Aidon
Aidon Oy is a Finnish smart metering and smart grid vendor serving Nordic and German distribution system operators with hardware meters, connectivity, and SaaS/managed services, covering nearly 5 million metering points across 140+ utilities under Gridspertise ownership.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2004
- HeadquartersJyväskylä, Finland
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aidon does
Aidon Oy is a Finnish provider of smart metering and smart grid solutions founded in 2004 and headquartered in Jyväskylä, Finland. The company designs and manufactures electricity meters (7000 and 8000 Series Energy Service Devices), the FMD feeder-line measurement device, and the TRAFO low-voltage network management solution, and integrates them with connectivity (RF mesh, LTE-M, NB-IoT with eSIM) and software platforms including the Aidon One field-work SaaS, Aidon Gateware on-premise head-end, and Aidon ACloud SaaS head-end, plus the Aidon Explorer visualization tool. Its primary customers are electricity distribution system operators (DSOs) in the Nordic countries and, more recently, Germany, with deployments covering nearly 5 million metering points across 140+ utilities.
Aidon makes money through a mix of one-time hardware sales, multi-year managed services, and recurring SaaS subscriptions. The flagship Metering as a Service (MaaS) offering exceeded 1 million metering points by June 2024 and now covers 8-year service terms (as with Caruna), while the new 8000 Series anchors the 2027-2030 replacement cycle. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales into DSO procurement, supported by tenders and increasingly by channel partnerships (notably GISA in Germany) and an implementation partner network (Eltel, Etteplan, Telenor IoT, Elisa, Wirepas, Microsoft).
Since November 2023, Aidon has operated as a standalone subsidiary of Gridspertise S.r.l., which is jointly owned by CVC Capital Partners and Enel Grids, giving it private equity backing and access to a broader European DSO footprint. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 27001 certifications, maintains offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark plus a German go-to-market presence, and is led by CEO Tommi Blomberg and CFO Ilari Orava.
Aidon firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aidon
- Legal name
- Aidon Oy
- Website
- https://aidon.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2004
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Aidon Oy is a Finnish smart metering and smart grid vendor serving Nordic and German distribution system operators with hardware meters, connectivity, and SaaS/managed services, covering nearly 5 million metering points across 140+ utilities under Gridspertise ownership.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aidon industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Smart Metering and Smart Grid Solutions
- NAICS
- Electric Power Distribution (221122), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)
- SIC
- Electric Services (4911), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)
- akta.pro primary industry
- AMI Smart Meters (Electric) & Meter Hardware (EUADAFAA)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Grid Data & Analytics Enablement (MDM, Data Integration, Hosting) (EUAEANAI), Meter Installation, Exchange & Field Services (EUADAFAF), Customer Grid-Edge Enablement Services (HEMS/DR Device Integration, VPP Enablement) (EUAEANAL)
Keywords
Where Aidon is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Jyväskylä
- HQ country
- Finland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Aidon business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Operations
Revenue model
- Smart Meter Hardware Sales: Sale of electricity meters (household, CT, CT/VT variants) and related smart energy devices including the 8000 Series meters, Series 7000 devices, and FMD feeder line measurement devices. One-time hardware revenue from meter deliveries, often part of larger metering system contracts with DSOs.
- Metering as a Service (MaaS): Comprehensive metering service where Aidon operates the entire metering solution on behalf of customers. Includes devices, head-end systems, data delivery within SLA targets, IT infrastructure management, and security. Reached over 1 million energy metering points in June 2024. Service model allows DSOs to outsource metering operations to Aidon.
- Software as a Service (SaaS) - Aidon ACloud: Cloud-hosted metering system where Aidon handles system setup, hosting, maintenance, and security updates. Customers access the system via web interface and/or integration APIs. Allows DSOs to avoid on-premise infrastructure while maintaining control of operations.
