What Filamento does

Filamento is a privately held LED lighting manufacturer founded in 2014 in San Jose, California, by Frank Shum — formerly General Manager and Chief Designer at Soraa — who holds over 150 patents covering integrated optics, thermal management, and lighting controls. The company designs and sells high-output, low-glare LED replacement lamps and complete fixtures targeted at commercial, industrial, and outdoor facilities with high ceilings, including warehouses, manufacturing plants, airports, retail big-box stores, sports facilities, municipal streets, and educational institutions. Its core technical differentiator is a patented integrated optic built into the lamp itself (achieving UGR<16–24 glare ratings and 50° glare cutoff) combined with a hybrid ballast-compatible design that allows LED lamps to operate on legacy HID magnetic ballasts as well as 100–277 VAC line voltage, enabling screw-in retrofits without rewiring.

The product portfolio spans HID-replacement LED lamps (V2L/V2M, V3M, VA6 series), complete LED fixtures (LA1, LS1, RH1 high bays and V3M fixture), a modular Transcendent Luminaire configurator, mounting bases (hook, pendant, stem, surface, aircraft cable), reflectors (cylindrical, prismatic, aluminum bell), and wireless control caps supporting Casambi, Avi-On, and Synapse Bluetooth mesh platforms — with no gateway hardware or recurring fees. Performance specifications include up to 28,905 lumens at 175 L/W (V3M), 201–211 L/W efficiency on RH1 high bays, and warranties of 5–7 years versus a 2–3 year industry norm.

Filamento operates a B2B hardware-sales model with quote-based pricing distributed through an independent lighting representative network covering 30+ US rep firms plus partners in Canada, Mexico, Belgium, France, Germany/Austria, Poland, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. Direct sales contact is maintained from San Jose. Products carry broad regulatory certifications (UL/ULC, DLC Standard and Premium, CE/CB, PSE, KC, BSMI, NOM, CCC, SAA) enabling utility-rebate eligibility and sale across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue derives from one-time hardware sales (lamps, fixtures, accessories) with no disclosed recurring software or services component; no funding rounds, revenue figures, or institutional investors have been disclosed.

Name

Filamento

Legal name

Filamento

Website

https://filamento.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Filamento is a San Jose-based LED lighting manufacturer (founded 2014) that designs high-output, low-glare LED lamps, high-bay fixtures, and wireless-control lighting systems, sold B2B through a global independent representative network to commercial, industrial, and municipal customers retrofitting high-ceiling HID installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

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

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• LED high bay lighting
• HID retrofit lamps
• Commercial LED fixtures
• Post top street lighting
• Wireless lighting controls

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of LED lamps, fixtures, reflectors, mounting bases, and accessories. Products sold as complete units or component systems. Revenue generated through direct project sales and representative network.
2. Custom Luminaire Configuration: Transcendent Luminaire product line allows customers to configure complete lighting assemblies with specific reflectors, mounting bases, lamps, and control modules tailored to application requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Filamento designs, manufactures, and sells high-output, low-glare LED lighting products for high-ceiling commercial, industrial, and outdoor applications. Its core offerings include HID-retrofit LED lamps (V2L/V2M, V3M, VA6 series), complete LED high-bay and post-top fixtures, modular mounting bases, reflectors, and Bluetooth mesh wireless controls, sold through a global network of independent lighting representatives and direct enterprise sales.

