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§ Private Profile · 47929 Fremont Blvd, Fremont, California, 94538, United States
Zeda is a technology company.
Zeda.io offers an integrated platform specifically for product teams, centralizing the entire product development lifecycle. It empowers product managers to define, manage, and collaborate on their products more efficiently, fostering better alignment and execution. The platform consolidates diverse functionalities, from ideation to launch, into a single, cohesive environment for streamlined operations.
The company was co-founded by Prashant Mahajan, who leads as CEO, and Vaibhav Devpura, the CTO. They launched Zeda.io recognizing that fragmented product development workflows, often spread across disparate tools, hinder effective collaboration and speed to market. Their insight aimed to create a unified workspace where product teams could overcome these operational silos.
Zeda.io serves product-led organizations and their management teams striving to streamline product development. The company’s vision is to empower these teams to build products that resonate with users and drive business value, by simplifying complex processes and enhancing collaboration. It aspires to be the foundational layer for efficient, innovative product creation.
Zeda has raised $123.0M across 4 funding rounds.
Zeda has raised $123.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Zeda has raised $123.0M across 4 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $68.0M Debt / Series B in March 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2023 | $68M Debt Financing | Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Rami Assal, David YOU, Solvay Ventures | Fives Group, Michelin, MR. Kobayashi | Announced |
| Mar 1, 2023 | $52M Series B | — | Boutique Venture Partners, Hardware Club, Pioneer Fund, Republic Capital, Y Combinator | Announced |
| Aug 1, 2022 | $2M Seed | — | Beenext, Paradigm Shift Capital, Radiant SFO | Announced |
| Jan 1, 2022 | $1M Seed | — | Beenext, Binny Bansal, First Cheque, Paradigm Shift Capital, Whiteboard Capital | Announced |
Zeda has raised $123.0M in total across 4 funding rounds.
Zeda's investors include Berkeley Catalyst Fund, Rami Assal, David You, Solvay Ventures, Fives Group, Michelin, Mr. Kobayashi, Boutique Venture Partners, Hardware Club, Pioneer Fund, Republic Capital, Y Combinator.
Zeda, Inc. (z8a.com) is a leading global technology solutions company specializing in advanced manufacturing for highly regulated industries like medical, space, defense, and aerospace. It combines expertise in additive manufacturing (AM), nanotech, precision machining, and regulatory know-how to deliver end-to-end solutions from powder to finished parts, with a mission to better lives by investing in cutting-edge tech, innovative companies, and groundbreaking ideas.[1][2][3][4]
Zeda serves clients needing rapid prototyping, high-quality production, and supply chain resilience, solving problems like regulatory hurdles and manufacturing delays through a "Z-to-A" philosophy—starting with customer needs and collaborating to build solutions. Its Zeda Health division focuses on cost-effective, life-saving medical devices designed for regional markets, including 3D metal printing from MRI/CT scans and recent acquisitions like The Orthopaedic Implant Company. Growth includes global operations, technology patents, strategic partnerships with $340B market cap firms, and facility expansions, such as in Ohio.[3][4][6]
Zeda traces its roots to 2018, evolving from PrinterPrezz and Vertex Manufacturing into a unified advanced manufacturing powerhouse headquartered in Fremont, California.[4][6] Co-founders include the CEO, COO, and Chief Medical Officer, supported by key executives like Chief Investment Officer, Chief Strategy Officer (Michelle Thai), Chief Technology Officer, and SVP of Zeda Technologies, blending leadership in manufacturing, medicine, investment, and strategy.[1][3][6]
The idea emerged from fusing nanotech with additive technologies to address supply chain vulnerabilities in regulated sectors, gaining early traction through global facilities, acquisitions, and patents. Pivotal moments include the 2024 acquisition of The Orthopaedic Implant Company and opening an advanced Ohio facility with Velo3D, accelerating its shift toward life-saving devices and space innovation.[3][6]
Zeda stands out in advanced manufacturing through these key strengths:
Zeda rides the wave of Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing, where additive tech and nanotech converge to disrupt traditional supply chains amid global disruptions. Timing is ideal post-2020s shortages, enabling resilient, on-demand production for critical sectors like healthcare (e.g., custom implants) and space exploration.[1][3][4]
Market forces favoring Zeda include rising demand for personalized medicine, regulatory pressures, and defense/aerospace innovation, amplified by U.S. reshoring trends. It influences the ecosystem by incubating ideas, acquiring specialists, and partnering with giants, pushing boundaries in life-saving tech and setting standards for collaborative, customer-led manufacturing.[2][3][6]
Zeda is poised for expansion through more acquisitions, facility scaling, and tech patents, targeting deeper penetration in medtech (e.g., orthopedics) and emerging space/defense applications. Trends like AI-driven design, sustainable manufacturing, and geopolitical supply chain shifts will propel its growth, potentially elevating its role from solutions provider to ecosystem shaper.
As a company built on "better lives through better building together," Zeda's customer-first innovation positions it to deliver lasting impact in regulated tech frontiers.[1][3]