Metal 3D printing for safety-critical applications requires not only mature processes, but also substantial investments in machines, software, and production infrastructure. Against this backdrop, Velo3D has completed a financing round of USD 30 million. The capital comes from a so-called PIPE transaction involving two institutional investors and is intended primarily to support the further expansion of operational capacities.
Under the agreement, the company will issue approximately 3.6 million new shares of common stock at a price of USD 8.25 per share. Closing of the transaction is expected later in December 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The proceeds are intended for general corporate purposes as well as investments in production facilities. A particular focus is on Rapid Production Services, through which Velo3D primarily addresses customers from the aerospace and defense industries.
From a technological standpoint, the company relies on laser-based metal powder bed fusion, which enables the production of complex geometries with tight tolerances. In aerospace in particular, such processes are used to manufacture components with integrated cooling channels or load-optimized structures that are difficult to realize using conventional methods. Growing demand from these sectors increases the pressure to further scale serial production and process stability.
“We believe securing this capital from a new fundamental institutional investor and a large existing institutional shareholder is a powerful endorsement of Velo’s trajectory and the critical role we play in the modern space and defense landscape,” said Arun Jeldi, CEO of Velo. “As the defense and space sectors demand faster, more resilient supply chains, this investment empowers us to execute our strategic vision. We are eager to collaborate with our new partners as we scale our capabilities and deliver on the promise of next-generation manufacturing for our nation’s most vital industries.”
The transaction was supported by Lake Street Capital Markets and Lucid Capital Markets as placement agents. In the long term, Velo3D aims to further strengthen its position as a supplier of high-performance metal components with the additional funds and to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing in regulated markets.
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