LightAir
LightAir is a Swedish air purification company that develops patented IonFlow ionization and CellFlow DEP electrostatic precipitator technologies for consumer, industrial, office, school, and agricultural customers, monetizing through hardware sales and recurring Clean Air as a Service subscriptions.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersÅkersberga, Sweden
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
LightAir firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- LightAir
- Legal name
- LightAir International AB
- Website
- https://lightair.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- LightAir is a Swedish air purification company that develops patented IonFlow ionization and CellFlow DEP electrostatic precipitator technologies for consumer, industrial, office, school, and agricultural customers, monetizing through hardware sales and recurring Clean Air as a Service subscriptions.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
LightAir industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Air Purification Equipment
- NAICS
- Industrial and Commercial Fan and Blower and Air Purification Equipment Manufacturing (333413), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)
- SIC
- Industrial & Commercial Fans & Blowers & Air Purifing Equip (3564), Electric Housewares & Fans (3634)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration (HSAOANAH), HVAC Air Filtration & Air Purifier Installation (HSAOAIAC), HVAC, Water Heaters & Indoor Air Quality Distribution (CRAOAFAJ)
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Where LightAir is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Åkersberga
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
LightAir business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (Air Purifiers): LightAir sells air purifier devices (IonFlow and CellFlow product lines) to customers. Products range from consumer/home units (IonFlow Signature, Evolution, CellFlow Mini 100) to industrial units (CellFlow DEP series). Customers can purchase products outright or through subscription arrangements.
- Subscription / 'Clean Air as a Service': LightAir offers a subscription model where commercial and industrial customers pay a recurring fee for air purification equipment, maintenance, and monitoring. The Finnish municipal contract generates approximately SEK 2 million per year across several hundred units. The subscription includes LightAir Connect monitoring, filter changes, and ongoing service.
- Service and Maintenance Contracts: LightAir provides ongoing service and maintenance contracts bundled with hardware sales. The Lignacite delivery in the UK included a 36-month service and maintenance contract. These contracts provide recurring revenue and lock in customer relationships.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Subscription-based 'Clean Air as a Service' for commercial and industrial customers |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Individual consumer air purifiers (IonFlow and CellFlow product lines) |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
LightAir product offering
Product offeringCore offering
LightAir develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary air purification devices and solutions based on two core technologies: IonFlow (corona-needle ionization) and CellFlow DEP (electrostatic precipitator). The portfolio spans home/consumer units (IonFlow Signature, IonFlow Evolution, CellFlow Mini 100), industrial systems (CellFlow DEP Industrial Series), office and school solutions (LightAir Health+), agricultural applications (AgroPro), and the LightAir Connect IoT monitoring platform. Commercial and industrial customers can purchase hardware outright or subscribe to a 'Clean Air as a Service' recurring-fee model that includes equipment, maintenance, and remote monitoring.
Product overview
LightAir offers a portfolio of air purification solutions organized around three core technology platforms: IonFlow (corona needle ionization), CellFlow (electrostatic precipitator/DEP), and LightAir Connect (smart monitoring software). For home use, the IonFlow 2.0 Signature and Evolution provide ionization-based particle removal up to 50m². The CellFlow Mini 100 offers compact home air cleaning. Industrial solutions include the CellFlow DEP Industrial Series with self-cleaning and EcoPrecision filtration, complemented by LightAir Connect for real-time air quality monitoring and proactive maintenance. LightAir Health+ combines CellFlow technology with virus-inhibiting ionizers for offices and schools. AgroPro adapts IonFlow technology for agricultural and animal husbandry applications. The portfolio includes residential, commercial, industrial, and specialized solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- LightAir Health+: Virus-inhibiting air purification solution combining air purifiers with antiviral technology for offices and schools, offering 'clean air as a service' subscription.
- LightAir CellFlow DEP
- LightAir AgroPro
Products and services
- IonFlow 2.0 Signature Consumer-grade home air purifier using ionization technology to remove particles from the air in rooms up to 50 m² (540 sq ft). Corona needle ionization generates negative ions that charge particles, which are then collected on a positively charged collector. Operates ozone-free at 5W power consumption.
- IonFlow 2.0 Evolution Compact home air purifier using LightAir's IonFlow ionization technology for particle removal in residential spaces up to 50 m². Same ionization technology as the Signature model in a more compact form factor.
- CellFlow Mini 100 Compact air purifier for smaller spaces, part of the CellFlow family of air cleaning products designed for home and small commercial use.
- CellFlow DEP Industrial Series Industrial-grade air purifiers with self-cleaning function and EcoPrecision filter for optimal performance in demanding industrial environments such as factories, warehouses, and large commercial spaces. Includes specific models like CellFlow IND1000SC self-cleaning unit designed for stationary installation at industrial milling stations.
- LightAir Connect Smart monitoring software that continuously monitors air purifiers through intelligent sensors and real-time data. Identifies filter replacement or cleaning needs, alerts for potential performance issues, and schedules service and maintenance to reduce unexpected downtime and optimize system uptime.
