What Sparklike does

Sparklike Oy is a privately held Finnish instrumentation company founded in 2000 and headquartered in Helsinki, with a representative office in Shanghai. The company designs, manufactures, and globally distributes non-destructive gas-measurement devices for sealed insulating glass units (IGUs), sold under four core product lines: the Sparklike Handheld NOVA (spark emission spectroscopy, ~2 second measurement), the Sparklike Laser Portable (TDLAS-based, supports coated and laminated glass), the Sparklike Laser Integrated (in-line production QC station), and the Sparklike Laser Components (modular TDLAS kit for OEM integration). Underlying technology uses two proprietary measurement principles — spark emission spectroscopy and Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy — evaluated by ift Rosenheim and aligned with EN 1279-3 / ASTM E2649-20 standards.

Sparklike sells primarily via a sales-led direct model out of Helsinki, supplemented by an authorized distributor and service-center network spanning at least 18 countries (Brazil, Germany, Turkey, USA, Poland, Lithuania, Sweden, Italy, Czech Republic, Spain, France, UK, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, China). Revenue streams include hardware sales across all four product lines, annual Sparklike CARE calibration subscriptions (€1,390–€3,490 per device per year), multi-year extended warranties (€490–€4,590), per-incident calibration services at the Helsinki service center, and short-term device rentals. Customers are B2B and span five primary segments — insulating glass manufacturers, window and door producers, building and quality inspectors, testing laboratories, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers — with notable enterprise adopters including Pilkington/NSG, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington, AGC Interpane, MI Windows and Doors, Viridian Glass, Glaseksperten A/S, Skaala, and Huadong Coating Technology.

The company has shipped 2,500+ handheld devices to 1,000+ customers worldwide, is led by CEO Atte Kuusisto, and remains founder-/operator-controlled with no disclosed institutional funding, parent entity, or M&A activity. Operating economics combine industrial capital-equipment sales with an emerging recurring service layer, anchored by niche technical standards and an entrenched installed base.

Name

Sparklike

Legal name

Sparklike Oy

Website

https://sparklike.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sparklike Oy, a Finnish instrumentation company founded in 2000, develops non-invasive gas analyzers (using spark emission spectroscopy and TDLAS) that measure argon and krypton concentrations in sealed insulating glass units without breaking the glass, selling to IG manufacturers, window producers, inspectors, and test labs globally via an 18-country distributor network and a recurring calibration subscription program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sparklike Handheld NOVA device sales: Sale of handheld gas measurement devices for double-glazed IGUs. Devices can be configured for argon or krypton measurement at the time of manufacturing.
2. Sparklike Laser Portable device sales: Sale of portable laser-based gas measurement devices for double and triple-glazed IGUs including coated and laminated structures.
3. Sparklike Laser Integrated system sales: Sale and turnkey installation of automated in-line gas measurement systems for integration into insulating glass production lines.
4. Sparklike Laser Components modular system sales: Sale of modular TDLAS measurement technology kits for IG manufacturers with in-house automation capabilities who build their own integration solutions.
5. Sparklike CARE – Automated maintenance and calibration program: Annual automated maintenance and calibration subscription program ensuring devices maintain accuracy. Available for Handheld and Laser Portable devices.
6. Maintenance and calibration services: Per-incident calibration and maintenance services performed at Sparklike Service Center in Helsinki or authorized service centers worldwide.
7. Extended warranty programs: Extended warranty options sold for Sparklike Handheld NOVA devices at various coverage periods.
8. Device rental: Short-term rental of Sparklike Handheld NOVA and Laser Portable devices for occasional use or during maintenance periods of owned units.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sparklike develops, manufactures, and sells non-invasive (non-destructive) gas concentration analyzers that measure the argon and krypton fill inside sealed insulating glass units (IGUs) without breaking the glass. The portfolio includes handheld, portable, in-line production, and modular TDLAS-based measurement devices sold to insulating glass manufacturers, window and door producers, testing laboratories, building/quality inspectors, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers worldwide. Recurring revenue is generated through the Sparklike CARE annual calibration subscription, extended warranty programs, calibration services, and short-term device rentals.

