plastic-design gmbh announced that it has received €1.20 million in an equity round of funding from a returning investor Nanogate AG on January 9, 2013. Investor acquired 41% stake in the company and will now hold 76% stake in the company. As a part of the round Michael Jung of Nanogate AG will join the company's board of directors.

On January 9, 2013, plastic-design gmbh closed the transaction.