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Laserhub

eCommerce & Marketplaces · Stuttgart, Germany · Founded 2017

Laserhub GmbH operates as a digital, vertically integrated procurement platform focused on streamlining the acquisition of custom metal and plastic parts for the manufacturing industry. Founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 2017, the company was established by Adrian Raidt, Christoph Rößner, and Jonas Schweizer. The founders combined their diverse expertise to address inefficiencies in the sheet metalworking sector; Raidt brought nine years of experience from the leading machine manufacturer Trumpf, where he identified the underutilization of expensive machinery, while Rößner had management experience with an industry supplier, and Schweizer contributed a background in e-commerce and digitization consulting. The company's core offering is a B2B online platform that automates the entire procurement process, from quoting to delivery. Clients, which range from small workshops to large corporations and DAX30-listed companies, can upload CAD drawings of their required parts and receive instant, algorithm-based quotes. Laserhub then matches the order with the optimal manufacturer within its extensive network of producers, managing the production and logistics to ensure timely delivery. This model provides significant efficiency gains, competitive pricing, and reliable delivery times, addressing common industry pain points like long lead times and complex ordering procedures. The business generates revenue by acting as the sole contractual partner for the customer, setting prices, handling invoicing, and managing the entire order fulfillment process. Laserhub's platform accommodates a variety of manufacturing processes, including laser cutting, bending, CNC turning and milling, tube laser cutting, and additional services like welding, deburring, and powder coating. Initially focused on the German market, the company has expanded its services to Austria, Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, serving over 13,000 customers across Europe. Significant milestones include a Series A funding round in July 2020, led by Acton Capital, and a double-digit million-euro Series B round in June 2022, led by Evli Growth Partners, with participation from new and existing investors such as Project A, Point Nine, and FJ Labs. This capital is being used to expand into new European markets, implement additional processing technologies like welding, and enhance the platform's capabilities with the long-term goal of enabling the procurement of entire assemblies. Keywords: metal procurement, custom metal parts, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining, laser cutting, digital manufacturing, procurement platform, manufacturing-as-a-service, on-demand manufacturing, industrial parts, supply chain automation, B2B marketplace, metalworking, CNC turning, tube laser cutting, metal bending, Industry 4.0, advanced manufacturing, digital procurement, component sourcing, production network, Stuttgart, German startup