Blixt

What Blixt does

BL!XT Tech AB is a Stockholm-based company (legal entity BL!XT Tech AB, incorporated in Sweden, founded 2018) that develops software-defined power infrastructure, combining solid-state switchgear hardware with an AI-driven control software layer to replace analog electrical distribution. Its core product suite comprises Blixt Zero (the world's first IEC-certified miniature solid-state circuit breaker, using power-electronics transistors instead of mechanical switches and responding 1000x faster than conventional breakers), X-Verter (software-defined voltage conversion with integrated energy storage and an inverter-free architecture), and THE ZONE (a software intelligence layer providing predictive maintenance, real-time anomaly detection, automated load balancing, and continuous protection). The company targets data centers, industrial manufacturers, maritime operators, defense organizations, and grid utilities.

Blixt generates revenue primarily through direct enterprise hardware sales of Zero switchgear and X-Verter energy storage systems, complemented by recurring software revenue from the BLIXT Zone platform. Pricing is quote-based and tied to deployment scale on multi-year contracts, with go-to-market executed through direct enterprise field sales (driven by a 'Book a demo' CTA) and strategic co-development partnerships. Named enterprise anchors include Sanmina Corporation (flagship, with a long-term expansion plan across ~80 manufacturing facilities and potential 10,000+ Zero units), Vattenfall (grid resilience), Infineon (semiconductor technology partner), celduc relais (channel partner for industrial machine builders), NATO DIANA (defense), and the ALL-DC-SHIPS Horizon Europe consortium (maritime).

The company remains very early-stage commercially, with 1-10 employees, a €5M seed round closed in March 2024 co-led by Union Square Ventures and Energy Revolution Ventures, and a first production installation completed at Sanmina's Örnsköldsvik plant in March 2025. Leadership comprises co-founders Charlotta Holmquist, Trued Holmquist, Jens Schroer (CTO), and Jan Johansson (R&D); the company is headquartered at Torshamnsgatan 30A, Kista, Stockholm.

Name

Blixt

Legal name

BL!XT Tech AB

Website

https://blixt.tech

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Blixt (BL!XT Tech AB) builds software-defined power infrastructure, including the world's first IEC-certified miniature solid-state circuit breaker, voltage conversion technology, and an AI-driven intelligence layer, selling to data centers, industrial manufacturers, maritime, defense, and grid operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solid-State Switchgear and Power Electronics

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing (335311), Current-Carrying Wiring Device Manufacturing (335931), Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution (22112)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUADACAH

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Substations, Switchgear & Protection Systems

SECONDARYEUADAPAN

Outage Management, Fault Detection & Restoration (OMS/FLISR Edge)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Energy IoT & Smart Grid/Utilities Edge

SECONDARYEUADALAL

DER Connection Hardware & Interconnection Equipment (Transformers, Reclosers, PCC)

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Electric Transmission & Distribution (T&D)/Distributed Energy Resource (DER) Integration & Hosting Capacity

SECONDARYIMAGAEAL

Medium-Voltage Distribution Components (MV breakers, disconnects, reclosers, MV terminations & joints)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Electrical Equipment & Industrial Electronics/Electrical Distribution & Wiring Devices (Panels, Breakers, Cables, Connectors)

Keywords

• Solid-state circuit breakers
• Power electronics
• Voltage conversion systems
• Battery energy storage
• Industrial switchgear

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales — BLIXT ZERO Switchgear: Sale of solid-state circuit breakers and switchgear hardware (BLIXT ZERO) to industrial, data center, maritime, and defense customers. Hardware is sold as the core product, with software (THE ZONE) enabling additional value layers.
2. Software/Subscription — BLIXT Zone Platform: Continued use of BLIXT Zone software platform for configuration, protection, monitoring, and control. Implies a recurring software licensing or subscription component alongside hardware deployments, with scalable value increasing as deployments expand.
3. X-Verter® Energy Storage Systems: Sale of X-Verter® voltage control and energy storage units for power conversion, battery management, and grid integration applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Blixt (BL!XT Tech AB) develops software-defined power infrastructure, anchored by the ZERO solid-state switchgear — the world's first IEC-certified miniature solid-state circuit breaker — which uses power electronics to replace mechanical switches with transistors. The company pairs this with the X-Verter® voltage conversion and integrated battery energy storage system and the THE ZONE AI-driven intelligence layer, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, load balancing, and AC/DC interoperability for data centers, industrial manufacturers, maritime operators, defense organizations, and grid utilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blixt Zero: Solid-state switchgear combining hardware with real-time software-defined execution at every circuit for AC and DC protection with intelligence.
• X-Verter
• The Zone
• Blixt Programmable Power

