America Makes
Overview
America Makes is a public-private partnership and the nation's leading additive manufacturing innovation institute that manages research portfolios and collaborative projects to accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing technology.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDM Systems | Nov 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Dyndrite | Jun 2026 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Elementum 3D | Jan 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
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Key People
John Wilczynski
Executive Director
Alexander Steeb
Operations Director
Ben DiMarco
Technology Transition Director
Brandon Ribic
America Makes Technology Director
Dawn Marzano
Communications Director
John Martin
Additive Manufacturing Research Director
Kimberly Gibson
Industrial Base Integration Director
Ralph Resnick
Founding Director
Adam Hicks
Government Chief Technology Advisor
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is America Makes based?
America Makes is headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, United States.
When was America Makes founded?
America Makes was founded in 2012.
How many portfolio companies does America Makes have?
America Makes has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in America Makes's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include DDM Systems, Dyndrite, Elementum 3D.
What was America Makes's most recent investment shown here?
America Makes's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Dyndrite in 2026.
What sectors does America Makes focus on?
America Makes focuses on Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Telecommunications & Networking, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability.
What company stages does America Makes focus on?
America Makes typically invests at the Early stage.
What is America Makes's AUM?
America Makes's assets under management are estimated between $400.0M and $400.0M.