Matbock

Name

Matbock

Legal name

MATBOCK, LLC

Website

https://matbock.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Matbock designs and manufactures lightweight tactical equipment, including medical transport systems, plate carriers, night vision accessories, and waterproof maritime gear, for military special operations, law enforcement, combat medics, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicles (Light/Medium/Heavy) (IMABAJAK)

Keywords

• Tactical equipment
• Military gear
• Night vision accessories
• Medical transport systems
• Plate carriers

Headquarters

HQ city

Virginia Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tactical Equipment Product Sales: One-time sale of tactical gear including medical equipment, plate carriers, packs, pouches, night vision accessories, and waterproof maritime products. Products are handmade to order with varying lead times.
2. OEM Manufacturing Services: Contract manufacturing services including contract sewing, pattern development, prototypes, samples, grading, and cut & sew operations. Located in Sanford, NC with 40k sq-ft of space and 110 sewing machines.
3. Defense Government Contracts: Engineering and development services for U.S. Department of Defense programs including hybrid electric vehicle conversions (JLTV, HMMWV, MRZR) and power generation solutions.
4. Apparel and Accessories: Branded apparel line under Freedom By Design including t-shirts, hoodies, hats, drinkware with tactical-themed designs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Matbock designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary tactical equipment for military special operations, federal law enforcement, and first responders, including night vision goggle accessories, modular medical transport systems, evacuation stretchers, plate carriers, waterproof maritime pouches, and tactical belts. The company also provides DOD engineering services including hybrid electric vehicle integration for ground vehicles and contract OEM manufacturing from a 40,000 sq-ft facility in Sanford, NC. Products are handmade-to-order in the USA using Berry Amendment compliant materials and the proprietary Ghost Material textile family.