Products and services

• Blixt Zero (ZERO) Solid-state switchgear combining hardware with real-time software-defined execution at every circuit. Provides AC and DC protection with built-in intelligence, enabling real-time data collection, monitoring, diagnostics, automation, and orchestration of electrical distribution. Sold to data centers, industrial manufacturers, maritime operators, defense organizations, and grid utilities.
• X-Verter®

Quantifiable outcome

• Fault response 1000x faster than conventional circuit breakers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• celduc® relaiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 16 June 2026Commercial agreement with celduc® relais, a world leader in solid-state power switching with global industrial reach, to bring next-generation switchgear to the machine builder segment. The partnership leverages celduc's global sales network and deep application expertise, with a structured commercial ramp-up including initial product orders and volume scaling plans. First joint installation live at celduc's facility in Sorbiers, France.
• VattenfallcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 March 2026Blixt and Vattenfall partnered to strengthen grid resilience and flexibility. The partnership leverages Blixt's programmable power technology to enable micro-grid control, load balancing, and recovery — supporting the transition to a more sustainable and flexible energy grid.
• Sanmina CorporationflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2026Sanmina Corporation, one of the world's largest Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) providers, signed a commercial agreement with Blixt to expand deployment of BLIXT Programmable Power across Sanmina's global manufacturing facilities. The partnership aims to enhance energy savings, predictive maintenance, and operational performance using real-time machine data. A long-term expansion plan outlines potential for 10,000+ Zero installations across Sanmina's ~80 facilities globally.
• NVIDIA Inception ProgrammeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Selected for NVIDIA Inception, a programme for cutting-edge AI startups. The programme recognizes that power is becoming a bottleneck in AI infrastructure and positions Blixt as a key enabler for AI data center deployments.
• ALL-DC-SHIPS Consortium (Horizon Europe)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Blixt participates in the ALL-DC-SHIPS project, a €10.2 million Horizon Europe initiative coordinated by the University of Birmingham, bringing together 11 partners from 8 European countries. The project develops fully DC-based electrical systems for ships to reduce emissions, increase efficiency, and drive sustainable maritime transport.
• NATO DIANAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2024Blixt was selected for NATO's Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme, receiving €100,000 in funding to develop X-Verter® technology for dual-use (civilian and military) applications. Selected from over 2,600 applicants. Sweden's first participation following NATO membership.
• InfineoncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Collaboration with Infineon, a leading semiconductor company, on power electronics technology for solid-state circuit breakers. Infineon provides semiconductor components and expertise that underpin Blixt's power electronics architecture.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Atom Power: US-based developer of solid-state circuit breakers and digital power management for commercial, industrial, and EV charging applications. Closest direct competitor, addressing the same product category (solid-state breakers + software) for similar end customers.

Broad incumbents

• ABB: Global switchgear and power systems incumbent offering a full portfolio of low- and medium-voltage switchgear, protection, and grid automation. Competes with Blixt across industrial, utility, and data center customers, and is actively investing in digital and solid-state upgrades.
• Siemens: Major incumbent in electrical infrastructure, including switchgear, protection systems, and industrial automation. Competes across Blixt's verticals with deep customer relationships and the resources to bring digital and solid-state products to market.
• Schneider Electric: Global specialist in energy management and automation, with a broad switchgear and power distribution portfolio (e.g., EcoStruxure). Competes in data center, industrial, and grid markets where Blixt is positioning.
• Eaton: Power management incumbent offering a comprehensive switchgear, circuit protection, and power quality portfolio serving data centers, industrial, and utility customers. Direct competitor in traditional and increasingly digital circuit protection.

Emerging players

• Smart Wires: Power electronics-based grid technology company providing modular static synchronous series compensators and grid-enhancing technologies. Comparable as a power-electronics-first grid innovator targeting utility customers, but focused on transmission rather than circuit protection.
• Kelvin: Startup building software-defined, intelligent electrical panels and infrastructure for buildings and distributed energy. Comparable in the 'programmable/connected electrical infrastructure' thesis but focused downstream at the building panel level rather than industrial switchgear.
• Span: Developer of smart electrical panels with real-time monitoring, control, and energy management for residential and small commercial applications. Comparable on the 'intelligent, software-defined power distribution' thesis, though focused on lighter-duty residential/light commercial use cases.

Others

• celduc relais: Established solid-state relay and power switching manufacturer and Blixt's commercial channel partner. Comparable in solid-state power switching technology, serving industrial machine builders globally.
• Infineon Technologies: Global semiconductor supplier of power electronics components that underpin solid-state circuit breakers. Blixt's technology partner; comparable only as an enabling supplier in the solid-state power electronics stack, not as a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds6 records

Investors7 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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