What Xicato does

Xicato is a private lighting technology company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Los Gatos, California, that designs and manufactures intelligent LED light sources, smart drivers, and a proprietary wireless lighting control platform sold under the Xmesh brand. Its core technology stack centers on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networking with no central gateway, paired with proprietary LED modules (XTM, XIM Artist/Beauty Series, XLM) delivering up to 98 CRI and 1x2 SDCM color consistency, and an AI-enabled XTS track spot series that uses an embedded sensor array for on-device color recognition, automatic gamut adjustment, and retail data capture. The portfolio is rounded out by the XDL downlight, XFL flexible linear, XCB curtain backlight, and XLP light panel product families, plus the XAD/XID smart drivers, XIG gateway, XIS sensors, and XSW app/wall controls, all backed by up to 10-year warranties on select lines. The company also operates a dedicated OEM components business at oem.xicato.com that sells modules and drivers to luminaire manufacturers under the Xicato Inside co-branding program.

Xicato sells primarily to enterprise and institutional end customers across museums and galleries (Van Gogh Museum, SFMOMA, Yale University Art Gallery, Smithsonian), luxury retail (Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Guerlain, Porsche), hospitality (TWA Hotel, Gran Melia, Address Downtown Dubai), heritage buildings (Chrysler Building, Westminster Abbey), and commercial offices, with adjacent SMB installations in pilates studios, opticians, and residential projects. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through regional sales contacts and a quote-based process via [email protected] and [email protected], indicating bespoke project economics rather than transactional retail. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of LED modules and finished luminaires, OEM/embedded components, and professional services for commissioning, with a global distribution model combining direct regional sales (North America, Latin America, Europe/UK/Nordics/Middle East, India/Asia Pacific/Australia), a network of lighting agents, distributors, and system integrators (Lumina Ltd, Huda Lighting, Lucent Lighting, Senso Lighting, Lighting Services Inc., Stoane Lighting), and integrations with leading lighting control and building management platforms (ETC Mosaic, Medialon, Pharos Controls, Helvar, BACnet/IP). The company is led by co-founder, president, and CEO Amir Zoufonoun and EVP of Engineering and Operations Martin Lynch, operates with a headcount of 51-100, and shows no disclosed ownership, funding, or revenue figures in available sources.

Name

Xicato

Legal name

Xicato, Inc.

Website

https://xicato.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Xicato is a private Los Gatos-based designer and manufacturer of high-CRI LED light sources and a proprietary Bluetooth mesh wireless lighting control platform (Xmesh), serving museums, luxury retail, hospitality, and heritage-building projects globally through direct sales, OEM partnerships, and luminaire distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Commercial LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Electronic Coils, Transformers & Other Inductors (3677)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Intelligent LED lighting
• LED light modules
• Wireless lighting controls
• Bluetooth mesh networking
• OEM lighting components

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Gatos

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

Revenue model

1. LED Light Sources and Modules: Xicato designs and manufactures proprietary LED modules including XTM, XIM Artist Series, XIM Beauty Series, XIM Gen4, and XLM modules sold to luminaire manufacturers, lighting designers, and end customers. These are sold as finished components for integration into architectural and commercial lighting fixtures. Revenue is generated through direct sales, OEM relationships, and a global distributor network.
2. Smart Lighting Controls and Drivers: Xicato sells smart control hardware including XIG Intelligent Gateways, XIS smart sensors, XSW wall controls, XAD and XID smart drivers. These BLE-enabled control products are sold alongside light sources or separately to existing installations, enabling wireless control of Xicato and third-party LED fixtures.
3. OEM/Embedded Components: Xicato operates an OEM components business (oem.xicato.com) selling LED modules and smart drivers directly to luminaire manufacturers who embed Xicato technology into their branded fixtures. This Xicato Inside program generates licensing/embedded revenue from fixture makers worldwide.
4. Professional Services and Commissioning: Xicato provides commissioning services for its smart lighting control systems, including identification and numbering of fixtures, development of groups and scenes, and system programming. Services are delivered in partnership with lighting design firms and system integrators for complex installations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Xicato designs and manufactures intelligent LED light sources (XTM, XIM, XLM modules), architectural luminaires (XDL downlights, XFL flexible linear, XTS track spots, XCB curtain backlights, XLP light panels), and a proprietary Xmesh Bluetooth Low Energy wireless lighting control ecosystem (XIG gateways, XIS sensors, XSW controls, XAD/XID smart drivers). The company sells finished fixtures, OEM LED modules for embedding in third-party luminaires (Xicato Inside), and professional commissioning services, with up to 10-year warranties and color accuracy up to 98 CRI.

