Stratasys Closes $120 Million Strategic Investment by Fortissimo Capital
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) has successfully closed a $120 million strategic investment from Fortissimo Capital, an Israeli private equity fund. Through this transaction, Fortissimo acquired approximately 14% of Stratasys' shares by purchasing 11,650,485 newly issued ordinary shares at $10.30 per share, bringing their total ownership to 15.5% of outstanding shares.
As part of this strategic investment, Yuval Cohen, Founding and Managing Partner of Fortissimo, has joined Stratasys' Board of Directors, replacing Dr. Yoav Zeif. Cohen brings over 30 years of financial and leadership experience to the position. The investment aims to strengthen Stratasys' balance sheet and position the company for future growth through strategic investments to enhance its industry leadership in polymer 3D printing solutions.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha concluso con successo un investimento strategico di 120 milioni di dollari da Fortissimo Capital, un fondo di private equity israeliano. Attraverso questa transazione, Fortissimo ha acquisito circa il 14% delle azioni di Stratasys acquistando 11.650.485 nuove azioni ordinarie a 10,30 dollari per azione, portando la loro proprietà totale al 15,5% delle azioni in circolazione.
Come parte di questo investimento strategico, Yuval Cohen, Fondatore e Partner Direttore di Fortissimo, è entrato a far parte del Consiglio di Amministrazione di Stratasys, sostituendo il Dr. Yoav Zeif. Cohen porta con sé oltre 30 anni di esperienza finanziaria e di leadership in questa posizione. L'investimento mira a rafforzare il bilancio di Stratasys e a posizionare l'azienda per una futura crescita attraverso investimenti strategici per migliorare la sua leadership nel settore delle soluzioni di stampa 3D in polimero.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) ha cerrado con éxito una inversión estratégica de 120 millones de dólares de Fortissimo Capital, un fondo de capital privado israelí. A través de esta transacción, Fortissimo adquirió aproximadamente el 14% de las acciones de Stratasys al comprar 11.650.485 nuevas acciones ordinarias a 10,30 dólares por acción, aumentando su propiedad total al 15,5% de las acciones en circulación.
Como parte de esta inversión estratégica, Yuval Cohen, Socio Fundador y Director General de Fortissimo, se ha unido a la Junta Directiva de Stratasys, reemplazando al Dr. Yoav Zeif. Cohen aporta más de 30 años de experiencia en finanzas y liderazgo a este puesto. La inversión tiene como objetivo fortalecer el balance de Stratasys y posicionar a la empresa para un crecimiento futuro a través de inversiones estratégicas para mejorar su liderazgo en soluciones de impresión 3D en polímero.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS)는 이스라엘의 사모펀드인 Fortissimo Capital로부터 1억 2천만 달러의 전략적 투자를 성공적으로 마감했습니다. 이번 거래를 통해 Fortissimo는 11,650,485주의 신규 발행 보통주를 주당 10.30달러에 구매하여 Stratasys의 약 14%의 주식을 인수하였으며, 총 소유 지분은 15.5%에 달하게 되었습니다.
이 전략적 투자 일환으로 Yuval Cohen, Fortissimo의 창립 및 관리 파트너가 Stratasys의 이사회에 합류하여 Dr. Yoav Zeif를 대신하게 되었습니다. Cohen은 이 직위에 30년 이상의 재무 및 리더십 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 이번 투자의 목표는 Stratasys의 재무 상태를 강화하고, 폴리머 3D 프린팅 솔루션 분야에서의 산업 리더십을 강화하기 위한 전략적 투자를 통해 회사의 미래 성장을 위한 포지셔닝을 하는 것입니다.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) a réussi à finaliser un investissement stratégique de 120 millions de dollars de Fortissimo Capital, un fonds de capital-investissement israélien. Grâce à cette transaction, Fortissimo a acquis environ 14% des actions de Stratasys en achetant 11.650.485 nouvelles actions ordinaires à 10,30 dollars par action, portant leur participation totale à 15,5% des actions en circulation.
Dans le cadre de cet investissement stratégique, Yuval Cohen, Associé Fondateur et Directeur Général de Fortissimo, a rejoint le Conseil d'Administration de Stratasys, remplaçant le Dr. Yoav Zeif. Cohen apporte plus de 30 ans d'expérience en finance et en leadership à ce poste. L'objectif de cet investissement est de renforcer le bilan de Stratasys et de positionner l'entreprise pour une croissance future grâce à des investissements stratégiques visant à améliorer son leadership dans le domaine des solutions d'impression 3D en polymère.
Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) hat erfolgreich eine strategische Investition in Höhe von 120 Millionen Dollar von Fortissimo Capital, einem israelischen Private-Equity-Fonds, abgeschlossen. Durch diese Transaktion erwarb Fortissimo etwa 14% der Anteile von Stratasys, indem sie 11.650.485 neu ausgegebene Stammaktien zu einem Preis von 10,30 Dollar pro Aktie kauften, was ihren Gesamtanteil auf 15,5% der ausstehenden Aktien erhöhte.
Im Rahmen dieser strategischen Investition ist Yuval Cohen, Gründungspartner und geschäftsführender Partner von Fortissimo, dem Vorstand von Stratasys beigetreten und hat Dr. Yoav Zeif ersetzt. Cohen bringt über 30 Jahre Erfahrung in Finanzen und Führung in diese Position ein. Das Ziel der Investition ist es, die Bilanz von Stratasys zu stärken und das Unternehmen für zukünftiges Wachstum durch strategische Investitionen zu positionieren, um die Branchenführerschaft im Bereich der Polymer-3D-Drucklösungen zu verbessern.
- Secured substantial $120 million strategic investment
- Strengthened balance sheet for future growth initiatives
- Added experienced board member with 30+ years of financial expertise
- 15.5% ownership dilution for existing shareholders
Insights
Fortissimo Capital's
The transaction materially strengthens Stratasys' balance sheet, with the
While the issuance of 11.65 million new shares (approximately
The transaction structure—direct investment rather than secondary market purchases—demonstrates commitment to providing growth capital rather than simply changing ownership. For a mid-cap company like Stratasys, securing this scale of investment at a premium valuation represents a clear vote of confidence in the company's technology portfolio and market position.
Fortissimo Capital's investment in Stratasys follows a classic private equity playbook for technology companies with strong fundamentals but unrealized potential. The
The immediate appointment of Yuval Cohen to Stratasys' board creates a direct channel for strategic input from Fortissimo, whose track record includes successful investments in technology and industrial companies. Cohen's three decades of financial and leadership experience will likely accelerate strategic decision-making and potentially reshape capital allocation priorities.
The
This transaction should be viewed as more than just capital raising—it's a strategic partnership that potentially reorients Stratasys toward more aggressive value creation. Private equity backing typically intensifies focus on operational improvements, strategic acquisitions, and market expansion initiatives. The explicit reference to "positioning company for future growth through strategic investments" suggests potential M&A activity or accelerated organic growth initiatives that could reshape Stratasys' competitive positioning in the 3D printing solutions market.
Further bolsters strong balance sheet
Positions company for future growth through strategic investments to further enhance industry leadership
Appoints Yuval Cohen to Board of Directors
In connection with the close of the investment, Yuval Cohen, Founding and Managing Partner of Fortissimo, has been appointed to the Stratasys Board of Directors, replacing Dr. Yoav Zeif who volunteered to step down from the board. Mr. Cohen brings more than 30 years of financial and leadership experience working closely with companies on achieving strategic goals through innovative approaches.
Dov Ofer, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Stratasys, stated: "I would like to congratulate Yuval on joining the Board of Directors. His rich business experience will bring great value to the company as it continues its path as a global leader in the field of 3D printing."
Yuval Cohen added: "Fortissimo made this significant investment in Stratasys out of recognition of its leadership, the tremendous growth potential inherent in its technology portfolio and its dedicated management team led by Yoav. I look forward to working with the company's outstanding Board of Directors and management to unlock value for customers, employees and shareholders."
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements by Stratasys’ existing or new Board members related to the Company’s prospects upon the closing of the strategic investment by Fortissimo Capital in the Company. Those forward-looking statements are based on current information that is, by its nature, subject to potential change, due to risks and uncertainties faced by the Company, including those risks described in Item 3.D “Key Information - Risk Factors” of Stratasys’ annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2024, which Stratasys filed with the SEC on March 6, 2025, and in other reports and documents that Stratasys files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time, which are designed to advise interested parties of the risks and factors that may affect Stratasys’ business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and Stratasys undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
About Stratasys
Stratasys is leading the global shift to additive manufacturing with innovative 3D printing solutions for industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. Through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, a software ecosystem, and parts on demand, Stratasys solutions deliver competitive advantages at every stage in the product value chain. The world’s leading organizations turn to Stratasys to transform product design, bring agility to manufacturing and supply chains, and improve patient care.
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