Daintree Networks
Daintree Networks, a brand within Current (GLI Brands), provides wireless lighting control hardware, the IoT Spaces controls platform, and API integrations for commercial and industrial buildings across nine vertical markets globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersMountain View, United States
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingSoftware
What Daintree Networks does
Daintree Networks provides wireless lighting control solutions for commercial and industrial buildings, encompassing hardware (sensors, controllers, gateways), the IoT Spaces intelligent controls platform, and API-based integrations with building management systems. Its product portfolio spans entry-level Daintree EZ Connect, mid-tier Daintree One, and advanced Daintree Networked systems, with a recurring layer of Technical Support Services and IoT Spaces subscriptions providing ongoing software and analytics. Customers are segmented across nine verticals including commercial offices, industrial facilities, warehouses, retail, education, banking, hospitality, transportation, and signage, with offices and industrial applications flagged as primary.
The company was founded in 2003 (per firmographic data) as a Silicon Valley startup and originally headquartered in Mountain View, California. It raised approximately $12M across 2010-2011, including a $8M round led by Lend Lease Ventures, before being acquired by Current (GLI Brands), which now operates the Daintree brand within its wireless controls portfolio under the broader Current Lighting Solutions LLC headquartered at 6085 Parkland Boulevard, Mayfield Heights, Ohio.
Go-to-market combines a sales-led enterprise motion with a multi-tier channel of lighting agents, distributors, and a 'Where to Buy' storefront, supplemented by finance solutions for capital-constrained enterprise customers. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, recurring IoT Spaces subscriptions, and Technical Support Services contracts. Marketing and demand generation run primarily through the Current (led.com) website, case studies, white papers, technical tools, and the distributor network, with localized presence across North America, Canada, Latam, EU/ME/ANZ, and Asia.
Daintree Networks firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Daintree Networks
- Legal name
- Daintree Networks
- Website
- https://daintree.net
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Acquired
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- Daintree Networks, a brand within Current (GLI Brands), provides wireless lighting control hardware, the IoT Spaces controls platform, and API integrations for commercial and industrial buildings across nine vertical markets globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Daintree Networks industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Wireless Lighting Controls
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI), Building Automation & Controls (BAS/BMS) (HSAPAPAA), Building Connectivity Infrastructure (Wired/Wireless, Gateways, Edge) (HSAPAPAN)
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Where Daintree Networks is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Mountain View
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Daintree Networks business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Software
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Lighting Controls: Sale of wireless lighting control hardware including sensors, controllers, gateways, and associated equipment for commercial and industrial lighting installations
- Software/Subscription Services: IoT Spaces platform and API solutions providing ongoing software services, monitoring, and analytics capabilities for building management
- Technical Support Services: Daintree Technical Support Services providing ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and support for installed systems
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Daintree Networks product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Daintree Networks provides wireless lighting control solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. Its portfolio includes Daintree One, Daintree EZ Connect, and Daintree Networked systems that deliver automated scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting capabilities. The company complements these hardware systems with the IoT Spaces intelligent lighting controls platform and API solutions for integration with building management systems.
Product overview
Daintree Networks, now part of Current Lighting Solutions (a GLI Brand), offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless lighting control products and IoT solutions for commercial buildings. The product line includes Daintree One (entry-level wireless controls), Daintree EZ Connect (simplified commissioning), and Daintree Networked (advanced networked controls), all under the Daintree Wireless Controls umbrella. The platform is complemented by Connected Lighting for IoT integration, the IoT Spaces platform for intelligent building management, and API Solutions for third-party integrations. Daintree products serve applications across retail, education, industrial, office, warehouse, hospitality, and other commercial sectors.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Daintree One: Wireless lighting control system for commercial buildings
- Daintree EZ Connect
- Daintree Networked
- Connected Lighting
Products and services
- Daintree One A wireless lighting control solution offering automated scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting capabilities for commercial buildings.
- Daintree EZ Connect A simplified wireless lighting control solution designed for easy installation and commissioning of commercial lighting systems.
- Daintree Networked A networked wireless lighting control solution with advanced monitoring and control capabilities for large-scale commercial deployments.
- Connected Lighting IoT-enabled lighting solutions that connect to building management systems for centralized control and data analytics.
