Voxel8, a leader in 3D printing innovation, has secured a major investment round backed by DSM Venturing and HP Tech Ventures, accelerating its push to revolutionize multi-material additive manufacturing—particularly for footwear, apparel, and smart textiles. The Series B funding, also supported by existing investors Braemar Energy Ventures and ARCH Venture Partners, positions Voxel8 to ramp up adoption of its proprietary digital manufacturing platforms and extend its footprint in global high-performance markets.
Breaking New Ground in Multi-Material Digital Manufacturing
Founded in 2014 by Dr. Jennifer Lewis of Harvard University and colleagues, Voxel8 leverages over a decade of research and more than 30 patents in printing structural and functional materials. The company’s ActiveLab® Digital Fabrication System uniquely enables multi-material production, “fundamentally transforming how footwear and athletic apparel is developed and produced.”
CEO Travis Busbee notes, “Our digital manufacturing systems are revolutionizing how footwear and athletic apparel is designed, manufactured, and sold to…
consumers across the globe. We are excited to work with this team of world-class and experienced investors.
Their global reach, expertise, and funding will accelerate the rapid adoption of Voxel8’s technology for high-volume production of athletic footwear and apparel”. Voxel8’s breakthrough technology provides manufacturers with the capability to: Digitally design and fabricate shoe uppers and advanced textiles Achieve shorter design cycles and cut manufacturing reorder lead times Significantly reduce costs associated with labor, tooling, freight, and tariffs Localize production, making it viable to establish facilities closer to key markets in North America and Europe Incorporate complex designs and structural features with minimal incremental cost Strategic Support from Global Innovators DSM Venturing, the venture capital arm of global science company DSM, led the investment.
Pieter Wolters, Managing Director for DSM Venturing, stated, “Voxel8 is an excellent addition to our portfolio. Its multi-materials digital manufacturing platform is poised to dramatically impact the footwear and the sports apparel markets, strategic to DSM. We are excited to help Voxel8 become a…
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