Advanced manufacturing specialist Holdson has raised £1.5m to expand its patented electroform™ process, supplying aerospace, defence, automotive and nuclear fusion industries.
Based near Huddersfield, Holdson has developed electroform™, an electromechanical finishing process that enhances the performance of metal parts, including cast and 3D printed components, by refining their surfaces and removing imperfections. The technology is helping manufacturers achieve stronger, more efficient, more reliable components, while reducing production bottlenecks and improving scalability.
The round was led by NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance, managed by Praetura Ventures (soon to be PXN Group, subject to FCA approval), with additional backing from Oval Investments and Singapore venture capital firm SANDS. SANDS also brings strategic links into Asian and international markets, creating new opportunities for global expansion.
Holdson will use the funding to scale the production of its growing range of electroform™ post-processing machines, which are attracting increasing interest for the efficiency, precision and durability gains they deliver. The investment also supports the company’s international growth plans as demand rises across advanced industries.
Launched in 2023 from a collaboration between engineers, entrepreneurs and Huddersfield-based Cummins Turbo Technologies, Holdson has grown to a team of 18 in just two years, with customers already in the UK, Europe, the US and Asia.
