What Colorlight does

Colorlight Cloud Tech Ltd is a publicly listed Chinese technology company (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: szse:301391; IPO 2022 on the Growth Enterprise Market) headquartered in Shenzhen with 1,200+ employees including 600+ R&D engineers. The company specializes in video processing algorithms combined with proprietary FPGA hardware for LED display control systems, video processors, media servers, cloud players, calibration systems, and an emerging portfolio of AI-enabled visual computing solutions. Its product portfolio spans video splicers (Universe Series including the U15Max with up to 520 million pixels capacity), super processors (Z8t with ST2110/IPMX support), receiving cards (5G Series with 12-bit color depth), media servers (CS16K, CS20-8K Pro), cloud-based remote monitoring (ColorlightCloud, A800/A500), and calibration hardware (CCM6000 scientific camera, Mica 310 Pro). The company holds 200+ patents including 178 invention patents.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of LED control systems, video processors, and media servers to enterprise customers, supplemented by professional calibration services and a new AI compute infrastructure revenue stream through its Luoshu Intelligent Technology subsidiary. Colorlight sells direct via offices in China, the United States (Irwindale), the Netherlands (Eindhoven), South Korea (Seoul), and Japan (Tokyo), complemented by an authorized distributor network spanning 20+ countries. Customer segments include broadcast and virtual production studios, live event and entertainment venues, command and control centers, sports stadiums, retail and commercial display operators, and creative/immersive display installations. Marquee installations include the Guinness World Record 35-meter LED sphere at Boulevard World Saudi Arabia, the 10,000+ sqm Asian Cultural Carnival 2019 production, and CCTV's Spring Festival Gala.

The company is executing a strategic pivot toward AI compute infrastructure, having become a Huawei Ascend APN Diamond Component Partner in April 2026, deployed DeepSeek V4 on the Huawei Atlas 800 A3 Super-Node platform, and launched the MeetAI AI meeting agent alongside the LuoSS Intelligent Computing Platform for large-model deployment. Broadcast ecosystem integration via the Panasonic Kairos Alliance and ST2110/IPMX compliance position the company within professional IP video infrastructure standards.

Name

Colorlight

Legal name

Colorlight Cloud Tech Ltd

Website

https://en.colorlightinside.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Colorlight Cloud Tech Ltd is a Shenzhen-listed Chinese technology company that designs FPGA-based LED display control systems, video processors, media servers, calibration systems, and AI-enabled visual computing solutions for enterprise customers in broadcasting, live events, sports, retail, and emerging AI compute infrastructure markets across 20+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED display control systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Video/IMAG & LED Wall Production (MPAGAKAD)

Keywords

• LED display control
• Video processors
• Media servers
• LED calibration systems
• Cloud display management

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Control Hardware Sales: Sale of video processors, LED control systems, receiving cards, senders, and related control hardware to enterprise customers for LED display installations.
2. Media Server and Cloud Solutions: Sale of media servers, cloud players, and cloud-based remote monitoring systems for LED display management.
3. Professional Services and Calibration: Calibration systems and professional services for display quality optimization and color management.
4. AI Computing Solutions: AI inference modules, inference cards, multi-card servers, super-node scheduling platforms, and industry-specific AI agent systems for enterprise AI deployment.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colorlight designs, manufactures, and sells video processors, LED control systems, media servers, and calibration equipment for large-scale LED display installations. Its product portfolio spans FPGA-based video splicers (Universe Series, X100 Pro, Z8t), sending and receiving cards, cloud-based display management platforms, scientific calibration cameras, and AI-powered visual solutions serving broadcast, live events, sports venues, retail, command-and-control centers, and virtual production markets worldwide.

