3D Systems
NYSE: DDDRock Hill, US · Founded 1986 · Delaware corporation · 3,653 employees on LinkedIn · 3 known investors
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3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.
Founders & leadership
3D Systems was founded in 1986 by Charles W. Hull.




Board
Investors · 3
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Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$123.2M disclosed across 7 rounds · 2013–2021
▶$19.8MraisedDec 2021 · 65 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Phyllis NordstromExecutive Officer
- William D. HumesDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Vasant PadmanabhanDirector
- Claudia N. DraytonDirector
- David LeighExecutive Officer
- Malissia R. ClintonDirector
- Thomas W. EricksonDirector
- Reji PuthenveetilExecutive Officer
- John J. TracyDirector
- Jeffrey WadsworthDirector
- Jeffrey A. GravesExecutive Officer, Director
- Jagtar NarulaExecutive Officer
- Charles G. McClure, Jr.Director
- Michael CrimminsExecutive Officer
- William E. CurranDirector
- Charles HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Menno EllisExecutive Officer
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Offering amount
- $19.8M
- Amount sold
- $19.8M
- First sale
- Dec 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$74.9MraisedNov 2021 · 9 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
- Thomas W. EricksonDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- Charles G. McClure, Jr.Director
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- David LeighExecutive Officer
- John J. TracyDirector
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Vasant PadmanabhanDirector
- Malissia R. ClintonDirector
- Michael CrimminsExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey WadsworthDirector
- Phyllis NordstromExecutive Officer
- Jeffrey A. GravesExecutive Officer, Director
- Charles HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Reji PuthenveetilExecutive Officer
- William D. HumesDirector
- William E. CurranDirector
- Jagtar NarulaExecutive Officer
- Menno EllisExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $74.9M
- Amount sold
- $74.9M
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$4.4MraisedAug 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Charles W. HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Cathy LewisExecutive Officer
- Abraham N. ReichentalExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter H. DiamandisDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- William D. HumesDirector
- Daniel S. Van RiperDirector
- G. Walter Loewenbaum IIDirector
- Karen E. WelkeDirector
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Damon GregoireExecutive Officer
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Kevin P. McAleaExecutive Officer
- William E. CurranDirector
- Offering amount
- $4.4M
- Amount sold
- $4.4M
- First sale
- Aug 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$17.5MraisedApr 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Karen E. WelkeDirector
- Kevin P. McAleaExecutive Officer
- Peter H. DiamandisDirector
- Abraham N. ReichentalExecutive Officer, Director
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Damon GregoireExecutive Officer
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- Charles W. HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel S. Van RiperDirector
- Cathy LewisExecutive Officer
- William E. CurranDirector
- G. Walter Loewenbaum IIDirector
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $17.5M
- Amount sold
- $17.5M
- First sale
- Apr 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedFeb 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Daniel S. Van RiperDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- Damon GregoireExecutive Officer
- Cathy LewisExecutive Officer
- G. Walter Loewenbaum IIDirector
- Charles W. HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Peter H. DiamandisDirector
- Karen E. WelkeDirector
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Abraham N. ReichentalExecutive Officer, Director
- Kevin P. McAleaExecutive Officer
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- William E. CurranDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Feb 2014
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.7MraisedJan 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Peter H. DiamandisDirector
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Abraham N. ReichentalExecutive Officer, Director
- Karen E. WelkeDirector
- Cathy LewisExecutive Officer
- Daniel S. Van RiperDirector
- Kevin P. McAleaExecutive Officer
- Charles W. HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Damon GregoireExecutive Officer
- G. Walter Loewenbaum IIDirector
- William E. CurranDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Dec 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2MraisedJan 2014 · 1 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
- Jim D. KeverDirector
- Charles W. HullExecutive Officer, Director
- Daniel S. Van RiperDirector
- Kevin S. MooreDirector
- William E. CurranDirector
- Kevin P. McAleaExecutive Officer
- G. Walter Loewenbaum IIDirector
- Damon GregoireExecutive Officer
- Abraham N. ReichentalExecutive Officer, Director
- Karen E. WelkeDirector
- Cathy LewisExecutive Officer
- Andrew M. JohnsonExecutive Officer
- Peter H. DiamandisDirector
- Offering amount
- $2M
- Amount sold
- $2M
- First sale
- Dec 2013
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Founder mafia
The 3D Systems mafia →6 people who came through 3D Systems went on to found or lead other companies.
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Acquisitions · 2
Early investors' stakes continue via these dealsAllevi, part of 3D Systems, makes desktop 3D bioprinters and bioinks used by academic and industry research labs to design and engineer 3D tissues. Its tools support work in regenerative medicine, drug testing, and disease research.
Volumetric Biotechnologies, acquired by 3D Systems in 2021, develops bioprinting materials and vascularized human tissue constructs. The company operates a bioprinting facility in Houston, Texas focused on advancing technologies for tissue engineering and bioprinted constructs.
Frequently asked questions
- What does 3D Systems do?
- 3D Systems provides 3D printing solutions—including printers and materials—for producing wax and plastic patterns used in metal investment casting, aimed at eliminating tooling and reducing costs in prototyping and production workflows. It serves manufacturers and foundries producing metal components across industrial casting applications.
- Who founded 3D Systems?
- 3D Systems was founded by Charles W. Hull in 1986.
- Who are 3D Systems's investors?
- 3D Systems's investors include Converge, Metaplanet, TMC Venture Fund.
- How much funding has 3D Systems raised?
- 3D Systems has disclosed $123.2M raised across 7 rounds.
- Where is 3D Systems headquartered?
- 3D Systems is headquartered in Rock Hill, US.












