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Freeform

Hawthorne, US · Founded 2019 · 68 employees on LinkedIn · 14 known investors

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Freeform develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology aimed at bringing this production method to industrial applications across multiple sectors.

Founders & leadership

Freeform was founded in 2019 by Thomas J. Ronacher, Erik Palitsch, and Tasso Lappas.

TJThomas J. Ronacher
Thomas J. RonacherPresident / Co-Founder2018–2025
EPErik Palitsch
Erik PalitschFounderErik Palitsch is CEO of Freeform, which develops autonomous metal 3D printing systems using software-defined controls and real-time sensing technology for industrial manufacturing applications.
TLTasso Lappas
Tasso LappasChief Scientific OfficerLappas has a background in computational physics and high-performance computing, followed by work in animation and visual effects developing 3D graphics and computer vision algorithms. At Freeform, he serves as Chief Scientific Officer developing software and machine learning systems for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing.
TR
TJ RonacherFounder

Board

DPDusan Perovic
Dusan PerovicBoard MemberPartner at Two Sigma Ventures
MIMohammad Islam
Mohammad IslamBoard MemberPartner at Threshold Ventures
KD
Keith DunleavyBoard director

Investors · 14

Also in the syndicate · 3

AE VenturesApandionTheshold Ventures

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$129.6M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2019–2026

▶$58.9MraisedJan 2026 · 21 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Keith DunleavyDirector
  • Dusan PerovicDirector
  • Erik PalitschExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Mohammad IslamDirector
Offering amount
$67.1M
Amount sold
$58.9M
First sale
Dec 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3.7MraisedJun 2019 · 4 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Thomas J. RonacherExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mohammad IslamDirector
  • Erik PalitschExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3.7M
Amount sold
$3.7M
First sale
May 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Freeform do?
Freeform develops additive manufacturing (3D printing) technology aimed at bringing this production method to industrial applications across multiple sectors.
Who founded Freeform?
Freeform was founded by Thomas J. Ronacher, Erik Palitsch, Tasso Lappas in 2019.
Who are Freeform's investors?
Freeform's investors include Deviation Capital, Linse Capital, MVP Ventures, Threshold Ventures, Valor Equity Partners, W ventures, W Ventures, 10x Founders and 3 more.
How much funding has Freeform raised?
Freeform has disclosed $129.6M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Freeform headquartered?
Freeform is headquartered in Hawthorne, US.