Product overview

Sparklike offers a portfolio of non-destructive insulating gas measurement devices for quality control in the insulating glass industry. The product line includes the Sparklike Handheld NOVA for quick double-glazed unit measurements (~2 seconds), the Sparklike Laser Portable 2.3 for portable measurement of double and triple-glazed units with advanced coatings and laminations, the Sparklike Laser Integrated for automated in-line production quality control, and the Sparklike Laser Components for manufacturers seeking to build custom automated integration solutions. The devices use spark emission spectroscopy and TDLAS (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) technologies to measure argon, krypton, and other insulating gases without damaging sealed glass units. Complementary services include the Sparklike CARE automated maintenance and calibration program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sparklike Handheld™: Non-destructive handheld device for measuring insulating gas in double glazed insulating glass units, providing results in approximately 2 seconds.
• Sparklike Handheld NOVA™
• Sparklike Laser Portable™
• Sparklike Laser Integrated™
• Sparklike Laser Components™
• Sparklike CARE™

Products and services

• Sparklike Handheld NOVA Next-generation battery-operated handheld analyzer that uses spark emission spectroscopy to non-destructively measure argon (and optionally krypton) concentration in sealed double-glazed insulating glass units, delivering results in approximately 2 seconds with QR-code traceability and wireless data transfer; built for insulating glass manufacturers, window and door producers, inspectors, and testing laboratories.
• Sparklike Laser Portable 2.3 Portable TDLAS-based (Tunable Diode Laser Absorption Spectroscopy) non-destructive gas analyzer that measures argon and krypton concentration, glass thickness, cavity thickness and IGU structure in double and triple-glazed units — including coated and laminated glass — in approximately 20 seconds; aimed at insulating glass manufacturers, window and door producers, building inspectors, testing laboratories, and commercial refrigeration manufacturers.
• Sparklike Laser Integrated Automated non-invasive TDLAS gas measurement station designed for turnkey integration into insulating glass production lines, providing continuous in-line QA for double and triple glazed units (including coated and laminated glass) with typical measurement cycles of approximately 9–22 seconds per DGU; targeted at high-volume insulating glass manufacturers.
• Sparklike Laser Components Modular TDLAS gas measurement kit — consisting of the core measurement unit, electrical cabinet, user interface software, and data analysis software — sold to insulating glass manufacturers with in-house automation capabilities so they can build their own integration solutions and gas measurement stations; supplied without mechanical movement systems or line integration.
• Sparklike CARE Annual automated maintenance and calibration subscription program for Sparklike Handheld and Laser Portable 2.0/2.1 devices, with tiered pricing for Argon-only, Argon & Krypton, and Laser Portable variants priced in euros per year; ensures ongoing accuracy and reliability of devices and reduces the cost of per-incident calibration.
• Sparklike Device Rental Program Short-term rental offering for Sparklike Handheld NOVA and Sparklike Laser Portable devices in 1-week, 2-week, 3-week, or 4+ week increments, designed for inspectors, laboratories, and manufacturers that need occasional measurements or a temporary device while owned units are being serviced.
• Sparklike Calibration and Maintenance Services Per-incident calibration and maintenance services performed at the Sparklike Service Center in Helsinki (5th floor of headquarters, Osmontie 34, 00610 Helsinki) and at authorized service centers worldwide, offered as a one-time alternative to the Sparklike CARE annual subscription.
• Sparklike Handheld NOVA Extended Warranty Multi-tier extended warranty program sold with new Sparklike Handheld NOVA devices, available in 1-year, 2-year, and 4-year coverage periods priced in euros, providing additional protection beyond the standard warranty.

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered regional distributor, regional distributor and authorized service center, standards and certification partner and operational partner.

