SimVentions

SimVentions

Employee-owned engineering services provider delivering excellence

Overview

SimVentions provides modeling, simulation, and analysis services for defense and government customers. It helps clients design, test, and evaluate systems by building simulation models, running digital twins and wargames, and delivering engineering support and software of simulation tools. Their products operate by integrating data, models, and simulations into end-to-end workflows to assess performance, training needs, and risk under realistic scenarios. The company differentiates itself through its employee-owned structure and a focus on delivering precise, reliable simulation and analysis services with a strong emphasis on excellence and client service. The overall goal is to help customers make informed decisions, reduce risk, and improve readiness by providing high-quality, battle-tested simulation solutions.

About SimVentions

Simplify's Rating
Why SimVentions is rated
B
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated A on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Cybersecurity

Defense

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$90K

Headquarters

Fredericksburg, Virginia

Founded

2000

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What believers are saying

  • January 2025 brought $14M DARPA, $32M NSWCDD, and OASIS+ awards.
  • March 2025 $98M Tomahawk and April 2025 $24M ONR extend revenue visibility.
  • December 2025 SHIELD IDIQ and July 2026 $140M Dahlgren Cyber expand pipeline materially.

What critics are saying

  • Dahlgren concentration is dangerous; $98M Tomahawk, $140M cyber, and $32M follow-on stack risk.
  • Larry Root's 2025 retirement hands execution risk to Joe Caliri during active contract growth.
  • 2022 GAO protest loss to Peraton shows vulnerability on cybersecurity recompetes and sourcing reviews.

What makes SimVentions unique

  • 100% employee-owned since 2020; that structure helps retention and accountability.
  • 2025-2026 wins at NSWCDD, DARPA, ONR, and MDA deepen trusted defense access.
  • CMMC Level 2 certification in November 2025 strengthens handling of controlled defense data.

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Funding

Total Funding

$90k

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$3.3M
$90k
SimVentions
$1.5M
Slack
$2M
Netflix
$2.3M
Instacart
$3M
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Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Company Equity

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Leave

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
Simventions
Jun 15th, 2026
SimVentions honored with Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award.

SimVentions honored with Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award. Fredericksburg, VA, 6/15/2026: SimVentions, Inc. was recently recognized with the 2026 Stafford County Donald H. Newlin Community Stewardship Award. Presented by the Stafford County Economic Development Authority (EDA) during its annual Business Appreciation Reception, the award honors a business, organization, or individual that demonstrates selfless community care through service, generosity, and support for others. SimVentions was named a co-recipient of the award alongside Hilldrup, with both organizations recognized for their commitment to philanthropy, volunteerism, and community impact. Named in honor of longtime EDA member Donald H. Newlin, the award recognizes those who make a meaningful difference through community service and stewardship. For SimVentions, the recognition reflects the many ways employee-owners invest their time, talents, and resources to strengthen the communities where they live and work through volunteer service, charitable giving, mentorship, and support of local organizations. "We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from Stafford County," said Joe Caliri, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SimVentions. "At SimVentions, caring for our community is not a program, it is part of who we are. This award belongs to our employee-owners, whose generosity, service, and heart continue to strengthen the communities we are blessed to serve." SimVentions is honored to share this recognition with Hilldrup and grateful to the Stafford County EDA for celebrating businesses that help make the region a stronger place to live, work, and serve. About SimVentions, Inc.: SimVentions is a 100 percent employee-owned Department of War (DoW) contractor focused on developing, integrating, and transitioning new technology to its country's warfighters. The SimVentions corporate office is located at 100 Riverside Pkwy, Suite 123, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406. The Dahlgren office address is 17021 Combs Drive, Suite D, King George, VA, 22485, and the Virginia Beach office address is 468 Viking Drive, Suite 210, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452. For additional information about SimVentions, please visit https://www.simventions.com/. Due to continued success and planned growth, SimVentions is always looking for qualified candidates across all disciplines to work in the Fredericksburg, VA; Dahlgren, VA; Washington, D.C.; Charleston, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA areas. Apply online at https://www.simventions.com/careers.

Simventions
Apr 3rd, 2026
SimVentions named Best Places to Work in Virginia for 13th time!

SimVentions named Best Places to Work in Virginia for 13th time! Fredericksburg, VA, 4/3/2026: SimVentions, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia. The annual list of the Best Places to Work in Virginia was created by Virginia Business and Best Companies Group. SimVentions is now a thirteen-time winner in all three categories: small, mid-size, and large company. Of the 39 companies recognized in the large employer division this year, SimVentions ranked fourth. This statewide survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Virginia, benefiting the state's economy, workforce, and businesses. The 2026 Best Places to Work in Virginia list is made up of 141 companies. "We are honored to be recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Virginia and ranked #4 among such a strong group of 39 recognized companies. This also marks our 13th consecutive year receiving this recognition, which makes it especially meaningful as it reflects feedback from our employee-owners. It was also an honor to attend alongside so many past core-value award winners as we celebrated the event. At SimVentions, culture is built through trust, shared mission, and a commitment to delivering on our promises. This recognition is a direct result of how our employee-owners support one another, serve our customers every day, and extend that same commitment to making a positive impact in our communities. We are grateful for our team and remain committed to building a company where people can grow, contribute, and take pride in their work." - SimVentions President and CEO, Joe Caliri To be considered for participation, companies had to fulfill the following eligibility requirements: * Be a for-profit, not-for-profit business or government entity * Be a publicly or privately held business * Have a facility in the state of Virginia * Have at least 15 employees working in the state of Virginia * Be in business for a minimum of one year. About Best Places to Work Survey: Companies from across the state entered the two-part survey process to determine the Best Places to Work in Virginia. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company's workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 25 percent of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure employee experience, which made up 75 percent of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Best Companies Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Virginia, analyzed the data, and used their expertise to determine the final ranking. About SimVentions, Inc.: SimVentions is a 100 percent employee-owned Department of War (DoW) contractor focused on developing, integrating, and transitioning new technology to its country's warfighters. The SimVentions corporate office is located at 100 Riverside Pkwy, Suite 123, Fredericksburg, VA, 22406. The Dahlgren office address is 17021 Combs Drive, Suite D, King George, VA, 22485, and the Virginia Beach office address is 468 Viking Drive, Suite 210, Virginia Beach, VA, 23452. For additional information about SimVentions, please visit https://www.simventions.com/. Due to continued success and planned growth, SimVentions is always looking for qualified candidates across all disciplines to work in the Fredericksburg, VA; Dahlgren, VA; Washington, D.C.; Charleston, SC; and Virginia Beach, VA areas. Apply online at https://www.simventions.com/careers.

Simventions
Jul 2nd, 2025
SimVentions President Joe Caliri Honored with Virginia Business Inaugural C-Suite Award

Fredericksburg, VA. - 7/2/2025 - SimVentions is proud to announce that President Joe Caliri has been named a recipient of the inaugural Virginia C-Suite Awards, presented by Virginia Business magazine.

Simventions
Jun 2nd, 2025
SimVentions CEO to Retire in 2025, SimVentions President Named as Successor

In addition, the SimVentions Board of Directors (BoD) has named SimVentions current President, Joe Caliri, as Mr. Root's successor.

Simventions
Apr 2nd, 2025
SimVentions Named Best Places To Work in Virginia for 12th Time!

Fredericksburg, VA, 4/2/2025: SimVentions, Inc. was recently named as one of the 2025 Best Places to Work in Virginia.

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