Cambium Biomaterials

Computational material discovery to production

Advanced materials innovator for defense. One-stop shop for vertically-integrated innovation, from computational material discovery through to production of advanced composites.

At a Glance

HeadquartersEl Segundo, CA

Latest MilestoneJan 2026: Closed $100M Series B led by 8VC with Lockheed Martin Ventures

Veteran LeadersSimon Waddington, Stephan Herrera

Quick Facts

SectorAdvanced Materials

VVC FundFund I

HeadquartersEl Segundo, CA

StatusActive

Sector Context

Why Advanced Materials matters.

Advanced materials are critical enablers across defense platforms — from hypersonics to body armor. The defense composites market is projected to exceed $20B by 2030.

Leadership Team

Simon WaddingtonCo-Founder & CEO

Veteran

British Army veteran, Brigadier General (retired), Mechanical Engineer

Stephan HerreraCo-Founder & CMO

Veteran

U.S. Air Force veteran, Senior Executive Service

James GriffinCTO

20 years in advanced materials, PhD in Chemical Engineering

Key Milestones

Jan 2026: Closed $100M Series B led by 8VC with Lockheed Martin VenturesSource

Dec 2025: Acquired SHD Group, global advanced composites manufacturerSource

Nov 2025: Awarded DARPA contract for AI-driven extreme-temperature materialsSource

Apr 2025: Launched ApexShield resin system reducing hypersonic parts fabrication timeSource

Apr 2025: Contracted with U.S. Navy for hypersonic thermal protection systemsSource

Mar 2026: Awarded U.S. government counter-laser and directed energy contractSource

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