🏆 Deal of the Week · CW 20/2023
3D Spark raised EUR 1M in a Seed round in May 2023. The valuation was not disclosed. The round was backed by Fraunhofer's technology transfer fund FTTF and business angel Jörg Fanger.
3D Spark — key deal facts
| Company | 3D Spark |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany |
| Amount raised | EUR 1M |
| Valuation | Valuation Remains Undisclosed |
| Round | Seed |
| Investors | FTTF (https://www.fttf.fraunhofer.de/) Jörg Fanger |
| Sectors | SaaS |
Who invested in 3D Spark?
The round was funded by FTTF (Fraunhofer Technologietransfer und Fördergesellschaft) and Jörg Fanger. The combination of an institutional deep-tech investor tied to Germany's leading applied-research organisation and an experienced business angel provides 3D Spark with both technical credibility and operational guidance. FTTF's involvement is particularly notable given Fraunhofer's domain expertise in manufacturing technologies.
What does 3D Spark do?
3D Spark is a B2B SaaS company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, founded in 2021 by Fritz Lange, Ruben Meuth, and Arnd Struve. The company's AI-supported platform analyses thousands of production options across more than 15 additive and conventional manufacturing technologies to identify the cheapest, fastest, and most sustainable method for each component. Core platform capabilities include manufacturability analysis, accurate cost estimation, smart quoting with indicative market pricing, and CO₂ footprint reporting. The platform targets industrial procurement and engineering teams seeking to streamline parts manufacturing decisions.
3D Spark valuation & multiples
No verified valuation was disclosed for this round, so deal-specific EV/Sales or EV/EBITDA multiples cannot be calculated. Comparable SaaS transactions in the manufacturing-software and industrial-AI segment typically trade across a wide range of revenue multiples depending on growth rate and retention profile. For current benchmark ranges relevant to this sector, see the Venionaire DealMatrix SaaS and Industrial Software multiples pages.
Explore the benchmarks: Seed.
Frequently asked questions
How much did 3D Spark raise in its Seed?
3D Spark raised EUR 1M in a Seed round in May 2023.
What is 3D Spark's valuation?
3D Spark's valuation was not disclosed in connection with this Seed round.
Who invested in 3D Spark?
The Seed round was funded by FTTF, the technology transfer fund of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, and business angel Jörg Fanger.
When was 3D Spark founded and where is it based?
3D Spark was founded in 2021 and is headquartered in Hamburg, Germany.
Source: original announcement — read the full report.