Press & Media Kit
ThreadMoat Media Resources
Everything journalists, analysts, and podcast hosts need to cover ThreadMoat accurately. Logos, founder bio, citation formats, and contact details below.
One-line description
ThreadMoat is the market intelligence platform for industrial AI and engineering software — tracking 600+ startups across PLM, CAD, simulation, IoT, and manufacturing with proprietary competitive scoring and quarterly analyst reports.
Founder Bio
Michael Finocchiaro
Founder & Principal Analyst, ThreadMoat · Geneva, Switzerland
Michael Finocchiaro is a PLM and industrial AI expert with over 20 years of experience inside the vendors disrupting manufacturing — including IBM, HP, PTC, Dassault Systèmes, and Aras. He has advised aerospace, automotive, and consumer goods companies including Airbus, Boeing, NASA, Volkswagen, and Nike on product lifecycle strategy. In 2022 he launched ThreadMoat to provide institutional-grade competitive intelligence on the 600+ startups reshaping engineering software, and hosts the AI Across the Product Lifecycle podcast and the Threaded! conference series.
Logo Assets
Use the ThreadMoat logo as provided. Do not alter colours, proportions, or add effects. The logo must appear on a light or dark background only — never on a busy photograph.
Preferred Backlink & Citation Format
Preferred anchor text
Link to https://threadmoat.com or to the specific page referenced.
Suggested citation formats for ThreadMoat data
Inline / news article
According to ThreadMoat, a market intelligence platform tracking 600+ industrial AI startups, [finding]. (threadmoat.com)
Academic / report footnote
Finocchiaro, M. (2026). Industrial AI & Engineering Software Market Report Q1 2026. ThreadMoat. https://threadmoat.com/report
Social media / LinkedIn
Source: @ThreadMoat — Industrial AI & Engineering Software Intelligence · threadmoat.com
Featured Reports
Industrial AI & Engineering Software — Q1 2026 Market Report
Comprehensive analysis of 600+ startups across PLM, CAD, simulation, IoT, and manufacturing. Includes funding trends, investor networks, and the ThreadMoat Top 50.
Sample Market Intelligence Memo
A sample investor-committee-style memo demonstrating the ThreadMoat 7-dimension scoring framework applied to a single company deep-dive.
Podcast & Interview Links
AI Across the Product Lifecycle
Hosted by Michael Finocchiaro
Conversations with founders and executives shaping the future of industrial AI, PLM, simulation, and engineering software. Available on all major platforms.
Book Michael for a Podcast or Interview
Speaking, interviews, and analyst briefings
Michael is available for podcast appearances, analyst briefings, and media interviews on topics including industrial AI, engineering software M&A, and the PLM startup landscape.
Press Contact
For press inquiries, interview requests, data licensing, or fact-checking, contact Michael Finocchiaro directly.