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Furthermore, the 3D printing materials program of the committed to innovating environmentally sustainable
company offers some of its polymer resins via bulk supply chains, dematerializing and minimizing waste
packaging, which enables a price reduction of about streams, while scaling engines of additive manufacturing
40% for manufacturers. The company’s goal is to reduce that can support economic growth in communities. “We
the price to less than $100/liter (€84.8) in 2018 in order see the potential to enable a new class of workers and
to enhance the market for 3D manufactured parts. tools for 21st century opportunities that strengthen our
communities and the environment. This investment
A unique mix of investors gives us an opportunity to support Carbon’s growth
and continued industry leadership, while measurably
A number of international investors directly embraced transitioning to more natural materials, more precisely
Carbon’s vision: financial institutions such as Baillie and efficiently applied, for a more thriving world”, said
Gifford (Scotland), Fidelity Management & Research A. Karnser.
Company (U.S.), ARCHINA Capital (HK); strategic
industry partners such as Hydra Ventures (the corporate Others see in the technology the biggest opportunity
venturing arm of adidas), GE Ventures, and JSR for the Asian region. Nobu Koshiba, President of
Corporation; and Emerson Elemental (the environmental JSR Corporation, “we believe Carbon’s digital light
practice of Emerson Collective). Current investors synthesis technology will play a crucial role in trans-
including Sequoia Capital, Silver Lake Kraftwerk, and forming manufacturing in multiple industrial sectors,
Reinet Investments also supported Carbon’s initiative. especially in Japan and the Asia Pacific region more
Another list of investors would be released in early 2018. generally. We are looking forward to continuing this
momentum together.”
Some of these companies already express their satis-
faction regarding this investment and above all the Last, “at Silver Lake Kraftwerk, we are thrilled to
market of digital manufacturing. support Carbon as they continue to bring their vision
of on-demand manufacturing to fruition,” said Adam
For Peter Singlehurst, Investment Manager at Baillie Grosser, Group Head and Managing Director, Silver
Gifford, a combination of faster production times, Lake Kraftwerk. “We believe their breakthrough polymers
lower costs, and a wider range of materials makes and processes will fundamentally change the way
it possible for Carbon to keep its promise regarding products are designed, built, and brought to market.
additive manufacturing.
The strategic participation in this round demonstrates
Andy Karsner, Managing Partner of Emerson Elemental the value we believe Carbon brings to this ecosystem.”
is inspired by Carbon’s commitment. The company is

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