NEXELEC
NEXELEC is a French IoT company founded in 2009 that designs smart wireless sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, and the NAVIXIS cloud platform for building safety, air quality monitoring, and energy efficiency, serving local authorities, social housing providers, and facility managers across 40+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersSaint-avé, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What NEXELEC does
NEXELEC is a French IoT solutions provider founded in 2009 and headquartered in Saint-Avé, Bretagne, operating as an SAS with €420,000 share capital and no disclosed external investors. The company designs and manufactures a portfolio of smart wireless sensors (smoke detectors under INSAFE/ORIGIN/GUARD, CO detectors under AIR, air quality sensors under SENSE/ATMO/AERO/PMO/NO2 BLOCK/O3 BLOCK, temperature and humidity sensors, presence and noise detectors, and thermostatic heads), LoRaWAN gateways, and the NAVIXIS cloud supervision platform. Its products support multiple wireless protocols — LoRaWAN, Sigfox, EnOcean, NB-IoT, Zigbee, and Matter — and feature up to 20-year battery life, NFC-based smartphone configuration via the Nexelec TOUCH app, and proprietary air quality measurement algorithms.
The company's go-to-market is hybrid B2B/B2B2C, combining a global network of 15+ named authorized distributors (including Rexel, m2m Germany, Sistelec, AllIoT Technologies, Choovio, One Network), an own e-commerce store at nexelec.eu/store, and direct enterprise field sales for large building management deployments. Customers span local authorities (City of Paris, City of Lyon, Nantes Métropole, Département de l'Ain, City of Mouscron), social housing providers (Norevie, Adoma/CDC Habitat), energy service companies (Engie, Dalkia, Idex), corporate facility operators (EY, Korian), and academic institutions (University of Mons), with over 1,000 customers and 100,000+ products deployed across 20,000+ buildings in 40+ countries.
NEXELEC monetizes through three streams: one-time hardware sales of sensors and gateways, recurring subscription revenue from the NAVIXIS monitoring platform, and professional services for specification, installation, and technical support. The company also addresses the B2C residential segment through the NETSECUR sub-brand. With only 11-50 employees, NEXELEC is a small but operationally mature bootstrapped vendor that competes in the building management systems (GTB) market against larger industrial IoT players by emphasizing multi-protocol interoperability, ultra-low-power hardware, and a vertically integrated sensor-to-cloud stack.
NEXELEC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- NEXELEC
- Legal name
- NEXELEC
- Website
- https://nexelec.eu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- NEXELEC is a French IoT company founded in 2009 that designs smart wireless sensors, LoRaWAN gateways, and the NAVIXIS cloud platform for building safety, air quality monitoring, and energy efficiency, serving local authorities, social housing providers, and facility managers across 40+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where NEXELEC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Saint-avé
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
NEXELEC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales (Sensors & Gateways): Sale of IoT sensors (smoke detectors, CO detectors, air quality sensors, temperature/humidity sensors, presence detectors, noise sensors) and LoRaWAN gateways. Products are sold through distributors, e-commerce store, and direct enterprise sales. One-time purchase model with long product lifespans (up to 20 years battery life).
- Software/SaaS (NAVIXIS Platform): NAVIXIS IoT monitoring platform for building supervision. Cloud-based software for data visualization, alerts, and building management. Revenue from software licensing and potentially subscription-based monitoring services.
- Professional Services: Technical support, installation assistance, and customization services for IoT solutions. Mentioned in partnership descriptions as 'from specification to production and technical support'.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Enterprise/B2B quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels5 records
NEXELEC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
NEXELEC designs, manufactures, and sells IoT-connected wireless sensors (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, temperature/humidity, air quality, presence), LoRaWAN gateways, and the NAVIXIS cloud monitoring platform for Building Management Systems (BMS). The company focuses on fire safety, indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring, and energy efficiency for smart buildings, and also operates the NETSECUR sub-brand for residential consumers.
