AM Ventures

AM Ventures, based in Starnberg, Germany, is a prominent investor in industrial 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. The firm combines extensive technological expertise with a robust network of key industry players, facilitating unique access to production technologies, expert insights, and financing opportunities. Through its early-stage venture capital fund, AM Ventures focuses on investments in the 3D printing and industrial sectors, typically ranging from EUR 500,000 to EUR 3 million per company. With a portfolio that already includes over a dozen relevant enterprises, AM Ventures is positioned as a leader in advancing the capabilities and applications of industrial 3D printing.

Arno Held

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Alois Hotter

Senior Associate

Adrian Maier-Ring

Associate

Johann Oberhofer

Managing Partner

Philip Schultheiß

Senior Associate

Past deals in 3D Printing

SCRONA Inc

Series A in 2022
Scrona is all about simplifying micro- and nanotechnology, from the consumer- and industry-perspective. We offer solutions for convenient microscopic visualization and develop an ink-jet related printing technology that will revolutionize micro- and nanofabrication.

Headmade Materials

Series A in 2022
Headmade Materials GmbH, founded in 2019 and based in Würzburg, Germany, specializes in developing materials and processes for metal 3D printing, specifically through its Cold Metal Fusion technology. The company focuses on the production of serial metal parts, offering services that include part design, small-scale series production, and process consulting. By providing standard and customized feedstocks, Headmade Materials aims to enhance component output and streamline post-processing. Their expertise supports additive-compatible design and reliable production processes, enabling clients to manufacture advanced printed metal parts in a cost-effective manner.

Lightforce Orthodontics

Series C in 2021
LightForce Orthodontics addresses this problem by applying patented, next-generation manufacturing technology adapted for use in orthodontic treatment by the industry's leading experts. It enables orthodontists to utilize its 3D-printing technology to create custom braces for each individual patient, significantly reducing the number of adjustment visits needed.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2021
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

Lightforce Orthodontics

Series B in 2020
LightForce Orthodontics addresses this problem by applying patented, next-generation manufacturing technology adapted for use in orthodontic treatment by the industry's leading experts. It enables orthodontists to utilize its 3D-printing technology to create custom braces for each individual patient, significantly reducing the number of adjustment visits needed.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2020
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

Spectroplast

Seed Round in 2019
Spectroplast is an award winning Spinoff from the renowned Swiss Federal Institute of Technology. The team has successfully bridged the gap between cutting-edge research and technology transfer to meet a longstanding demand on the market: Silicone 3D Printing. With SAMT, industry standard Silicones can be 3D printed at highest precision and performance, without the use of moulds - saving costs and time - all at zero waste. They provide their SAMT Service for Silicones in a Shore hardness from A0 - A80. In all colours and transparent.

DyeMansion

Series A in 2018
DyeMansion GmbH, founded in 2013 and based in Munich, Germany, specializes in the post-processing and coloring of 3D-printed laser sintered parts. The company provides high-volume finishing systems that streamline the transition from raw 3D-printed components to high-value consumer and industrial products. With a focus on precision coloring and finishing, DyeMansion serves over four hundred clients, including prominent global manufacturers across various sectors such as eyewear, automotive, retail, medical, and sports equipment. The company has established itself as a leader in additive manufacturing finishing systems for polymer parts, collaborating with major industrial 3D printing systems like EOS, HP, 3D Systems, and Prodways. DyeMansion's technology enables the production of items ranging from luxury sunglasses to essential automotive components, ensuring high-quality results tailored to customer specifications.

3YOURMIND

Series A in 2017
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.

3YOURMIND

Seed Round in 2015
3YOURMIND GmbH, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Berlin, Germany, with additional offices in San Francisco and Wroclaw, develops an innovative software platform for industrial 3D printing. The company provides enterprise software that automates additive manufacturing processes, streamlining workflows for various industries. Its product suite encompasses tools for managing the entire additive manufacturing supply chain, from analyzing historical data to optimizing order management and production scheduling. By standardizing workflows and automating associated business processes, 3YOURMIND enables data-driven decision-making and supports agile manufacturing practices. Their solutions, including Agile PLM and Agile ERP, enhance product innovation and order tracking, while Agile MES improves transparency and information flow on the production floor. The company has successfully partnered with notable clients such as GKN, DB Schenker, and EOS, offering expert guidance throughout the additive manufacturing workflow, from concept to execution.