BIGREP
From foundation to stock exchange: BigRep SE and the journey with Companisto
BigRep is a leader in the development of industrial 3D printers and also the market leader for large 3D printers with an open material system. Industrial companies use BigRep's printers to print prototypes and small series. This is many times faster and more cost-efficient than conventional injection moulding processes.
Since its foundation in 2014, BigRep has established itself as an innovator in additive manufacturing. The company has made it its mission to increase the productivity and creativity of its customers through user-friendly and open manufacturing solutions. BigRep has successfully realised this mission by installing large-format 3D printing systems worldwide for renowned customers such as Ford, Deutsche Bahn and Airbus.
BigRep's portfolio includes not only highly reliable 3D printers, but also intelligent software, high-quality materials and customised services. With this comprehensive product range, BigRep helps companies to optimise their manufacturing processes and set new standards in the industry.
Successful partnership and growth through Companisto
Our journey with BigRep began in 2019, when 306 committed Companists invested around 1.4 million euros in the company. This first financing round laid the foundation for further growth and innovation. Two years later, in 2021, 856 Companists and co-investors again showed their confidence in BigRep by investing around 4.8 million euros. These significant investments enabled BigRep to expand its distribution network and further develop its technological capabilities. This progress has enabled the company to consolidate its position as a market leader in the 3D printing industry and to optimally prepare for its IPO.The path to the IPO
Companisto was the first network in Germany to give its investors access to an IPO listing. BigRep's IPO was realised through a so-called ‘reverse IPO’. Our Companists exchanged their shares in BigRep GmbH for shares in the listed company. This innovative method allows our investors to continue to benefit from BigRep's positive development.A new chapter for BigRep
The merger with SMG Technology Acceleration SE, which was approved by over 99% of SMG Technology Acceleration SE's Annual General Meeting, marks a turning point in BigRep's history. Following the listing, SMG Technology Acceleration SE will be renamed BigRep SE. The initial listing of the combined company on the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange took place on 31 July 2024.Success Facts:
- Successful IPO through reverse IPO on 31 July 2024, in which BigRep SE was listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange through the merger with SMG Technology Acceleration SE
- Syndication with the well-known co-investors and the existing shareholders btov, BASF VC, Koehler Invest and KfW
- joint financing round, where the shareholders already invested 8.8 million euros
- Market leader in open type 3D polymer printing
- User-oriented software solutions
- Business model includes various other revenue streams in addition to production (e.g. through material sales)
- Customers include global market leaders such as Siemens, Daimler, Ford and Airbus
Roundstats 1:
- financed in Q4 2019
- 1,4 Mio.EUR from 313 investors (equity)
- Pre-money valuation was 12.45 million EUR
Roundstats 2:
- financed in Q2 2022
- 2,1 Mio. Euro from 681 investors (equity)
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