Caracol Secures 40 Million USD to Expand Large-Scale 3D Printing Systems

The Italian deep-tech company Caracol has closed a Series B funding round of 40 million US dollars. The round was led by Omnes Capital and Move Capital Fund I, with participation from the Large Ventures Fund of CDP Venture Capital. The capital will be used to drive the company’s international expansion and accelerate the development of large-scale robotic 3D printing systems.

Caracol develops additive manufacturing platforms that combine robotic arms, software, and AI-driven process control. The technology enables the production of large-scale components made from polymers and metals and is used in industries such as aerospace, energy, shipbuilding, automotive, and construction. According to the company, more than 100 of its robotic 3D printing systems are already in industrial use worldwide. In the first half of 2025, the company’s revenue more than doubled again.

“This Series B represents a generational step for Caracol,” said Francesco De Stefano, CEO and co-founder of Caracol. “In just a few years we’ve built strong global traction, doubling revenues year after year. This round validates our vision and the outstanding execution of our team, while bringing on board some of the world’s leading deep-tech investors. With their support, we’re ready to accelerate our global scale-up and help advanced industries strengthen supply-chain and manufacturing resilience through the flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability of our technology.”

“Caracol has achieved remarkable growth by turning a technological vision into solid industrial performance. This Series B round provides Caracol the financial strength to scale its large-format robotic manufacturing globally, while consolidating its European leadership in advanced manufacturing, contributing to Europe’s deep-tech sovereignty and resilience. We are proud to support Caracol as it enters this new phase of profitable international expansion”, said François-Xavier Dedde, Partner at Omnes Capital.

“We are thrilled to invest in Caracol, a company defined by strong technological expertise, visionary leadership, and a clear commitment to sustainability. We look forward to actively supporting Caracol’s international expansion by fostering strategic alliances and partnerships, helping the team scale this next phase of growth”, said Sophie Sursock, Partner at Move Capital Fund I.

Plans include expanding operations in the USA, Europe, and the Middle East, as well as entering high-growth regions such as the Asia-Pacific area. The research focus is on software optimization, process automation, and the integration of data-driven quality control. In addition, Caracol intends to further develop its metal printing processes, particularly for regulated industries such as aerospace and defense.

“We are excited to continue supporting Caracol on its journey, as the company demonstrates solid and consistent growth”, said Alessandro Scortecci,Head of Direct Investments at CDP Venture Capital. “From the very beginning, we believed in the team’s vision and chose to back them through the first round via our Corporate Partners I fund. Today, we are pleased to see a company that is attracting interest from international investors and successfully accelerating its expansion into new geographies, including the U.S. market, and we continue supporting its growth through our Large Ventures fund. Caracol is a concrete great example of how Italian innovation can scale globally with ambition and strong execution.”

“We’ve believed in Caracol since its very first steps, when it was a small team with just a handful of employees and only a few hundred thousand euros in revenues. Since then, we have continued to invest at every stage of its growth, as the team has consistently demonstrated the ability to deliver on its targets,” said Stefano Peroncini, CEO at Eureka! Venture SGR. “Today, our initial choice is further validated, and we are proud to support such a solid and visionary growth story with new and well established international investors, alongside current investors such as NEVA SGR (the Intesa Sanpaolo Group’s venture capital company) and CDP Venture Capital, Corporate Partners Fund I”, continued Matteo Cascinari, Partner at Primo Capital SGR.

Another focus is the recently expanded facility in Texas, which serves as a regional manufacturing hub for North America. Caracol was also technologically strengthened through the acquisition of additive robotics technologies from Hans Weber Maschinenfabrik in Germany, expanding its development and production capabilities in the European market.