# WhiteClouds THE FUTURE OF 3D PRINTING - BIGGER, BETTER, CHEAPER & FASTER. ## Elevator pitch Our 3D Printing software platform enables businesses to produce customized products for their customers like: a model brain-with-tumor based on a patient's personal MRI, a veterinary model used in pre-surgical planning for a dog with angular limb deformity, a super-sized character, or that unique trade show display. By coupling our cloud-based software platform with our full-color 3D printing facility, the options are limitless: that's why we've attracted some of the largest brands in the world. - Canonical URL: https://wefunder.com/whiteclouds - Entity ID: wefunder:company:14290 - Last updated: 2026-06-07T05:01:49Z - Generated at: 2026-06-08T04:54:12Z ## Quick facts - 💸 $17 MILLION in lifetime revenues. $5.6 MILLION run rate. - ⭐️ Over 3,600 customers, which includes 85 Fortune 1000 companies - 💰 Reached profitability with Gross Profit Margins of 80% - YoY average order size increased 77% - 💡 Repeat Founder/CEO - Prior Exit of $172 Million (Purch) - CEO of the year by Utah Technology Council - 📈 Explosive 3D Printing Industry Growth. $69 BILLION by 2025 - 🔥 Raised $9.6 MILLION in funding - ✅ Completed projects for major companies and brands such as Disney, Nike, Marvel, NFL, NASA, Cisco ## Active fundraises - wefunder:fundraise:53276: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) - wefunder:fundraise:53277: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) - wefunder:fundraise:24228: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) - wefunder:fundraise:19197: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) - wefunder:fundraise:9800: 4(a)(6) successful (USD) ## Story After a successful exit with a startup Internet media company that grew to over 100 million monthly Internet visitors, our founder, Jerry, looked to emerging technologies for his next company. With his love for building things and the potential of 3D printing for changing lives, it was a perfect fit. He thought it would be an easy process to get started and to hire the expertise needed. He and the other co-founders were wrong. It took a few years to match quality 3D printing with existing technology and equipment, build up expertise, and identify the correct markets.  Now that the startup years have passed, we are ready to scale for the masses. This is why we are doing this Wefunder project.BREAKING NEWS:WhiteClouds will fabricate 3D point-of-purchase "Kona Bus" displays for Kona Brewing Big Wave Beer (Anheuser-Busch).  Each bus display is 4'x4'x2'.WhiteClouds renews annual contract with Heart of America as supplier of inspirational 3D letters for classrooms across America.THE PROBLEM:NEW SOLUTIONS:What makes us unique from most other additive manufacturing companies is that WhiteClouds uses 3D printing and other 3D fabrication technologies to fabricate the finished end-product, NOT just creating parts, prototypes, and knick-knacks.3D Printing TechnologiesLeading the 3D cloud services market for finished end-use products, with one of the largest 3D printing farms in the world, every product is personalized with Next-Gen 3D technology. We use multiple 3D printing and other fabrication technologies to create these extraordinary end-use products.OUR WORK SAMPLES AND INDUSTRIES:The Healthcare industry is a perfect demonstration of how we have used new technology to innovate procedures and save lives.  For example, a model brain-with-tumor based on a patient's personal MRI or a veterinary model used in pre-surgical planning for a dog with angular limb deformity.  We even assisted by providing a model for surgery on an endangered rhino at the Brookfield Zoo.  Our hinge-and-slice models allows for examining specific areas of interest in more detail by evaluating various slices of the organ.Our character models are often employed at trade shows or other “in-person” type experiences. WhiteClouds utilizes advanced 3D printing technologies along with traditional 3D manufacturing processes to create original, high-quality character models. One of our recent statues debuted at San Diego ComicCon in November 2021 - a 7-foot replica of a toy action figure of a Captain America Ironman suit.In the Architecture industry, our work projects have varied from a 38-foot metal Bear Down signage for the University of Arizona, 3D-printed architectural models, 3D-printed raised-relief topography models of any terrain across or under the world (and solar system), to exquisitely detailed 18-foot dioramas of college campuses and museum properties.Nothing pulls in visitors more than a unique, larger-than-life 3D physical display at an event, convention or trade show. It is often hard to visualize a 3D object, like a plant or factory model or a large piece of equipment or machinery based on 2D imagesa.  It also might not be practical to transport a 20-ton piece of equipment to each convention.  