What Hyperion Technology Group does

Hyperion Technology Group, Inc. is a Mississippi-based, employee-owned small business founded in 2009 that designs and manufactures advanced sensor systems, tactical power electronics, and custom industrial automation for government and commercial customers. Its product portfolio centers on acoustic and infrasound sensing paired with AI/ML-enhanced signal processing, anchored by the FireFLY gunshot detection family (LE, AO, Impulse, Serenity variants), the SPARTN passive acoustic weapon-locating system, a line of infrasound sensors (IFS 3k/5k/6k Series), and the Tactical Energy Converter SiC-based inverter. Manufacturing is performed in-house at a 54,000 sq. ft. integrated facility in Tupelo, MS that combines office space, manufacturing, fabrication, and specialized laboratories (acoustic, calibration tank, electronics assembly, machine vision).

Hyperion monetizes through three revenue streams: government hardware sales (primarily DoD, USMC, DHS, NOAA, and USGS contracts, with the FY2023 USMC SPARTN Phase III contract the largest single award at over $10 million), commercial hardware sales (infrasound sensors, FireFLY systems, and industrial automation solutions), and engineering services covering R&D prototyping, AI/ML development, and systems integration. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with the standard government SBIR Phase I/II/III pathway converting research wins into multi-year acquisition contracts. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales, supported by participation in defense conferences (AUSA Global Force Symposium, Paris Air Show, Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub Hawaii) and direct engagement with municipal police departments for FireFLY deployments.

The company's stated customer base includes the U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Air Force Civil Engineering Center, U.S. Army Futures Command / DEVCOM, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, the Engineer Research and Development Center, USGS, NOAA, Sandia and Los Alamos National Laboratories, the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, the University of Mississippi NCPA, and multiple municipal police departments (Tupelo, Phoenix, El Paso, Dallas, Tucson, Maricopa County). The company is employee-owned through an ESOP established in January 2023, with Chad Williams succeeding Geoffrey Carter as President and CEO in November 2024.

Name

Hyperion Technology Group

Legal name

Hyperion Technology Group, Inc.

Website

https://hyperiontg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hyperion Technology Group is an employee-owned Mississippi-based defense and industrial sensor manufacturer that designs acoustic and infrasound sensing systems, AI/ML-enabled gunshot and weapon-fire detection products, and tactical power electronics for the U.S. military, federal agencies, law enforcement, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tupelo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts: Hyperion generates revenue primarily through government contracts with DoD, Department of Commerce, and Department of Homeland Security. They have received significant single contract awards ($5M in 2021, $10M+ in 2023 for SPARTN production to U.S. Marine Corps). SBIR funding pathway leads to Phase III acquisition contracts.
2. Commercial Products: Sale of commercial products including infrasound sensors, FireFLY systems, and industrial automation solutions to commercial and industrial partners. Products range from standalone sensors to integrated systems.
3. Engineering Services: Custom engineering services including R&D prototyping, industrial automation design and implementation, AI/ML solution development, and systems integration.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hyperion Technology Group manufactures advanced acoustic and infrasound sensor systems, including the FireFLY gunshot detection system, SPARTN passive acoustic weapon locating system, and Infrasound Sensors (IFS), complemented by a Tactical Energy Converter for resilient power conversion. The company also provides engineering services spanning AI/ML development, R&D prototyping, and custom industrial automation for defense, government, and commercial customers.

Product overview

Hyperion Technology Group offers an integrated portfolio of advanced sensing and automation products unified by AI-enhanced signal processing. Core products include: Infrasound Sensors (3k, 5k, and 6k Series) for seismic monitoring, environmental research, and defense surveillance; the FireFLY gunshot detection system with variants for law enforcement (LE), military operations (AO), rapid deployment (Impulse), and integrated battlefield awareness (Serenity); SPARTN acoustic weapon locating system for artillery target acquisition; and the Tactical Energy Converter for resilient power conversion. These products are complemented by engineering services spanning AI/ML development, research/prototyping, and industrial automation. The company pairs advanced acoustic and infrasound sensing with AI-enhanced signal processing to deliver real-time detection, geolocation, and analytics across defense, government, and industrial environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FireFLY: Advanced threat detection system for military and law enforcement that combines acoustic sensing with AI/ML technology to detect and pinpoint hostile fire, sniper fire, and aerial threats.
• SPARTN
• Infrasound Sensors
• Tactical Energy Converter