Product overview

Colorlight is a high-tech company specializing in video and imaging solutions, combining advanced video processing algorithms with dedicated hardware. The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio spanning video processors (Universe Series including U15Max, U20 Max, U9 Max, U6Max, U3Max, X100 Pro, Z8t), LED control systems (receiving cards, senders), cloud solutions (ColorlightCloud, A800/A500 cloud players), media servers (CS16K, CS20-8K Pro), calibration systems (CCM6000, Mica), AI solutions (MeetAI AI meeting agent, LuoSS computing platform, AI Intelligent Audit System), professional software (ColorAdept, GrandShow, LEDMaster, Calibration Pro), and display evaluation tools (LEDAnalyzer). The architecture follows a platform-plus-modules approach where core video processing hardware is complemented by software solutions for color management, playback control, monitoring, and calibration, enabling deployment across diverse scenarios from broadcast studios and virtual production to commercial displays and meeting rooms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Universe Series Video Splicer Premium flagship video splicing processor series featuring FPGA architecture with modular flexibility supporting up to 520 million pixels, 40 card slots, and 18 interchangeable board types for large-scale LED displays.
• U15Max Video Splicer Next-generation flagship video splicing processor designed for large-scale displays with high-performance FPGA architecture, supporting up to 520 million pixels and maximum 8K resolution input per card.
• U20 Max Video Splicer Flagship video splicer featuring 8K+5G+Optical port integration ensuring zero-latency long-distance transmission and smooth 8K output.
• U9 Max Video Splicer Flagship video splicer equipped with built-in Ascend AI computing module for intelligent image optimization, scene-adaptive parameter tuning, and real-time detection of visual anomalies.
• U6Max and U3Max Video Splicers Flagship video splicers in the U-Series lineup with advanced video processing and control capabilities.
• X100 Pro Video Splicer Professional video splicer supporting high-performance image processing and ultra-high-resolution LED display control with 10G fiber optic transmission.
• Z8t Super Processor Super processor with built-in Genlock, ShutterLock, and ST2110 support for virtual production and broadcast studios as part of the 5G+8K Ultra-high-definition display solution.
• DS Series AV over IP Distributed System Distributed system for AV-over-IP solutions (DS40/DS20 and DS420/DS410) enabling network-based video distribution and control with AI Super-Resolution and frame interpolation.
• 5G Series Receiving Card
• S Series Sender
• A800/A500 Cloud Player Cloud networking product with 16 network ports and loading capacity up to 8.8 million pixels for ultra-large commercial display screens with cloud-based remote monitoring.
• ColorlightCloud Platform
• CS16K Media Server
• CS20-8K Pro Media Server
• CCM6000 Scientific Calibration Camera Scientific-grade calibration camera with 61 million-pixel native 16-bit image sensor, CIE1931-XYZ filters, and temperature-controlled cooling system for full-screen, module-level, and cabinet-level calibration.
• Mica 310 Pro Calibration System
• LEDAnalyzer Display Quality Test System Self-developed professional LED display evaluation software that performs comprehensive assessments including 256-level grayscale, color accuracy, refresh rates, and uniformity in as little as 20 minutes with automated report generation.
• MeetAI AI Meeting Agent AI meeting agent delivering complete workflow covering real-time meeting capture, post-meeting content generation, cross-session knowledge retention, and enterprise-grade security deployment with multi-speaker transcription and automatic minute generation.
• CA Series Video Processor High-end visual effects core engine for virtual production and broadcast studios with cinema-grade color depth up to 12-bit, 240Hz refresh rate, and advanced synchronization features including Frame Multiplication and ShutterLock.
• AX Series AI Media Station AI Media Station with Android 16 operating system and GMS EDLA certification, integrating Android applications with synchronous and asynchronous sending capabilities for LED displays with AI-driven applications.
• ColorAdept Color Management Software
• GrandShow Media Server Software
• Kylin VICP Integrated Video Control Platform
• LuoSS Intelligent Computing Platform Full-link AI computing solutions from power scheduling to AI applications including LuoSS Balance Scheduling Platform for improving utilization rates and reducing O&M costs for MoE models and ultra-long-context inference.

