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
- Currently 3 full-time staff and 2 temporary workers, aiming to grow to 15 by 2025 and 50 within five years.
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- £1.3M
- Latest Round
- Undisclosed
- Key Investors
- Angel Investors; Catalyst; ScaleX Investments; Two Magnolias Venture Capital
Technology & Products
Key Products
["APIS stab protection range"]
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"]
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 a new headquarters in Bangor","Achieving Home Office testing standards for body armor","Securing international distributors"]