What HyperStealth Biotechnology does

HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. is a privately held Canadian advanced-materials company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Maple Ridge, British Columbia. The company designs and licenses camouflage, concealment, and deception (CCD) technologies for military, government, law enforcement, and commercial hunting customers across more than 50 countries. Its portfolio includes more than 12,000 developed camouflage patterns, with reported cumulative adoption on over 7 million issued military uniforms and 3,000+ military vehicles and aircraft worldwide. Proprietary product lines include Quantum Stealth (a passive, light-bending invisibility material that removes visual, infrared, and thermal signatures), SMARTCAMO color-changing camouflage, Ghostex short-run tactical deception printing (joint venture with ADS Inc.), Deceptex print-on-demand systems, the Spec4ce and KA2 uniform lines, and patented technologies for solar panel amplification, terawatt-scale solar generation (Declipse), laser scattering/manipulation targeting advanced LiDAR, and holographic-like displays. Guy Cramer is the founder, President, CEO, and named inventor across the patent estate; backing comes from founder equity and one recorded small funding round ($19,654 in June 2013), with no institutional venture or private equity ownership disclosed.

The company's revenue model is overwhelmingly licensing-driven rather than product-driven. Primary streams are royalties on military/government camouflage patterns (KA2, Spec4ce, SpecAm, CAMOPAT, Ghostex, US4CES, CUEPAT, etc.), technology licensing of Quantum Stealth, Solar Panel Amplifier, and laser/holographic patents via authorized exclusive regional representation licensees, and commercial royalties from W.L. Gore & Associates on the Optifade hunting camouflage line. Direct manufacturing is limited to the Deceptex print-on-demand fabric service (5-yard minimum, ~$17.00 CAD per yard), currently suspended pending patent work. Distribution is executed through direct government licensing, ADS Inc. as U.S. Prime Contractor, a network of regional exclusive licensees in the Middle East, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada, and W.L. Gore for hunting/outdoor retail. The customer mix is anchored on a long list of national military programs (Jordan, Mexico, New Zealand, Jamaica, Philippines, UAE, Afghanistan, Slovakia, plus U.S. and Canadian classified engagements) balanced against single-digit commercial counter-parties—principally W.L. Gore in hunting outdoor and a growing roster of solar-technology licensees in 2024.

Name

HyperStealth Biotechnology

Legal name

HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp.

Website

https://hyperstealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HyperStealth Biotechnology, founded in 1999 in Maple Ridge, Canada, develops and licenses military camouflage, concealment, and light-bending invisibility materials to armed forces, law enforcement, and commercial hunting brands across 50+ countries. The company monetizes primarily via patent licensing and royalties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Military Camouflage and Concealment Materials

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace & Defense Technical Textiles (Ballistic/Parachute/Radar-Absorbing/Composites Reinforcement) (IMAOADAF)

Keywords

• Military camouflage technology
• Adaptive camouflage materials
• Light bending invisibility
• Digital camouflage patterns
• Signature management solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Maple Ridge

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Military and Government Camouflage Licensing: Licensing of proprietary camouflage patterns to military, government, and law enforcement agencies worldwide. Patterns include KA2, Spec4ce, SpecAm, CAMOPAT, Ghostex, and others.
2. Technology Licensing: Licensing of patented technologies including Quantum Stealth invisibility materials, solar panel amplifiers, laser manipulation systems, and holographic displays to authorized licensees in specific territories.
3. Deceptex Commercial Camouflage Products: Direct sale of print-on-demand camouflage fabric to commercial customers. Fabric sold in 5-yard segments at $17.00 CAD per yard (temporarily suspended while patents are completed).
4. Optifade Hunting Camouflage: Designed Optifade camouflage patterns for W.L. Gore & Associates hunting camouflage line based on animal vision science.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. designs, develops, and licenses proprietary camouflage patterns, advanced concealment materials, and light-bending invisibility technologies (such as Quantum Stealth) for military uniforms, vehicles, aircraft, and equipment. The company also licenses patented solar amplification, laser manipulation, and holographic display technologies to authorized licensees worldwide.

Product overview

HyperStealth Biotechnology Corp. is a camouflage design and advanced materials technology company that has developed multiple distinct product lines. The company offers physical materials and technologies rather than software products. Core technologies include Quantum Stealth (light bending invisibility material), SMARTCAMO (color-changing camouflage), and patented laser manipulation and solar amplification technologies. The camouflage product portfolio spans military-specific patterns (US4CES, KA2, Ghostex, SpecAm, CAMOPAT, CUEPAT, SOPAT, Digital Thunder, Cloudcam), commercial products (Spec4ce uniforms, Deceptex print-on-demand system), and licensed hunting patterns (Optifade for W.L. Gore). Additional patented technologies include Solar Panel Amplifier (triple output), Declipse solar power generation, and Holographic Display Systems. The company holds 60+ patents with 1,190 claims across 56-58 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ghostex: Tactical deception technology; direct camouflage printing to military specified textiles for short run production; joint venture with ADS Inc. for U.S. Special Forces
• Deceptex
• Spec4ce
• SpecAm
• Quantum Stealth
• Smartcamo
• Solar Stealth
• Lightbenders
• HyperStealth Studios
• INVISIB

Quantifiable outcome

• Quantum Stealth material tested successfully covering UAV without affecting flight characteristics (September 2013)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core and minor.

