14Trees

What 14Trees does

14Trees is a global construction technology company specializing in advanced 3D concrete printing solutions for buildings and infrastructure. Founded in 2016 as a joint venture between Holcim (formerly LafargeHolcim) and CDC Group (now British International Investment), the company originally focused on accelerating affordable housing in Africa before expanding to Spain, the United States, and the Middle East. Its core technology stack comprises the Cedar 3D concrete printer (co-developed with India's Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions and featuring portal-frame architecture with up to 240 sq.m. printable footprint and 10-meter build height), the proprietary IROKO 3D printing system launched in 2023, Holcim's TectorPrint structural ink produced locally in Kenya, and the 14Trees AI Companion for mix-design optimization. Service offerings include on-site commissioning, training, material development, design consultancy, regulatory/permit support, and operational project delivery.

14Trees serves four primary enterprise segments — contractors, developers, precast companies, and government housing programs — through a B2B field-sales motion targeting projects in residential, commercial/hospitality, industrial/infrastructure, and educational construction. Revenue is generated through a combination of hardware sales (Cedar/IROKO systems), recurring materials revenue (TectorPrint and locally optimized custom inks), and professional services spanning training, design, and operational support, typically structured as multi-year enterprise contracts. Notable reference projects include Mvule Gardens (52 houses in Kilifi, Kenya — Africa's largest 3D-printed affordable housing development and first to earn IFC EDGE Advanced certification), the world's first 3D-printed school in Salima, Malawi, a solar-farm control building for Momnai Energy, and a pilot classroom for Thinking Huts in Madagascar. Amazon's Climate Pledge Fund joined Holcim and BII in the October 2024 Series A-1 round to fund European and U.S. expansion, including data-center pilots.

Name

14Trees

Legal name

14Trees Ltd

Website

https://14trees.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

14Trees is a global construction technology company that delivers end-to-end 3D concrete printing solutions — including the Cedar printer, IROKO system, and TectorPrint ink — to contractors, developers, precast firms, and governments for affordable housing, schools, and infrastructure.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Technology (3D Concrete Printing)

NAICS

Cement and Concrete Product Manufacturing (3273), Other Concrete Product Manufacturing (327390)

SIC

Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270), Concrete Products, Except Block & Brick (3272)

akta.pro primary industry

Architecture, Construction & Concrete 3D Printing Services (IMAAADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction & Architecture (Additive End-Use Components) (IMAAAEAK)

Keywords

• 3D concrete printing
• Construction technology
• Affordable housing
• 3D printed buildings
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Holderbank

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. 3D Printing Technology Sales: Sale of advanced 3D concrete printing solutions including hardware systems (Cedar printer), software, and operational equipment. The company sells the complete printer system along with on-site commissioning and dedicated maintenance support services.
2. Materials (TectorPrint and Custom Inks): Sale of proprietary and locally optimized printable materials including TectorPrint ink and custom formulations developed based on local raw materials optimized to performance, cost, and sustainability targets.
3. Professional Services: Comprehensive service offerings including on-site training, design consultancy, regulatory/permit consultancy, and operational support during construction project execution alongside client's team.
4. Licensing and Global Deployment: 14Trees deploys Cedar systems globally, providing end-to-end support services including design optimization, materials development, operational training, and on-site project delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

14Trees sells advanced 3D concrete printing technology and end-to-end construction solutions to enterprise customers. Its primary product is the Cedar 3D concrete printer (co-developed with Tvasta), complemented by the IROKO 3D printing technology, TectorPrint proprietary ink, and the 14Trees AI Companion for material optimization. The company also delivers professional services including on-site training, material development, design consultancy, permits/certifications, and operational support for construction projects worldwide.

Product overview

14Trees is a global construction technology company offering advanced 3D concrete printing solutions. The product portfolio centers on the Cedar 3D Concrete Printer (co-developed with Tvasta), alongside proprietary technologies including IROKO 3D printing technology and TectorPrint ink. The Cedar system combines advanced robotics, large-format printing capabilities, and AI-driven optimization via the 14Trees AI Companion. The company provides end-to-end services from technology sales and commissioning to on-site training, material development, design services, permits and certifications, and operational support. The Cedar printer works with locally available concrete formulations rather than proprietary materials, achieving up to 5x material cost reduction and approximately 50% lower capital investment compared to comparable systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IROKO: Proprietary 3D printing technology launched in 2023, designed to make construction 3D printing more affordable, reliable, and mobile.
• Cedar
• TectorPrint

