Makersite Secures $70 Million to Drive Sustainable Product Design in Manufacturing

July 22, 2025 – Stuttgart, Germany – Makersite, a leading supply chain data and Product Lifecycle Intelligence provider, announced a successful Series B funding round, raising €60 million (approximately USD $70 million). This capital injection aims to advance Makersite’s AI-powered platform that helps manufacturers design greener, safer, and more cost-effective products while navigating complex supply chain challenges.

Empowering Sustainable Manufacturing Through Digital Twins and AI

Founded in 2018, Makersite delivers innovative solutions enabling manufacturers to gain granular visibility into their supply chains. By creating digital twins of physical products, Makersite’s software facilitates comprehensive impact measurement, enabling manufacturers to explore mitigation strategies and alternative sourcing options. This empowers companies to ensure compliance with evolving regulations, reduce environmental footprints, and enhance product safety and affordability.

The platform’s value is exemplified by collaborations with global giants: Microsoft reported up to a 28% reduction in carbon footprint for its Surface Pro 10 laptop, while Schneider Electric is scaling Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) and eco-design across over 200,000 SKUs using Makersite’s technology.

Funding to Accelerate Global Impact and Integration

CEO and Founder Neil D’Souza emphasized the critical nature of this investment amid economic and geopolitical uncertainties:
"This funding will accelerate platform development, deepen integration with technology partners, and scale our mission to make sustainable product design the default worldwide."

The round was led by Lightrock and Partech, with participation from Schneider Electric’s venture arm SE Ventures and existing investors including Hitachi Ventures, KOMPAS VC, Translink Capital, and Planet A.

Chris Steinau, Partner at Lightrock, highlighted Makersite’s balanced approach:
"They treat sustainability as a trade-off among cost, safety, and environmental performance—not just a green checkbox—positioning them to lead manufacturers through today’s sustainability challenges with measurable impact."

Industry Context and Future Outlook

As regulatory standards tighten and companies prioritize supply chain emissions and resilience, Makersite’s data-driven, AI-enhanced platform responds to a critical market need. This investment reflects confidence in Makersite’s scalable technology and results-driven approach, positioned to accelerate sustainable innovation across manufacturing industries globally.

About Makersite:
Makersite specializes in Product Lifecycle Intelligence, employing AI to generate digital twins that provide actionable insights for sustainable manufacturing. Headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Makersite supports companies worldwide in designing environmentally responsible products.

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