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 Busbe e 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…
