Nicolaudie Group

What Nicolaudie Group does

Nicolaudie Group is a Switzerland-headquartered designer, manufacturer, and marketer of computerized lighting controllers, founded in 1987 when the company designed what it describes as the world's first computerized lighting controller for Amiga computers. The company operates across two primary verticals — architectural lighting (permanent installations in commercial buildings, retail, hospitality, and public infrastructure) and entertainment lighting (DJs, nightclubs, live performances, and mobile shows) — through a multi-brand portfolio including Nicolaudie Architectural, Daslight, Dmxsoft, Light Rider, Arcolis, Ls Cloud, Wolfmix, and Lumidesk. Headquartered in Pully, Switzerland, Nicolaudie runs 7 regional offices across France, the UK, Bulgaria, the UAE, China, and the United States.

The company's core technology is built on the DMX512 lighting control protocol and spans three architectural hardware families (DINA for DIN rail and 19-inch rack mounting, STICK for stylish all-in-one installations, and SLESA as the longstanding affordable workhorse in market since 2000), entertainment hardware (Wolfmix standalone controller with up to 4 DMX universes, SUSHI-Z1 starter interface), a software stack (ESA2, ESA Pro 2, Daslight 4, Lumidesk), mobile applications (Light Rider for DJs with a 15,000+ fixture library, Arcolis suite for wireless control, Easy Remote), and the LS Cloud platform for remote architectural lighting management. Cross-product compatibility — particularly Arcolis complementing SLESA, STICK, and DINA controllers — is a deliberate ecosystem design.

Nicolaudie generates revenue through hardware sales (controllers, interfaces, accessories), one-time software licenses, mobile app sales, and direct e-commerce via store.nicolaudiegroup.com, supplemented by quote-based enterprise pricing handled through regional offices. Distribution is hybrid: 7 regional offices serve enterprise/professional architectural customers with direct sales and technical support, while brand-specific websites and the group store target SMBs, individual installers, and consumer/DJ buyers. Specific pricing is not publicly disclosed, and no enterprise customer logos, revenue figures, or funding events are available in the public record. The firm is privately held with 11-50 employees and operates without a parent company.

Name

Nicolaudie Group

Legal name

Nicolaudie Group

Website

https://nicolaudiegroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nicolaudie Group is a Switzerland-headquartered designer and manufacturer of computerized DMX lighting controllers, serving architectural and entertainment markets via hardware (DINA, STICK, SLESA, Wolfmix), software, mobile apps, and the LS Cloud platform, distributed globally through 7 offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Lighting Control Systems

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• DMX lighting controllers
• Architectural lighting control
• Entertainment lighting software
• Computerized lighting systems
• Lighting control hardware

Headquarters

HQ city

Montpellier

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of lighting control hardware including DMX controllers (DINA, STICK, SLESA, Wolfmix), DMX interfaces (SUSHI, DVC), and accessories.
2. Software Licenses: Sale of lighting design software including ESA2, ESA Pro 2, Arcolis Designer, Daslight 4, and Lumidesk for professional lighting control.
3. Mobile Applications: Sale of mobile apps including Light Rider (Android/iPad), Easy Remote app, and Arcolis suite for wireless lighting control.
4. Online Store: Direct e-commerce sales through store.nicolaudiegroup.com offering products, software options, upgrades and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Nicolaudie Group designs, manufactures, and markets computerized DMX lighting controllers and accompanying software for architectural and entertainment lighting markets. The product portfolio spans DMX hardware controllers (DINA, STICK, SLESA, Wolfmix, SUSHI), professional lighting design software (ESA2, ESA Pro 2, Daslight, Lumidesk, LS Cloud), and mobile applications (Light Rider, Arcolis Suite) for wireless control and programming.

Product overview

Nicolaudie Group offers a comprehensive lighting control ecosystem spanning both architectural and entertainment markets. The product portfolio centers on DMX lighting controllers and software, including three hardware controller families for architectural installations: DINA (DIN rail/rack mounting for lasting installations), STICK (all-in-one stylish design), and SLESA (robust and affordable). For entertainment lighting, the company offers Wolfmix (standalone hardware with FX modules and 4 DMX universes), Daslight software (PC/Mac with mobile remote apps), and Light Rider (DJ app for Android/iPad). Supporting products include SUSHI-Z1 DMX interface, Arcolis Suite mobile apps for wireless control, ESA2/ESA Pro 2 architectural software, LS Cloud platform, and Lumidesk PC-based DMX software. The company invented the computerized lighting controller concept in 1987 and has over 35 years of innovation in the industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nicolaudie Architectural: Architectural lighting control solutions including DINA, STICK, and SLESA controller ranges.
• Wolfmix
• Daslight
• Light Rider
• Dmxsoft
• Arcolis
• Lumidesk
• Ls Cloud

