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.
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.
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.
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.
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design and I understand the everyday struggles our customers face – the chaotic workflows, confusing email threads and out of date spreadsheets.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The concept for Bombiix was born from one product developer’s frustrations with outdated legacy PLMs.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design and I understand the everyday struggles our customers face – the chaotic workflows, confusing email threads and out of date spreadsheets.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.
Cloud PLM is reshaping how products are created, developed and delivered, giving product teams the flexibility and speeds they’ve always craved, without the weight of outdated, on-premise systems.
Bombiix was designed by real product people, who – like you – have lived the chaos of spreadsheets, version conflicts, email threads and clunky systems.
We knew from the start that product lifecycle management belonged in the cloud. And below, we show you why cloud PLM is essential for modern businesses, and what to look out for when searching for the right cloud based PLM system.
Cloud Lifecycle Management is a modern, web-based platform that manages every stage of your product journey, from concept and design to development, testing, sourcing, costing, production and launch.
Unlike on-premise PLM systems that require servers, IT support and costly upgrades, cloud PLM gives your team instant access from anywhere, real-time collaboration, continuous updates and far higher scalability.
Cloud PLM adoption is rapidly rising.
The global cloud market was valued at over $49 billion in 2024 and is set to reach nearly $240 billion by 2035, growing at a 16.5% CAGR.
Cloud PLM systems represented around 30% of all PLM deployments by 2024, up from 17.6% from 2019.
These numbers tell a clear story: cloud PLM is quickly becoming the industry standard.
Rolling out a traditional PLM involves – sometimes hidden – expenses, such as servers, licenses, upgrades and IT staffing that add up quickly.
Implementation can often take months, slowing teams down before the tool even rolls out across the business.
Legacy PLMs force you to match their structure, naming conventions and workflows, leading to reliance on additional tools in an attempt to close the gap.
Disconnected systems result in constant duplication of data entry, leading to errors and version confusion.
Traditional PLM systems often ask you to “pay more to access the features you actually need”. For product teams already juggling deadlines, multiple suppliers and rapid seasonality, these tools simply don’t fit the pace of today’s product development.
Below we outline the main benefits of cloud application Lifecycle Management.
With cloud PLM, you can work anywhere, at any time. Designers, developers, suppliers and manufacturers collaborate from every corner of the world, without worrying about outdated files. This alone can have a huge operational impact: cloud PLM can accelerate product launch cycles by up to 40%, thanks to real-time data, faster approvals and fewer bottlenecks.
Cloud-based product lifecycle management software grows with your business. There’s no need to invest in on-site servers or their maintenance. As your product ranges expand, the system scales effortlessly. Companies moving to cloud PLM typically reduce upfront infrastructure costs by 50–60%, simply by removing hardware and on-site IT requirements.
When choosing a cloud PLM, product teams should look for features that genuinely support their workflow.
Your PLM should flex around you, not the other way around.
Look for a PLM that gives you the freedom to customise field names, create your own templates or modules and build libraries that evolve with your brand.
Your PLM should act as a single source of truth – a connected space where BOMs, specs, costings, testing, POs, samples, assets and suppliers live all together.
This removes the need for duplicate work and reduces costly miscommunication.
Your PLM should enable everyone to collaborate in one shared space, connecting your designers, merchandisers, technologists, buyers, QA, suppliers and manufacturers.
Look for software that offers live commenting and approvals, plus the ability to give your suppliers and partners their own logins.
Your PLM should connect to your existing systems and tools, such as your ERP, CAD and design tools and ecommerce platforms.
Bonus points if it has built-in PIM, DAM or DPP tools that further reduce the need for repeated admin work.
Your PLM should do more than store data. Tools such as automation and artificial intelligence save you hours of busywork and help you auto-calculate measurements and margins.
The right PLM should feel like an extra pair of hands when your team is stretched.
Your PLM should help you stay ahead of evolving regulations and legislation. Look for cloud PLM that offers Digital Product Passport (DPP) capabilities, material tracing up to Tier 4 and testing and certification tracking.
Bombiix is cloud PLM that has been designed by real product people who know the pain of disconnected systems and outdated tools.
There’s no lock-ins or surprise costs with Bombiix. You get access to it all, even when we update the platform.
PLM + PIM + DAM + DPP – one unified platform that keeps everything connected.
Custom modules, configurable fields, flexible templates and full system configuration let Bombiix adapt to your real processes.
Your onboarding happens through real conversations – not faceless ticket queues.
You’re supported by real people from day one – think live walkthroughs and direct chat support. And, typically, we onboard clients in 3-6 months.
We keep your data safe with private, fully encrypted Amazon S3 storage.
Access is tightly controlled and only granted through secure, temporary links, protecting your files at every step.
Bombiix connects effortlessly with your ERP, design tools, testing labs, finance systems and e-commerce. With built-in PIM, DAM and DPP, it becomes your central, flexible, API-ready product suite.
When presenting cloud PLM to decision-makers, focus on the measurable improvements
Automations, fewer manual updates, fewer meetings and fewer errors.
50–60% reduced infrastructure cost, fewer duplicated tests, less rework and fewer production delays.
Cloud collaboration and shared data accelerate development by up to 40%
Live costings, BOM accuracy and real-time compliance prevent costly errors.
Everything logged, tracked and traceable.
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.
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