Ian Brown
We invested in Bombiix because we recognised the strength of its PLM offer and the impending EU requirement for Digital Product Passports.
With decades of experience investing in SMEs – from starting at 3i, to opening the Bahrain Development Bank and now co-owning Anticus – I’ve seen the challenges businesses face and the opportunities that come with them. Our role is to be a supportive investor, guiding Lucy in growing Bombiix and in future fundraising.
Sue Page
With experience across manufacturing, financial services, SaaS, e-commerce, and retail, I help Bombiix navigate growth while keeping a close eye on cash flow, performance and strategic alignment.
From the first time I met Lucy, I knew I wanted to work with her – she’s a breath of fresh air and the passion that fills her is infectious. It’s a pleasure to complement her skills in delivering the vision of Bombiix.
Zowaid Rauf
I make sure our software meets your needs, spotting areas for improvement and helping your team streamline and grow.
Having worked in hospitality, manufacturing, supply chain and agriculture, I bring a wealth of experience when it comes in creating digital solutions that tackle real-world challenges.
Neil Weaver
I joined Bombiix after being a customer – it’s hugely refreshing to see a platform that focuses on the needs of product people. After managing many global teams across multiple industries, including pharmaceuticals, FMCG, toiletries and cosmetics, sporting goods and apparel and fashion, I can see real potential in Bombiix, and I’m excited to lead the business and achieve it.
Lucy Blackley
I created Bombiix because I was an exhausted, frustrated Head of Product who knew there had to be a better way to work
My experience is in garment technology, pattern cutting, product development and technical design and I understand the everyday struggles our customers face – the chaotic workflows, confusing email threads and out of date spreadsheets. So I created Bombiix to change all of that.
The concept for Bombiix was born from one product developer’s frustrations with outdated legacy PLMs. So, when we say we get it, we really do. Whether you’re a growing start up or experienced enterprise, our team is with you every step of the way with personalised onboarding and ongoing support. My experience is in garment technology, pattern cutting, product development and technical design and I understand the everyday struggles our customers face – the chaotic workflows, confusing email threads and out of date spreadsheets. So I created Bombiix to change all of that.
Manage your entire product lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to development, manufacturing and bringing it to shelves.
Automate your Digital Product Passports in a way that’s affordable, scalable and removes the need for multiple complex systems.
Unify all your product information with an automated PIM that ensures consistency and accuracy while reducing workload and manual data entry.
Organise, store and access all your digital assets into a single, easy-to-use hub so you can effortlessly find, share and use content whenever you need to.
As the digital twin of a physical product, Digital Product Passports have become a core business requirement. They are integral to brand transparency and regulatory compliance which makes finding the best DPP software extremely important.
The problem though is that there are more than 100 different software solutions to choose from. Each with its own pros and cons. This can make choosing the best DPP software for your needs an overwhelming task with no easy starting point. That’s why we have created this guide.
We have provided clear information below to help you make an informed decision on which DPP software would be right for you. Once you have finished reading this guide, you should have a number of clear action points to take, questions to ask vendors, and a clear starting point for finding the best DPP software for your brand.
DPP software is a data management platform that collects, stores, and verifies information about a product across its entire lifecycle. It makes sure that any required data on a product is available to the right person at the right time.
It allows you to connect your physical products to the digital world, providing valuable information for regulators, recyclers, and customers.
The best software doesn’t just tick a compliance box; it uncovers DPP opportunities such as improved traceability and customer engagement.
In order to be an effective solution, every DPP software should have the following essential features.
Seamless data collection is extremely important for digital passports, as it is the only effective way to manage the sheer volume of data required by regulations like the EU’s ESPR in 2026.
DPP software should connect to business systems such as an ERP, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), or Supply Chain Management tools, to reference important data in real-time. This allows you to have fully up to date information for all of the products within your portfolio at every stage of its lifecycle.
With regulations evolving at a fast pace, it is important for your DPP software to include automated compliance reporting and audit trails. These act as the security system of the DPP software that protects against data drift, prevents legal liabilities such as Greenwashing, and provides regulator-ready reports that can be checked instantly by a regulatory body.
A truly effective DPP software will also actively monitor all product data to ensure that the compliance status of every product is up to date. It will also alert you of any potential future non-compliance due to regulation changes in advance. Allowing you to avoid compliance gaps within your portfolio of products.
