RFiD Discovery

What RFiD Discovery does

RFiD Discovery is a UK-based provider of integrated RFID and real-time location systems (RTLS) for enterprise asset and inventory tracking. The company combines multiple capture technologies - active and passive RFID, BLE (including Quuppa and Wirepas mesh), UWB, GPS, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, and NFC - through its TrackSphere software platform, which unifies mapping, list views and historical analytics. Its flagship product, LiftTrak, uses forklift-mounted UHF readers paired with GPS and LiDAR to deliver 3D indoor and outdoor tracking without fixed reader infrastructure. The product portfolio spans RFID portals, smart cabinets, smart tables, theatre inventory management, sterile services tracking, automated contact tracing, yard management, RTI tracking, work-in-progress tracking, worker productivity/safety tracking and Staff Serenity (a BLE-mesh staff safety system).

The business serves enterprise customers primarily in healthcare (NHS trusts, hospitals), manufacturing (aerospace, automotive, metallurgical), warehousing and logistics, with secondary exposure to construction, oil & gas, mining, aviation, retail and waste management. Documented customer engagements include tracking 40,000 medical devices at University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, 218,000 uniform items for Bristol Uniforms/MCA Safety, surgical kitting at Cambridge University Hospitals, inventory accuracy uplift from 75% to 95% at Sanofi's R&D operations, and 75% forklift handling-time reduction at Aubert & Duval. Revenue is generated through hardware sales (tags, readers, portals), recurring or licensed TrackSphere subscriptions, professional services for deployment and integration with SAP/ERP/WMS/TMS, and managed services such as uniform tracking. RFiD Discovery operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Paragon ID, Europe's largest RFID tag manufacturer, with offices in Milton Keynes and Hull (UK), an engineering centre in Barcelona, a French operation (RFiD Discovery France, formerly Apitrak), and reseller partners covering Australasia and, more recently, North America.

Name

RFiD Discovery

Legal name

RFiD Discovery Solutions Ltd

Website

https://rfiddiscovery.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RFiD Discovery provides integrated RFID, BLE, UWB and GPS-based asset and inventory tracking solutions for enterprise customers across healthcare, manufacturing, logistics and aviation, operating as a subsidiary of European RFID tag manufacturer Paragon ID.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Asset Tracking and RTLS Solutions

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Asset Tracking, RTLS & Equipment Monitoring (Facilities) (HSAPAPAJ)

Keywords

• RFID tracking solutions
• Asset tracking systems
• Inventory management software
• RTLS indoor tracking
• Location-based services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RFID Hardware (Tags, Readers, Portals): Sale of RFID tags, fixed and mobile readers, RFID portals, and forklift-mounted readers. Includes both passive and active RFID tags. Battery-less UHF RFID tags and battery-powered active BLE tags for different use cases.
2. Tracking Software and Platform: Subscription or license-based software including TrackSphere industrial tracking platform, web portal, mobile and web applications for asset tracking, mapping functionality, and analytics dashboards.
3. Implementation and Integration Services: Professional services for system design, deployment, integration with existing business systems (ERP, WMS, SAP), and ongoing support.
4. Managed Services: Ongoing managed services for tracking items through processes, such as the managed services provided to Bristol Uniforms for tracking 218,000 uniform items through laundry and maintenance processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

RFiD Discovery provides integrated location tracking solutions combining RFID, BLE, UWB, GPS, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN, and NFC technologies through its proprietary TrackSphere software platform. The company sells RFID hardware (tags, readers, portals, forklift-mounted readers), the LiftTrak real-time indoor/outdoor tracking system, sector-specific tracking solutions for healthcare, manufacturing, warehousing, and aviation, and managed services for tracking items through operational processes.

Product overview

RFiD Discovery provides an integrated location tracking platform with multiple technology options (RFID, BLE, UWB, GPS, Wi-Fi, LoRaWAN) and sector-specific solutions. The core platform TrackSphere unifies tracking data across technologies. Key products include LiftTrak (forklift-mounted real-time tracking), RFID Asset Tracking, Warehouse Real-Time Inventory Tracking, and Yard Management solutions. Healthcare-specific solutions include Smart Cabinets, Theatre Inventory Management, Patient Flow Tracking, Staff Safety (Staff Serenity), and Passive RFID Mapping Tool. Warehousing solutions include RFID Portals, RFID Tables, and RTI Tracking. Manufacturing solutions include WIP Tracking and Worker Productivity/Safety Tracking. Aviation solutions include Trolley Tracking, Emergency Equipment Tracking, and Uniform Tracking. The company is part of Paragon ID, a global leader in identification solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LiftTrak: Revolutionary real-time indoor and outdoor inventory tracking system using forklift-mounted readers
• TrackSphere™
• Staff Serenity

