What Simulanis does

Simulanis Solutions Limited, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Loughborough, UK with an India office in Noida, is an industrial Extended Reality (XR) software and hardware company that builds training, guidance, collaboration, simulation, authoring, and monitoring solutions for enterprise workforces. Its core platform, Simulanis Uno, consolidates six functional suites (Training, Guidance, Collaboration, Simulating, Authoring, Monitoring) with a library of 200+ off-the-shelf XR modules, supported by proprietary technology including a patented haptic VR helmet, a 4D sensory effects system (heat, wind, smell, vibration), and the SANALEXA AI analytics engine used for real-time welding defect detection. The company also markets purpose-built simulators for welding, spray painting, fire safety (AgniRakshak VR), firefighting handline operations, scaffold safety, and tile application, plus AR maintenance guidance and large-scale industrial metaverse deployments.

The company sells exclusively to enterprise and government buyers via direct field sales, with no third-party distribution channel. Revenue is generated through multi-year enterprise contracts combining platform subscription, proprietary hardware (VR headsets, sensor-integrated tools, custom simulators), and custom XR content development using the SCISSOR rapid-deployment methodology. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. Simulanis reports 400+ enterprise deployments and 40,000+ trained users across India, the UK, UAE, Japan, the USA, Thailand, and Ireland, with named customers spanning oil & gas (HPCL, IOCL, BPCL, GAIL, Cairn, ADNOC), automotive (Maruti Suzuki, Uno Minda, Motherson Sumi), pharmaceuticals (Sun Pharma, Macleods, GSK, J&J, Mankind), cement/construction (UltraTech, Hindalco), FMCG (PepsiCo), energy (Renew), and government (Indian Navy, Delhi Fire Service, NSC, Bihar ITIs). The company has raised $500K in pre-series A funding (2024) and was ranked #1 in India and Top-15 globally by Tracxn in 2025.

Name

Simulanis

Legal name

Simulanis Solutions Limited

Website

https://simulanis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Simulanis is an India-founded industrial XR (AR/VR) software and hardware company serving enterprise and government buyers in oil & gas, automotive, pharma, construction, and defence with immersive training, guidance, and simulation solutions delivered via its Simulanis Uno unified platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial XR Training Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical & Vocational (TVET) Simulations (Welding, Electrical, HVAC, Automotive) (EDAFAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Risk Training Simulations (EHS, OSHA, Hazard Response) (EDAFAJAD), XR Assessment & Skills Verification (Performance-Based Evaluation) (EDAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Industrial XR training
• VR simulators workforce
• AR maintenance guidance
• Enterprise extended reality
• Immersive safety training

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. XR Hardware and Software Platform: Enterprise licenses for Simulanis Uno XR platform combined with proprietary hardware simulators. Customers purchase complete training systems including VR headsets, sensor-integrated tools, and specialized equipment. Platform access for training, guidance, collaboration, simulation, authoring, and monitoring.
2. Custom XR Content Development: Custom development of industry-specific XR training modules and simulations. Simulanis creates digital twins, virtual environments, and interactive scenarios tailored to client-specific equipment, SOPs, and workflows. Development cycles as short as 45 days using SCISSOR methodology.
3. Training Content Library: Access to world's largest 3D-XR training library with 200+ off-the-shelf ready-to-deploy XR modules. Industry-validated content for faster skill mastery across multiple industrial sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Simulanis builds and sells enterprise extended reality (XR) software, content, and hardware for industrial workforce training and safety. Its flagship offering is Simulanis Uno, a unified platform covering training, guidance, collaboration, simulation, authoring, and monitoring, bundled with proprietary VR simulators (welding, paint, fire safety, scaffolding, forklift, tile application) and custom XR content development services. Customers are large industrial enterprises that license the platform and simulators on multi-year contracts and commission tailored modules using the SCISSOR methodology.

Product overview

Simulanis is an Indian XR technology company offering a unified platform architecture centered on Simulanis Uno, which integrates six functional suites (Training, Guidance, Collaboration, Simulating, Authoring, and Monitoring) with a content library of 200+ XR modules. The platform supports both VR and AR experiences across hardware including Meta Quest headsets and custom simulators. Key products include industrial VR simulators for welding (with Sanalexa AI), fire safety (AgniRakshak VR), spray painting, scaffolding (4D), and firefighting handline operations, alongside AR maintenance solutions and the HPCL Industrial Metaverse. The company also provides PharmaVR with 50+ pharmaceutical training modules and employs the proprietary SCISSOR Framework for rapid 45-day XR solution deployment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Simulanis Uno: A unified XR training platform consolidating Training Suite, Guidance Suite, Collaborating Suite, Authoring Suite, Simulating Suite, and Monitoring Suite for enterprise XR transformation.
• AgniRakshak VR
• Agnirakshak Handline Simulator
• SCISSOR Framework
• Sanlalexa AI

