Fibionic Secures €3 Million to Scale Nature-Inspired Lightweight Manufacturing Technology

Austrian deeptech company fibionic announced the successful closure of a €3 million seed funding round to accelerate the industrialization of its composite manufacturing platform. The investment was led by Redstone and Euregio Plus SGR S.p.A. / AG, with participation from caesar., LEAP4, and technology-focused angel investors. The capital will be used to scale the company's patented manufacturing approach and expand into high-performance industries as reported by Pulse 2.0.

Based in Götzens, fibionic specializes in fibionic fiber placement (FFP). This process mimics the skeletal efficiency of dragonfly wings to place reinforcing fibers only where structural strength is required. By aligning fibers along calculated load paths, the company produces components that are up to 50 percent lighter than traditional alternatives while reducing industrial waste significantly.

The technology addresses a long-standing bottleneck in lightweight composites: the trade-off between precision and speed. Fibionic claims its automated system can achieve production cycle times of under one minute per component, making it viable for mass-market applications. This efficiency is already proven through a partnership with Selle Italia, where the technology manufactures high-performance bicycle saddles for professional teams.

Looking ahead, fibionic intends to use the capital to transition from pilot applications to full-scale series production. The company plans to establish an external production line by 2027 and develop an integrated ecosystem including simulation tools and customized equipment. Beyond sporting goods, the startup is targeting aerospace, robotics, and automotive sectors where weight reduction improves range and performance.

Founded in 2021 by Dr. Thomas Rettenwander and Johannes Mandler, the company was later joined by Elias Hirschbichler. Their vision focuses on a licensing model that allows international partners to deploy the FFP technology and software globally. By offering a zero waste objective, fibionic aims to help manufacturers meet strict low-emission standards while lowering overall costs.