SIMBA Chain
Plymouth, US · Founded 2017 · Delaware corporation · 2 known investors
SIMBA Chain provides a blockchain-based connected data fabric for enterprise and government supply chains, integrating public, internal, and OEM data to improve traceability, predict disruptions, and support regulatory compliance. It serves defense and manufacturing customers, including the U.S. Air Force and battery manufacturers, and enables EU Digital Product Passport compliance.
Founders & leadership
SIMBA Chain was founded in 2017 by Joel Neidig.
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Joel NeidigFounder
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Steve O'HaraNamed on SEC filing
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Bryan RitchieNamed on SEC filing
Investors · 2
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$14.2M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2019–2021
▶$12.1MraisedJul 2021 · 3 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$12.1MraisedJul 2021 · 3 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Steve O'HaraDirector
- Bryan RitchieDirector
- Joel NeidigExecutive Officer, Director
- Offering amount
- $25M
- Amount sold
- $12.1M
- First sale
- Jun 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶$2.1MraisedJan 2020 · 20 investors · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶$2.1MraisedJan 2020 · 20 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Anjon RoyExecutive Officer
- Ian TaylorExecutive Officer
- John MillerExecutive Officer
- Hamender AgarwalDirector
- Jaroslaw NabryzyskiDirector
- Andrew HarrisonExecutive Officer
- Gary NeidigDirector
- Joel NeidigExecutive Officer
- Offering amount
- $2.6M
- Amount sold
- $2.1M
- Minimum investment
- $50K
- Sales commissions
- $50K
- Proceeds to insiders
- $126K
- First sale
- Dec 2019
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2017
- Federal exemptions
- 04, 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Non-dilutive funding · 10 SBIR/STTR awards
Federal grants — no equity taken| Agency | Phase | Year | Amount |
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| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2023 | $17.6M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2022 | $749.6K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase ISTTR | 2022 | $250K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase II | 2021 | $1.5M |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase II | 2021 | $999.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.9K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2021 | $49.9K |
| U.S. NavyNavy | Phase I | 2020 | $200K |
| U.S. Air ForceAir Force | Phase I | 2019 | $49.1K |
Source: SBIR.gov award data (U.S. Small Business Administration). SBIR/STTR awards are competitive federal R&D grants and contracts — non-dilutive capital alongside any venture rounds above.
Frequently asked questions
- What does SIMBA Chain do?
- SIMBA Chain provides a blockchain-based connected data fabric for enterprise and government supply chains, integrating public, internal, and OEM data to improve traceability, predict disruptions, and support regulatory compliance. It serves defense and manufacturing customers, including the U.S. Air Force and battery manufacturers, and enables EU Digital Product Passport compliance.
- Who founded SIMBA Chain?
- SIMBA Chain was founded by Joel Neidig in 2017.
- Who are SIMBA Chain's investors?
- SIMBA Chain's investors include Elevate Ventures, Lauder Partners.
- How much funding has SIMBA Chain raised?
- SIMBA Chain has disclosed $14.2M raised across 2 rounds.
- Where is SIMBA Chain headquartered?
- SIMBA Chain is headquartered in Plymouth, US.