SAEKI is a technology company.
SAEKI has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds.
SAEKI has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SAEKI has raised $9.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
SAEKI's investors include Founderful, Iris Capital, Kompas VC, Pale Blue Dot, Benedikt Franke, Lea- Sophie Cramer, AlleyCorp, FAST — by GETTYLAB, ff Venture Capital.
SAEKI is a Swiss-based startup revolutionizing large-format additive manufacturing through fully automated, robotics-driven factories for 3D printing, milling, and inspection of mission-critical parts.[1][2][3] It serves industries like aerospace, automotive/motorsports, construction, and industrial sectors by enabling on-demand production of complex, large-scale components with up to 70% material savings, rapid 24-hour turnarounds, price transparency, and end-to-end sustainability.[2][3] SAEKI solves key pain points in traditional manufacturing—such as long lead times, high costs, design limitations, and resource inefficiency—via proprietary "SAEKI cells" that integrate additive and subtractive processes with robotic QA for production-quality results.[2][3] The company operates a Europe hub in Switzerland and plans expansions to North America and Asia-Pacific, demonstrating strong growth momentum with recent emergence from stealth and $2.3M funding.[2][5]
SAEKI Robotics AG emerged from stealth in 2023 with a $2.3M funding round, focusing initially on revolutionizing construction and architecture through automated 3D technology and industrial robots.[5] Founded in Finland-listed ecosystems but headquartered with a hub in Switzerland, the company specializes in digital manufacturing and robotics to build micro-factories for large-scale components.[1][2][4] Key early traction includes developing proprietary robotic processes for on-demand fabrication, earning recognition as a member of the Solar Impulse Foundation's World Alliance for Efficient Solutions due to its sustainable automation.[4] Pivotal moments involve shifting from stealth to public operations, securing investors, and launching instant CAD file quoting for large-format prints, which accelerates design-to-production workflows.[3]
SAEKI rides the wave of Industry 4.0 automation and additive manufacturing trends, where robotics and digital processes address global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed by recent disruptions.[1][4] Timing is ideal amid rising demand for sustainable, on-demand production of large parts in high-stakes sectors like aerospace and motorsports, where traditional methods falter on cost and speed.[2][3] Market forces favoring SAEKI include labor shortages in manufacturing, material cost pressures, and regulatory pushes for green tech—bolstered by its Solar Impulse alignment with UN SDGs.[4] It influences the ecosystem by democratizing "impossible" manufacturing, enabling faster innovation cycles for startups and OEMs while scaling via global hubs.[2]
SAEKI is poised to dominate large-format on-demand manufacturing as North America and Asia-Pacific hubs launch, potentially capturing share in a market projected to explode with EV, space, and sustainable construction booms.[2] Trends like AI-driven robotics and hybrid additive-subtractive workflows will amplify its edge, though competition from established players could test scalability.[3] Its influence may evolve from niche disruptor to infrastructure provider, powering mission-critical supply chains—echoing its core mission to "manufacture the impossible" through relentless automation.[1][3]
SAEKI has raised $9.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $7.0M Seed in February 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | $7.0M Seed | Founderful, Iris Capital, Kompas VC, Pale Blue Dot, Benedikt Franke, Lea- Sophie Cramer | |
| Aug 1, 2023 | $2.0M Seed | AlleyCorp, FAST — by GETTYLAB, ff Venture Capital, Founderful, Iris Capital, Kompas VC, Pale Blue Dot, Benedikt Franke, Lea- Sophie Cramer |