EINDHOVEN, Netherlands – Novenda Technologies, a Dutch-based innovator in 3D printing, has secured $6.1 million in Series A funding to advance the development and market reach of its high-precision, multi-material 3D printing platform tailored for dental applications.
The company’s technology aims to reshape the dental industry by offering more affordable, aesthetically refined, and efficient manufacturing of dental products using additive manufacturing (AM).
The funding round was led by Brightlands Venture Partners and included contributions from Belgium’s KBC Focus Fund, the Dutch Borski Fund, the Limburg Business Development Fund (LIOF), several angel investors, and support from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) via an Innovation Credit.
“Novenda’s multi-material jetting technology represents a major breakthrough in digital dentistry,” said Olga Goor, Investment Manager at Brightlands Venture Partners. “It allows for scalable, accurate production with minimal waste and reduced post-processing—making dental care more accessible for patients currently priced out of existing solutions.”
From Startup to Market-Ready Innovator
Founded in 2019 by Klaas Wiertzema, Petra Doelman, and Joost Anne Veerman, Novenda has spent the last few years refining its 3D printing system in close collaboration with dental professionals. Early development was guided by market research and feedback from dentists and dental technicians to ensure the platform met real-world clinical and laboratory needs.
By 2021, the company had installed its first printer at the High Tech Campus in Eindhoven, marking a key milestone with the successful print of a multi-material dental device using proprietary software and in-house developed materials. Two years later, in 2023, Novenda validated its technology through proof-of-concept demonstrations, including the production of night guards and dentures.
Revolutionizing Dental Fabrication
Novenda’s 3D printing platform enables the production of dental appliances in a single, integrated print run—combining rigid and soft materials, along with water-soluble supports that dissolve easily in tap water. This streamlined process eliminates the need for manual assembly or complex post-processing, which is often required with traditional dental fabrication methods.
A standout feature of the platform is its use of smart print modes. These allow for highly controlled layer precision without mechanical rollers, solving a common industry issue of ink contamination and poor color consistency.
“Our water-soluble supports and roller-free print modes guarantee long-term precision and remove the need for labor-intensive finishing,” said Klaas Wiertzema, CEO and co-founder. “This is vital at a time when skilled dental technicians are becoming harder to find and more expensive to employ.”
The system also boasts a powerful color management algorithm that generates an unlimited range of shades using only a few base colors. Despite its compact design, the printer can produce up to 15 night guards or 8 dentures per hour—making it an ideal choice for mid-sized and large dental laboratories.
Novenda’s LD100 printer is a one-time investment and operates exclusively with the company’s proprietary biocompatible materials, ensuring product quality and creating a sustainable business model through recurring material sales.