What Waveform Lighting does

Waveform Lighting is a privately-held US LED lighting manufacturer founded in 2018 and headquartered in Vancouver, WA (Portland metro), operating with 1–10 employees. The company designs and sells high Color Rendering Index (CRI) LED products — most lines at 95+ CRI and the ABSOLUTE SERIES at an industry-first 99 CRI — using proprietary spectral engineering such as its RedBoost phosphor formulation, FiveSpect 5-in-1 tunable platform, violet-die 99 CRI technology, flicker-free driver design, and tight 1–3 step SDCM chromaticity binning. The product portfolio is organized into multiple specialized sub-brands (CENTRIC SERIES, FilmGrade, NorthLux, ABSOLUTE SERIES, ModernVintage, realUV, cleanUV, SimpleColor, DynaWhite, PhotonTube, FiveSpect) covering residential, film/cinematography, graphic-arts color matching, art studios, horticulture, aquarium, UV, and vanity applications, with form factors spanning A19/A21/BR30/candelabra bulbs, T8/T5 tubes, panels, LED strips, accessories, and dimmers/power supplies.

Waveform sells exclusively direct-to-consumer through its own e-commerce website (no distributors, resellers, or dealer network), with order processing via credit card, free standard US shipping, and international shipping via UPS, FedEx, and DHL Express. Revenue is generated one-time on a per-order basis with publicly listed unit pricing ranging roughly $14–$375 and modest volume discounts tied to order quantity; no payment terms or wholesale programs are offered. Two distribution warehouses in Hillsboro, OR and Cicero, IL support fulfillment, and a regional entity, Waveform Lighting Japan, supports the Japanese market. The company's customer acquisition strategy relies on content marketing — an extensive blog, knowledge base, and interactive educational tools (SPD Simulator, CCT Simulator, CRI Calculator, Lumen Estimator, LayoutMaps) — supplemented by SEO and organic search, with no dedicated sales force. Published photometric test reports, full spectrum data, and transparent specifications are positioned as a core differentiator for color-critical buyers in professional verticals.

Name

Waveform Lighting

Legal name

Waveform Lighting, LLC

Website

https://waveformlighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Waveform Lighting is a US direct-to-consumer LED lighting manufacturer selling high-CRI (95–99) specialty bulbs, strips, and fixtures for residential, film, graphic-arts, art, horticulture, and UV applications via its e-commerce site.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty LED Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Light Bulbs & Lamp Replacements Retail (LED, Smart Bulbs, Specialty) (CRAIAHAD), Camera Lighting & Flash (Speedlights, Continuous Lights, LED Panels) (CRACAPAG)

Keywords

• High CRI LED lighting
• LED strip lights
• Specialty LED bulbs
• Full spectrum lighting
• UV LED products

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Product Sales: Waveform Lighting generates revenue through direct-to-consumer sales of LED lighting products via its e-commerce website. Products include A-series bulbs, LED strips, tube lights, fixtures, power supplies, and accessories. All orders are processed through the website with credit card payment. No payment terms are offered for standard purchases. Volume discounts are available on a per-order quantity basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Waveform Lighting manufactures and sells ultra-high color rendering index (CRI 95-99) LED lighting products through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce website. The portfolio includes LED bulbs (A19, A21, BR30, candelabra), LED strip lights, tube lights, panel lights, UV-A/UV-C LED products, fixtures, power supplies, and accessories, organized into sub-brands (CENTRIC SERIES, FilmGrade, ABSOLUTE SERIES, NorthLux, realUV, cleanUV, ModernVintage, DynaWhite, PhotonTube, FiveSpect) tuned for residential, film/photography, color matching, horticulture, aquarium, and industrial applications.

Product overview

Waveform Lighting is a technology-focused LED lighting company offering a broad portfolio of high color rendering index (CRI) LED products. The product portfolio includes multiple specialized sub-brands: CENTRIC SERIES™ (CENTRIC HOME™ for residential warm whites, CENTRIC DAYLIGHT™ for commercial daylight applications), FilmGrade™ for film/photography/cinematography with precise color temperature control and enhanced red wavelengths, NorthLux™ for art studio and painting applications, D50/D65 for ISO 3664-compliant color matching in graphic arts, ModernVintage™ for decorative LED filament bulbs, ABSOLUTE SERIES™ as the premium line achieving industry-first 99 CRI, realUV™ for 365nm/395nm UV-A fluorescence applications, cleanUV™ for UV-C germicidal applications, SimpleColor™ for single-wavelength LED strips, FiveSpect™ 5-in-1 multi-color LED strips, DynaWhite™ dim-to-warm products, and PhotonTube™ for horticulture. The portfolio spans LED bulbs (A19, A21, BR30, candelabra), tube lights, panel lights, linear fixtures, LED strips in various voltages (12V/24V), power supplies, dimmers (inline PWM and DMX), connectors, and aluminum mounting channels. Supporting tools include Spectrum Simulator, CCT Simulator, CRI Calculator, Lumen Estimation Calculator, LayoutMaps™, and Wire Gauge/Voltage Drop Calculator. The company operates internationally with Waveform Lighting Japan and maintains warehouses in Portland, OR and Cicero, IL.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centric Series: High CRI LED product lines including CENTRIC HOME, CENTRIC DAYLIGHT, and CENTRIC WARM variants for residential and commercial applications
• FilmGrade
• ABSOLUTE SERIES
• NorthLux
• realUV
• cleanUV
• ModernVintage
• DynaWhite
• PhotonTube
• FiveSpect

