We are in the business of changing life stories. This is bigger than building homes. Shelter supports a security of self, family, health and resources – fundamental needs that we believe everyone should have.
Falling asleep without fear, attending to personal hygiene, and locking your door when headed to work or school are among the countless protections a home provides. Protection that makes upward economic progress possible. Protections we have the luxury of taking for granted.
When a family has a roof over their head, hope flourishes and potential can be actualized.
We believe that we can sustainably transform communities in need with the help of loyal donors. So we’ve created a simple and radically transparent crowdfunding platform to give donors a trustworthy, tangible, and sustainable social investing experience. Donors meet the families on the other end and know not only where their money is going, but what it is accomplishing.
Falling asleep without fear, attending to personal hygiene, and locking your door when headed to work or school are among the countless protections a home provides. Protection that makes upward economic progress possible. Protections we have the luxury of taking for granted.
When a family has a roof over their head, hope flourishes and potential can be actualized.
We believe that we can sustainably transform communities in need with the help of loyal donors. So we’ve created a simple and radically transparent crowdfunding platform to give donors a trustworthy, tangible, and sustainable social investing experience. Donors meet the families on the other end and know not only where their money is going, but what it is accomplishing.
Location: United States, Georgia, Atlanta
Employees: 11-50
Founded date: 2014
Investors 3
Mentions in press and media 27
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| 04.12.2022 | ICON awarded new $57.2M NASA contract to develop system than can 3D print lunar structures | The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Texas-based construction 3D printing firm ICON has gained a $57.2 million contract from... |
| 19.12.2021 | This non-profit startup is building 3-D printed homes in poor communities; already built 2,200 homes in 4 countries | As of 2021, there are over half a million homeless people in the United States. The situation is even worse outside the United States. It is estimated that 150 million people are homeless worldwide. The latest 2015 data from Habitat for Hum... |
| 12.10.2021 | Jacksepticeye’s 2021 Thankmas Charity Push Launches, Raising Money For Homeless Programs | (Logo courtesy of Sean McLoughlin) |
| 25.08.2021 | ICON Raises $207 Million in Funding to Build Houses on Earth and in Space | ICON, the Austin-based startup that builds homes with its giant 3-D printers using concrete as substrate, has four large-scale 3-D home printers and it has tens of thousands of requests for homes. |
| 06.08.2021 | ICON to 3D print Martian habitat for NASA ‘CHAPEA’ simulations | The nominations for the 2021 3D Printing Industry Awards are now open. Who do you think should make the shortlists for this year’s show? Have your say now. Texan construction firm ICON has been subcontracted to 3D print a habitat that accur... |
| 30.07.2021 | Amsterdam Debuts World’s First 3D-Printed Steel Bridge | Would you walk across a 3D-printed bridge? For folks in Amsterdam, the question now poses a real opportunity. Imperial College of London has spent the last four years working with Dutch company MX3D to develop a 3D-printed steel bridge that... |
| 17.12.2019 | Top tech startup news for today, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – Apple, Google , HqO, Oddo, New Story, and HungerBox | Good morning from TechStartups! Below are some of the top tech startup news for today, Tuesday, December 17, 2019. Apple’s AirPods Pro are sold out online ahead of the holidays. It’s already too late if you are planning to get the new Appl... |
| 17.12.2019 | New Story unveils the world’s first 3D-printed community with its first houses | It is estimated that 150 million people are homeless worldwide. With tech headlines filled with advances, gadgetry, smart devices, and more, home continues to be the foundation every family needs to live beyond survival. Today, over 1.6 bil... |
| 17.10.2018 | Icon raises $9 million to fight homelessness with 3D-printed homes built in 24 hours | Icon has raised $9 million in seed funding to build custom 3D-printed homes in less than 24 hours. In partnership with nonprofit New Story, the company wants to fight homelessness in the developing world. The partners already built a permit... |
| 17.10.2018 | Icon raises $9 million to fight homelessness with 3D-printed homes built in 24 hours | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! Icon has raised $9 million in seed funding to bui... |
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