Now, with modern fabrication technologies, models are created in less time, are more affordable, more accurate, much lighter and manageable, and have a higher level of detail than ever before.  Models with cutaway views, take-apart features, interactive features, moving parts and advanced lighting scenarios allow a customer to create immediate engagement and a long-lasting impression.FINANCIAL GROWTH:In 2021, our focus has been on scalable growth and diversified revenue streams. Our production queue in Q4 2021 was our largest ever, by almost 50%. As we began 2020, our main company goal was to get to annual profitability. We started strong with February producing our largest profitable month in the company's history, but then COVID hit. Even with COVID, we did succeed in hitting a goal of reaching positive EBITDA (Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization). We were also really pleased with reducing our cost of goods sold and improving our gross margin.  Our positive EBIDTA trend continued for 2021. The chart below demonstrates our improvements over the last 6 years:CUSTOMERS:Here are a few of the major brands who have used WhiteClouds’ service and technology to personalize and specifically tailor their 3D models and displays.MARKET GROWTH:The sky's the limit with the core markets of our business, in terms of demand, growth opportunities and potential exits. "VC checkbooks, meanwhile, have been wide open. In the past year, VCs have invested over $600 million in at least 45 startups devoted to 3D-printing technology or making products with 3D printers, per Crunchbase data."Crunchbase - September 2020"3D printing continues its industrialization journey despite the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is supporting the battle against the COVID-19 pandemic."ReportLinker.com - August 2020GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:Forward-looking projections cannot be guaranteed.In early 2021, we began testing the e-commerce consumer market for one-of-a-kind projects that combined our skills, expertise and uniqueness. With our passion for Space and recent achievements on Mars, we started with a 3D-relief, tactile Mars terrain topographies. We achieved our funding goal in less than 12 hours. This is only the beginning, and a prime example of how new technologies can bring exclusive products to the masses in the fast-growing market of decor. We currently have many more products in development.PEOPLE LOVE OUR WORK:We fabricate really cool stuff.  People like to talk about it, share it, and browse our website.  Our social presence has a very loyal following, and with our new content creation activities, we only expect that to grow.WHY SHOULD YOU INVEST?As you can see below, 3D printing companies are earning sky-high valuations compared to revenues. Demand is only increasing year by year and technology advances in 3D fabrication continues to improve. We have never been more optimistic about our future. Some really exciting things are happening. Your investment will be instrumental in catapulting us forward in this 3D world!!! ## FAQ 1. **Congratulations! Great track record so far! Have a couple of questions: 1) Without divulging too much information, would you be able to let me know what the pending patent would be towards and how it will give you an edge over the competition in that vertical and what is at st...** - Hi Viral, thanks for the kind words. Question 1: We have two pending patents: A) Poly-bonding - a method whereby we can take multiple 3D digital assets and easily combine them into one – similar to a snap-to-grid function. This allows us to easily (and in some cases-automated) combine pre-existing 3D digital assets into one. Think of architectural models – once you have a digital asset of a 3’x4’ window – it can be used over and over – never having to be 3D designed again. We have large libra... 2. **Impressive company, great presentation. There seems to be a ton of potential here, and those two patents alone could make this investment worthwhile. I have three questions: 1. Can you provide information that compares your last two fiscal years - why the change in long term d...** - Hi Alan, thanks for your questions. We too believe there is a ton of potential and we are starting to see validation of our strategy based on receiving larger deals and customers along with more “recurring” deals. Question 1 – Debt/Revenue/COGS Comparison: Our revenue didn’t actually decline from 2015 to 2016. In 2015, we received a $3.5M revenue grant from myself (CEO/founder) to fund the R&D costs associated with the medical models. We went through a family experience which strongly con... 3. **1. What are your biggest expenses? 2. What is the average price per a service? 3. What is your average profit margin?