Zigen

What Zigen does

Zigen Corporation is a privately held, founder-owned US manufacturer of professional audio/video distribution hardware, headquartered in Lake Balboa (Los Angeles), California and founded in 2005 by Ed Dellalyan. The company designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio spanning five product families: AV-over-IP encoders/decoders built on the proprietary IP-Logic platform (SDVoE/AES67 compliant over 10GBase-T), HDMI matrix switches (HXL-Plus and HX/HDBT modular families), HDBaseT/fiber/coaxial extenders, audio de-embedders and extractors, and Active Optical HDMI cables. Technical differentiation is anchored in three proprietary elements: an Autonomous EDID Management algorithm, visually lossless DSC compression that preserves 4:4:4 chroma (vs. competitor CSC/ICT downsampling to 4:2:0), and the ZigNet built-in diagnostics tool that surfaces real-time signal data without external analyzers.

Zigen operates a pure B2B2B channel model with no direct-to-end-user sales. Products reach integrators through a curated network of 13+ authorized US distributors (Volutone, KOA CCTV, MRI, UI Supplies, Audio America, Mountain West, EDI, CED, 21st Century, Davis Distribution, Sierra Select, Profit Line) and 20+ international distributors spanning North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, supplemented by a dealer registration program, online resellers (Markertek, Tecnec), and D-Tools Cloud platform integration. Pricing is quote-based through the channel and not publicly disclosed. Certified driver integrations with Crestron, Control4, Savant, RTI, URC, Elan, and AMX/Bitwise embed Zigen hardware into the default specifications of the dominant home and building automation control systems.

Revenue is derived entirely from one-time hardware purchases across Residential, Corporate, Higher Education, Marine, Broadcast, Hospitality, Military, Security, Commercial, and Live Events verticals. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed external investment, operates without a public revenue figure, and has been recognized with a 2016 Best of Show award for the IP-Logic platform. Zigen positions itself as a field-tested, integrator-approved alternative to larger pro-AV incumbents, emphasizing US-based engineering, proprietary diagnostics, and free system-design services for installers.

Name

Zigen

Legal name

Zigen Corporation

Website

https://zigencorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zigen Corporation is a US-based, founder-owned manufacturer of professional AV distribution hardware — including AV-over-IP (IP-Logic), HDMI matrix switches, extenders, and Active Optical Cables — sold exclusively through authorized distributors and dealers to AV integrators across residential, corporate, education, broadcast, and military markets worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Panorama City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products - Matrix Switches: HDMI matrix switches including HXL-44Plus (4x4), HXL-88Plus (8x8), HX-88/HDBT modular matrix, SW41Plus, SW42Plus, and ZIG-PHASED splitters. One-time hardware purchase sold through dealer/distributor network.
2. Hardware Products - Extenders: HDBaseT extenders (OFL-1000 fiber, POC series, POEPRO series, HVX series, POEWP wallplate series), HDMI over coax (ZIG-CX-100). One-time hardware purchase.
3. Hardware Products - HDMI Cables: Active Optical Cables (ZIG-AOC-8 HDMI 2.1), 4K High Speed cables, 4K Premium Certified cables. One-time purchase with various length options.
4. Hardware Products - AV over IP: IP-Logic platform including ZIG-IPPRO-TX (Encoder), ZIG-IPPRO-RX (Decoder), ZIG-IP-ESSENTIALS (Control Processor), ZIG-ILC (Rack Mounting Cage).
5. Hardware Products - Audio Products: Audio de-embedders, extractors, repeaters including ZIG-PHASED, ZIG-DAC, ZIG-PAX, ZIG-ADM, ZIG-RAE.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zigen designs, engineers, and manufactures professional AV signal distribution hardware including HDMI matrix switches, HDBaseT extenders, AV over IP encoders/decoders, and active optical cables. The company layers proprietary software platforms (IP-Logic, ZigNet, Autonomous EDID Management) on top of its hardware to deliver zero-latency switching, remote diagnostics, and EDID handling for integrators. Products are sold exclusively through authorized dealers, distributors, and system integrators serving residential, corporate, education, broadcast, medical, and military end users.

