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design and I understand the everyday struggles our customers face – the chaotic workflows, confusing email threads and out of date spreadsheets.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.
Why Bombiix?
The concept for Bombiix was born from one product developer’s frustrations with outdated legacy PLMs.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 based PLM software is essential for modern businesses, and what to look out for when searching for the right cloud based PLM system.
Cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) 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 traditional on-premise PLM systems that require servers, IT support and costly upgrades, cloud PLM is hosted on the cloud and can be accessed through the internet, which 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.
| Cloud PLM | On-premise PLM | |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Hosted in the cloud | Hosted on site via company infrastructure |
| Accessibility | Access from anywhere | Dependent on corporate infrastructure and VPNs |
| Updates | Managed by the provider | Managed by customers/users |
| Hardware | No dedicated PLM servers required | Hardware/infrastructure required |
| Scalability | Easy to scale | Additional infrastructure is often required |
| Collaboration | Built for collaboration across multiple teams in different regions | Extra configuration is often needed to allow all users to collaborate |
| Maintenance | Provider-managed | Internal IT/provider-managed |
| Implementation | Typically faster and easier | Usually more complex and slower |
| Integration | Should integrate easily via APIs | Dependent on the existing architecture |
| Cost model | Usually subscription based | Licence + infrastructure + maintenance |
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.
The best PLM software fits to your workflow, 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.
All product data should be centralised into a single source of truth, giving teams global access to the latest approved specifications.
This removes the need for duplicate work and reduces costly miscommunication.
The PLM should employ multi-level Bills of Materials (BOMs) to enable precise tracking of raw materials, quantities, revision histories, and more across different variations of products.
Empowering teams to create comprehensive design specifications, measurements, and tech packs to streamline communication with manufacturing partners.
Standardised approval processes with gated sign-offs, targeted notifications, and real-time product data to prevent bottlenecks in critical development phases.
The ability to track critical path milestones, timelines, and task deadlines to ensure seasonal collections and product launches stay on schedule.
A secure portal for external vendors with specified access levels to update lead times, confirm raw material costs, upload factory compliance records, and submit quotes.
Tracking of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and material revisions, ensuring full traceability and preventing outdated designs from reaching production.
The ability to calculate pre-costings, landed costs, and target retail margins early in the design phase to protect profitability before committing to manufacture.
Storing of lab test results, certificates of conformity, and safety audits directly against product records to meet regulatory requirements seamlessly.
Connectable with native 2D/3D CAD software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) engines to sync design files, inventory, and order data.
Specified formatting and enrichment of product data with commercial marketing copy, attributes, and localisation features, for easier omni-channel e-commerce publishing.
A library that stores, organises, and tags high-resolution 3D renders, product photography, sketches, and digital fabric swatches centrally.
Stores raw material origin, recycled content, carbon footprint metrics, and end-of-life disassembly guides as a Digital Product Passport (DPP), to meet EU and UK compliance mandates.
Access to real-time data via dashboards on sample approval rates, supplier performance metrics, range planning performance, and sustainability compliance.
Selecting the right cloud Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) platform requires evaluating technical performance, scalability, and long-term cost. Key evaluation criteria include:
Ensure the platform is genuinely cloud-native (built from the ground up as a SaaS) rather than legacy desktop software hosted on a remote server. True SaaS delivers automatic upgrades, seamless web access, and lower maintenance overheads.
Look for platforms offering pre-configured industry templates, straightforward data migration pathways, and intuitive interfaces. Fast deployment minimises business disruption and accelerates user onboarding across design and buying teams.
Check that the software can reliably act as your single source of truth. It must seamlessly centralise parts, Bills of Materials (BOMs), tech packs, and revision histories into a unified central repository.
Confirm out-of-the-box or open API connectors for your essential tech stack. This includes connecting to CAD software, ERP platforms, PIM systems, DAM libraries, e-commerce platforms, and third-party databases.
Check that the system offers dedicated, secure vendor portals. External supply chain partners should be able to view assigned product specifications, upload compliance certificates, and submit quotes without accessing confidential internal data.
The platform must scale effortlessly alongside your business. Assess its ability to handle expanding product ranges, high transaction volumes, growing supplier networks, and international multi-market compliance needs.
Evaluate vendor infrastructure safeguards, including end-to-end data encryption (in transit and at rest), strict role-based access controls (RBAC), multi-factor authentication, and compliance with standards such as ISO 27001 or SOC 2.
Choose a solution that allows internal admins to configure custom attributes, approval gates, and workflow rules via no-code or low-code interfaces, avoiding costly custom software development.
Ensure the platform actively supports evolving regulatory demands such as EU Digital Product Passports (DPP) and UK supply chain tracking. It should structure data such as required material metrics, carbon footprint data, and origin certificates.
Look beyond subscription license fees. Calculate total deployment costs, including initial setup, data migration, user training, platform administration, and potential integration maintenance over a three-to-five-year period.
Bombiix is a cloud based 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.
Cloud PLM software protects intellectual property, design files, and supply chain data through a multi-layered cyber-security framework. Top-tier providers maintain rigorous compliance with global standards such as ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 2 Type II, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
All data is protected using AES-256 bit encryption at rest and TLS 1.3 encryption in transit, preventing unauthorised access during file transfers or database queries.
Platforms integrate with corporate identity providers via SAML 2.0 and OpenID Connect (e.g., Microsoft Entra ID, Okta). Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is enforced across all endpoints.
Granular permission models restrict access based on business function, department, or project team. Users can only see and edit the specific files and data necessary for their role.
Administrators can restrict system entry using IP whitelisting, session timeout rules, and device compliance checks to secure remote and mobile access points.
Dedicated vendor portals use logical data segregation, ensuring external suppliers can access assigned tech packs and purchase orders without gaining visibility into wider range plans or commercial margins.
Automated, continuous data backups are replicated across data centres. Providers commit to strict Recovery Point Objectives (RPO) and Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) to prevent data loss.
Tier-1 cloud infrastructure (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) provides physical security, hardware redundancy, and continuous threat monitoring against physical and network intrusions.
Every action is permanently logged in a secure, timestamped audit trail to support compliance checks and forensic analysis.
RESTful and GraphQL APIs connecting PLM to ERP or CAD systems use rate-limiting, OAuth 2.0 token authentication, and strict endpoint validation to block unauthorised data extractions.
Standardised data export utilities (CSV, JSON, XML, STEP) allow organisations to retain full ownership of their product IP and extract database records securely if migrating platforms.
High-availability architectures offer guaranteed 99.9%+ uptime Service Level Agreements (SLAs), backed by automated failsafe mechanisms to maintain global operations during hardware faults.
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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