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Optomec

Albuquerque, US · Founded 1997 · Delaware corporation · 54 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors

Optomec builds additive manufacturing systems, including 3D metal printers and 3D printed electronics equipment, for industrial production, repair, and prototyping. Its customers include manufacturers, academic institutions, and government organizations.

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Founders & leadership

DR
David RamahiinCEO President
MB
Michael BarryExecutive

Board

JC
John CroweBoard director

Investors · 1

GE VenturesreportedCincinnati

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$6M disclosed across 1 round · 2015

▶$6MraisedNov 2015 · 3 investors · Manufacturing
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • David RamahiExecutive Officer, Director
  • Michael BarryExecutive Officer, Director
  • John CroweDirector
Offering amount
$6M
Amount sold
$6M
Minimum investment
$1M
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

Competitors · 2

by search overlap
3D Systems31 shared keywords3D 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.
Xometry29 shared keywordsXometry operates an on-demand manufacturing marketplace connecting buyers—from startups to global enterprises—with a vetted global network of suppliers for precision components across prototyping and high-volume production. It offers an instant quoting engine and supply chain tools for custom parts from design through final delivery.

Companies competing with Optomec for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.

Non-dilutive funding · 31 SBIR/STTR awards

Federal grants — no equity taken
AgencyPhaseYearAmount
NASAPhase I2023$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2022$1.5M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2020$50K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase I2018$99.5K
NASAPhase I2017$124.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2016$79.4K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2014$149.9K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase ISTTR2014$80K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase IISTTR2013$749.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II2010$750.5K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase ISTTR2010$100K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2009$1.1M
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2008$150K
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase II2007$1M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2006$95.2K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2004$1.7M
U.S. Air ForceAir ForcePhase I2004$99.9K
National Science FoundationPhase I2004$99.8K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2004$70K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I2003$70K
National Science FoundationPhase I2002$100K
NASAPhase I2002$70K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2002$70K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase II2001$729.2K
U.S. ArmyArmyPhase I2000$120K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase II1998$750K
Missile Defense AgencyPhase I1997$100K
Department of EnergyPhase I1997$74.8K
National Science FoundationPhase I1997$74.4K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase II1988$462K
U.S. NavyNavyPhase I1987$48.7K

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

Optomec Receives Strategic Investments from Additive Manufacturing Leaderstctmagazine.com · Dec 2015

Frequently asked questions

What does Optomec do?
Optomec builds additive manufacturing systems, including 3D metal printers and 3D printed electronics equipment, for industrial production, repair, and prototyping. Its customers include manufacturers, academic institutions, and government organizations.
Who are Optomec's investors?
Optomec's investors include GE Ventures.
How much funding has Optomec raised?
Optomec has disclosed $6M raised across 1 round.
Where is Optomec headquartered?
Optomec is headquartered in Albuquerque, US.