• NEX (Brazil)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNEX is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Brazil, serving the South American market with sales and technical support for Sparklike devices.
• Helantec GmbH (Germany)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHelantec GmbH is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Germany, also serving the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with sales and service. Active at industry events including glasstec.
• FGI Flat Glass International (Turkey)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFGI Flat Glass International is Sparklike's authorized distributor covering Turkey and surrounding regions.
• GED Integrated Solutions, Inc. (USA)regional distributor and authorized service centerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGED Integrated Solutions is Sparklike's authorized distributor and service center for North America, providing sales support, technical support, and device servicing for Sparklike products.
• PolVer Sp. z o.o. Sp. k. (Poland)regional distributor and authorized service centerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolVer is Sparklike's authorized distributor and service center for Poland, Latvia, and Lithuania.
• Idelis UAB (Lithuania)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIdelis UAB is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Lithuania and the Baltic states region.
• Sinchrijo Agenturer AB (Sweden)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSinchrijo Agenturer AB is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Sweden.
• Tecnovati Com srl (Italy)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTecnovati Com srl is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Italy.
• Rover s.r.o. (Czech Republic)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRover s.r.o. is Sparklike's authorized distributor in the Czech Republic.
• Tecnocrisa, S.A. (Spain)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTecnocrisa S.A. is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Spain.
• SAS Covadis (France)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSAS Covadis is Sparklike's authorized distributor in France.
• Inagas Ltd (UK)regional distributor and authorized service centerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInagas Ltd is Sparklike's authorized distributor and service center for the UK and Ireland.
• Correns Corporation (Japan)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCorrens Corporation is Sparklike's authorized distributor in Japan.
• TNT International (South Korea)regional distributor and authorized service centerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTNT International is Sparklike's authorized distributor and service center in South Korea.
• ICE Asia Pvt. Ltd. (India)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICE Asia Pvt. Ltd. is Sparklike's authorized distributor in India.
• Elegant I.G. (Australia)regional distributor and authorized service centerChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElegant I.G. is Sparklike's authorized distributor and service center for Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
• China Aoptek Scientific (China)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina Aoptek Scientific is Sparklike's authorized distributor in China.
• China CTC (China)regional distributorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina CTC is Sparklike's authorized distributor in China, operating from Beijing.
• ift Rosenheimstandards and certification partnerStrategic or Co-development Partnerift Rosenheim has evaluated Sparklike's measurement technology and confirmed alignment with EN 1279-3 requirements, providing independent third-party validation of the technology's reliability and standards compliance.
• FedEx (logistics partnership)operational partnerOthersSparklike has a shipping agreement with FedEx for device shipments to and from the service center. Customers are recommended to use FedEx for shipments as DHL has changed policies requiring deposits for equipment shipments from abroad.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bacharach: Bacharach is a US-based manufacturer of combustion, gas detection, and emissions analyzers with expertise in optical and electrochemical gas measurement. Its industrial gas analysis portfolio and global service network make it an adjacent incumbent that could compete in specialized gas measurement markets including IGU QC.
• Bruker Corporation: Bruker is a major analytical instruments company with deep expertise in optical spectroscopy, including TDLAS and related technologies. While primarily serving research and process industries, its spectroscopy IP and global footprint make it a potential broad incumbent threat if it elects to address the IGU QC segment.
• Testo SE & Co. KGaA: Testo is a large German manufacturer of portable and industrial measurement instruments, including TDLAS-based gas analyzers used in HVAC, emissions, and industrial applications. While not focused on IGU QC today, its gas analyzer portfolio and global distribution could be extended into the IGU niche, making it a credible broad incumbent threat.

Direct peers

• LiSEC: LiSEC is a major Austrian manufacturer of flat glass processing machines and IGU lines. Its integrated glass processing systems address the same IGU manufacturer customers Sparklike serves, and its inline quality control offering overlaps with Sparklike's Laser Integrated product line.
• Peter Lisec GmbH: Lisec is a global supplier of automated lines for cutting, edging, and insulating glass production. Its IGU line offerings increasingly embed quality and gas-fill verification, placing it in direct competition with Sparklike's automated measurement solutions at high-volume IGU plants.
• Inagas Ltd: Inagas is a UK-based specialist in gas filling and testing equipment for IGUs and is also Sparklike's UK distributor. The company sells competing IGU gas fill and test equipment to the same UK and Ireland customer base, making it a partial direct competitor and partial channel partner.
• Hegla GmbH & Co. KG: Hegla is a major German manufacturer of IGU production lines and glass processing equipment, including integrated quality control systems. It competes with Sparklike's Laser Integrated offering in the embedded IGU production-line QC segment and serves the same European IGU manufacturer base.
• Bystronic glass (Lenhardt): Bystronic glass (formerly Lenhardt Maschinenbau) is a leading supplier of IGU manufacturing equipment and automated production lines. Its inline quality and gas-fill verification systems overlap directly with Sparklike's Laser Integrated and Laser Components products at large IGU producers.
• Helantec GmbH: Helantec is Sparklike's authorized DACH-region distributor but also sells complementary IGU gas-filling and testing equipment. The company competes with Sparklike in adjacent gas-filling product categories and represents a channel-partner/competitor hybrid for the German, Austrian, and Swiss markets.

Others

• Endress+Hauser: Endress+Hauser is a global leader in process analytical instrumentation, including TDLAS-based gas analyzers for industrial process control. While focused on continuous process measurement rather than portable IGU QC, its TDLAS expertise and global service network make it an adjacent technology incumbent relevant to Sparklike's strategic landscape.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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