- On-premise Software - Aidon Gateware: Head-end system installed in customer-managed IT environment. Customer is responsible for ongoing system operation. Features web-based user interface and modern integration interfaces. Represents traditional licensing model for DSOs preferring on-premise deployment.
- IoT Connectivity Services: Connectivity as a Service including selection of IoT operator services, data subscriptions, and SLA management with operators. eSIM service provides operator-independent IoT connectivity that can be switched automatically or controlled to ensure service levels or competitive pricing.
- Expert Services: Professional services including Service Desk support, training programs (system and device-oriented), and project management/consulting for large system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and specialized tasks.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom enterprise contracts based on scope and volume |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Aidon product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aidon provides advanced smart metering and smart grid solutions combining hardware (smart electricity meters such as the 8000 and 7000 Series), connectivity (RF mesh, LTE-M, NB-IoT with eSIM), and software platforms (head-end systems, field work management, visualization) for Distribution System Operators. The portfolio includes the Metering as a Service (MaaS) managed service, Aidon One SaaS for field operations, and the TRAFO Solution for low-voltage network monitoring, enabling reliable energy metering, grid monitoring, and data analytics.
Product overview
Aidon offers a modular smart metering and smart grid solutions portfolio for Nordic and European distribution system operators. The core offering includes the 8000 Series and 7000 Series smart electricity meters (ESD), complemented by the FMD (Feeder Measurement Device) for transformer station monitoring. Software solutions comprise Aidon One (field work management SaaS), Aidon Gateware/ACloud (head-end systems), and the TRAFO Solution for low-voltage network management. Services include Metering as a Service (MaaS) with over 1 million connected points, IoT connectivity (RF Mesh, LTE-M/NB-IoT), and Expert Services. All solutions integrate with Aidon Explorer for visualization. Since November 2023, Aidon operates as a standalone company under Gridspertise ownership.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aidon One: SaaS solution for managing field work processes, including work order management, grid management, customer service, maintenance and AMI connectivity modules.
- Aidon 8000 Series
- Aidon Series 7000
- Aidon FMD (Feeder Line Measurement Device)
- Aidon MaaS (Metering as a Service)
- Aidon ACloud
- Aidon Gateware
- Aidon Explorer
Products and services
- Aidon 8000 Series Electricity Meter Next-generation smart electricity meters with compact three-phase design, patented innovations including phase-to-phase voltage measurement and terminal temperature monitoring, integrated load control relays, and edge computing capabilities. Supports RF, LTE-M, and NB-IoT with eSIM for flexible operator-independent connectivity. Sold to Distribution System Operators for mass meter replacement programs.
- Aidon 7000 Series (ESD) Smart Energy Devices
- Aidon FMD (Feeder Measurement Device) Feeder Line Measurement Device for monitoring power flow on each feeder line from transformer stations. Modular design with current transformers per phase, connected via CT meter communication gateway. Optimized for retrofitting existing stations. Sold to DSOs for transformer station monitoring.
- Aidon TRAFO Solution
- Aidon One
- Metering as a Service (MaaS) Comprehensive managed service where Aidon operates the entire metering solution on behalf of the DSO customer, including delivery of metering data within SLA targets, monitoring and maintenance of IT infrastructure and data security. Built on Aidon's own technology platform. Sold to DSOs as a multi-year managed service contract.
- Aidon ACloud
- Aidon Gateware
- IoT Connectivity Services
- Expert Services
- QEd (Quantum Edge Device) Innovation device for medium voltage stations designed to advance transformer station automation with seamless and efficient operation. Sold to DSOs as a smart grid automation device.
Quantifiable outcome
- 50-60 hours per month saved through automated earth fault detection
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Aidon
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Aidon technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
AI capability6 records
Feature6 records
Aidon partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GISA GmbHcoreStrategic partnership to develop and implement low-voltage monitoring solutions tailored for German-speaking markets. Combines Aidon's hardware manufacturing, smart metering, and LV grid monitoring with GISA's Smart Data platform and German energy market experience. Initial pilot with Stadtwerke Meerane GmbH for §14a EnWG compliance.