Products and services

• DINA Family of DMX lighting controllers designed for lasting architectural installations, available for DIN rail or 19-inch rack mounting. Ranges from small easy-to-setup units to all-in-one solutions for large installations.
• STICK All-in-one lighting control solution with stylish glass finish and easy-to-use controls, designed for any environment including architectural installations.
• SLESA DMX lighting controllers with robust design and easy-to-use software, with a long-standing reputation for reliability, ease-of-use and affordability. Available since 2000.
• Wolfmix Standalone lighting instrument with FX modules, music sync, and up to 4 DMX universes packed inside robust hardware with a powerful processor. Designed for live performances, disco, club or show applications.
• Daslight DMX lighting software package (Daslight 4) available on PC and Mac. Features include Show mode for customized screens and Easy Remote app for iPhone, iPad and Android control over WiFi. Includes DVC FUN, DVC4 GOLD, DVC4 GZM and DPAD DMX interfaces.
• Light Rider Pro DJ lighting app for Android and iPad that lets users control DMX lights without programming. Offers access to over 15,000 lighting fixtures that bounce, chase, ride, sparkle and perform light shows.
• SUSHI-Z1 Starter DMX interface for lighting control, providing access to 7 advanced software and apps. Features a library of more than 15,000 fixture profiles.
• Arcolis Suite Suite of tools designed to complement SLESA, STICK, and DINA controllers, adding wireless lighting control, programming and triggering capabilities on Apple/Android.
• ESA2 / ESA Pro 2 ESA2 is simple and efficient lighting design software; ESA Pro 2 is sophisticated software for architectural lighting control. Both available for Mac and PC.
• LS Cloud Cloud-based platform for remote lighting control and management of Nicolaudie lighting systems.
• Lumidesk Intuitive live PC-based DMX control software for quick and straightforward fixture programming and operation.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting giant and owner of Philips Hue and Philips Dynalite architectural lighting controls. A broad incumbent that competes in architectural lighting control with much greater scale, channel reach, and R&D resources than Nicolaudie.
• Lutron Electronics: Established leader in architectural lighting controls and dimming systems (HomeWorks, Quantum, RA). Competes directly with Nicolaudie's DINA/STICK/SLESA architectural product line in commercial buildings, hospitality, and high-end residential installations.
• Crestron Electronics: Major provider of integrated building control systems including lighting, shading, and AV. Overlaps with Nicolaudie's architectural segment in commercial and high-end residential projects, particularly where cloud-based management and integration matter.
• Martin Professional (Harman): Premium entertainment lighting brand owned by Harman/Samsung, with M-Series and P3 control systems. Competes with Nicolaudie in the professional lighting control segment for concerts, TV, and architectural façades.

Direct peers

• MA Lighting International: German manufacturer of professional entertainment lighting consoles (grandMA series), the dominant brand in concert/touring lighting control. Closest direct competitor to Wolfmix and Daslight in the professional entertainment lighting software/console market.
• ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls): US-based manufacturer of entertainment and architectural lighting controls including the Eos family of consoles and Paradigm architectural system. Directly comparable to Nicolaudie across both entertainment and architectural lighting control categories.
• Avolites: UK-based maker of lighting consoles (Titan, Ai) and media servers for concerts, festivals, and TV. Direct entertainment lighting control peer competing with Wolfmix and Daslight in live event and touring applications.
• Elation Professional: Entertainment lighting manufacturer offering fixtures, controllers, and control software. Competes with Nicolaudie in the entertainment and live-event lighting space, particularly for smaller venues and mobile applications.
• ADJ Products: US entertainment lighting and effects manufacturer with its own DMX controller line. Competes with Daslight/Light Rider/Dmxsoft in the prosumer and mobile-DJ lighting control segment.
• Pharos Architectural Controls: UK-based specialist in architectural lighting control with controller hardware and Designer software. A focused mid-sized peer in the same architectural lighting control niche as Nicolaudie Architectural (DINA, STICK, SLESA).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/nicolaudiegroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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