Azul 3D was founded by James Hedrick.

Who are Azul 3D's investors?

Azul 3D's investors include Exposition Ventures, GS Futures, Rocky Point Ventures.

How much funding has Azul 3D raised?

Azul 3D has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.

Where is Azul 3D headquartered?

Azul 3D is headquartered in Chicago, US.

Azul 3D

Chicago, US · 5 known investors

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Azul3D provides a 3D-printing manufacturing platform for producing prescription lenses and other optical parts, using its proprietary HARP continuous printing technology to create layerless polymer parts. It targets optical labs and Rx manufacturing, offering compatibility with LMS systems, coatings, and finishes, and aims to support next-generation smart eyewear.

Advanced Manufacturing Hardware New Materials

Founders & leadership

James Hedrick Co-Founder and CEOCofounder and CEO of Azul 3D, which develops 3D-printing technology for optical manufacturing. Hedrick founded his first company at age 16 and earned a degree from MIT, where he was a student athlete; he later completed a PhD at Northwestern University under Professor Mirkin, during which he developed core technology underlying the company.30 Under 30 2020

Investors · 5

Exposition Ventureslisted by Exposition VenturesChicago

GS Futureslisted by GS FuturesSeoul

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Rocky Point Ventureslisted by Rocky Point VenturesAustin

Also in the syndicate · 2

Beta LabDuPontlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$15M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2020–2023

$15MSeries AOct 2023 · 2 sources
DuPont (lead), Beta Lab, GS Futures
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Undisclosed amountseed fundingAug 2020
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Undisclosed amountseedMay 2020
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Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken

Agency	Phase	Year	Amount
Department of DefenseOffice for Chemical and Biological Defense	Phase II	2021	$542K
Department of DefenseOffice for Chemical and Biological Defense	Phase I	2018	$149.9K

Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.

Frequently asked questions

What does Azul 3D do?: Azul3D provides a 3D-printing manufacturing platform for producing prescription lenses and other optical parts, using its proprietary HARP continuous printing technology to create layerless polymer parts. It targets optical labs and Rx manufacturing, offering compatibility with LMS systems, coatings, and finishes, and aims to support next-generation smart eyewear.
Who founded Azul 3D?: Azul 3D was founded by James Hedrick.
Who are Azul 3D's investors?: Azul 3D's investors include Exposition Ventures, GS Futures, Rocky Point Ventures.
How much funding has Azul 3D raised?: Azul 3D has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Azul 3D headquartered?: Azul 3D is headquartered in Chicago, US.