Products and services

• Infrasound Sensors (IFS) Advanced infrasound sensors providing reliable, cost-effective solutions for seismic monitoring, climatological research, remote surveillance, and defense applications. Available in analog and digital versions with excellent sensor-to-sensor sensitivity matching, low noise floor, and high dynamic range for long-term field operations.
• FireFLY Gunshot Detection System Advanced threat detection system combining acoustic sensing with AI/ML technology to detect, geolocate, and classify hostile fire, sniper fire, rocket/artillery/mortar (RAM), and UAS threats. Includes variants for law enforcement (LE), military operations (AO), rapid perimeter deployment (Impulse), and integrated battlefield awareness (Serenity). Co-developed with Invariant Corporation and manufactured at Hyperion's Tupelo facility.
• SPARTN (Scalable Passive Acoustic Reporting and Targeting Nodes) Passive acoustic weapon locating system detecting and geolocating rockets, artillery, mortars, and improvised explosive devices. Uses infrasonic acoustic technology with all-digital sensors, atmospheric/weather modeling, and data fusion. MIL-SPEC 810H certified with solar-powered continuous operation for artillery target acquisition operations.
• Tactical Energy Converter (TEC) Compact SiC-based inverter converting 450-600 VDC to 208 VAC three-phase power for military and commercial microgrid applications. Delivers 60 kW continuous/120 kW peak output at approximately 95% efficiency, supports renewable energy integration, and reduces fuel dependence for mobile electrified operations.
• AI/ML Services Artificial intelligence and machine learning services augmenting physics-based sensor models. Focuses on event classification in defense applications including personnel detection, gunshot recognition, and ground vehicle classification using acoustic, infrasound, and visual data. Models integrated on edge devices for real-time decision-making in resource-constrained environments.
• Research, Development, and Prototyping Services End-to-end engineering services transforming ideas into functional, tested solutions with a multidisciplinary team for rapid prototyping, proof-of-concept builds, and customized technology integration across government, industrial, and commercial sectors.
• Industrial Automation Services Custom industrial automation solutions including CNC machining, 3D printing, PLC programming (Rockwell, Allen-Bradley, Siemens), LabVIEW applications, plant networking, and machine vision integration for modernizing industrial operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• SPARTN system achieved stable communications, low false alarm rate, and good sensor performance during Presidential Inauguration security operations in urban environment.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting, strategic and minor.

