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Scodix has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Scodix.
Scodix has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Scodix specializes in developing and manufacturing digital print enhancement presses that enable a wide array of decorative embellishments for printed materials. Their solutions integrate numerous applications, such as tactile effects, foiling, and variable data printing, into a single platform. This technology provides an economic, productive, and sustainable approach to adding premium finishes directly in-house, transforming standard print jobs into enhanced products.
The company was founded in 2007 by Eli Grinberg and Kobi Bar, both experienced veterans within the graphic arts industry. Their foundational insight was to pioneer and lead the adoption of digital print enhancement as a mainstream process, introducing the first such press to the market at IPEX 2010. This marked a significant shift towards more flexible and efficient embellishment techniques.
Scodix's digital enhancement solutions are utilized by converters and print service providers across various sectors, including commercial print, web-to-print, publishing, and packaging. The company’s overarching mission is to become the leading global provider of sustainable industrial product enhancement and decoration solutions, fostering innovation and environmental responsibility within the printing industry.
Key people at Scodix.
Scodix has raised $14.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Scodix's investors include Accel, MoreVC, Norwest Venture Partners, NTT Venture Capital, Sequoia Capital Israel, Softbank Group.
Scodix Ltd. is a pioneering Israeli company specializing in advanced digital embellishment solutions for the printing industry, offering digital enhancement presses that enable print service providers (PSPs) and converters to add high-value tactile, visual, and functional effects to products in packaging, commercial print, publishing, web-to-print, and folding carton sectors.[1][2][3][6] Its flagship products, including the Scodix Ultra series presses (e.g., Ultra 2500 SHD and Ultra 6500 SHD), support 17 embellishment applications on a single platform, such as Scodix Sense for tactile embossing, Scodix Foil, Scodix Metallic, Scodix Glitter, Scodix Braille, and Scodix Crystals, solving the problem of costly, labor-intensive traditional finishing methods by providing digital, automated alternatives that boost product appeal and profitability.[2][3][6] With over 400 global installations, Scodix demonstrates strong growth momentum through ongoing innovation, including 2024 launches of AI-driven tools and sustainable technologies, positioning it as a leader in sustainable, high-quality print enhancement.[3][6]
Founded in 2007 in Israel as Scodix Ltd., the company emerged to advance digital enhancement in the graphic arts industry, with Eli Grinberg as CEO and Co-Founder leading its development.[3][6] Early focus centered on proprietary polymer-based technologies like Scodix Sense™, which deposits clear polymer for tactile effects, quickly gaining traction among PSPs and converters seeking to differentiate printed products digitally rather than through manual processes.[1][2][4] Pivotal moments include expanding from core presses like Scodix S Series and E106 to the Ultra series, achieving over 400 installs worldwide, and recent innovations at drupa 2024, marking its evolution into a comprehensive platform with AI integration and sustainability certifications.[3][6]
Scodix rides the wave of digital transformation in print, bridging analog finishing with industrial digital presses amid rising demand for personalized, premium packaging and sustainable print amid e-commerce growth and environmental regulations.[3][6][8] Timing aligns with post-2020 shifts to short-run, variable-data production and AI adoption in creative workflows, where traditional silkscreen/foil methods falter on speed and cost; Scodix's SHD and MLE tech capitalize on this by enabling high-volume, eco-conscious embellishments on uncoated substrates favored for sustainability.[3][6] It influences the ecosystem by empowering printers to compete with digital natives, fostering innovation in folding carton packaging and web-to-print, while certifications set new benchmarks for green printing, indirectly driving industry-wide adoption of recyclable enhancements.[2][5][6]
Scodix is poised to dominate digital embellishment with its 17-application platform and AI tools, targeting expansion in sustainable packaging as regulations tighten and consumer demand for tactile, personalized print surges.[3][6][7] Upcoming trends like AI-driven automation and hybrid digital-analog workflows will amplify its edge, potentially growing installs beyond 400 via Ultra SHD presses tailored for high-definition, low-waste production. Its influence may evolve from niche innovator to ecosystem standard-setter, enabling printers to thrive in a $800B+ global print market—proving once again that Scodix equips the industry to create eye-catching, future-proof products ahead of the competition.[1][3][6]
Scodix has raised $14.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $14.0M Series U in February 2013.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2013 | $14M Series U | — | Accel, MoreVC, Norwest Venture Partners, NTT Venture Capital, Sequoia Capital Israel, Softbank Group | Announced |