Product overview

Xicato offers a comprehensive intelligent lighting portfolio centered on premium LED light sources and smart wireless controls. The core product families include XDL Downlights (precision recessed downlights), XFL Flexible Linear Lighting (architectural-grade flexible LED strips), XTS Track Spot Series (AIoT-powered directional track lights), XCB Curtain Backlight (large-format backlighting), and XLP Light Panels (customizable illuminated panels). These are complemented by a complete smart controls ecosystem built on the proprietary Xmesh Bluetooth Low Energy platform, which includes XAD Smart Drivers, XIG Intelligent Gateway, XIS Smart Sensors, and XSW Mobile/Wall Controls. The XTS AI variant features integrated AI for autonomous color optimization. Additionally, Xicato provides LED Modules/OEM Components (XTM, XIM, XLM) for partner integration. All products are backed by up to 10-year warranties and deliver industry-leading color accuracy up to 98 CRI with 1x2 SDCM consistency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xicato Inside: Brand designation for Xicato light sources embedded in third-party luminaires
• XTS
• XDL
• XFL
• XLP
• XCB
• Xmesh
• XAD
• XIG
• XIS
• XSW

Products and services

• XDL Downlight Series Precision recessed downlights delivering 1x2 SDCM color consistency, up to 98 CRI, flicker-free dimming to 0.1%, available in trimmed and trimless options and optional Xmesh wireless control for architectural, commercial, and high-performance environments.
• XFL Flexible Linear Lighting Architectural-grade flexible LED linear lighting for coves, accents, grazing, and custom layouts, available in COB, Static White, Tunable White, Dim-to-Warm, RGBW, Side Emitting, and High Density variants with tight binning for color consistency, field-cuttable lengths, UL Listed with IP-rated options and 10-year warranty.
• XTS Track Spot Series (AIoT) AIoT-powered directional track light with embedded sensor array for automatic color optimization, beam shaping, glare control, and gimbal rotation, available in Track Mount, Surface Mount, and Pendant Mount variants with tunable white (2700K-6500K) and adjustable beam angles (including 2°-6° for XTS Zoom).
• Smart Lighting & Controls Ecosystem Intelligent lighting control ecosystem built on the proprietary Xmesh Bluetooth Low Energy platform, comprising sensors, wall controls, fixture controls, asset tags, software, and gateway devices for wireless control, scene management, occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and energy optimization in buildings.
• XCB Curtain Backlight Versatile large-format backlighting solution for transforming and beautifying walls, ceilings, and architectural features, providing even illumination with a strong performance-to-cost ratio for large spaces and decorative elements.
• XLP Light Panel Customizable ultra-thin light panels delivering uniform, glare-free, high-performance illumination, powered by Xicato XFL linear LED technology with excellent color rendering for architectural and commercial retail and hospitality environments.
• XAD Smart LED Drivers Fully programmable BLE-enabled LED drivers delivering deep dimming to 0.1% without flicker, high-efficiency power conversion, and combined BLE plus DALI2 control in a single compact driver with programmable output currents via software for native integration with the Xicato controls ecosystem.
• Xmesh Bluetooth Mesh Control Platform Proprietary wireless lighting control platform built on Bluetooth Low Energy mesh with no central gateway, no latency, and a self-healing mesh network architecture with no single point of failure, scalable from single rooms to entire buildings and supporting remote access, scheduling, monitoring, and analytics via the Xicato Intelligent Gateway.
• XIG Intelligent Gateway Gateway device enabling remote access, scheduling, monitoring, and analytics for Xicato lighting installations and connecting lighting to BACnet/IP, REST APIs, and cloud services for integration with building management systems.
• XIS Smart Sensors Smart sensors for occupancy and ambient light detection enabling adaptive lighting controls based on real-time environmental inputs to optimize brightness, color, and energy use automatically.
• XSW Wall Controls and Mobile App Wireless wall switches for tactile local control and a mobile app for commissioning and control of Xicato lighting systems on iOS and Android devices.
• LED Modules / OEM Components (XTM, XIM, XLM) Proprietary LED modules and OEM components, including XTM modules, XIM intelligent modules (Artist Series, Beauty Series, Gen4), and XLM modules, sold to luminaire manufacturers and fixture makers for embedding into their branded lighting products under the Xicato Inside program.
