Velo3D

Velo3D

Metal additive manufacturing solutions provider

About Velo3D

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Why Velo3D is rated
A-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated A on Rating Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Enterprise Software

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$211.2M

Headquarters

Fremont, California

Founded

2014

Overview

Velo3D specializes in metal additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, providing a complete solution for creating complex metal parts that traditional manufacturing cannot achieve. Their offerings include advanced 3D printers, specifically the Sapphire family, along with software and support services tailored for high-tech industries like aerospace and energy. Velo3D's technology allows clients to produce highly specialized components efficiently, enabling faster innovation. Unlike competitors, Velo3D focuses on qualifying new materials, such as copper alloys, which broadens their application range. The company's goal is to drive growth in advanced manufacturing by delivering precise and customizable solutions that meet the evolving needs of innovative sectors.

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Significant Headcount Growth
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic partnerships with aerospace sectors could lead to more projects and revenue.
  • Experienced leaders like Michelle Sidwell enhance market strategy and operational efficiency.
  • Successful debt-for-equity exchange strengthens financial position for R&D investments.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like Desktop Metal and Markforged.
  • Economic uncertainties in aerospace and energy sectors could impact product demand.
  • Rapid AI advancements may outpace Velo3D's current software capabilities.

What makes Velo3D unique

  • Velo3D offers the first SupportFree capability for 3D metal printing.
  • The Sapphire system ensures repeatability and dependability in serial manufacturing.
  • Velo3D's integrated solution includes advanced 3D printers, software, and services.

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Funding

Total Funding

$211.2M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

ā†‘ 4%

1 year growth

ā†‘ 4%

2 year growth

ā†‘ 6%
PR Newswire
Jan 15th, 2025
Velo3D Completes Strategic Review - Successful Restructuring Positions Company For Future Success

Recently Completed Debt Exchange Significantly Strengthens Balance SheetArun Jeldi Appointed Chief Executive OfficerNew Go-To-Market Strategy to Leverage Industry Leading TechnologyCompany Announces Third Quarter 2024 ResultsFREMONT, Calif., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo3D, Inc. (OTC: VLDX), the leader in scalable metal 3D printing technology for production manufacturing, today announced that it has formally completed its strategic review process that commenced in December of 2023. As a result of the strategic review, the company has successfully implemented key corporate actions that position the company for sustainable growth starting in 2025, including:The debt for equity exchange resulting in Arrayed Notes Acquisition Corp. (the Holder) ultimately owning 95% of the issued and outstanding common shares of Velo3D. This transaction will enable Velo3D and Arrayed Additive, the parent company of the Holder, to combine resources to further expand industry leadership positions in supplying high value, additive manufacturing solutions to the defense, aerospace, and space segments.The resignation of six board members and the appointment of Arun Jeldi , CEO of Arrayed Additive, as the company's new board member and the company's Chief Executive Officer., CEO of Arrayed Additive, as the company's new board member and the company's Chief Executive Officer

TCT Magazine
Jan 13th, 2025
Michelle Sidwell returns to Velo3D as Chief Revenue Officer

Sidwell initially joined Velo3D in 2023 as Executive Vice President of Global Sales and Business Development and was later appointed as Chief Revenue Officer amid a leadership shuffle last April.

PR Newswire
Jan 13th, 2025
Michelle Sidwell Rejoins Velo3D As Chief Revenue Officer

With More Than 20 Years of Experience Focused on Transformative Technologies, Sidwell Returns to Velo3D to Guide the Company's New Go-To-Market Sales Strategy to Drive Further Adoption of its Metal 3D Printing TechnologyFREMONT, Calif., Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Velo3D, Inc. (OTCQX: VLDX), a leading metal additive manufacturing technology company for mission-critical parts, today announced Michelle Sidwell has rejoined the company as Chief Revenue Officer to support the company's growth objectives and lead its sales and business development teams. With more than 20 years of experience in technology sales and leadership positions supporting businesses bringing transformative technologies to market, Sidwell is well positioned to help Velo3D achieve its new corporate vision."We're thrilled to have Michelle rejoin the company and are confident that her wealth of knowledge and previous Velo3D experience will be critical to the successful execution of our new go-to-market strategy as we look to expand our leadership position in additive manufacturing," said Arun Jeldi, CEO. "She brings extensive experience launching new products into market, streamlining sales processes, growing revenue, and working with customers to find solutions by leveraging Velo3D's industry leading technology to address their most critical, high value metal part manufacturing needs."Prior to rejoining Velo3D, Sidwell was the SVP of Global Enterprise Business at Salesloft, focusing on revenue growth and sales excellence. Salesloft provides sales teams with an AI-powered revenue workflow platform that can improve the sales process for users

3DPrint
Jan 9th, 2025
New AM Projects Get $2.1M Push from America Makes

RTX Technology Research Center (RTRC), the innovation hub for Raytheon Technologies, is collaborating with Velo3D on the project "In-Situ Dimensional Verification of Increased Complexity AM Parts."

Manufactur3D
Jan 4th, 2025
Velo3D Restructures, $22.4M Debt Converted

Velo3D announced a major financial restructuring, converting $22 million of debt into equity, making Arrayed Notes Acquisition Corp the majority shareholder with 95% ownership. Arrayed Notes will exchange 81.7% of Velo3Dā€™s senior secured notes and $369k in interest for 185 million new shares. Arun Jeldi will become CEO, and the Board will reduce from 10 to 5 members. Velo3D's stock will continue trading publicly on OTCQX.

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