** - Hi Joel, thanks for your questions. Question 1 – Largest Monthly Expenses: Salaries is our largest expense ($132K), followed by depreciation ($55K), R&D ($34K-$55K), then rent ($26K). The company operating expenses in 2016 averaged $493K/month on average. In Q1 2017, the company reduced headcount and other expenses reducing our total expenses by approximately $165K/month. Our new average monthly expense is $328K. Question 2 – Average Price: Prices vary widely depending on the project and/... 4. **1st of all congratulation on creating such business. the number looks promising and i believe that few years down the road things will look great. My 2 questions are: 1) are you positioning your company with the likes of ExOne, Stratasys and 3D Systems ? if not then what are t...** - Question 1 – Company positioning: We don’t matchup perfectly with any of the public comp benchmarks, but our business is similar to the service side of Protolabs, Stratasys, 3D Systems , ExOne, iMaterialise, and some of the acquisitions they have made – Solid Concepts, Gentle Giant, Redeye, Harvest Technologies, etc. While they focus on 3D printing of prototypes, we focus on 3D printing of end-use products. Question 2 – Offering %: With the maximum limit under the SEC Reg CF, we would be offe... 5. **I am very excited about investing in WhiteClouds. I do have couple of questions before I can go that way. 1) Do you have some projections with respect to sales/revenues for the next 3-5 years and can you please share them. 2) Are you also doing Metal printing for businesses? I...** - Hi Siddharth, I appreciate you submitting your questions. Question 1 – Revenue projections: This is always the toughest question, especially at the size of our company. Our projection for 2017 is $9M, but this is dependent on a number of deals closing based on potential customers making an investment in their product lines. As per our projection graph above, we think 2017 could fluctuate + or - $4M this year – giving us a range of $5M to $13M this year. For 2018, we believe we can achieve 100... ## Team - Jerry Ropelato (CEO) - Jared Page (VP of Marketing) - Garrett Douglas (VP of Sales) - Lesa May (Controller) - Wayne Ropelato (Production Manager) - Kelly Root (3D Digital Design Manager) ## Recent posts - 2024 Recap (2025-01-27T21:50:50Z) - 2023 Wrap-Update (2024-01-15T21:33:54Z) - 2023 update... (2023-08-02T17:07:53Z) - 2022 Recap (2023-01-20T16:35:56Z) - Happy New Year! Here's a visual recap of some of our 2022 projects (2022-12-29T22:16:45Z) - WhiteClouds launches new Canvas Prints product line on eCommerce store (2022-11-15T15:45:27Z) - New Canvas Prints of James Webb Telescope Images - Available Now (2022-07-13T21:53:18Z) - 2 Days Left to Invest!!! (2022-04-28T20:02:32Z) - 4 Month YOY Revenue Increase (2022-04-26T12:14:57Z) - WhiteClouds Announces Extra-Large Corporate Canvas Wrap Decor (2022-04-20T14:19:30Z) - Interview with Jerry Ropelato, CEO & Founder of WhiteClouds (2022-04-15T19:49:30Z) - 15 x 15 foot 3D statue on the New York Stock Exchange (2022-04-13T20:12:46Z) - WhiteClouds and the Rise of Metal Letters (2022-04-10T15:42:23Z) - Some of our Major Accomplishments since the first round - 2 Minute Video Update (2022-04-08T00:32:35Z) - What investors say about WhiteClouds (2022-04-05T22:56:34Z) ## Q&A - Q: Have made a number of investments so far this year, just wish your minimum was more in line with Reg CF offerings. If you do modify the minimum, or add a Reg D round, please let me know as I'd like to get in at max $500. - A: HI Barnaby, we now have changed the minimum investment to $100. Thanks, Jerry - A: Hi Barnaby. Thanks for your question. Our $1,000 minimum investment was made in conjunction with WeFunder - it was tough to make the call on whether a $100, $500, or $1,000 minimum was the right decision. We made our decision, but will definitely keep you in mind if things change or we expand our offering. We would love to have you as an investor and to experience the journey with us. Thanks. - Q: I invested a while back and was wanting to see my investment value is at this time? - A: We will be posting a detailed update just as soon as we finish up 2020 financials - this should be approximately Jan 15-18. - Q: How can I get my Investment back? - Q: When will the company go IPO'ed? Thanks! - A: We will be posting a detailed update just as soon as we finish up 2020 financials - this should be approximately Jan 15-18. - Q: how much money can I make - Q: Hi there. When will we investors get rewarded for our Investment(s)?!!! - A: Hi Noble,  We will send the rewards after we close the round, which is tentatively scheduled for 4/26/2019.  Thanks.  - Q: Good luck, your company has achieved impressive growth and seems very promising. I wish I could invest, but the minimum is a little too high for a Reg CF deal. I need to control my risk through diversification and limit my investment size in any one deal :( - A: Hi Joan, thanks for your comment. We totally understand your reasoning. It was a tough decision to put our minimum investment at $1,000, but this was done in consultation with Wefunder. Thanks Joan. - Q: When will the company have a Exit date? Many early investors are having a hard time trying to make money and get back money from early investments. Money sitting on the books and not paying dividends is a loss or wasted investment. How long shall I wait to see my Investment make me smile? - Q: Hi Jerry, I have invested since 2017. It is like 6 years. I understand you are progressing but I am waiting to get some return in form of dividends till company goes public or get acquired. When will company start giving some dividends to investors? - A: Hi Virendra, Thanks for reaching out. We are going to be sharing an investor update within a couple of weeks and we will address this as part of that update. Thanks for all of your support. - Q: I want to Invest in White Clouds, but can't find the Link. Peter Cikalo 408-833-5900 EngrNetw@AOL.com - Q: Have made a number of investments so far this year, just wish your minimum was more in line with Reg CF offerings. If you do modify the minimum, or add a Reg D round, please let me know as I'd like to get in at max $500. - A: We actually had only a $100 minimum on the round that just closed on April 30th. - Q: I am a long term investor but have lost details of my investment. Please provide the details of my investment. My name is John Edgar Rowe, jerowe@windeyerchambers.com.au. Thanks. - A: Email sent - Q: Is April 30 your closing date, or will you be extending the campaign? - A: April 30th is our closing date. - Q: WhaT % OWNERSHIP after raise ends will $$100. be ? - A: Hi George, it will be depending on how much we close this round and how many take advantage of the early bird incentives. As an approximation, a $100 investment would be about .00042% - Q: When white cloud goes public, will my shares as an investor or ownership position in the company be converted to stock or what happens. Will I be a part of the IPO? - A: Unfortunately, it is not an easy answer because of all of the unknowns and variables that could take place down the road. That is one of the advantages of a SAFE, the valuation price is determined at the next priced financing or exit event, when professional investors, typically venture capitalists – set the price for the preferred stock, but typically at a lower price because of the earlier investment. Let’s explain a few things and then get to the answer. A SAFE converts into shares at a pre-agreed price and pre-agreed trigger events. These trigger events are: A “qualifying round” (where the company raises a round of equity investment through the issue of shares to investors – This could be a formal series A round with a venture capital firm or investment firm); --- OR --- an “exit event”, where WhiteClouds sells its shares. This could be in the form of an IPO (going public), a SPAC-Special Purpose Acquisition Company (going public), or an acquisition (another company buys/acquires WhiteClouds). At the time of a “qualifying round” or “exit event”, your shares of stock are calculated by using the valuation cap of the SAFE. It puts a maximum price on the price of the stock - the lower the price of the SAFE, the more shares you will get. For example, if you invested at a $20M valuation cap and the triggered event is based off of a $100M valuation cap, the amount of stock you'll get will be priced off the $20M number. In answer to your specific question, if an IPO is occurring, the SAFE would convert into stock (assuming it hasn’t already been converted with a “qualifying round” beforehand) at the pre-agreed stock price/discount rate. At that point, there could be a number of options: leave your stock as is, the company goes public and then your stock would be like any other public stock and you could see the value on the stock charts. Sometimes during an IPO, there will be restrictions of what initial shareholders can sell – there may be a waiting period. All of these are negotiated as part of the IPO process. Sell your stock at the time of the IPO. Sometimes during an IPO, shareholders can sell at a pre-determined/pre-negotiated opening stock price. This too, is all negotiable as part of the IPO process. If there is an acquisition exit event instead of an IPO or SPAC, the SAFE is converted into stock (assuming it hasn’t already been converted with a “qualifying round” beforehand), and then the shareholder receives proceeds (typically cash) of the acquisition based on the number of shares the shareholder owns. If the acquiring company is public, sometimes the exit proceeds are in a combination of public stock and/or cash. As you can see, there are a lot of variables that come into play. Hence, why SAFE’s can be a very effective tool for early stage investors.