Products and services

• CENTRIC HOME A19 LED Bulbs Full spectrum, flicker-free A19 LED bulbs for home and residential use with 95 CRI and 2700K/3000K color temperatures, compatible with standard E26 lamp fixtures.
• CENTRIC DAYLIGHT A19 LED Bulbs
• NorthLux LED A19 Bulbs
• FilmGrade LED A19 Bulbs
• D50 Color Matching A19 LED Bulbs
• SUPERWARM A19 10W LED Bulbs
• ModernVintage A19 LED Filament Bulbs
• ModernVintage LED Candelabra Bulbs
• ModernVintage LED ST21 Bulbs
• ModernVintage LED G25 Bulbs
• 95 CRI BR30 LED Bulbs
• CENTRIC DAYLIGHT T8 LED Tubes
• PhotonTube T5HO LED Tubes
• CENTRIC DAYLIGHT LED Panel Light
• CENTRIC SERIES 95 CRI LED Strip Lights
• FilmGrade White LED Strip Lights
• FilmGrade Hybrid LED Strip Lights

Quantifiable outcome

• 99 CRI achieved with ABSOLUTE SERIES at D50 5000K and D65 6500K, the first LED product line in the industry to reach this level of color fidelity
• +5 more outcomes

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MINE (MIRS Mirror Light)minorOthersWaveform Lighting partners with MINE to distribute the MIRS portable lighted mirror featuring full spectrum light with 95 CRI and AIRE wireless charging technology. The mirror is available in black, rose gold, red, and white color options, weighing 2.5 ounces with quarter-inch thickness. It is sold through Waveform Lighting's website as a vanity/makeup application product.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Yuji Lighting: Yuji Lighting manufactures high-CRI LED bulbs, strips, and COBs targeting photography, film, art, and residential applications. Direct overlap with Waveform's CENTRIC HOME, FilmGrade, and NorthLux product families in the high-CRI consumer/professional segment.
• SORAA: SORAA produces high-CRI, full-spectrum LED light sources with violet-pump technology for museums, retail, hospitality, and film. Comparable technical positioning to Waveform's ABSOLUTE SERIES and NorthLux, focused on color-critical professional applications.
• Digital Sputnik: Digital Sputnik makes modular, tunable multi-spectrum LED lighting fixtures for film and broadcast. Overlaps with Waveform's FilmGrade portfolio (Hybrid Flex Panels, DMX dimmers, FiveSpect tunable strips) for cinematography and photography.
• Aputure: Aputure is a leading manufacturer of high-CRI, flicker-free LED lighting for independent film and photography creators. Closely comparable to Waveform's FilmGrade line in target buyer (gaffers, cinematographers, content creators) and product category (professional tunable LED panels and tubes).
• Nanlite: Nanlite produces professional LED panels, tube lights, and strip lights aimed at content creators, photographers, and filmmakers with high CRI/TLCI specs. Comparable professional user base and form factors (panels, tubes, strips) to Waveform's FilmGrade line.
• Superbright LEDs: Superbright LEDs sells a broad catalog of LED strips, modules, bulbs, and accessories online direct to consumers and small businesses. Comparable e-commerce DTC distribution model and overlapping product categories with Waveform's strip/bulb portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Hue / Philips LED): Signify is the world's largest lighting company with Philips-branded consumer and professional LED products. Overlaps with Waveform at the consumer bulb level and in commercial panel/tube lighting but does not specialize in ultra-high-CRI color-critical niches.
• Cree Lighting: Cree Lighting (formerly part of Cree Inc.) is a major LED lighting manufacturer serving commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Comparable in residential and commercial fixtures/panels/tubes but not specialized in high-CRI color-critical verticals.
• Feit Electric: Feit Electric is a large consumer LED bulb and smart lighting brand sold through retail channels. Comparable form factor (bulbs, strips) and direct-to-retail model, though it competes primarily on commodity pricing rather than color-rendering specs.

Others

• LED Supply: LED Supply distributes LED components, drivers, and modules to commercial and industrial buyers. Comparable in serving technical/spec-conscious LED buyers with documentation, though positioned as a component distributor rather than finished luminaire maker.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Waveform-Lighting-1516965595059388
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waveformlighting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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