FABtotum
Multifunction personal fabricator for 3D printing and milling.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
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| investor | €0.0 | round | |
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€1.5m Valuation: €1.5m 4.4x EV/Revenue -7.5x EV/EBITDA | Acquisition | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
| EUR | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
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| Revenues | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % growth | - | 7 % | 2 % | (64 %) |
| EBITDA | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % EBITDA margin | (86 %) | (59 %) | (134 %) | (279 %) |
| Profit | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| % profit margin | (106 %) | (92 %) | (346 %) | (328 %) |
| EV | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
| EV / revenue | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| EV / EBITDA | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x | 00.0x |
| R&D budget | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000 |
Source: Company filings or news article
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FABtotum was a Milan-based company that designed and manufactured multipurpose desktop fabrication machines capable of 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser engraving. Founded in 2013 by Marco Rizzuto and Giovanni Grieco, the company originated from Milan's university incubator, POLIHUB. Their goal was to create a compact, all-in-one device to streamline prototyping for businesses and makers.
The company launched its first product, the FABtotum Personal Fabricator, through a successful Indiegogo campaign in 2013, raising over $589,000, far exceeding its $50,000 goal. This device was distinguished by its interchangeable heads, allowing users to switch between additive (3D printing) and subtractive (CNC milling) manufacturing. It operated on open-source software and hardware, including an Arduino-derived logic and Raspberry Pi platform. The product line later evolved to include the FABtotum Core PRO, aimed at business-oriented use with enhanced speed and quality. The company also developed additional modules, such as a laser head for engraving and PCB creation, and explored SLA 3D printing technology.
FABtotum's business model focused on selling the hardware directly and through distributors, targeting markets like architecture, engineering, design, and R&D, as well as individual makers. In 2016, the Zucchetti Group made a significant investment in FABtotum, acquiring a stake to support its growth and expansion into the digital manufacturing market. Despite this investment and initial success, the company faced challenges from a shifting market and lower-than-expected sales between 2016 and 2018. In July 2018, FABtotum announced it was ceasing operations and filing for voluntary liquidation. At the time of its closure, its products were noted as discontinued.
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