Quantifiable outcome

• 520 million pixels per unit maximum capacity
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability12 records

Feature12 records

Partnerships

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

• DeepSeekcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026Colorlight deployed DeepSeek V4 on Huawei Atlas 800 A3 Super-Node platform, enabling high-performance inference for MoE models with native 1M-token context capability. Solution successfully deployed in world's first Huawei 384 Super-Node project for scientific research and education.
• Huawei (Ascend APN Diamond Component Partner)coreTechnology or Integration · 25 April 2026Colorlight became Ascend APN Diamond Component Partner, the premier tier within the Huawei ecosystem. The partnership enables deep integration with Huawei Ascend compute platform for AI solutions including content moderation, intelligent conferencing, and smart education. Colorlight collaborates on 384-supernode platform development with China Telecom and Shenzhen Hetao College.
• Panasonic Kairos AlliancecoreTechnology or Integration · 4 February 2026Colorlight joined Panasonic Kairos Alliance Partners program alongside Brompton Technology and Megapixel. Z8t super processor and other ST2110-compatible products are now fully interoperable with Panasonic's IP live production platform, enabling seamless low-latency IP workflows from camera signal to LED wall display.
• Luoshu Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary focused on AI compute scheduling and operator optimization research, bringing on board Professor Zizhong Chen's team (mentored by Turing Award laureate). Provides low-level performance acceleration for domestic computing platforms.
• China TelecomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with China Telecom and Shenzhen Hetao College to build 384-supernode platform for AI computing infrastructure.
• Shenzhen Hetao CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for 384-supernode platform development and research in AI computing infrastructure.
• International Manufacturers (Video-over-IP Ecosystem)moderateTechnology or IntegrationColorlight is collaborating with numerous international manufacturers to build Video-over-IP ecosystem. Through deep synergy, providing end-to-end high-end solutions from signal processing to final display for professional audiovisual workflows.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NovaStar Technology: China-based leading manufacturer of LED display control systems including sending cards, receiving cards, and video processors. Closest direct competitor to Colorlight with overlapping product portfolio and similar enterprise customer base in LED installations worldwide.
• Brompton Technology: UK-based specialist in high-end LED video processing (Tessera platform) for virtual production, broadcast, and live events. Competes head-to-head with Colorlight's Z8t/CA Series in premium xR and broadcast studio installations.
• Megapixel VR: US-based manufacturer of professional LED display processors (HELIOS, OMNIS) targeting broadcast, virtual production, and high-end rental markets. Direct competitor in premium video processing segment and fellow Panasonic Kairos alliance member.
• Linsn Technology: Chinese manufacturer of LED control cards and video processors for the LED display industry. Competes with Colorlight in mid-market LED control systems across sending cards, receiving cards, and basic video processors.
• Huidu Technology: China-based LED display control systems maker offering asynchronous and synchronous control cards, video processors, and cloud-based management. Direct competitor to Colorlight in the LED display controller market.

Emerging players

• ROE Visual: Premium LED display manufacturer for live events, broadcast, and xR virtual production. Uses third-party controllers (including Colorlight and competitors) but represents a key customer/ecosystem peer in shared mega-project deployments.
• SiliconCore Technology: LED display driver IC and module manufacturer specializing in high-density fine-pitch and outdoor LED. Adjacent to Colorlight's ecosystem as both potential supplier and competitor in integrated display solutions.

Broad incumbents

• Christie Digital Systems: Established projection and LED display solutions provider with broad AV portfolio spanning projection, processing, and LED walls. Competes with Colorlight in large-venue display and command/control segments with broader product breadth but less specialization in LED control.

Others

• Absen: Major Chinese LED display manufacturer and potential customer for Colorlight control products. Not a direct competitor but a significant channel partner and comparable Asian display-industry player addressing overlapping end markets.
• Panasonic Connect: Alliance partner in the Kairos ecosystem providing broadcast IP production platforms. Complementary rather than competing, as Colorlight's processors interoperate with Panasonic Kairos for end-to-end broadcast workflows.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments1 record

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