AM Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Starnberg, Germany, dedicated exclusively to industrial 3D printing technologies. Founded originally as a family office, it now operates as a multi-limited partner fund with roughly $100 million under management. The firm invests in founders who combine technical expertise with entrepreneurial drive to build manufacturing solutions that aim for greater resource efficiency. Its mission is to support innovations that reduce waste, strengthen supply chains and foster sustainable production. Scouts and network partners in 13 countries on four continents help identify promising companies.
Investment activity covers materials research and production for metals, polymers, ceramics and composites; digital software solutions for design, simulation and process optimization; hardware and peripheral equipment for printing and post-processing; and specialized end-use applications enabled by additive manufacturing. Typical funding ranges from €500,000 to €3 million, from seed rounds through growth stages. The firm looks for teams developing products that address climate impact through efficient designs, support medical advances for an aging population and enable distributed manufacturing in a global market.
Although additive manufacturing remains the core focus, AM Ventures has also taken an interest in cleantech through a Series A investment in Safire Technology Group, a company that develops lithium-ion battery solutions. This participation demonstrates a selective approach to battery technology tied to advanced materials research, rather than a dedicated strategy in energy storage.
