According to the resource library, Stratasys Ltd. The transaction directly bought 11.65 million shares newly issued thanks to the price of $ 10.30 per share, or 10.6% compared to the company’s closing price on January 31, 2025.
Before this investment, Forssimo only holds 1.5% of stratasys. Once the transaction is completed, Forssimo will become one of the main shareholders of stratasys, and the shareholding ratio will increase to around 15.5%. The transaction should be completed in the second quarter of 2025, but it still has to be examined by the US Foreign Investment Commission (CFIUS).
This investment reflects Fortissimo’s long -term commitment to stratasys, and highlights the potential and the value of stratasys in the additive manufacturing industry. Stratasys hopes to improve the value of shareholders thanks to this cooperation, promote the implementation of its growth strategy and improve the balance sheet of the company, laying the basics of seizure of important opportunities in the increase in the manufacturing industry.
Fortissimo Capital is the main Israeli investment capital, focusing on investment in the technological and industrial field. The company had previously financed Tritone and Kornit Digital.
Dr. Yoav Zeif, director and CEO of Stratasys, said: “Fortissimo’s investment reflects their confidence in leadership, performance and future growth potential of our business. Fortissimo is a investor of investment that is experienced and focusing on growing businesses.
With the completion of investment, Yuval Cohen, the founder and executive partner of Fortissimo, will join the board of directors of the stratasys to replace the next directors. Mr. Cohen has more than 30 years of financial and management experience and will work closely with the stratasys management team to help the company achieve strategic objectives.
Mr. Cohen said: “We are full of confidence in the future of additive manufacturing and are convinced that the stratasys will continue to play a leading role in the industry. We have always admired the achievements of the stratasy the promotion of Development of strategic strategic methods for the development of 3D printing technology is crucial.
To global understand the importance of this funding, we must review the turbulent situation of stratasys in 2024. In September, as the world’s leading manufacturer of 3D printers, Stratasys announced that it would reduce around 15% of employees of the employees world in order to cope with commercial challenges and optimize operational efficiency. In addition, since August, the company has been involved in the violation of patents against Tuozhu.
These challenges make the future development of stratasys confronted with greater pressure and at the same time make the investment of Fortissimo Capital. This investment not only provides stratasys with an urgent need for financial support, but also injects new momentum into the faster strategic adjustment and growth of the company.