• National Center for Physical Acoustics (NCPA) at University of MississippicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025NCPA developed infrasonic sensors used in SPARTN systems. Hyperion produces these sensors under commercial license. Long-standing collaboration spanning many years of sensor technology development.
• Mississippi SBDC Network / RISE CentersupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 June 2024Longtime client of Mississippi SBDC Network. Recently recognized by MSBDCN for partnership that has shaped Hyperion's growth. Worked extensively with RISE Center team for business development support.
• EPIC at UNC CharlottestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Partnership established early 2024 for power electronics technologies collaboration for the U.S. Army. Satellite office opened at UNC Charlotte location.
• U.S. Marine Corps / Marine Corps System Command (MCSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023Hyperion was awarded a $10 million multi-year acquisition contract in July 2023 for SPARTN production systems to be delivered to the U.S. Marine Corps. SPARTN was developed for MCSC via a multi-phase SBIR effort. The system was utilized to support Presidential Inauguration security.
• Crime Gun Intelligence Technologies (CGIT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012CGIT is a subsidiary of Hyperion Technology Group that co-develops the FireFLY gunshot detection system with Invariant Corporation. FireFLY is manufactured at Hyperion's Tupelo facility.
• Invariant CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2012Co-development partner with Hyperion/CGIT for FireFLY gunshot detection system. Located in Huntsville, AL. Together they support law enforcement agencies with acoustic threat detection technology.
• Mississippi Development AuthoritysupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerState economic development authority partner. Accompanied Hyperion at Paris Air Show and provided support for defense innovation events. Executive Director William Cork participated in strategy meetings.
• National Guard Association of Mississippi (NGAMS)supportingGTM or Marketing PartnerHyperion announced as Patriot Partner supporting Mississippi National Guard. Met with Major General Bobby Ginn and Colonel Wyatt Rivers to present contribution in support of Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
• Mississippi State UniversitysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative MBA student project for market research and marketing strategy. Hosted five MBA students at Tupelo headquarters for tour and project kickoff. Partnership through Mississippi State University Office of Technology Management for SBIR discussions.
• Widelity, Inc.supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerValued partner in defense work. David Wiley, Chairman and Founder, joined Hyperion executives on Capitol Hill meetings with Mississippi Congressional delegation.
• Icebreaker Strategies, LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArranged Capitol Hill meetings with Mississippi Senators and Congressional Delegation that led to exciting discussions and collaboration.
• Defense Innovation Unit (DIU)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerParticipated in Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub events including Hawaii venue at Pacific Impact Zone hosted by PMTEC. Engaged with defense innovation leaders on Indo-Pacific region challenges.
• University of Southern MississippisupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative acoustic demonstration on Gulf Coast bringing together partners including Hyperion, University of Mississippi, BLUEiQ, and SeaTrac. On-water tests aboard R/V Ken Borbor integrating acoustic sensors with autonomous surface vessel.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ShotSpotter (SoundThinking): ShotSpotter is the most direct competitor in the U.S. gunshot-detection market for law enforcement, offering an acoustic sensor + machine learning platform comparable to Hyperion's FireFLY LE. Both compete for municipal police department budget allocations in the same gun-violence-detection category.
• Ultra Electronics: Ultra Electronics specializes in acoustic sensors, sonar processing, and underwater defense systems directly comparable to Hyperion's SPARTN passive acoustic weapon-locating platform. Both serve defense and maritime sensing customers with similar undersea and over-the-horizon acoustic detection technology.

Broad incumbents

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major defense prime with substantial acoustic, electronic warfare, and undersea sensing capabilities relevant to SPARTN and FireFLY's defense applications. Operates as a broader portfolio prime that competes with Hyperion in military acoustic detection and could leverage scale advantages on prime-contract bids.
• RTX (Raytheon): Raytheon is a global defense prime with counter-fire radar and weapon-location systems adjacent to SPARTN's passive acoustic approach. Hyperion's passive, lower-SWaP solution targets niches where Raytheon's active radar is over-spec; Raytheon nonetheless represents the dominant incumbent competitor in counter-artillery markets.
• Thales Group: Thales is a global defense prime with acoustic and detection portfolios across airborne, naval, and battlefield applications. Competes with Hyperion in international acoustic sensing and counter-UAS markets, with established relationships on NATO and allied procurements.
• BAE Systems: BAE Systems is a defense prime with established electronic systems, acoustic sensing, and counter-fire product lines. Its size and prime-contractor position make it the standard competitive alternative for DoD programs where Hyperion is bidding as a specialist subcontractor or direct prime.
• Esterline (CMC Electronics): Esterline / CMC Electronics manufactures aerospace-grade sensors, power conversion, and embedded electronics including acoustic and avionics subsystems. Its power conversion portfolio directly overlaps with Hyperion's Tactical Energy Converter SiC inverter for military applications.

Emerging players

• Applied Research Associates (ARA): ARA is a mid-sized defense R&D firm active in acoustic propagation modeling, infrasound, and sensor development for the DoD. Its technical portfolio overlaps with Hyperion's NCPA-licensed infrasound sensors and SBIR-style research pathway.
• Marathon Targets: Marathon Targets develops acoustic scoring and live-fire training systems leveraging acoustic hit-detection technology adjacent to FireFLY's classification capability. A smaller emerging player with overlap in acoustic event detection for defense and training use cases.
• Physical Optics Corporation: Physical Optics Corporation develops advanced sensors, electro-optical, and acoustic detection systems for defense and homeland security. Similar SBIR-rooted mid-sized defense sensor firm with comparable customer set at DoD and DHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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