Product overview

Filamento is a LED lighting manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of high-output, low-glare LED lighting solutions for commercial, industrial, and outdoor applications. The product portfolio centers on LED replacement lamps designed to retrofit existing HID fixtures without rewiring (V2L/V2M, V3M, VA6 series), complemented by complete LED fixtures (LA1, LS1, RH1 high bays) and a modular luminaire configurator system (Transcendent series). Supporting products include mounting bases (ADP series with hook, pendant, stem, surface, aircraft cable options), reflectors (cylinder, prismatic polycarbonate, aluminum bell in multiple sizes), wireless control modules (Casambi, Avi-On, Synapse Bluetooth), sensor-based controls (occupancy/daylight), and various optical accessories (UGR diffusers, uplights, lenses). The company emphasizes patented integrated optics for glare control (UGR<16 to UGR<24), ballast compatibility for easy retrofit, and wireless lighting control capabilities. Filamento operates a B2B model through a network of regional sales representatives across North America, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LA1 High Bay: Linear Distribution Aisle-oriented LED high-bay fixture delivering 17,226–32,604 lumens across 100–200W selectable power levels with linear optical distribution that reduces fixture count or energy by up to 50%. Targeted at warehouses, manufacturing aisles, and big-box retail back-of-house.
• LS1 High Bay Compact high-efficiency LED high-bay fixture for open warehouse and manufacturing areas, providing up to 35,145 lumens with 30% energy savings over competing LEDs and a five-year warranty.
• RH1 High Efficiency High Bay DLC Premium high-efficiency LED high-bay with 201 L/W efficiency, UGR<22 low glare, 10% uplight, IP65 wet rating, seven-year warranty, and 125/136/150W options up to 29,592 lumens.
• RH1 High Efficiency High Bay (Without Refractor and Uplight) RH1 variant without refractor and uplight, delivering 211 L/W efficiency, UGR<24 low glare, IP65 rating, available in 125/136/150W options up to 31,003 lumens.
• V2L/V2M Lamp High-output HID-retrofit LED lamp with patented integrated optic (UGR<18), up to 25,700 lumens at 156 L/W, ballast-compatible and dual 100–277 VAC operation, with optional Bluetooth wireless controls. For retrofitting existing HID high-bay, recessed, and post-top fixtures.
• V3M Lamp Generation 3 LED replacement lamp delivering up to 28,905 lumens at 175 L/W with UGR<16 low-glare and integrated Luminaire-Level Lighting Control via Synapse, Casambi, or Avi-On Bluetooth mesh.
• V2L/V2M Fixture Complete LED fixture integrating the V2L/V2M lamp, certified for 100–277 VAC, IP65 wet listed, with optional Bluetooth mesh wireless controls and field-installable optical accessories.
• VA6 Post Top Lamp Post-top LED lamp for street and park lighting, up to 7,000 lumens at 133 L/W with B2-U3-G2 dark-sky rating, 3x higher cd/lumen efficiency than corn lamps, and optional house-side shield for B1-U3-G1 cutoff.
• VA6 Post Top Fixture Complete post-top LED fixture with anodized solid aluminum body, up to 7,000 lumens at 133 L/W, IP52 standard / IP65 optional, and extendable pole option for street and park lighting.
• VA6 Lamp General-purpose HID-retrofit LED lamp up to 7,000 lumens at 156 L/W, enclosed-fixture and IC rated at 30W, with optional uplights and diffusers for indoor and outdoor general lighting.
• V3M Fixture Generation 3 LED fixture version of the V3M lamp, up to 28,905 lumens at 175 L/W with UGR<16 low glare, IP52 rated, and included 75cm safety harness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 50-75% compared to HID lighting systems
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationWireless Bluetooth mesh control integration. Casambi provides smartphone-based lighting control with grouping, scheduling, and scene settings. No gateway required, no annual fees, operates on mesh network.
• Avi-On (Avi-On Bluetooth)coreTechnology or IntegrationWireless Bluetooth control capability built into Filamento products. Provides commercial lighting control without pre-commissioning requirements.
• SynapsecoreTechnology or IntegrationWireless control integration option for Filamento lighting products. Offers additional control flexibility for commercial and industrial applications.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell Lighting:
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the world's largest lighting company (Philips, Color Kinetics, Day-Brite). Broad incumbent offering LED lamps, fixtures, and networked controls across every commercial/industrial/municipal segment where Filamento competes, with vastly greater scale and channel.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a top-tier US commercial lighting conglomerate (Lithonia, Holophane, Gotham, Aculux) with deep penetration in high-bay, outdoor, and industrial LED. Competes with Filamento across warehouse, manufacturing, street lighting, and retail verticals via specification-grade products.

Emerging players

• Soraa: Soraa is Filamento founder Frank Shum's former employer and a high-end LED lamp manufacturer focused on high-CRI, directional lighting. Direct product overlap in LED replacement lamps and similar design-led positioning, though Soraa targets hospitality/retail/architectural niches while Filamento targets commercial/industrial/municipal.

Direct peers

• Cree Lighting: Cree Lighting (now part of Wolfspeed/Smart Holdings) is a leading LED lighting manufacturer with strong presence in commercial and industrial fixtures, including high-bay and area lighting. Direct overlap with Filamento's LA1/LS1/RH1 high-bay portfolio and similar DLC/UL-certified retrofit positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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