Product overview

Zigen is an audio/video distribution technology company offering a comprehensive portfolio of AV over IP, HDMI matrix switches, extenders, audio products, and HDMI cables. The product lineup centers on the IP-Logic AV over IP platform for scalable networked video distribution, complemented by the HXL-Plus and HX/HDBT matrix switch families for video/audio routing. Extender solutions include HDBaseT (POC, HVX, POE series), fiber (OFL-1000), and coaxial (CX-100) options, while the ZIG-AOC-8 active optical cable provides premium HDMI 2.1 connectivity. Supporting products include audio de-embedders, down-mixers, and HDMI cables ranging from standard high-speed to premium certified variants. All products are designed and engineered in the USA, with ZigNet diagnostics software for system monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IP-Logic: Zigen's premier AV over IP technology platform for extending, distributing, and converting 4K video in a scalable platform utilizing SDVoE and AES67 standards
• ZIG-AOC-8
• HXL-Plus Series
• ZigNet

Products and services

• ZIG-POE-100 AV over IP encoder/decoder AV over IP encoder/decoder with Power over Ethernet, running Zigen's IP-Logic platform for zero-latency, software-defined AV distribution over standard Ethernet networks. Designed for integrators deploying multi-zone 4K HDR distribution in commercial and residential installations.
• Zigen HDMI Matrix Switches Fixed and modular HDMI matrix switchers that route multiple HDMI sources to multiple displays, with support for high-bandwidth 4K HDR formats and Zigen's Autonomous EDID Management for plug-and-play source/display compatibility. Used by AV integrators for residential and commercial matrixing applications.
• Zigen HDBaseT Extenders Transmitter/receiver extender pairs that carry uncompressed HDMI, control, and Ethernet over category cable for long-distance AV signal extension. Targeted at integrators needing reliable point-to-point or multi-room signal extension in residential, corporate, education, broadcast, medical, and military environments.
• Zigen Active Optical Cables High-bandwidth active optical HDMI cables for long-distance 4K HDR signal transport without compression or latency. Sold to integrators as pre-terminated cabling solutions for projects where copper runs exceed HDBaseT distance limits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Virtually zero latency for AVoIP distribution
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• D-ToolsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorD-Tools Cloud platform partnership - Zigen products integrated into D-Tools system integrator platform for design and documentation.
• VolutonecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor authorized US distributor with locations in Simi Valley, Van Nuys, Cerritos, Riverside, Irvine, San Diego (CA), and Las Vegas (NV). Primary distribution partner for Zigen products in Western US.
• KOA CCTVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized US distributor with multiple California and Nevada locations including North Hollywood, Glendale, Los Angeles, Sylmar, Las Vegas, Woodland Hills, Anaheim. Specializes in CCTV and AV integration products.
• Grainger Industrial SupplyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational distribution through Grainger locations in China, Mexico, Dubai, India, Africa, Asia (Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Mongolia, Korea, Indonesia), UK, Peru, Dominican Republic, Yemen, Jordan, Qatar. Industrial supply distributor with global reach.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kramer Electronics: Kramer is a global Pro-AV manufacturer of matrix switchers, extenders, and AVoIP (VIA, KVM, KIT-400 series). Comparable product breadth and integrator-channel focus.
• PureLink (PureLink GmbH): PureLink manufactures total cable and AV extension solutions — fiber, HDBaseT, and matrix switching — competing head-to-head with Zigen's extender, fiber, and AOC product lines.
• tvONE: tvONE manufactures video signal processors, matrix routers (CORIOmatrix), and extenders serving broadcast, Pro-AV, and digital-signage — overlapping Zigen's matrix and broadcast/Post-Production use cases.
• Key Digital Systems: Key Digital makes HDBaseT extenders, HDMI matrix switches, and AVoIP (KD-IP1200 series). Direct mid-market competitor for Zigen's residential and light-commercial integrator business.
• Lightware Visual Engineering: Lightware builds HDMI matrix switchers, extenders, and AVoIP products (Taurus, MMX, VINX series) competing in the same Pro-AV and corporate/education installations as Zigen.
• WyreStorm: WyreStorm sells HDBaseT extenders, matrix switches, and NetworkHD AVoIP distribution — direct overlap with Zigen's extender, matrix, and IP-Logic product lines for residential and commercial integrators.
• Atlona (a Panduit company): Atlona makes HDBaseT extenders, HDMI matrix switches, and the OmniStream AVoIP platform using SDVoE — the same standard Zigen's IP-Logic targets. Closest head-to-head competitor in AVoIP and Pro-AV extension.
• Extron Electronics: Extron is the largest US specialist in professional AV signal distribution — matrix switchers, extenders, scaling processors, and AVoIP (NAV series). Directly comparable product mix and integrator-dealer go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Crestron Electronics: Crestron is a broad Pro-AV and control-systems incumbent whose DM (DigitalMedia) and NVX lines directly compete with Zigen's matrix, extender, and AVoIP portfolio. Much larger scale but overlapping functionality for corporate and high-end residential.
• Gefen (Core Brands / Nice): Gefen (now part of Nice Group) offers HDMI matrix switchers, extenders, and splitters in the same Pro-AV/residential integrator channel as Zigen. Broader parent portfolio but directly overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zigencorp
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCuFYPwv5W74UMf_yOlx50XQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/ZigenCorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zigen
• Instagraminstagram.com/zigencorp

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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