- EltelminorInstallation partner for meter deployment and field work. Eltel has conducted mass meter installations for Aidon customers including Vantaa Energy project.
- EtteplanminorEngineering and consulting partner in Aidon's partner network.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Aidon competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Kamstrup: Danish-headquartered smart metering and smart grid solutions company with a strong Nordic footprint. Direct competitor in electricity meters, heat/water meters, and AMI software for DSOs, often competing with Aidon in Nordic and German tenders.
- Landis+Gyr: Global leader in smart metering and grid management solutions. Direct competitor in AMI hardware, head-end systems, and metering services for utilities worldwide, including Europe where Aidon is now expanding.
- Itron: Global smart metering, grid edge intelligence, and analytics provider. Direct competitor in electricity AMI, managed services, and meter data management for electric, gas, and water utilities.
- Sagemcom: European-headquartered smart metering and energy management solutions provider. Direct peer in electricity AMI rollouts for European DSOs, including Germany and the Nordics.
- Elster (Honeywell): Legacy smart-metering brand under Honeywell offering electricity, gas, and water AMI solutions. Direct competitor to Aidon in European DSO tenders with broad installed base in Europe.
- ZIV Automation (CG Power): Smart metering and grid automation specialist serving utilities, with strong presence in Iberia and growing in Europe. Direct peer in electricity AMI and DSO automation, similar mid-sized scale to Aidon.
Broad incumbents
- Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Large incumbent offering AMI, grid management software, and energy automation as part of a much broader energy portfolio. Competes with Aidon in larger European DSO tenders, particularly in Germany.
- Schneider Electric: Global energy management and automation major with EcoStruxure grid solutions. Broad incumbent competing in AMI and grid-edge intelligence as part of a much wider portfolio.
- Gridspertise: Aidon's parent company and itself a provider of smart metering, grid edge digitalization, and DSO solutions globally. Comparable in offering but broader in geographic scope and tied to Enel's global utility footprint.
Regional players
- Ensto: Nordic-headquartered provider of electrical solutions including smart grid components and metering accessories. Regional peer with overlapping Nordic customer base and grid-edge product portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Aidon social profiles
Digital presenceAidon compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Aidon financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Aidon leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Aidon funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aidon M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aidon
What does Aidon do?
Aidon provides advanced smart metering and smart grid solutions combining hardware (smart electricity meters such as the 8000 and 7000 Series), connectivity (RF mesh, LTE-M, NB-IoT with eSIM), and software platforms (head-end systems, field work management, visualization) for Distribution System Operators. The portfolio includes the Metering as a Service (MaaS) managed service, Aidon One SaaS for field operations, and the TRAFO Solution for low-voltage network monitoring, enabling reliable energy metering, grid monitoring, and data analytics.
Is Aidon a public or private company?
Aidon is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Aidon founded?
Aidon was founded in 2004. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Aidon based?
Aidon is headquartered in Jyväskylä, Finland, in the Europe region.
How does Aidon make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Smart Meter Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are metering as a Service (MaaS), software as a Service (SaaS) - Aidon ACloud, on-premise Software - Aidon Gateware, ioT Connectivity Services and expert Services.
Who are Aidon's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Kamstrup, Landis+Gyr, Itron, Sagemcom, Elster (Honeywell) and ZIV Automation (CG Power). Broad incumbents are Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Schneider Electric and Gridspertise. Ensto is listed as a regional player.
Does Aidon have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aidon.
What industry is Aidon in?
Aidon's product category is Smart Metering and Smart Grid Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUADAFAA, AMI Smart Meters (Electric) & Meter Hardware, with a secondary code of EUAEANAI, Grid Data & Analytics Enablement (MDM, Data Integration, Hosting). Its NAICS code is 221122 and its SIC code is 4911.