Feistritz, Austria and Magdeburg, Germany: m4p material solutions GmbH, a fast growing materials company
and innovator in the 3d printing industry, is pleased to welcome Finindus NV and Berkau Beteiligungs GmbH as
new investors. Beyond their financial support, they also bring valuable networks in the metallurgical and additive
manufacturing sectors, along with extensive experience in nurturing the growth of young companies.
m4p specializes in advanced metal powders for industrial 3D printing, boasting a successful portfolio of over 160
products which have been designed and manufactured specifically for laser powder bed fusion applications and
are used by over 400 customers.
The company develops and produces standard alloys optimized for 3d printing with a strong focus on superior
material properties and printability as well as customized powders which are tailored to specific applications –
with innovation and process speed meeting the requirements of the agile 3D printing industry.
The additional funding will facilitate the expansion of m4p’ geographical presence into North America and Asia,
the introduction of new innovative alloys for additive manufacturing and the support of additional AM technologies
besides LPBF with innovative materials. Furthermore, m4p will deploy its fully digitized business processes,
further improving the supply chain and quality experience for existing and new customers.
”m4p impressed us with their strong position in their home market, which we quickly understood is due to their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, paired with a profound understanding of both materials and processes. By seamlessly integrating flexibility with stringent contamination control of powders and minimizing batch variability they empower their customers to focus on what they do best: building exceptional parts.” said Roel Callebaut, Senior Investment Manager at Finindus.
Andreas Berkau agrees and adds: “As one of m4p's first customers, I have been able to follow the company's development closely over the years. I have been particularly impressed by the fact that m4p has managed to build up an excellent reputation among users, service providers and machine manufacturers in recent years. I look forward to supporting m4p in the coming years with both capital and technical expertise.”
Philipp Tschertou, CEO of m4p, adds: “We are honoured to have Finindus and Andreas Berkau as new
shareholders, as they bring their market knowledge and experience on top of the financial funding for further market penetration. We are looking forward to a successful and rewarding cooperation with our top class shareholder group for the benefit of our customers.“
About m4p material solutions GmbH:
m4p sees itself as a materials enabler in additive manufacturing and aims to advance this industry with its
materials and related solutions. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Pelz, CTO of m4p, adds, reflecting the company's mission: "We want to make additive manufacturing easier and more efficient for our customers by simplifying the procurement of high-quality metal powders. We work closely with them to develop materials that are tailored to their needs."
m4p is extremely proud of its data-driven company structure, which will enable many future innovations in the way the company does business and develops technological solutions. The management believes that this datadriven approach and the best selection of skilled and motivated experts will achieve the company's vision, concluding: "Our goal is to be the number one supplier of metal powders for additive manufacturing. By staying true to our values of authenticity and collaboration, we enable faster adoption of AM for all".
About Finindus NV:
Finindus is a Belgium-based venture capital investment company funded by ArcelorMittal and the Flemish Region
and is linked to OCAS, a world-class metal research centre. Finindus provides early stage and growth financing
to innovative companies offering smart and green industrial technologies in the field of materials, sustainable
manufacturing and industry 4.0.
Finindus teams up with outstanding entrepreneurial teams and like-minded investors to bring sustainable
industrial innovations to full commercial maturity. Finindus invests across Europe, with Flanders as a home base
and sweet spot. In addition, Finindus invests globally in technology companies at the very core of its expertise
and aligned with the strategic interests of its shareholders, and across the globe for investment opportunities in
technologies at the center of their core domains and in line with the strategic interests and areas of expertise of
their shareholders.
About Berkau Beteiligungs-GmbH:
The investment vehicle of Andreas Berkau, founder and managing director of Citim GmbH an early innovator in
3D printing metal components. He made a successful exit to Oerlikon and is investing in promising start ups in
is field of expertise, supporting them in the business.