BCN3D Secures €2.8M in CDTI‑Led Funding Round

BCN3D Snags €2.8 Million in Pandemic‑Proof Funding

Think printing plastic is all fine and dandy until a global crisis hits. BCN3D, the Spanish 3‑D printing powerhouse, proved that innovation can still bloom in a pandemic garden—raising €2.8 million in a fresh funding round that will bring the company’s total capital to €5.5 million since its 2019 spin‑off.

Who’s Invested in 3‑D Printing, and Why It Matters

CDTI (the Spanish National Innovation Agency) – the national go‑to for tech + business.
Mondragon Group – a titan of Spanish industry, making its first-ever foray into 3‑D printing via its Innvierte arm and the Clave Capital venture fund.
Accurafy4, JME Venture Capital, and Danobatgroup – all jumping on the bandwagon.

So fast‑forward: Mondragon’s first 3‑D print investment shows that even the most conservative Spanish conglomerates are ready to embrace the future, and BCN3D isn’t just a pretty printer—it’s a full‑stack tech platform ready to roll out new tools and materials.

The Money—What It Will Do

Every euro is earmarked to make BCN3D’s IDEX (Independent Dual Extrusion) technology even more killer. That means:

New Workbench Features – unlocking extra headroom for hobbyists and pros alike.
Industrial‑Grade Filaments – in partnership with BASF Forward AM and Mitsubishi Chemical, these new materials promise top‑notch quality for everything from automotive to aerospace.
Collaborative R&D – teamed up with Danobatgroup to blend grinding and 3‑D printing into a future‑proof tech mash‑up.

When the World Needed Them, They Delivered

During the pandemic, when hospitals ran out of supplies, BCN3D stepped in—printing over 4,200 reusable face shields in just one month that flew to more than 50 hospitals across Europe. The company didn’t just keep its cash in the bank; it became a frontline supplier for health professionals, a flashy example of tech service turning into lifesaving gear.

Words from the Brain Trust

Alberto Bermejo, Investment Director at Clave Capital, said, “BCN3D is exactly the match we look for: an edge‑to‑edge additive manufacturer dedicated to making printing accessible and groundbreaking.”

Xavier Martinez Faneca, CEO of BCN3D, added with a grin, “Having Mondragon on our side means we can double‑down on the workbench line. Dream on—this next chapter will turbo‑charge 3‑D printing’s reach.”