Products and services

• Simulanis Uno Enterprise-ready unified XR platform that consolidates training, guidance, collaboration, simulation, authoring, and monitoring into a single solution for industrial workforce upskilling. Includes access to 200+ ready-to-deploy 3D-XR modules, an authoring suite for custom content, multi-level dashboards, SSO, custom roles, and granular access control. Sold via multi-year enterprise subscriptions to industrial customers in oil & gas, automotive, pharma, and construction.
• AgniRakshak VR Fire Safety Simulator Dual-mode (Learn + Test + Practical) 5D immersive VR fire extinguisher training simulator integrating a real fire extinguisher, with haptic, heat, sound, and alarm effects. Covers Class A, B, C, D, and K fire types, including ABC, CO2, Water, Foam, and Wet Chemical extinguishers. Aligned with NBC (India), NFPA (USA), and EN/ISO standards. Sold to industrial fire safety teams, government fire services, and corporate HSE departments.
• Simulanis VR Welding Simulator VR welding training simulator supporting SMAW (stick), MIG (GMAW), and TIG (GTAW) processes with realistic tool integration. Tracks KPIs including torch angle, speed, distance, heat zones, and total task time, with defect detection for porosity, undercut, overlap, burn-through, slag, and incomplete fusion. Used by industrial training centers, automotive suppliers, and fabrication shops.
• Simulanis Agnirakshak Handline Firefighting Simulator VR-integrated fire hose training system combining a resistance cabinet, sensor-integrated nozzle, motion controllers, and a standalone VR headset. Six-stage guided hose response training with fog and straight stream control and measurable competency scoring. Sold to industrial fire brigades, ports, and government fire services.
• VR Tile Application Simulator 4D VR-based masonry training simulator built for Oculus Quest 2 that digitizes the tile application process (TileFixo) with real tool integration (notch trowels, mixers). Covers surface preparation, adhesive mixing, tile placement, leveling, and finishing with multilingual support. Deployed for cement and construction customers to upskill masons at scale.
• AR Maintenance Module (Hindalco) Custom markerless AR maintenance training and guidance solution replacing paper SOPs with interactive real-time guidance for industrial equipment. Includes dual learning modes (AR overlay and 3D), assembly/disassembly mode, and step-by-step learn-plus-assessment mode. Sold to industrial maintenance teams in metals, mining, and heavy manufacturing.
• HPCL Industrial Metaverse Multi-user industrial metaverse with digital twins of refineries, LPG plants, and R&D facilities, delivering 16+ training modules and supporting collaborative training for up to 30 simultaneous users. Enables remote collaboration, virtual site visits, and immersive operations training for oil & gas and petrochemical enterprises.
• Simulanis Forklift Simulator VR forklift operator training simulator providing immersive, hands-on practice for safe material handling and forklift operation. Deployed at automotive OEM DOJO facilities and warehouse/logistics training centers.
• PharmaVR Library Pharmaceutical manufacturing XR training library with 50+ modules covering API Manufacturing, Oral Solid Dosage (OSD), Liquids and Injectables, Bio Pharma, Packaging Line, and Safety and Compliance. Supports cGMP/SOP training, equipment familiarization, and regulatory audit preparation. Sold as a subscription to pharma manufacturers globally.
• Simulanis Motion Platform Simulator Motion platform-based VR simulator providing physical motion cues synchronized with immersive virtual scenarios for safety and operational training. Deployed in batches at government safety councils and industrial training centers.
• VR Safety Training Modules (Cairn India) Custom-built VR safety training module suite for oil & gas covering Lifting & Rigging, Electrical LOTO, Confined Space, Work at Height, and LOTO Process. Designed for multi-site HSE deployment in exploration, refining, and pipeline operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cairn India achieved 50% reduction in near-miss incidents and cut training time from 64 hours to 48 minutes
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IIM Lucknow IncubatorflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected by IIM Lucknow Incubator from 300+ startups for mentorship and support program, validating company's potential and providing strategic backing.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Interplay Learning: US-based VR training provider for skilled trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, solar). Closest product analog to Simulanis's welding, paint and maintenance simulators, with a similar SaaS + content library model for industrial workforces.
• Strivr: Immersive learning platform using VR for enterprise training, with comparable deployments at large industrial and retail employers. Similar platform-plus-content model sold to enterprise L&D teams.
• TRANSFR: VR job-simulation platform for workforce development, focused on skilled trades and frontline roles, sold to employers, governments and training providers. Comparable to Simulanis's mission-critical industrial training focus and ITI/government channel strategy.
• PIXO VR: Enterprise immersive (XR) training and simulation provider for industrial, manufacturing and safety clients. Sells a similar platform-plus-custom-content offering into Fortune-class industrial buyers.
• Immerse: VR language, communication and enterprise training platform with a content marketplace and an authoring SDK. Comparable to Simulanis Uno's authoring-collaboration-training architecture and content library positioning.
• Talespin: XR platform for workforce training, upskilling and soft-skill simulation, selling an enterprise authoring + content layer to corporates. Directly comparable to Simulanis Uno's training, authoring and monitoring suites across enterprise buyers.
• Mursion: VR simulation platform for workplace skills and behavioral training, blending AI-driven simulated humans with practice scenarios. Comparable enterprise simulation / assessment wedge to Simulanis's SANALEXA-based training.

Regional players

• SmartVizX: India-based VR/AR/XR solutions company focused on architecture, real estate and enterprise visualization. Indian-headquartered peer comparable to Simulanis on regional enterprise XR presence, though oriented to AEC rather than industrial training.

Emerging players

• Flaim Systems: VR firefighter and first-responder training systems with specialized hardware. Most directly comparable to Simulanis's AgniRakshak VR fire safety and Handline simulator lines, competing in the same niche buyer segment.

Broad incumbents

• Interplay (Theta Lake) - Replaced by VLE / EON Reality: Large established XR/AR/VR knowledge-transfer and training vendor covering many verticals including industrial and educational. Comparable in scope and target buyer to Simulanis but with a much broader catalog and weaker industrial-safety specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors6 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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