Products and services

• LiftTrak Forklift-mounted RFID reader system providing real-time indoor and outdoor inventory and asset tracking without fixed infrastructure. Uses passive UHF RFID tags combined with GPS for outdoor zones and LiDAR, enabling 3D tracking of item locations including height on shelves and stacking position. Designed for warehouses, outdoor storage areas, manufacturing, and logistics operations.
• TrackSphere Industrial Tracking Software Industrial tracking software platform providing unified visibility across multiple tracking technologies including RFID, BLE, UWB, GPS, and LoRaWAN. Provides mapping views, list views, and historical data analysis for asset and inventory management across sectors.
• RFID Asset Tracking Integrated asset tracking solution using active and passive RFID, BLE, UWB, GPS, and Wi-Fi to track the location of assets in indoor and outdoor environments for healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, oil and gas, construction, and retail sectors.
• Warehouse Real-Time Inventory Tracking RFID, BLE, or UWB-based automatic tracking of items, boxes, and pallets for accurate real-time inventory data in warehouse environments.
• RFID Smart Cabinets RFID-enabled cabinets for improved inventory management of high-value items in healthcare settings, providing automated tracking of stored assets.
• RFID Portals UHF passive RFID portal solutions for fast, accurate capture of goods-in and goods-out events without manual scanning at warehouse and gate exit points.
• RFID Smart Tables Bespoke RFID table solutions for avoiding packing errors or streamlining other processes at workstation locations.
• RTI Tracking (Returnable Transport Items) RFID tracking solution for pallets, totes, stillages, roll cages, and reusable containers across supply chains, reducing shrinkage and improving reuse rates across automotive, aerospace, food, FMCG, and fishing industries.
• Yard and Outdoor Storage Management Real-time tracking solutions for outdoor assets including returnable transport items, stock, vehicles, and forklifts across yard operations.
• Staff Safety System (Staff Serenity) Staff safety solution using BLE Mesh badges to safeguard medical staff in hospitals and care homes with real-time alerting, geolocation, and on-click emergency activation capabilities.
• Theatre Inventory Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Plymouth NHS achieved 90-95% reduction in ward audit time, saving £10,000 per year on manual contracts
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Paragon IDcoreOthersParent company of RFiD Discovery. Paragon ID is a global leader in identification solutions and the largest manufacturer of RFID tags in Europe. RFiD Discovery operates as part of Paragon ID, leveraging parent company's manufacturing capabilities and global presence.
• ApitrakcoreOthersRFiD Discovery's parent company acquired a controlling interest in RTLS specialist Apitrak. Apitrak has become RFiD Discovery France, providing local presence and expertise in the French market for healthcare and industrial tracking solutions.
• MedstromminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK hospital bed manufacturer and leading provider of Total Bed Management services to the NHS. RFiD Discovery formed reseller partnership with Medstrom to expand reach of asset tracking solutions in UK healthcare market.
• Alyve TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralia-based technology company. RFiD Discovery formed new reseller partnership with Alyve Technology to expand distribution of tracking solutions in Australian market.
• Datalink TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partnership with Datalink Technologies celebrating continued success in Australasia region for healthcare asset tracking solutions.
• AltheaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Althea to provide UK hospitals with medical device tracking solutions, combining Althea's market presence with RFiD Discovery's tracking technology.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Global enterprise technology vendor offering RFID readers, tags, and location solutions spanning healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and logistics. Competes with RFiD Discovery across all major verticals as part of a much broader product portfolio.
• Impinj: Leading provider of UHF RFID tag chips and reader infrastructure used widely in retail, logistics, and healthcare. Competes with RFiD Discovery at the hardware/tag layer and supplies the broader RTLS ecosystem.
• HID Global: Large identification and RFID solutions provider covering asset tracking, healthcare, and industrial applications. Competes broadly with RFiD Discovery as a multi-vertical incumbent with global scale.

Direct peers

• CenTrak: US-based healthcare-focused RTLS specialist using BLE, UWB, and infrared for patient, staff, and asset tracking in hospitals. Directly competes with RFiD Discovery's healthcare asset-tracking solutions for NHS and private hospital customers.
• Sonitor Technologies: Norway-based RTLS specialist focused on healthcare ultrasound-based indoor positioning for hospitals. Directly comparable to RFiD Discovery in healthcare asset tracking with overlapping NHS and European hospital customers.
• Securitas Healthcare (formerly Stanley Healthcare): One of the largest enterprise RTLS providers globally, with deep penetration in hospitals for asset, patient, and staff tracking. Directly competes with RFiD Discovery across multiple NHS trust deployments.
• TeleTracking Technologies: US healthcare operations platform provider for patient flow, asset management, and bed capacity, increasingly competing in RTLS-enabled hospital workflow solutions. Overlaps with RFiD Discovery's patient flow and discharge management offerings.

Emerging players

• Link Labs (AirFinder): Provider of RTLS and asset tracking solutions using BLE and LoRa for healthcare, logistics, and industrial customers. Comparable to RFiD Discovery in multi-technology approach and target verticals but with stronger US presence.
• Identiv: RFID and NFC solutions provider with offerings in healthcare, logistics, and IoT. Comparable to RFiD Discovery in technology stack and verticals served but smaller in RTLS-specific deployments.

Others

• Quuppa: Finnish BLE-based RTLS provider whose technology RFiD Discovery explicitly integrates for hospital deployments. Acts as a technology partner in some engagements and a competing platform in others.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RFIDDiscovery
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rfiddiscovery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rfid-discovery

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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