# 9T Labs

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/9t-labs

- Industry: Industrial Machinery
- Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
- Website: www.9tlabs.com
- Total disclosed funding: $21M
- Latest round: Series A (Feb 22, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

9T Labs AG delivers advanced composite manufacturing solutions with its innovative Additive Fusion Technology™ (AFT™), focusing on lightweight, high-performance carbon fiber parts.Founded in 2018 in Zurich, Switzerland, 9T Labs AG focuses on advanced composite manufacturing solutions. The company was established by Chester Houwink, Giovanni Cavolina, and Martin Eichenhofer, with Martin Eichenhofer serving as CEO. In February 2022, 9T Labs raised USD 17.00 mn in Series A funding from investors including Ace & Company, Solvay Ventures, Stratasys Ltd., Verve Ventures, and Zürcher Kantonalbank, bringing the total amount raised to USD 17.00 mn through three deals.9T Labs specializes in advanced composite manufacturing solutions through its flagship product, Additive Fusion Technology™ (AFT™), which combines software, automation, and production hardware. AFT™ enables the design and production of high-performance parts using carbon fiber composites, serving sectors such as aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and consumer electronics. Core offerings include the fibrify® software for design and finite element analysis (FEA) simulations, along with Build and Fusion Modules that facilitate efficient small batch production. The company caters to OEMs, part suppliers, universities, and research institutions across North America, Europe, and Asia.9T Labs generates revenue through direct sales of its AFT™ systems, software licenses, and related services to B2B clients. Manufacturers leverage AFT™ technology for in-house production, achieving cost savings and improved product performance. Clients can engage in subscription-based access to the fibrify® software. Customers can either purchase the complete AFT™ system or use 9T Labs’ services for part production. The company's scalable manufacturing solutions support diverse industries, fostering long-term relationships with clients seeking to innovate in composite materials.Following its Series A funding round in February 2022, 9T Labs plans to utilize the USD 17.00 mn raised to commercialize its Red Series software tools, 3D printer, and molding equipment. The company aims to expand into new markets and geographic regions, although specific target markets have not been disclosed. The funding will also support the development of upcoming products designed to enhance their existing offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Feb 22, 2022, $17M — Zürcher Kantonalbank, Stratasys Ltd., ACE & Company, Founderful, Verve Ventures, Solvay Ventures
- Seed, Jan 29, 2020, $4.3M — investiere, Founderful, Technology Fund

## Investors

- investiere — Seed
- Founderful (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/founderful) — Seed, Series A
- Technology Fund — Seed
- Zürcher Kantonalbank — Series A
- Stratasys Ltd. — Series A
- ACE & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ace-company) — Series A
- Verve Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/verve-ventures) — Series A
- Solvay Ventures — Series A