3D Printing equipment manufacturing start-ups using crowdfunding

“Crowdfunding”, an interesting way to start a business using OPM (other people’s money).

A quick 10 minute check on Kickstarter, which, apparently, is the world’s leading crowdfunding web-site, revealed three companies that have successfully raised funds for their 3D printing equipment manufacturing businesses.  There are bound to be lots of others; these are just the first three I found.

FORM 1: An affordable, professional 3D printer

by Formlabs

Funded! This project was successfully funded on Oct 26, 2012.

2,068 backers

$2,945,885 pledged of $100,000 goal

The Peachy Printer - The First $100 3D Printer & Scanner!

by Rinnovated Design

Funded! This project was successfully funded on Oct 20.

4,420 backers

$651,091 pledged of $50,000 goal

The Buccaneer® - The 3D Printer that Everyone can use!

by Pirate3D Inc

Funded! This project was successfully funded on Jun 29, 2013.

3,520 backers

$1,438,765 pledged of $100,000 goal