Product overview

MATBOCK is a tactical equipment manufacturer offering innovative products for military, law enforcement, and first responders. The product portfolio centers on the Graverobber™ medical bag series, LIFT medical transport system, Tarsier Eclipse™ night vision accessories, and tactical plate carriers (Berserker V3, ARC Ghost). Additional offerings include waterproof maritime gear (Raider Line), tactical belts and lanyards (Soteria Belt), packs and bags (MR. Dry, ARES Drone packs), weapon accessories (MWAD, Acquire Read Deploy Sight), and apparel under the Freedom By Design sub-brand. The company also provides engineering services including Hybrid Electric Vehicle programs for DOD vehicles and OEM manufacturing capabilities. MATBOCK's proprietary Ghost Materials technology provides lightweight, high-strength fabrics used across product lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tarsier Eclipse The most advanced Night Vision Goggle (NVG) accessory on the market, allowing the operator to see objects from 3 inches to infinity at the same time without loss of clarity. Features an adjustable optical iris for ambient light control. Licensed technology from Phokus Research Group under Patent No. 7969673. NSN 6650-01-718-0894. Priced at $150 per single unit.
• Tarsier Eclipse Kit Kit including two Tarsier Eclipse units, sacrificial lens, cleaning kit, and two lanyards with swivel hook attachment, designed for operators requiring dual NVG coverage.
• Graverobber Assault Medic Kit (GRAM) Medical kit for team medics featuring a panel insert convertible to skeleton insert panel, mounts on ALICE-compatible frames or uses integrated straps. Weighs 2.9 lbs as the lightest bag in its class. NSN 6545-01-691-8890.
• Cobra Sled Evacuation Stretcher The lightest and smallest hoistable evacuation stretcher on the market, made from Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene with 5,500 lbs tensile strength Kevlar webbing, integrated chest harness, and four EXFIL methods. Weighs 9 lbs with 600 lb carrying capacity. Patent No. 11,207,226. NSN 3920-01-694-6803.
• Soteria Belt Over-belt design with removable stiffened MOLLE cage for total kit flexibility, converts to sit/climbing harness with leg loops attachment, rated for 3,600 lb dynamic load. Cage allows kit changes in as little as 30 seconds.
• Raider Front Pouch Waterproof, low-profile pouch that mounts to plate carrier front, tested to 92 feet for 4 hours. Includes triple mag insert, admin zipper insert, and oral inflation valve providing 18 lbs of positive buoyancy.
• LIFT System Modular medical transport system including R-LIFT, J-LIFT, D-LIFT, L-LIFT, S-LIFT variants, Combat Carbon Poles, LIFT Ladder, and LIFT Coupler for casualty extraction and transport. Configurations cover different carrying positions and patient sizes.
• ARC Ghost Carrier Kit Advanced plate carrier system featuring low-profile design with modular attachment options, including ARC Ghost Carrier and ARC Ghost Placard components.
• Berserker V3 SAPI Plate Carrier Tactical plate carrier with SAPI plate compatibility and MOLLE webbing for tactical load carriage.
• Bench Ladder Stretcher (BLS) Patent-pending bench, ladder, and stretcher designed for Wing and Zodiac inflatable boats, deploys as a unit and creates a 12-foot ladder when attached. Sold as a pair.
• MR. Dry Bag 2.0 Waterproof bag offering versatility for 3-day to expedition packs in three different sizes, fully waterproofs pack line and incorporates an oral inflation valve for buoyancy control.
• Multi Weapon Aiming Device (MWAD) Advanced weapon sighting system for tactical operations across multiple weapon platforms.
• Hybrid Electric Vehicle Programs Engineering and integration of hybrid-electric and all-electric vehicle options for DOD vehicles including JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle), HMMWV, and MRZR ground vehicles. Backed by $24.2M in disclosed U.S. Army contracts.
• Power Generation Systems Lightweight, efficient, and portable power generation and range extender solutions including On The Move Rapid Recharge (OMRR) and Omega-1 Variant producing 160 horsepower.
• OEM Contract Manufacturing Services Contract sewing, pattern development, prototypes, samples, grading, and cut-and-sew services from the Sanford, NC facility with 40,000 sq-ft of production space and 110 sewing machines.
• Freedom By Design Apparel Apparel line including t-shirts, hoodies, tanks, hats, and drinkware featuring tactical and military-themed designs under the Freedom By Design sub-brand.
• Ghost Materials Technology Proprietary textile technology family including Ghost Heavy (750 lbs/in tensile strength at 4.7 oz/yd2), Ghost Standard (460 lbs/in), and Ghost Light (264 lbs/in). Berry Amendment compliant, Near-IR compliant, hydrophobic, and decontamination ready. Used across Matbock product lines.
• Universal Hexagon Skins Universal Hexagon Skins added to the Tactical Skins collection for helmet and equipment customization applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cobra Sled weighs only 9 lbs (4.1kg) - lightest hoistable evacuation stretcher on market
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wankel SuperTec/Kratos Power SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2023Partnership announced in September 2023 for power systems technology supporting MATBOCK's hybrid electric vehicle programs for DOD applications.
• MAS Special Ops TrainingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development partner for Bench Ladder Stretcher (BLS) - a patent pending bench, ladder, stretcher designed for Wing and Zodiac inflatable boats. The BLS is sold as a pair and can be purchased from either MATBOCK or MAS Special Ops Training.
• Phokus Research GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed technology agreement for Tarsier Eclipse night vision iris accessory. MATBOCK manufactures and sells the Tarsier Eclipse under license from Phokus Research Group (www.phokusresearch.com).
• Astron AerospacecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for multi-fuel engines. Part of MATBOCK's Tactical Electric Vehicle program providing lightweight, efficient, and portable power generation and range extender solutions for DOD vehicles.
• U.S. Department of DefensecoreOthersPrimary government customer for hybrid electric vehicle programs including JLTV HEV ($6.9M pOTA) and Phase 4 contract modification ($17.3M). Also procures various tactical equipment through NSN listings.
• Offbase Supply Co.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStocking distributor for MATBOCK products, allowing customers to obtain items immediately rather than waiting for handmade-to-order production lead times.
• GovX IDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerification platform partner for military and first responder discount program, offering verified service members, veterans, and first responders up to 10% discount on MATBOCK products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Crye Precision: Manufacturer of plate carriers (AVS, JPC), pouches, and combat apparel widely adopted by U.S. SOF; direct competitor in the premium tactical-gear segment targeting the same end-user.
• Mystery Ranch: Specialist backpack maker with deep military and SOF relationships; competes directly with MATBOCK in tactical packs, medical bags, and expedition-class rucksacks.
• 5.11 Tactical: Largest U.S. tactical apparel, plate carrier, and gear brand serving military, law enforcement, and outdoor consumers with a similar made-for-the-wearer product positioning across bags, belts, and packs.
• Blue Force Gear: Tactical gear manufacturer known for the MOLLE-replacement Ten-Speed system and HEL-STAR survival gear; competes in pouches, belts, and plate-carrier accessories.
• FirstSpear: Tube-based tactical vest and belt manufacturer serving SOF and conventional forces; competes in plate carriers, belts, and modular load-bearing equipment.
• Velocity Systems: Specialty maker of plate carriers, armor, and load-bearing equipment; competes in the premium military plate-carrier and modular pouch category.
• Wilcox Industries: Manufacturer of NVG mounts, shrouds, and helmet-mounted accessories for military and law enforcement; competes directly with MATBOCK's Tarsier Eclipse NVG line.
• Galvion: Defense head-systems and power-management company offering NVG mounts, ballistic helmets, and Soldier Power solutions; adjacent peer on the NVG and portable-power side of MATBOCK's portfolio.
• Revision Military: Defense manufacturer of eye protection, NVG power solutions, and tactical head systems; competes with the Tarsier line and broader MATBOCK NVG accessory offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Safariland Group: Large diversified defense and law-enforcement equipment conglomerate covering holsters, body armor, tactical gear, and communications; broader incumbent with overlapping tactical-gear portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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