Supply chain transparency is the structural foundation of a Digital Product Passport. To create a legitimate passport for a product, DPP software must track three distinct layers of data:
Materials data contains all information on what a product is made of. Processes data contains the information on how a product was made, and Sustainability Metrics data details what kind of impact the creation of the product had on the world and environment.
Each of these data layers is not just a list, they are dynamic data points that need to be updated as a product moves through its lifecycle. This makes real-time visibility across the supply chain of a product extremely important.
Fast implementation of a DPP software isn’t just turning the software on. It is essential to consider how quickly your supply chain data will become audit-ready. The best DPP software will integrate seamlessly with existing product development workflows easily.
The main things to take into account when comparing the implementation speed of a DPP software are:
Ongoing support is not just a case of technical troubleshooting. It is best to look for DPP software providers that can help with the navigation of product regulations. They should be able to tell you why a specific data point is required, as well as showing you how to add it to a product. It is also good to check if a provider offers an enhanced support window, quick response times, and training documentation for audits and supplier tasks.
Clear pricing models without hidden costs are much easier to understand, when it comes to understanding the cost of a DPP software solution. While some providers may offer a low initial cost, there may be hidden costs that emerge as your data needs grow.
There is also the possibility that a provider will introduce price jumps based on the number of suppliers that are added to the platform.
Data storage costs should be considered before committing to a provider too, as some will charge extra for the hosting of archived data that you will be legally required to keep.
A good way to unearth any hidden costs is by requesting a cost model that shows overall costs based on a 5 year period. This will clarify whether costs will spike significantly based on an expected increase in SKUs, the number of connected suppliers, or recurring data storage costs.
The most common mistake brands make when selecting DPP software is treating digital product passports as a simple labeling system rather than the complex regulatory compliance system that they have become.
There are several factors that shouldn’t be overlooked to avoid pitfalls when selecting DPP software:
If a DPP software uses a QR code or database that only their app can read, this can lead to data becoming non-compliant in the future. Be sure to pick a solution that provides data in a machine-readable format. This will allow different systems to talk to each other and ensure that you remain compliant.
Software that only allows you to upload your data directly (Tier 1) can be a very costly mistake. Not only may you have to pay extra to allow for other tier levels of information to be included (e.g. Tier 2 your supplier’s data), but you could also lose out due to data gaps that can result in fines or borer seizures.
Under EU law, a digital product passport must remain accessible for 10 – 15 years. Even if it is no longer being sold. This makes beginning a partnership with a small provider risky. Especially if there is no decentralisation plan or data escrow in place. If your provider goes out of business in 3 or 4 years, this could result in digital product passports redirecting to 404 errors. Making you liable for the lack of a fully functioning DPP.
Digital Product Passports must be dynamic and reflect changes in real-time. This is something that digital storage folders are not able to do. They are only capable of storing static documents that would require a massive amount of version control to remain up to date effectively.
Taking the pilot price of a DPP software for the first year at face value is very risky. If you do, you could be hit by hidden fees for extra data storage, integration costs, and third party audits. It is much safer to ask for a total cost of ownership over 5 years.
When asking questions of DPP vendors it is best to avoid focusing on features and instead ask “How will your software protect my market access?”. This is a very broad question that should be broken down into a number of more specific questions.
We have provided some sample questions below and grouped them by the different software capabilities that you should take into consideration.
Switching to PLM brought big changes, but our team embraced it because Bombiix provided solutions that fit our processes - and most importantly, they wanted to use it.
The unexpected element I've experienced using Bombiix is my own personal pre-knowledge of PLM systems and how they can be quite restrictive. Bombiix shows that you can have a PLM that is adaptable and flexible.
Bombiix has been a game-changer for Fimex, it just works with us. In a fast-paced environment where things can get hectic, Bombiix is always there, and a reliable single source of truth for our business.
Bombiix feels fresh, modern and intuitive. Unlike outdated, complex PLMs, it is built by people who understand product teams. It is easy to use, highly efficient and helps us get the job done.
Bombiix makes managing multiple clients and suppliers far simpler. It is the first system we have found that combines everything we need with genuine ease of use. The team understands our industry, responds quickly, and adapts the platform to how we work.
Working with Bombiix has been highly positive. Their collaborative team understood our needs, challenged our thinking and delivered meaningful solutions. The platform now gives us greater visibility, consistency and confidence in our decisions.
If you’re starting to explore DPP, Bombiix makes the process simple.
Our system acts as digital product passport software, automatically pulling the data you already have, connects it with PLM, PIM and DAM, and turns it into clear, compliant passports. No extra admin required.
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