing sector in India
Total funding year-on-year in the 3D Printing sector in India
The 3D Printing sector in India saw a total funding of more than $22M in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $7.57M.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $2.54M |
2024 | $4.26M |
2023 | $1.12M |
2022 | $2.28M |
2021 | $1.66M |
2020 | $243K |
2019 | $91.1K |
2018 | $7.57M |
2017 | $365K |
Recent Funding Rounds in 3D Printing in India
In the year 2025, till March 2025, 3D Printing companies in India have raised $2.54M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2024), 3D Printing companies in India had raised $638K across 1 round.
So, 2025 has seen a 297.63% rise in funding in 3D Printing companies in India as compared to 2024.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in 3D Printing companies in India:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Seed | 6674 | Mar 31, 2025 | ||
Seed | 1063 | Jan 28, 2025 | ||
Seed | 8743 | Oct 01, 2024 | and 2 more | |
Seed | 2091 | Sep 2024 | ||
Seed | 7685 | Aug 23, 2024 | and 2 more |
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Top Investors in 3D Printing in India
Accel is the top investor in 3D Printing companies in India based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in 3D Printing companies in India:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Palo Alto (United States) | - | |
Delhi (India) | ||
Los Angeles (United States) | - | |
Bengaluru (India) | ||
Pune (India) |
M&A activity in 3D Printing sector in India
In the year 2020, till December 2020, 1 acquisition happened in 3D Printing sector in India.
See a more detailed list of acquisitions Here are some recent, important acquisitions in 3D Printing sector in India:
Acquisition trends in 3D Printing sector in India
Here are the acquisition trends in 3D Printing sector in India:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | - |
2021 | - |
2020 | 1 |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
IPOs in 3D Printing in India
In the year 2024, till September 2024, 1 IPO happened in 3D Printing sector in India.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in 3D Printing sector in India:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Sep 30, 2024 | National Stock Exchange (NSE) |
Colleges which produce the most 3D Printing companies in India
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the 3D Printing in India
Most number of 3D Printing startups in India have been founded by alumni from BITS Pilani, IIT Kanpur and IIM Ahmedabad.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
BITS Pilani | 3 |
IIT Kanpur | 3 |
IIM Ahmedabad | 2 |
IIT Kharagpur | 2 |
IIT Roorkee | 2 |
INSEAD | 2 |
University of Warwick | 2 |
Anna University | 1 |
Booth School of Business | 1 |
Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
Total funding in 3D Printing companies founded by alumni from top colleges in India
In the last 10 years, IIT Madras graduates' 3D Printing companies in India have raised the most funding among top colleges. Booth School of Business alumni are second, and IIT Roorkee alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
IIT Madras | $5.65M |
Booth School of Business | $2.73M |
IIT Roorkee | $295K |
BITS Pilani | $225K |
University of Toronto | $225K |
Anna University | $89.4K |
IIM Ahmedabad | $83.9K |
Carnegie Mellon University | - |
IIM Bangalore | - |
IIT Delhi | - |
Top News in 3D Printing in India
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ABB Robotics and Simpliforge Creations advance 3D printing for India's construction sectorsiliconindia•Jan 19, 2024•ABB, Simpliforge
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In-Vision with Professor Tapajyoti Das Gupta and J Group Robotics to develop a nanoscale 3D printerstamparein3d.it•Aug 18, 2023•InVision, J Group Robotics
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Imaginarium Becomes the Value-Added Distributor of Formlabs in the Greater Indian SubcontinentBusiness Wire India•Nov 18, 2022•Imaginarium, Formlabs
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Godrej group, IIT-M alumni start-up Tvasta start 3D construction printingBusiness Standard•Jun 17, 2022•Godrej, Tvasta, Godrej Properties
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India Cements enters into strategic collaboration with deep-tech startup TvastaIndiaBlooms•May 26, 2022•India Cements, Tvasta
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