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§ Venture Capital · Singapore, Singapore
Venture capital firm investing in early-stage industrial 3D printing, additive manufacturing hardware, software, and materials companies.
Founded in 2015 by Hans Langer, Arno Held, and Johann Oberhofer, AM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Starnberg, Germany, that invests exclusively in early-stage industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing startups. The firm provides seed and early-stage funding to companies developing advanced hardware, software, materials, and manufacturing applications across deep tech sectors. Transitioning from a family office to a limited partner structure, the firm closed its inaugural €100 million venture capital fund in 2022 and currently manages a portfolio of over twenty companies across three continents. Its investment portfolio features notable additive manufacturing companies like DyeMansion and 3YOURMIND, and it recently participated in an $80 million Series D funding round for LightForce Orthodontics. Additionally, the venture capital firm led a $9,500,000 financing for semiconductor printing company Scrona to help scale their innovative technologies.
Key people at AM Ventures.
Key people at AM Ventures.
AM Ventures has 14 tracked investments across 8 companies. The latest tracked deal is Venture Round in Additive Drives in February 2026.
AM Ventures is a Germany-based venture capital firm specializing in growth investments within the industrial 3D printing sector, also known as additive manufacturing (AM). Their mission centers on finding, supporting, and scaling innovative technological solutions that address global challenges such as the climate crisis. They invest not only capital but also provide strategic support and build long-term partnerships with entrepreneurs, focusing on materials, software, hardware, and applications related to AM technologies. AM Ventures aims to foster a more sustainable world through additive manufacturing innovations, actively backing startups that transform industries and markets[1][2][3][5][6][7].
Founded in 2015, AM Ventures emerged with a clear focus on the additive manufacturing industry, leveraging the founders' conviction that 3D printing technologies would revolutionize manufacturing and sustainability. The firm was established in Germany and has since evolved to become a leading investor in industrial 3D printing startups across multiple continents. Key partners include Managing Partner Arno G. Held and other senior associates who bring deep industry expertise. Their early traction involved backing companies that develop advanced materials, software, and hardware solutions essential for the AM value chain, helping these startups accelerate their go-to-market strategies[2][6][7].
AM Ventures rides the wave of additive manufacturing's growing importance as a transformative technology in industrial production. The timing is critical as AM technologies mature, enabling more sustainable, efficient, and customized manufacturing processes. Market forces such as demand for lightweight materials, digitalization of manufacturing, and sustainability pressures favor AM adoption. By investing in cutting-edge startups, AM Ventures influences the broader ecosystem by accelerating innovation, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and helping scale technologies that could redefine manufacturing paradigms globally[2][3][6].
Looking ahead, AM Ventures is poised to deepen its impact by continuing to back breakthrough AM technologies that address climate and industrial challenges. Trends such as digital manufacturing integration, advanced materials development, and AI-driven design optimization will shape their investment focus. Their influence is likely to grow as additive manufacturing becomes more mainstream, with AM Ventures positioned as a key enabler of this industrial transformation. Their commitment to sustainability and founder support suggests a future where they not only fund but also actively shape the evolution of the AM sector[2][3][6].