• E-Consultancy of TurkiyeregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 January 2025E-Consultancy of Turkiye is the Authorised Hyperstealth Intellectual Properties Exclusive Representation Licensee for Turkiye, Ukraine, Indonesia and Malaysia. Expanded from previous exclusive coverage of Turkiye and Ukraine only.
• Maskwa Solar Ltd. (British Columbia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 August 2024Maskwa Solar Ltd. of British Columbia is the Authorised Solar Panel Amplifier Licensee for Canada. Covers the Canadian market for Hyperstealth's patented solar amplification technology.
• Industry and Technology for General Trading and Contracting Company of KuwaitregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 August 2024Industry and Technology for General Trading and Contracting Company of Kuwait is the Authorised Hyperstealth Intellectual Properties Exclusive Representation Licensee for Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
• Good Solar PTY LTD. (Australia)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 July 2024Good Solar PTY LTD. of Australia is the Authorised Solar Panel Amplifier Licensee for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
• Defence Research and Development Canada (DRDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2014DRDC approval allowed HyperStealth to begin working with US Military under MOU with focus on Tier-1 Special Forces applications. DRDC receives access to all information from US program.
• ADS Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 15 December 2012ADS Inc. of Virginia Beach serves as Prime Contractor in the US for Hyperstealth programs including Quantum Stealth technology. Previously collaborated on Afghanistan National Army, New Zealand, and Ghostex camouflage programs. Has submitted white papers to US Military regarding HyperStealth technologies. Three people at ADS Inc. with clearance have been present at military demonstrations.
• Cornerstone Protection AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2012CEO Colin Worth (retired 26-year RCMP Officer) accompanied Guy Cramer to demonstrate Quantum Stealth to Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP. Confirmed technology effectiveness under NDA.
• 132 GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 November 2011Retained strategic advisory group. Bill Jarvis (retired 19-year Navy SEAL) served as principal, accompanying Guy Cramer to US military command meetings regarding Quantum Stealth technology.
• Elba-Onyx EnterprisesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 18 November 2011European exclusivity agreement for HyperStealth camouflage patterns.
• HyperStealth Studios (Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2010Joint venture for camouflage pattern supply, props, costumes, design and licensing for Movies, TV and Video Games. Incorporated as HyperStealth Studios.
• Donald L. Hings (Walkie-Talkie Inventor)minorOthers · 6 July 2007Collaboration on historical research regarding the Philadelphia Experiment and walkie-talkie invention history.
• NxGenUSAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 14 September 2005NxGenUSA acquired US license for HyperStealth SpecAm camouflage patterns.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Fibrotex: Fibrotex develops multispectral camouflage nets and signature management solutions for military customers, including U.S. Army programs. Comparable as a focused niche player in adaptive camouflage material technology competing for similar defense procurement budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Saab: Saab's Barracuda multispectral camouflage systems (nets, suits, vehicle covers) serve armed forces globally and compete with HyperStealth's pattern-based and Quantum Stealth offerings. Saab is a broad defense incumbent with deep market reach.
• Rheinmetall: Rheinmetall is a major European defense prime offering survivability and signature management solutions, including camouflage and concealment products. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping defense materials capabilities and access to NATO procurement programs.
• BAE Systems: BAE Systems developed the Adaptiv active camouflage system for armored vehicles using hexagonal panels. As a major global defense prime with stealth and adaptive signature management capabilities, BAE is the broad incumbent that military customers also evaluate for adaptive concealment programs.
• HyperStealth Technologies (Rival New Stealth Cos): Lockheed Martin and other major U.S. defense primes (Northrop Grumman, Raytheon) are developing advanced stealth and signature reduction technologies for aircraft, vehicles, and platforms. Comparable as broader incumbents pursuing next-generation concealment/stealth capabilities that compete for the same defense R&D budgets.

Direct peers

• Crye Precision: Crye Precision developed the MultiCam family of camouflage patterns, the dominant competitor to HyperStealth's US4CES, Spec4ce, and related patterns. Both companies compete directly for military uniform programs in the U.S. and allied nations.
• ADS Inc. ADS Inc. is HyperStealth's U.S. Prime Contractor and joint venture partner (Ghostex), has submitted white papers on HyperStealth tech to the U.S. Military, and previously had Quantum Stealth clearances. Comparable as a defense channel partner integrating advanced concealment solutions.
• W.L. Gore & Associates: Gore licenses HyperStealth's Optifade hunting camouflage patterns, but is itself a leading technical textiles manufacturer with deep defense applications (e.g., Gore-Tex military fabrics). It is a critical commercial distribution partner and adjacent competitor in advanced defense textiles.

Others

• First Solar: While not a camouflage peer, First Solar is representative of major solar technology firms relevant to HyperStealth's Solar Panel Amplifier and Declipse technologies. Listed as an adjacent/enabling peer illustrating the scale and competitive intensity of the solar energy market HyperStealth is targeting with its amplification patents.

Regional players

• Opti-Logic Corporation: Opti-Logic (and similar commercial hunting concealment manufacturers) operate in the hunting/outdoor camouflage market where HyperStealth's Optifade patterns compete via its W.L. Gore license. Regional players in this adjacent market share comparable technology and customer overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hyperstealth
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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M&A

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