Lighting Analysts

Name

Lighting Analysts

Legal name

Lighting Analysts, LLC

Website

https://lightinganalysts.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Illumination Engineering Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC), Street Lighting & Area Lighting Electrical Infrastructure (IMAFAHAJ)

Keywords

• Illumination engineering software
• Photometric calculation software
• Lighting design software
• BIM lighting analysis
• Photometric data management

Headquarters

HQ city

Littleton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Annual and monthly subscription licenses for AGi32, ElumTools, Photometric Toolbox, Photometric Power Tools, and LuxiFlux. Both single-user and multi-user (network) license options are available. Subscriptions are the primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Training and Education Services: Instructor-led online and in-person training courses for AGi32 and ElumTools, including introductory, advanced, and specialized roadway training. Also includes self-paced online courses through the Revalize Learning portal. Training revenue is a separate service stream from software licensing.
3. Direct Software Sales: Monthly and annual single-user and multi-user license purchases are available directly through the Lighting Analysts e-store, covering all software products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lighting Analysts develops and sells illumination engineering software for the architectural lighting industry. Its core offerings include AGi32, a desktop photometric calculation tool using radiosity and point-by-point methods, ElumTools (a fully integrated lighting calculation add-in for Autodesk Revit), Photometric Toolbox and Power Tools for IES file management, LuxiFlux web-based lighting calculators, and Instabase, a cloud photometric database with over 500,000 files from 500+ manufacturers. The software is sold via subscription and used by lighting designers, engineers, architects, and luminaire manufacturers to produce code-compliant, accurate lighting predictions.

Product overview

Lighting Analysts offers a comprehensive suite of illumination engineering software consisting of six primary products. The core offerings include AGi32, a comprehensive desktop lighting design program utilizing radiosity and point-by-point photometric calculations, and ElumTools, the first fully integrated lighting calculation add-in for Autodesk Revit. Supporting tools include Photometric Toolbox and Photometric Power Tools for IES file management, LuxiFlux Zonal and LuxiFlux Area for web-based lighting calculations, and Instabase, a cloud-based photometric database with over half a million files from 500+ manufacturers. The software suite is the industry standard for accurate, reliable lighting design with over 40 years of innovation, trusted by over 70% of U.S. lighting professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AGi32: Cornerstone comprehensive desktop lighting design software providing precise photometric calculations using radiosity and point-by-point methods for interior and exterior lighting scenarios.
• ElumTools
• Photometric Toolbox
• Photometric Power Tools
• LuxiFlux
• Instabase

Products and services

• AGi32 Comprehensive desktop lighting design software that performs precise photometric calculations using radiosity and point-by-point methods for any lighting scenario, from small interiors to large outdoor facilities. Enables modeling of complex 3D environments, analysis of illumination performance, and generation of detailed reports for code compliance and predictable real-world results; for lighting designers, engineers, and architects.
• ElumTools The first and only fully integrated lighting calculation add-in for Autodesk Revit, bringing AGi32's proven calculation engine directly into architectural models. Enables point-by-point illuminance analysis on any workplane or surface with interactive visualizations and complete walk-through capability within the Revit environment; for architects and BIM-based design firms using Revit.
• Photometric Toolbox Essential capability for in-depth reporting, editing, and conversion of IES photometric files, the industry standard for describing the light distribution of luminaires. Provides comprehensive tools for managing and manipulating luminaire photometric data; for electrical engineers, MEP professionals, and lighting designers handling photometric data.
• Photometric Power Tools Efficient batch processing tool for factoring and editing IES files. Streamlines data management and ensures accuracy through automated bulk operations on photometric files; for electrical engineers, MEP professionals, and lighting manufacturers handling large photometric datasets.
• LuxiFlux Zonal Web-based lighting calculation tool that uses proven zonal cavity methods to calculate illuminance levels, fixture counts, and power density for rectangular spaces. Designed for seamless integration onto manufacturer websites for customer engagement; for lighting manufacturers embedding self-service interior lighting calculators.
• LuxiFlux Area Interactive web-based tool for parking lot and area lighting design featuring intelligent spacing calculations, 3D visualizations, pole placement optimization, and interactive contour maps with point-by-point calculations for exterior lighting; for lighting manufacturers embedding exterior lighting design tools on their websites.
• Instabase Cloud-based photometric search engine housing a library of over half a million photometric IES files from 500+ manufacturers. Updated monthly and delivered directly to design software, integrating with AGi32 and ElumTools for instant access to current product specifications; for lighting designers, engineers, and manufacturers needing current product specification data.
• AGi32 Interface Course Self-paced online course covering interface components and basic program navigation, including Model Mode and Render Mode functionality; serves as a prerequisite to AGi32 application-specific courses. Self-paced training delivered through the Revalize Learning portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% photometric simulation accuracy
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Revalize SoftwareflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLighting Analysts was acquired by Revalize Software, a global provider of sector-specific software solutions. The acquisition in 2021 brought LAI under the Revalize enterprise-grade security framework (GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance), with Revalize managing global operations, support infrastructure, and cloud services including Instabase hosting from secure U.S. data centers. Revalize provides customer portal, learning platform, and branding integration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a major North American lighting and building solutions manufacturer (Lithonia, Juno, Aculux). It competes with LAI at the OEM/manufacturer tier by offering its own product specification and lighting design support tools to its customer base.
• Signify: Signify (formerly Philips Lighting) is the world's largest lighting company, offering connected lighting systems and its own lighting design tools (e.g., Philips lighting calculators). It is a broad incumbent that competes indirectly through proprietary design software and OEM luminaire data.
• Autodesk: Autodesk is the dominant AEC BIM platform vendor through Revit and AutoCAD, the platform where Lighting Analysts' ElumTools add-in operates. While Autodesk does not specialize in photometric calculation, its roadmap and any bundled simulation features would directly impact LAI's BIM-integrated value proposition.
• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is the leading lighting controls manufacturer offering its own specification, design, and visualization tools (e.g., Lutron Designer+) for lighting professionals. Comparable as a broad incumbent that overlaps with LAI's lighting design workflow at the controls and dimming specification stage.
• Zumtobel Group: Zumtobel Group is a leading European lighting manufacturer offering professional lighting solutions and design support tools for specifiers. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing both luminaire products and proprietary design software used by architectural lighting professionals.
• Bentley Systems: Bentley Systems is an infrastructure and AEC software provider (OpenBuildings, AECOsim) competing with Autodesk Revit in the BIM space. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose BIM platform could integrate or compete with lighting calculation functionality adjacent to ElumTools.

Direct peers

• Relux: Relux is a Swiss-based lighting design software offering photometric calculations, daylight analysis, and energy evaluation for indoor and outdoor applications. It competes head-to-head with AGi32 in European markets for lighting designer and electrical engineer workflows.
• Dialux: Dialux is the leading European lighting design and photometric calculation software, widely adopted outside North America. It is a direct competitor to AGi32 for interior, exterior, and street lighting calculations, targeting the same lighting designer and architect persona.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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