• Professional Commissioning and Integration Services Professional services for Xicato smart lighting control systems, including identification and numbering of fixtures, development of groups and scenes, system programming, and integration with building management platforms, delivered in partnership with lighting design firms and system integrators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% energy savings compared to traditional halogen lighting
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Lumina LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLumina Ltd is a distributor of Xicato solutions in Bulgaria, serving as the exclusive regional channel partner for Xicato products including XFL Flexible Linear lighting. Lumina worked with Helvar UK and FUNKT Architects on the BalanSense Pilates Studio project in Sofia.
• Lighting Services Inc. (LSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLSI (Lighting Services Inc.) is a luminaire provider for Xicato products, manufacturing track fixtures, recessed track systems, and museum-grade luminaires using Xicato XTM and XIM modules. LSI has provided luminaires for SFMOMA, Yale Art Gallery, Grace Church, and the Cincinnati Art Museum.
• Mike Stoane LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMike Stoane Lighting is a luminaire provider and partner for Xicato XIM Gen4 modules in the UK. They supplied custom luminaires for the Museon on the Hague museum installation in the Netherlands.
• Stoane LightingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStoane Lighting is a UK-based lighting company that partnered with Xicato for the Zurich Insurance interactive climate action statue installation, supplying Xicato products for the zero-carbon immersive experience.
• HelvarcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHelvar UK is a lighting controls system integrator that has partnered with Xicato on multiple projects, including the BalanSense Pilates Studio and Törngren Magnell Office. Helvar provides the control system that integrates with Xicato XFL lighting for scene control.
• Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC)coreTechnology or IntegrationETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) integrates with Xicato via open API — ETC's Mosaic Show Controller sends cues to Xicato XIM light sources, triggering preset scenes. This integration connects wired DMX theatrical controls with Xicato's wireless Bluetooth mesh, enabling dramatic lighting shows at venues like Boston ProShop and Chicago Field Museum.
• Pharos ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationPharos Controls provides lighting playback controllers and is integrated with Xicato's Bluetooth mesh system. Used at the Science Museum London (Illuminate) and the Spanish Gallery for lighting control integration with Xicato's XIG gateway.
• Sutton Vane AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSutton Vane Associates is a UK-based lighting design firm and key implementation partner for Xicato, having designed the wireless lighting control system for the Science Museum London's Illuminate event space, commissioning Xicato's 530 lighting nodes across two floors via iOS app.
• Lightswitch ChicagominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLightswitch Chicago, led by Thatcher Waller, designed the theatrical lighting for the Chicago Field Museum's Sue the T-Rex exhibit, integrating ETC theatrical fixtures with Xicato XIM modules and XIG gateways.
• MedialoncoreTechnology or IntegrationMedialon Building Management System integrates with Xicato's XIG Intelligent Gateway via open HTTP API, enabling museum-wide lighting control from a central building management platform. Deployed at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery.
• GiCor Home TechnologiesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGiCor Home Technologies designed and implemented Xicato's Bluetooth control solution for the Casa Smed residential project in Canada, replacing a failed DALI/Control4 system with 220 networked Xicato XIM lights in just 2 days.
• Senso LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSenso Lighting is a Canadian luminaire provider and key partner that specified Xicato XIM modules for office and residential installations, including Huskey offices in Canada and Casa Smed. Senso recommended Xicato Bluetooth control after a failed DALI implementation.
• Ominus Lighting LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOminus Lighting Limited provided luminaires for the Hong Kong Science Park conference center installation using Xicato XTM modules.
