April 6, 2026 Arun Jeldi Chief Executive Officer Velo3D, Inc. 2710 Lakeview Court Fremont, California 94538 Re: Velo3D, Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-3 Filed April 3, 2026 File No. 333-294876 Dear Arun Jeldi: This is to advise you that we have not reviewed and will not review your registration statement. Please refer to Rules 460 and 461 regarding requests for acceleration. We remind you that the company and its management are responsible for the accuracy and adequacy of their disclosures, notwithstanding any review, comments, action or absence of action by the staff. Please contact Jan Woo at 202-551-3453 with any questions. Sincerely, Division of Corporation Finance Office of Technology cc: Alexander T. Yarbrough