- IoT Spaces An intelligent lighting controls platform that provides data-driven insights for space utilization and building optimization.
- Daintree Technical Support Services Technical support services specifically for Daintree wireless lighting control systems, including installation assistance and troubleshooting.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy savings through wireless lighting controls with occupancy sensing, daylight harvesting, and scheduling capabilities
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Daintree Networks
Customer profileSegments9 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Daintree Networks technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Daintree Networks partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Daintree Networks competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Encelium (OSRAM/ams OSRAM): Encelium was a direct wireless and wired lighting controls competitor in commercial buildings before being acquired by OSRAM. Closely comparable in product category (networked lighting controls, BMS integration) and target customers (offices, education, industrial).
- Lutron Electronics: Lutron offers commercial lighting controls (Vive, Quantum, Athena) that compete head-to-head with Daintree in offices, education, and hospitality. Strong brand and specifier relationships make it a direct rival in the wireless controls category.
- Wattstopper (Legrand): Wattstopper provides occupancy sensors, daylighting controls, and networked lighting control systems (DLM) for commercial buildings. Direct competitor to Daintree's wireless controls in the same verticals.
- Enlighted (Siemens): Enlighted is an IoT-based lighting and building analytics platform acquired by Siemens, competing with Daintree's IoT Spaces in commercial offices, healthcare, and industrial facilities through sensor-driven occupancy and energy data.
Broad incumbents
- Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a large commercial lighting and controls incumbent with its own wireless platforms (nLight, DTL). Competes with Daintree as part of a broader fixture-and-controls portfolio rather than as a controls pure-play.
- Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify offers Interact wireless lighting controls and a full commercial lighting portfolio. Overlaps with Daintree in offices, retail, and industrial but operates as a global incumbent across fixtures, lamps, and controls.
- Hubbell Lighting: Hubbell manufactures commercial and industrial lighting fixtures and supports the wiHUBB wireless controls platform. Comparable broad incumbent competing in the same channels and verticals as Daintree.
- Leviton Manufacturing: Leviton offers lighting controls (GreenMAX, Sapphire) and a wide range of electrical devices for commercial buildings. Comparable incumbent in the same specifier and contractor channels as Daintree.
Emerging players
- SmartWorx (Smart Lighting Solutions): SmartWorx and similar emerging wireless controls platforms target commercial buildings with cloud-managed lighting and energy management. Comparable emerging player with overlapping IoT and analytics capabilities.
- Igor (Axcel / WiSilica): Igor (now part of WiSilica/Axcel) provides PoE and wireless smart-building platforms competing in the same IoT lighting controls and analytics space as Daintree's IoT Spaces offering.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights5 records
Customer concentration
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Daintree Networks leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Daintree Networks funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors1 record
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Daintree Networks M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Daintree Networks
What does Daintree Networks do?
Daintree Networks provides wireless lighting control solutions for commercial and industrial buildings. Its portfolio includes Daintree One, Daintree EZ Connect, and Daintree Networked systems that deliver automated scheduling, occupancy sensing, and daylight harvesting capabilities. The company complements these hardware systems with the IoT Spaces intelligent lighting controls platform and API solutions for integration with building management systems.
Is Daintree Networks a public or private company?
Daintree Networks is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently acquired.
When was Daintree Networks founded?
Daintree Networks was founded in 2003. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is Daintree Networks based?
Daintree Networks is headquartered in Mountain View, United States, in the North America region.
How does Daintree Networks make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Lighting Controls are the primary driver. The others are software/Subscription Services and technical Support Services.
Who are Daintree Networks's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Encelium (OSRAM/ams OSRAM), Lutron Electronics, Wattstopper (Legrand) and Enlighted (Siemens). Broad incumbents are Acuity Brands, Signify (Philips Lighting), Hubbell Lighting and Leviton Manufacturing. Emerging players are SmartWorx (Smart Lighting Solutions) and Igor (Axcel / WiSilica).
Does Daintree Networks have an API?
Yes. Daintree offers API Solutions as part of its IoT Spaces intelligent lighting controls platform. The API enables smart building management integration and interoperability with other systems.
What industry is Daintree Networks in?
Daintree Networks's product category is Wireless Lighting Controls. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPABAGAC, Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems, with a secondary code of IMAGAIAI, Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting). Its NAICS code is 3351 and its SIC code is 3640.