• Isometrix LondoncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIsometrix London is a lighting design firm that designed the lighting for Harrods Beauty Hall, selecting Xicato Artist Series and Beauty Series modules for optimal merchandise display and skin tone accuracy in the 1920s-inspired retail setting.
• Lucent LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLucent Lighting is a UK/France-based luminaire provider and Xicato channel partner, supplying fixtures with Xicato light sources for Harrods Beauty Hall and Guerlain Parfumeur Boutique in Paris.
• Huda LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHuda Lighting is a UAE-based lighting agency and Xicato channel partner providing Xicato light sources and smart controls for iconic projects including Address Downtown Hotel Dubai, Harvey Nichols Doha, and My City Center Masdar.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting market leader offering the full Philips LED luminaire, lamp, and connected-controls portfolio across commercial, architectural, and consumer segments. Comparable to Xicato in that both serve professional lighting buyers, but Signify operates at vastly greater scale, broader SKU breadth, and competing control platforms (Interact, DALI-2).
• Zumtobel Group: Austrian premium architectural-lighting manufacturer (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic, acdc) with deep presence in European museums, galleries, and offices. Comparable to Xicato in art-conservation and architectural-grade lighting; differs in being a vertically integrated European incumbent with a larger portfolio and OEM driver business (Tridonic).
• Lutron Electronics: Premium lighting-controls specialist (Caseta, RA, HomeWorks, Quantum, Athena) serving residential, hospitality, and commercial-grade projects. Directly comparable to Xicato's controls strategy in the premium/integrator channel, and competes head-to-head in museum, hospitality, and luxury-residential retrofit segments.
• Acuity Brands: North American lighting and building-solutions major with brands including Lithonia, Gotham, Winona, Peerless, and Aculux targeting commercial, architectural, and museum/retail applications. Overlaps with Xicato in architectural downlights, museum/gallery lighting, and connected controls, but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• ERCO Lighting: German premium architectural-lighting specialist focused on museums, galleries, retail, and exterior architectural applications — a direct head-to-head in museum-grade, high-CRI, architectural-grade lighting. Compares to Xicato on customer type (museums, architects, lighting designers) and emphasis on optical quality, but competes as a luminaire maker rather than a module/light-engine supplier.
• Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC): US-based architectural and theatrical lighting-control and luminaire manufacturer whose Mosaic Show Controller integrates with Xicato's XIG gateway. Comparable to Xicato in the museum/architectural/theatrical crossover, and a partner-competitor on integrated lighting-control solutions for show-controlled venues.
• Lumenpulse: Canadian premium architectural-LED-luminaire maker specializing in interior and exterior architectural applications for commercial, museum, retail, and urban environments. Direct peer in premium architectural and museum lighting, with comparable emphasis on optical performance, color consistency, and dimming quality.
• Cooledge Lighting: Manufacturer of large-format flexible LED light sheets and panels for architectural coves, backlighting, and custom installations. Direct peer to Xicato's XFL Flexible Linear and XCB/XLP product lines in flexible-architectural lighting, with overlapping customer base in retail, hospitality, and architectural projects.
• Casambi Technologies: Finnish pioneer of Bluetooth-mesh-based wireless lighting controls, with a large multi-vendor partner ecosystem and broad adoption in commercial and architectural projects. Most direct competitor to Xicato's Xmesh wireless-controls value proposition, with greater scale of third-party luminaire manufacturer adoption.
• Wila Lighting: German premium linear and recessed architectural-lighting manufacturer serving museums, galleries, retail, and offices. Comparable to Xicato in high-end architectural-lighting specification channels, particularly in the Benelux and DACH regions where Xicato is also active.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/xicatoinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/490386
• Xx.com/XicatoInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/xicato

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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