Vikela Armour
Innovative, flexible, and recyclable body armor solutions utilizing advanced 3D printing technology, featuring the flagship APIS stab protection range.
- CEO / Founder
- Peter Gilleece
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $1.7M
- Latest Round
- Seed
- Key Investors
- Angel Investors; Catalyst; ScaleX Invest; Two Magnolias Venture Capital; Ignite NI Accelerator
Technology & Products
Key Products
APIS Gold (Home Office Level Two stab), APIS Silver (Home Office Level One), APIS Bronze, APIS custom/replacement plates, Overt and Covert carriers
Technological Advantage
Customized production through advanced 3D printing paired with sustainable materials that meet strict safety standards.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Superior protection with sustainable, lightweight, and recyclable materials, addressing gaps in current body armor standards, especially for women.
How They Differentiate
Focus on sustainability, flexibility, and inclusivity by addressing unique protection needs, particularly for women.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Security industries including policing and security personnel
Industry Verticals
Security, Policing, Defense, Medical, Engineering
Competitors
Point Blank Body Armor; DuPont; Hesco
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expansion from a 1,000 sq. ft. site to a 20,000 sq. ft. facility with significant increase in production capacity.
Major Milestones
Opening 20,000 sq ft headquarters in Bangor (2024), Home Office testing standards for APIS (Level One/Two), World's first 3D-printed body armour producer, ISO certified, Startups 100 Index 2025 (#16), STAC Scale Programme (2026), Digital Twin collaboration with BMT/Digital Catapult (2026)