World Micro

What World Micro does

World Micro, Inc. is a privately held, franchised electronic components distributor founded in 1996 and headquartered in Roswell, Georgia. The company distributes electronic components across defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial end markets, operating 5 global locations (US HQ, New Jersey branch, Mexico branch, and a Southeast Asia hub in Penang, Malaysia) through a wholly owned subsidiary, MIT Distributors. World Micro holds 90+ authorized franchised manufacturer lines and access to 7,000+ suppliers, with quality certifications including ISO 9001:2015, AS9120, AC 00-56, and ITAR registration that qualify it to supply defense prime contractors and aerospace OEMs.

The company's product portfolio spans actives, discretes, memory, passives, interconnect/cable assemblies, displays, sensors, power products, batteries, fans/heat sinks, and specialty hardware, sourced from franchise partners including Flexxon, Degson, Display Visions, PCTEL, Ignion, Altech, Panjit, Mobilint, and others. Its services include Bill of Materials (BOM) analysis, component engineering, tailored kitting, vendor consolidation, global sourcing, AOG (Aircraft on Ground) fulfillment, quality testing and inspection, ITAR/export compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management from point of manufacture to customer dock. The company claims a 99.9% average quality rating across its operations and has positioned itself as "Big enough to Execute, yet Small enough to Care" for niche OEM and contract manufacturer customers.

World Micro makes money through hardware markup on franchised component sales (the only disclosed revenue stream), with quote-based RFQ pricing and no publicly disclosed pricing. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, regional branch offices, active participation in major industry trade shows (electronica, MRO Americas, Space Missile and Defense Symposium, Sensors Expo), and the network reach of its 5 global locations. Customer segments are organized vertically into Defense & Space (primary), Aerospace (primary), and Commercial & Industrial (primary), with named enterprise customers including Bombardier, Gulfstream, Textron (via Raptor Scientific air data test partnership) and Korean defense/enterprise buyers POSCO DX and Lotte Innovate (via the Mobilint AI semiconductor distribution agreement). The company received an $18.1 million strategic investment from Main Street Capital in December 2022 and remains privately held under founder/CEO Dan Ellsworth, who has led the business since 1995.

Name

World Micro

Legal name

World Micro, Inc.

Website

https://worldmicro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

World Micro is a private franchised electronic components distributor serving defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial OEMs globally. With 90+ franchise lines, 7,000+ suppliers, and 5 locations, it provides ITAR-registered, AS9120-certified distribution alongside BOM analysis, kitting, and supply chain management services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

SIC

Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

Meat, Poultry & Seafood Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAD)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Franchised electronics distributor
• Supply chain management services
• Defense aerospace components
• Bill of materials analysis

Headquarters

HQ city

Roswell

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Electronic Component Distribution: World Micro distributes electronic components, specialty hardware, wire & cable, electromechanical, and interconnect products as a franchised distributor. Revenue is generated through markup on component sales, with capabilities including global sourcing, kitting & assembly, inventory management programs, AOG fulfillment, quality testing & inspection.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

World Micro is a franchised global distributor of electronic components, distributing actives, discretes, memory, passives, interconnect, cable assemblies, displays, lighting, batteries, fans/heat sinks, RF/frequency/SAW devices, power products, and specialty hardware to defense primes, aerospace OEMs, and commercial/industrial manufacturers. Its value-added services include Bill of Materials analysis, Component Engineering, Global Distribution, Kitting, Vendor Consolidation, and end-to-end Supply Chain Management. The company operates five global locations with 90+ franchise lines and a 7,000+ supplier network, holding ISO 9001:2015, AS9120, AC 00-56, and ITAR certifications.