Products and services

• Cedar 3D Concrete Printer AI-ready 3D concrete printer co-developed with Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions for scalable construction automation. Uses portal-frame architecture with up to 10m build height and 240 sq.m. extendable footprint. Works with standard locally sourced concrete formulations rather than proprietary materials, reducing material costs by up to 5x and capital investment by approximately 50% versus comparable large-format printers. Sold to construction contractors, developers, precast companies, and governments worldwide.
• IROKO 3D Printing Technology 14Trees' proprietary 3D printing technology launched in 2023, designed to make construction 3D printing more affordable, reliable, and mobile for large-scale deployment. Used in 14Trees projects and recognized with a Make in India award.
• TectorPrint 3D Printing Ink Holcim's proprietary 3D printing ink supplied by 14Trees for construction projects. Enables structural/load-bearing function in 3D-printed walls and adapts to a wide variety of construction needs. Locally produced in Kenya for African projects.
• On-Site Training

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduction of up to 70% compared to conventional construction methods
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, historical and notable.

• Tvasta Manufacturing SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech startup specializing in construction automation and 3D printing. Co-developed the Cedar 3D concrete printer with 14Trees, combining Tvasta's expertise in robotic engineering and industrial manufacturing with 14Trees' design optimization, material science, and project execution capabilities. Cedar is developed, engineered, and manufactured in India by Tvasta.
• Impact Africa Invest (Raphaël Viallet)minorOthers · 1 January 2024Financial advisory firm that advised 14Trees on the Series A-1 investment round with Amazon Climate Pledge Fund and Holcim.
• COBOD InternationalhistoricalTechnology or Integration · 1 January 20233D printing specialists who trained local 14Trees teams in Malawi alongside Holcim. COBOD's technology expertise contributed to early development of 14Trees' operational capabilities in Africa.
• MASS Design GroupnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021American and African-based architecture practice that designed the Mvule Gardens 52-house complex in Kenya. Partnership focuses on advancing affordable, sustainable, and replicable housing units adapted to Kenya's environment within the Green Heart of Kenya regenerative ecosystem.
• Thinking HutsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Non-profit organization striving to enhance global access to education infrastructure using 3D printing technology. Partnership delivered a 3D-printed pilot classroom in Madagascar featuring innovative honeycomb-inspired design with 3D printed walls combined with locally-sourced materials for roof, doors, and windows.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ICON: US-based 3D construction printing company developing Vulcan printers and 3D-printed affordable and disaster-relief housing, with Wolf Ranch community in Texas. Directly competes with 14Trees in 3D-printed residential construction.
• COBOD International: Denmark-based pioneer in construction 3D concrete printing printers. COBOD trained 14Trees' early Malawi teams and remains a direct competitor in the gantry-style 3DCP printer market for buildings.
• Black Buffalo 3D Corporation: US-based construction 3D printing company offering large-format printers and proprietary concrete ink (Planitop 3D). Competes in the same equipment-plus-materials recurring revenue model as 14Trees.
• WinSun (Yingchuang Building Technology): Chinese construction 3D printing pioneer that has printed houses and villas using large-format printers. Competes globally in additive construction, especially for low-cost housing at scale.
• XtreeE: France-based large-scale 3D concrete printing company developing structural and architectural concrete printing solutions, including the POD system. Operates in the same European 3DCP services and equipment market.
• CyBe Construction: Netherlands-based 3D concrete printing company offering hardware (CyBe RC) and on-site printing services for housing and infrastructure, with direct overlap in European and emerging market deployments.
• Apis Cor: US/Russia-based 3D construction printing company known for printing buildings on-site using a mobile robotic arm rather than gantry. Competes with 14Trees in affordable housing and same-day printing.
• Mighty Buildings: US-based 3D-printed home manufacturer using a proprietary composite material for modular housing. Competes with 14Trees in factory-built affordable 3D housing with a sustainability focus.
• Tvasta Manufacturing Solutions: India-based construction 3D printing startup (IIT Madras-incubated) that co-developed the Cedar printer with 14Trees. Operates in the same 3D concrete printing equipment and services market with overlap in India and global deployments.

Emerging players

• WASP (Wasp S.r.l.): Italian 3D printing company known for large delta-style construction printers focused on sustainable, low-cost housing using local materials (clay, earth). Adjacent technology overlap with 14Trees' local-materials approach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors3 records

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M&A

Investments

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