- LightAir Health+ Subscription-based solution combining LightAir air purifiers with patented virus-inhibiting ionizers specifically designed for offices and schools. Claims to reduce sick leave by up to 20% and removes 99.99% of fine particles and allergens. Validated by 7-year Karolinska Institutet study showing 97% reduction in airborne virus infectivity.
- LightAir AgroPro Specialized air purification solution based on IonFlow technology adapted for agricultural operations, equestrian sports, and animal husbandry including farming, egg production, pig farming, dairy, and horse facilities. Designed to reduce infection spread and enable reduced antibiotic use in livestock operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 97% reduction in airborne virus infectivity (influenza A, rotavirus, calicivirus) validated by Karolinska Institutet 7-year study
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use LightAir
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
LightAir technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
LightAir partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Habitat Solutions BVcoreHabitat Solutions BV is LightAir's long-standing channel partner in Benelux (Netherlands and Belgium). The partnership shifted focus from consumer sales to commercial and industrial customers. Habitat installs LightAir air purifiers and virus inhibitors in Dutch schools and other commercial environments. The partnership has expanded from 2 to 8 schools within the same foundation, generating approximately SEK 400,000 in order value.
- Cair ABcoreLightAir acquired Cair AB in spring 2022 after a long collaboration on air purification technology now marketed as LightAir CellFlow DEP. The acquisition consolidated all intellectual property rights for the technology in one company, combined overlapping B2B target groups and created strong complementary product offerings in commercial and industrial segments. Cair's technology forms the foundation of LightAir's CellFlow DEP industrial product line.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
LightAir competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IQAir: Swiss-based premium air purifier company with strong positions in commercial, healthcare, and education segments. Comparable to LightAir's Health+ proposition targeting offices, schools, and clinical environments with evidence-based air quality claims.
- AAF Flanders: Global industrial air filtration manufacturer providing HEPA and high-efficiency filters, dust collectors, and cleanroom solutions for industrial and commercial customers. Directly comparable to LightAir's industrial dust-reduction offering.
- Blueair: Swedish-founded premium consumer and commercial air purifier brand (now owned by Unilever). Directly comparable to LightAir in target customers, product category (HEPA + ionization-based air purifiers), and Scandinavian/Nordic origin.
- Camfil: Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of industrial and commercial air filtration solutions, including dust collection and IAQ equipment. Closest comparable to LightAir's CellFlow DEP industrial product line serving factories, warehouses, and process-industry customers.
Broad incumbents
- Dyson: Premium global consumer electronics brand with a well-known air purifier product line. Comparable to LightAir's premium consumer IonFlow products in positioning and price tier, though at much larger scale.
- Mann+Hummel: German global filtration specialist with broad industrial and HVAC air filtration product lines. Comparable to LightAir in industrial air filtration applications with substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
- Philips (Versuni) Air Purifiers: Major consumer and small-commercial air purifier brand (now operated by Versuni). Comparable to LightAir's consumer IonFlow line and small-office CellFlow Mini 100 in target buyer and retail channels.
- Donaldson Company: Large US-listed industrial filtration manufacturer with extensive product portfolio in dust collection, fume filtration, and industrial air purification. Comparable industrial customer base to LightAir CellFlow DEP at much larger scale.
Emerging players
- Molekule: US-based premium air purifier company using proprietary PECO technology, focused on consumer and small-commercial markets. Comparable to LightAir in its emphasis on differentiated technology and premium positioning with scientific claims.
- Genano: Finnish manufacturer of professional and industrial air purifiers using cold-plasma/electrical air purification technology. Highly comparable to LightAir CellFlow DEP in Nordic origin, industrial/commercial customer focus, and electrostatic-based technology approach.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
LightAir social profiles
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LightAir leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
LightAir subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
LightAir funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
LightAir M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about LightAir
What does LightAir do?
LightAir develops, manufactures, and sells proprietary air purification devices and solutions based on two core technologies: IonFlow (corona-needle ionization) and CellFlow DEP (electrostatic precipitator). The portfolio spans home/consumer units (IonFlow Signature, IonFlow Evolution, CellFlow Mini 100), industrial systems (CellFlow DEP Industrial Series), office and school solutions (LightAir Health+), agricultural applications (AgroPro), and the LightAir Connect IoT monitoring platform. Commercial and industrial customers can purchase hardware outright or subscribe to a 'Clean Air as a Service' recurring-fee model that includes equipment, maintenance, and remote monitoring.
Is LightAir a public or private company?
LightAir is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was LightAir founded?
LightAir was founded in 2007. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is LightAir based?
LightAir is headquartered in Åkersberga, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does LightAir make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (Air Purifiers) is the primary driver. The others are subscription / 'Clean Air as a Service' and service and Maintenance Contracts.
Who are LightAir's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IQAir, AAF Flanders, Blueair and Camfil. Broad incumbents are Dyson, Mann+Hummel, Philips (Versuni) Air Purifiers and Donaldson Company. Emerging players are Molekule and Genano.
Does LightAir have an API?
No public API is recorded for LightAir.
What industry is LightAir in?
LightAir's product category is Air Purification Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAKAI, Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ), with a secondary code of HSAOANAH, Smart Air Quality Sensors, Purifiers & Humidifier/Dehumidifier Integration. Its NAICS code is 333413 and its SIC code is 3564.