Laird Connectivity

What Laird Connectivity does

Laird Connectivity, now operating as Ezurio following a 2026 rebrand, is a US-headquartered (Akron, Ohio) provider of wireless connectivity and embedded compute modules for connected devices. The company's product portfolio spans Wi-Fi modules (Wi-Fi 6/6E/7), Bluetooth modules (including BLE), LoRaWAN modules and devices, Ultra Wide Band (UWB) modules, cellular solutions, internal antennas (Wi-Fi, multiband/cellular, sub-GHz, NFC, UWB), System-on-Modules (SOMs), and Single Board Computers (SBCs). These are unified by Canvas, an in-house software suite providing secure boot, device identity, encrypted communications, lifecycle management, and pre-compliance documentation. Core silicon partners include Infineon, NXP, TI, Silicon Labs, Nordic Semiconductor, MediaTek, and Microchip, with modules and compute boards built around these vendors' reference platforms.

The company serves three primary verticals: medical/healthcare (connected medical devices, diagnostics, patient monitoring, infusion pumps, hospital beds), industrial (automation, robotics, asset tracking, predictive maintenance, defense), and commercial IoT (building automation, gaming, cold chain, edge AI). Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales (via "Talk to an Expert" and "Request a Dev Kit" forms), an authorized distributor channel, and silicon/software partner ecosystems. Pricing is quote-based across all product lines; revenue derives primarily from one-time hardware sales with long-term software support, complemented by professional engineering services (custom antenna design, RF consulting, certification support).

Laird Connectivity is private, structured as Ezurio LLC, with no public parent or ticker disclosed. The firm pursues inorganic growth — it acquired Boundary Devices in December 2022 to add SOM/SBC capability and Gateworks Corporation in 2026 to deepen rugged embedded compute for mission-critical markets. Audax Private Equity is listed as an investor from 2022. Pre-certified modules (FCC, CE, UKCA, plus RED and CRA compliance documentation) are positioned as a primary differentiator reducing customers' time-to-market and regulatory burden.

Name

Laird Connectivity

Legal name

Ezurio LLC

Website

https://lairdconnect.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ezurio (formerly Laird Connectivity) provides pre-certified wireless modules, embedded compute SOMs/SBCs, and antennas — unified by Canvas software — for medical, industrial, and commercial IoT device manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wireless Connectivity and Embedded Compute Modules

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Wireless Interface Adapters (Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/Cellular Modems) (HDAFAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Network Adapters (Ethernet/Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth) (HDACAHAG), RF Front-End Modules (FEMs) & Integrated RF Modules (HDAHAMAA), RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Wireless connectivity modules
• Embedded compute solutions
• System-on-modules
• IoT antennas
• Industrial wireless

Headquarters

HQ city

Akron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wireless Modules Sales: Sale of Wi-Fi modules, Bluetooth modules, LoRaWAN modules, UWB modules, cellular modems, and RAMP ISM modules. One-time hardware purchase with long-term software support.
2. Compute Module Sales: Sale of System-on-Modules (SOMs) based on NXP i.MX, TI AM62/AM67, MediaTek Genio, and Microchip platforms, as well as Single Board Computers (SBCs).
3. Antenna Sales: Sale of internal antennas including WiFi & Bluetooth, multiband/cellular IoT, sub-GHz, NFC, and UWB antennas, plus custom antenna design services.
4. IoT Devices Sales: Sale of IoT devices including LoRaWAN gateways and sensors, Bluetooth gateways and sensors.
5. Engineering Services: Professional engineering services including customization, consulting, and support during development stages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laird Connectivity (now operating as Ezurio) designs and manufactures pre-certified wireless connectivity modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, UWB, cellular) and embedded compute platforms (System-on-Modules and Single Board Computers), along with internal antennas and IoT devices. Its products are unified by the Canvas Software Suite, providing security, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management for medical, industrial, and commercial IoT applications.