Product overview

World Micro is an electronics component distributor operating as a single unified distribution platform with its subsidiary MIT Distributors. The company offers electronic components across multiple categories (actives/discretes/memory, passives, interconnect, displays, sensors, power products) combined with supply chain services (BOM analysis, component engineering, kitting, vendor consolidation, global distribution, supply chain management). The product portfolio includes franchised lines such as Flexxon industrial NAND flash storage, Degson terminal blocks, Display Visions industrial displays, PCTEL antenna/IoT systems, Ignion Virtual Antenna chips, Altech industrial components, Panjit semiconductors, and HolyStone MLCCs. Services include global sourcing, kitting/assembly, inventory management, AOG fulfillment, quality testing, ITAR compliance, and engineering support. The company serves defense, aerospace, commercial/industrial, and medical markets with 90+ franchise lines and 7,000+ suppliers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bill of Materials Analysis Analyzes customer Bills of Materials to identify cost-saving, unique, and effective alternative components; provided to OEMs and contract manufacturers.
• Component Engineering Technical engineering support from the smallest to the most complex systems, providing cost-effective component solutions and design assistance for OEM/CM customers.
• Global Distribution Provides global sourcing of critical parts required by OEM and CM manufacturers, including international logistics and supply chain coordination across five global locations.
• Kitting Service Tailored kitting services combining multiple components into ready-to-use kits customized to unique customer needs.
• Vendor Consolidation Reduces operating costs and improves quality by consolidating multiple suppliers through a single distributor relationship with World Micro.
• Supply Chain Management Manages the entire value chain from point of manufacture to the customer's dock, including inventory management programs and logistics.
• Electronic Components Distribution Distribution of electronic components across actives/discretes/memory, passives, interconnect/cable assemblies, displays/lighting, batteries, RF/frequency/SAW devices, power products, sensors, specialty hardware, and test/measurement products for defense, aerospace, commercial, and industrial markets via 90+ franchise lines.
• MIT Distributors Supply Chain Solutions Supply chain solutions for Military, Industrial, Medical, Aerospace, Transportation, and Energy sectors worldwide through a wholly owned subsidiary focused on personalized programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% Average Quality Rating
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• MobilintcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 21 May 2026World Micro signed a strategic distribution agreement with South Korean AI accelerator chip developer Mobilint to distribute Mobilint's high-performance, energy-efficient semiconductor solutions worldwide. The partnership targets the rapidly growing edge AI semiconductor market projected to expand from $17 billion in 2024 to over $340 billion by 2034. Mobilint brings proven track record in South Korea through collaborations with POSCO DX and Lotte Innovate, and its MLX-A1 Edge AI Box delivering 80 TOPS under 70W has received CES 2026 Innovation Award recognition.
• Aukua SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 11 February 2025World Micro partnered with Aukua Systems to distribute their innovative products. This collaboration combines World Micro's extensive distribution network with Aukua Systems' cutting-edge solutions in high-performance Ethernet/IP packet testing and monitoring solutions.
• Aura SemiconductorstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 August 2023Aura Semiconductor added as franchised line to expand innovative product portfolio for World Micro's customers.
• Unisonic Technologies Company Limited (UTC)standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 June 2023UTC is a renowned IDM semiconductor manufacturer since 1990 with own IC design, wafer fab, assembly and final test. Partnership expands semiconductor offerings including power management ICs, audio amplifiers, analog and digital ICs, and discrete devices.
• Raptor ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 December 2022Strategic partnership to promote and distribute Raptor Scientific air data test solutions for the newest and most advanced civil aircraft built. The deal includes equipment and service for Bombardier, Gulfstream, and Textron aircraft worldwide. Partnership provides Raptor Scientific with significant network reaching major OEMs in passenger, corporate, and luxury jet markets.
• VCCstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 March 2018Franchise distribution agreement for illuminated electronic components including LED, incandescent, neon and specialty indicator light solutions.
• Degson ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 March 2018Franchise distribution agreement allows World Micro to promote, distribute, and market Degson terminal block and connectivity products. Degson is one of the biggest manufacturers of terminal blocks and precise molds in Asia.
• PIC GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2017PIC appointed World Micro as exclusive North American distributor for reed switches, sensors, hall sensors, and magnets. This centralized distribution for the Americas deepens existing relationship and improves efficiency.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Digi-Key Electronics: Digi-Key is one of the largest global distributors of electronic components with a broad catalog model, similar to World Micro's distribution focus. Both serve OEM and contract manufacturer customers across industrial, commercial, and increasingly aerospace/defense verticals.
• Mouser Electronics: Mouser is a major global electronic components distributor serving the same OEM/CM customer base as World Micro, with a similar catalog-driven model and broad line card across actives, passives, interconnect, and electromechanical components.
• Future Electronics: Future Electronics is a global electronic components distributor serving OEMs across industrial, automotive, and aerospace markets. It operates with a comparable business model of franchised distribution plus value-added services like World Micro's BOM and kitting offerings.
• Powell Electronics: Powell Electronics is a franchised electronic components distributor with a strong focus on defense, aerospace, and military markets, directly mirroring World Micro's core vertical strategy. Both emphasize ITAR compliance, quality certifications, and support for defense prime contractors and aerospace OEMs.
• PEI-Genesis: PEI-Genesis is a franchised electronic components distributor specializing in connectors and ruggedized components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. It competes in the same military/aerospace distribution niche where World Micro and its MIT Distributors subsidiary operate.
• Newark/Element14: Newark (Element14) is a global catalog electronic components distributor serving industrial, aerospace, and commercial customers with a similar line card breadth to World Micro. Both compete for the same mid-market OEM/CM buyer with broad component categories plus engineering support.
• Master Electronics: Master Electronics is a franchised electronic components distributor serving industrial, military, and commercial OEMs. It shares World Micro's focus on under-represented franchise lines and value-added services like kitting and inventory management.

Broad incumbents

• Arrow Electronics: Arrow Electronics is one of the largest global electronic components distributors (Fortune 500) serving the same OEM/CM customers as World Micro but at vastly greater scale. It competes in aerospace/defense and industrial verticals where World Micro operates, though Arrow's broader portfolio includes enterprise computing and full design-chain services.
• Avnet: Avnet is a Fortune 500 global electronic components distributor with extensive reach in industrial, aerospace/defense, and medical markets that overlap with World Micro's customer segments. While far larger, Avnet competes for the same OEM relationships and offers similar distribution plus engineering services.

Regional players

• WPG Holdings: WPG Holdings is the largest Asia-Pacific electronic components distributor and is a key competitor in the regional supply base where World Micro's Southeast Asia (Penang) hub operates. While headquartered in Taiwan with primary Asia focus, WPG overlaps with World Micro's franchise distribution model for semiconductors and components.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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