SIMBA Chain

SoftwarePlymouth, IN, USAFounded 2017· One of 367 Software companies tracked by AMPulse

Enterprise blockchain and AI data platform that unifies, secures, and activates trusted data for defense supply-chain visibility, Digital Product Passports, and regulated industries.

CEO / Founder: Ian Taylor
Team Size: 51-200
Stage: Active
Total Funding: $27M
Latest Round: Series A
Key Investors: Valley Capital Partners; Elevate Ventures; Notre Dame Pit Road Fund

Technology & Products

Key Products

SIMBA Platform (SCaaS); Digital Product Passport; Blockchain-enabled mobile 3D manufacturing labs; Partnership with Alitheon for end-to-end authentication and verification.

Technological Advantage

Proprietary SCaaS platform simplifies blockchain deployment for AM, with verified use in U.S. Air Force projects (e.g., BASECAMP), offering a defensible data security moat through government contracts.

Differentiation

Value Proposition

Provides cryptographically verifiable, AI-amplified data infrastructure so defense and enterprise customers get tamper-proof audit trails, end-to-end supply-chain visibility, and DPP compliance without re-platforming legacy systems.

How They Differentiate

Focuses on blockchain-secured AM for defense vs. general 3D printing hardware; beat Stratasys and Boeing in Air Force Olympics with integrated mobile labs and data security.

Market & Competition

Target Customers

U.S. Department of Defense (e.g., Air Force), aerospace manufacturers, enterprises requiring secure supply chain traceability

Industry Verticals

Aerospace/Defense; Manufacturing; Government; Automotive; Consumer Goods

Competitors

Stratasys; Boeing (in defense AM competitions); 3D Systems Corporation

Growth & Milestones

Growth Metrics

Revenue reported at $2.1M in 2021 with a team of 35; secured over 14 DoD contracts since 2017.

Major Milestones

Won gold medal in U.S. Air Force Advanced Manufacturing Olympics (2020); Awarded SBIR Phase I contract for mobile AM labs (2021); Closed $25M Series A funding (2021)

Notable Customers

U.S. Government, Boeing, major global battery manufacturer

https://simbachain.com

Official records

Filings, certifications, and programme counts AMPulse can show for this company.

[F] SBIR/STTR · 4 AM awards · latest 2022

[F] RApidly Deployable CNC AM-MCB (RAD^2 CAM-MCB) · 2022 · USD 1,482,898
[F] RApidly Deployable CNC AM-MCB (RAD^2 CAM-MCB) · 2021 · USD 49,895
[F] AWK: Additive with Knowledge · 2021 · USD 999,916
[F] BASECAMP: A Blockchain Approach for Supply Chain Additive Manufacturing Parts · 2019 · USD 49,140

Why this company matters

AMPulse analysis, not a company disclosure

SIMBA Chain occupies a narrow but defensible niche at the intersection of additive manufacturing and blockchain security. Founded in 2017 and based in South Bend, Indiana, the company focuses on protecting digital thread integrity for 3D printed parts, particularly in U.S. Department of Defense and aerospace supply chains. Its core offering, the SIMBA Platform (SCaaS), enables decentralized data exchange and real-time traceability for metal AM parts, reducing tampering risks and supporting mobile battlefield 3D printing labs.

The company's technological advantage rests on a proprietary blockchain platform that simplifies deployment for additive manufacturing environments. SIMBA Chain's Digital Product Passport and partnership with Alitheon provide end-to-end authentication and verification for printed components. The platform has been validated through U.S. Air Force projects such as BASECAMP, where SIMBA Chain's integrated mobile labs and data security capabilities outperformed competitors including Stratasys and Boeing in the 2020 Air Force Advanced Manufacturing Olympics.

SIMBA Chain targets U.S. government agencies, aerospace primes like Boeing, and enterprises requiring secure supply chain traceability. The company has secured over 14 Department of Defense contracts since 2017 and reported $2.1 million in revenue in 2021 with a team of 35. A $25 million Series A round in 2021, led by Valley Capital Partners and Elevate Ventures, supports further development of its blockchain-secured AM infrastructure.

The company's strategic moat lies in its government contracts and first-mover position in blockchain-secured defense AM, but its narrow focus on security and traceability limits addressable market size relative to broader AM software platforms. Continued reliance on DoD funding cycles and the emergence of alternative digital thread solutions from larger competitors pose medium-term risks.