Product overview

Ezurio (formerly Laird Connectivity) offers a unified platform-plus-modules architecture spanning Connectivity and Compute product lines. The Connectivity portfolio includes Wi-Fi Modules (Sona IF, Sterling LWB series), Bluetooth Modules (Senta/BL series), LoRaWAN Modules and Devices, Ultra Wide Band Modules, Cellular Solutions, Internal Antennas, and IoT Devices. The Compute portfolio includes System-On-Modules (Nitrogen SOM, Carbon SOM, Tungsten SMARC series) and Single Board Computers based on NXP i.MX, TI AM62/AM67, MediaTek Genio, and Microchip processors. These products are unified by Canvas Software Suite providing security, compliance, and lifecycle management. The company targets Medical, Industrial, and Commercial IoT markets with solutions for Edge AI, robotics, asset tracking, and connected medical devices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wi-Fi Modules

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gateworks CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Acquisition announced in 2026, bringing together industry-leading wireless connectivity and rugged embedded compute expertise. Creates a stronger US technology partner for customers who demand performance, reliability, and long-term support in mission-critical markets.
• Boundary DevicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2022Acquired in December 2022 to expand wireless and embedded solutions portfolio. Boundary Devices, a California-based provider of System-on-Modules (SOM) and Single Board Computers (SBC), brought capabilities in hardware design, software development, and manufacturing.
• Arrow TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArrow Technologies co-hosts webinars with Ezurio on secure wireless design topics, such as the August 2026 webinar on designing and certifying secure wireless devices for industrial and healthcare applications.
• Infineon TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chipset technology for Ezurio wireless modules. Featured in module product lineup and joint webinar on secure wireless design.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing i.MX application processors for SOM and SBC products. Featured in module lineup (i.MX 9, i.MX 8, i.MX 6 platforms) and joint webinar on edge AI security.
• Nordic SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing Bluetooth LE chipsets for Ezurio Bluetooth modules (nRF54H20, nRF54L15, nRF52840).
• Silicon LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing wireless connectivity chipsets for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules.
• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chipsets for modules, and AM62/AM67 processors for SOM products.
• MediaTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing chipsets for Wi-Fi modules and Genio processors for SOM products.
• Microchip TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing SAMA5 processors for SOM products with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.1 capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• u-blox: Swiss provider of wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular) and positioning chips for industrial, automotive, and consumer IoT. Directly comparable to Ezurio across target verticals, module portfolio, and channel-led distribution.
• Quectel: Chinese-headquartered global leader in cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa, and GNSS modules. Closest scale competitor to Ezurio across wireless module categories and IoT end-markets.
• Murata Electronics: Major Japanese electronics company producing wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa) and integrated RF components for IoT and industrial customers. Overlaps Ezurio's product mix and industrial customer base.
• Telit Cinterion: Provider of cellular, Bluetooth, and GNSS modules plus IoT platform services for industrial, medical, and asset-tracking applications. Comparable product portfolio, vertical focus, and enterprise GTM motion to Ezurio.
• Digi International: US-based IoT connectivity company offering embedded modules (Digi XBee), cellular routers, and managed connectivity. Competes with Ezurio in industrial IoT, medical, and remote asset management segments.
• Silex Technology: Japanese wireless technology company specializing in Wi-Fi/Bluetooth modules, embedded networking, and custom wireless solutions for medical, industrial, and printing markets. Highly comparable niche to Ezurio.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Cellular IoT module business now part of Semtech, serving industrial, energy, and transportation customers with cellular modules, gateways, and connectivity services. Direct overlap with Ezurio's cellular and IoT device lines.

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Large Taiwanese embedded computing and IoT platform provider offering SOMs, SBCs, gateways, and wireless modules across industrial automation. Overlaps Ezurio's compute portfolio with broader scale.

Emerging players

• Würth Elektronik eiSos: European electronic components manufacturer that has expanded into wireless modules and antennas for IoT. Comparable in antenna and module capabilities targeting industrial customers.

Others

• Nordic Semiconductor: Fabless supplier of Bluetooth LE, Wi-Fi, and cellular IoT silicon used in Ezurio's Bluetooth modules (nRF54, nRF52). Listed as a peer because Nordic's vertical integration moves and reference designs shape Ezurio's competitive landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lairdconnect
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ezurio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lairdconnectivity

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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