SeekMake, a Tunisian-based startup, announced that it has recently secured a significant investment totaling 500,000 euros (equivalent to 539,000 USD) from Lafayette group for global expansion.
Lafayette group is a European private equity firm with stakes in major manufacturing companies across the continent. This is its first venture into supporting a Tunisian or foreign startup or company
Established in 2018 by Adel Ayari and Zino Adidi, SeekMake serves as a bridge between users and manufacturers across 40 nations. SeekMake facilitates swift prototyping and expedites the delivery of end products. It provides a diverse spectrum of manufacturing solutions, encompassing CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, 3D printing, laser cutting, and engraving.
Already present in Tunisia, the United States, and Australia, the new funding will fuel SeekMake’s expansion plans on an international scale, particularly France and Germany. According to the company, these countries present valuable opportunities for collaboration with major clients and partners. Furthermore, SeekMake has established a subsidiary in Estonia as part of its expansion strategy.
Since inception, SeekMake has reached multiple notable achievements, such as building a community of over 10,000 users and manufacturers, establishing collaborative ties with 72 manufacturing entities, and extending its reach to encompass 40 different countries.
The startup’s achievements also encompass its impressive trajectory of growth, witnessing its team surge from a core of four members to a workforce exceeding 30 employees in the span of eight months.
SeekMake’s strategic partnerships have played a significant role in its triumph, including its designation as a Tunisian startup under the Startup Act in 2019 and its affiliation with The Dot in 2021. Particularly noteworthy is SeekMake’s acknowledgment by Startup Insights, which ranks it among the top 5 global startups in the “Distributed Manufacturing” sector, a testament to its far-reaching influence and industry potential.
