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Azul 3D

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454 people in our graph share verified history with the Azul 3D team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Noubar Afeyanunlockedknows James Hedrick · together at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Northwestern University
×4knows the team · via Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
×2knows the team · via UCLA
×3knows the team · via Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

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 ManufacturingHardwareNew Materials

Founders & leadership

JHJames Hedrick
James HedrickinCo-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 · 3

GS FuturesSeoul

Also in the syndicate · 2

Beta LabDuPontlead

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

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

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

Non-dilutive funding · 2 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
Department of DefenseOffice for Chemical and Biological DefensePhase II2021$542K
Department of DefenseOffice for Chemical and Biological DefensePhase I2018$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.

In the news

Azul 3D raises $15M in series A funding to advance 3D printing technology - 3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com · Oct 2023Azul 3D raises $15 million in Series A funding round; DuPont among investorstctmagazine.com · Oct 2023Azul 3D raises another $4.6M in seed funding, bringing total to $12.5M - 3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com · Aug 20203D printing startup Azul 3D raises $12.5M - Chicago Business Journalbizjournals.com · Aug 2020Azul 3D raises $8m as it readies to commercialise High Area Rapid Printing technologytctmagazine.com · May 2020Azul 3D raises over $8 million in seed funding for high area rapid printing technology - 3D Printing Industry3dprintingindustry.com · May 2020

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 GS Futures.
How much funding has Azul 3D raised?
Azul 3D has disclosed $15M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.