Product overview
NEXELEC is an IoT solutions provider for Building Management Systems (BMS) offering a comprehensive portfolio of smart wireless sensors, LoRaWAN infrastructure, and the NAVIXIS monitoring platform. The product portfolio comprises four main categories: (1) Security & Alarm products including smoke detectors (INSAFE, INSAFE+, ORIGIN, ORIGIN+, GUARD, GUARD+) and carbon monoxide detectors (AIR, AIR+), along with accessories (REMOTE, REMOTE+, RELAY, ALERT, VIBRATE); (2) Control & Automation featuring thermostatic heads for heating management; (3) Monitoring & Measurement sensors for temperature and humidity (FEEL, RISE, MOVE, WAVE), indoor air quality (SENSE, SENSE+, ATMO, ATMO+, AERO CO2, AERO LITE), outdoor air quality (PMO, NO2 BLOCK, O3 BLOCK), presence detection (PISTA+, SIGN, SIGN+), brightness, and noise; (4) IoT Infrastructure including LoRaWAN gateways and the NAVIXIS cloud platform for data collection and building supervision. The company also serves the B2C market through its NETSECUR sub-brand. Products support multiple wireless protocols (LoRaWAN, Sigfox, EnOcean, NB-IoT, Zigbee, Matter) and are designed primarily in France with a focus on fire safety, air quality monitoring, and energy efficiency.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- INSAFE: Smoke detector brand
- NETSECUR
- NAVIXIS
Products and services
- Smoke Detectors (INSAFE, INSAFE+, ORIGIN, ORIGIN+, GUARD, GUARD+)
- Carbon Monoxide Detectors (AIR, AIR+)
- Temperature and Humidity Sensors (FEEL, RISE, MOVE, WAVE)
- Indoor Air Quality Sensors (SENSE, SENSE+, ATMO, ATMO+, AERO CO2, AERO LITE)
- Outdoor Air Quality Sensors (PMO, NO2 BLOCK, O3 BLOCK)
- Presence and Occupancy Detectors (PISTA+, SIGN, SIGN+)
- Smart Thermostatic Heads
- NAVIXIS IoT Monitoring Platform
- LoRaWAN Gateway
- NETSECUR B2C Smart Home Products
Quantifiable outcome
- Battery life up to 20 years, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance costs
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use NEXELEC
Customer profileNamed customers13 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
NEXELEC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration11 records
AI capability3 records
Feature5 records
NEXELEC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.
- Giga ConceptcoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in France. Provides local sales and support for customers in the French market.
- SPARWANcoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in France. Specializes in IoT and connected device distribution.
- DataprintstandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in France.
- RexelcoreGlobal electrical wholesaler distributing Nexelec products (INSAFE/Nexelec brand) through their extensive French network of branches.
- m2m GermanycoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Germany. Specializes in machine-to-machine and IoT solutions.
- SisteleccoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Spain.
- Connected InventionsstandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Spain.
- OumanstandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Finland/Sweden region.
- DelmationstandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in the Netherlands.
- AlternetivostandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in the Czech Republic.
- AllIoT TechnologiescoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in the United Kingdom, specializing in IoT solutions.
- KubangstandardAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Sweden.
- ShopOfThingscoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in Switzerland.
- ChooviocoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in the United States.
- One NetworkcoreAuthorized distributor for Nexelec products in India.
- DatacakecoreSoftware integrator partner. Provides IoT platform integration for Nexelec products, enabling data visualization and device management.
- IoT FactorycoreSoftware integrator partner providing IoT solutions and integration services for Nexelec connected devices.
- IoThinkcoreSoftware integrator partner for Nexelec IoT products, specializing in building management system integrations.
- Live Objects (Orange)coreOrange Business Services IoT platform partner. Provides connectivity management and data services for Nexelec devices.
- MyDevicesstandardSoftware integrator partner providing IoT device management and data visualization for Nexelec products.
- NetmorestandardLoRaWAN network operator and software integrator partner for Nexelec IoT deployments.
- Pando2standardIoT solutions integrator partner for Nexelec products.
- RequeastandardIoT integration specialist partner for Nexelec building management solutions.
- The Things NetworkcoreOpen LoRaWAN network community partner. Nexelec devices are registered in the Things Network device repository for community-based connectivity.
- WattsensestandardBuilding management system integration partner for Nexelec IoT sensors.
- ActilitycoreLoRaWAN network server and platform provider. Provides infrastructure for Nexelec IoT deployments.
- ECOLOGICcoreEnvironmental compliance partner managing e-waste collection and recycling for Nexelec products in accordance with WEEE regulations.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
NEXELEC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Netatmo (Legrand): Legrand-owned smart home and building sensor brand offering weather, air quality, and security products with broader consumer reach. Overlaps with Nexelec on IAQ sensors and smart-building connectivity but is anchored in the B2C segment with deeper distribution via retail.
- Honeywell Building Technologies: Global BMS giant offering fire detection, IAQ sensors, and integrated building automation platforms. Competes with Nexelec at the high end of the enterprise segment and through large framework agreements, especially in regulated environments.
- Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Global energy management and automation provider with EcoStruxure Building Operation platform, including connected sensors for IAQ and energy. Represents the integrated incumbent alternative Nexelec often competes against in large retrofits.
Direct peers
- TEKTELIC Communications: Canadian manufacturer of LoRaWAN gateways and a broad portfolio of IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, air quality, motion, smoke). Directly competes with Nexelec in providing multi-sensor LoRaWAN solutions for smart buildings and is a frequent comparator in enterprise RFPs.
- Decentlab: Swiss maker of wireless LoRaWAN sensors for environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, CO2, soil moisture, etc.). Competes head-to-head with Nexelec in the European B2B/BMS market, often via similar distributor channels.
- Elsys.se: Swedish designer of LoRaWAN sensors covering temperature, humidity, CO2, light, motion and leakage. Very similar product philosophy and European B2B customer base to Nexelec, making it a near-direct competitor in smart-building deployments.
- Adeunis: French IoT/M2M specialist offering LoRaWAN, Sigfox and NB-IoT sensors and modems for building, energy and industrial applications. Closest French-headquartered competitor to Nexelec, frequently pitching the same integrators and end-customers.
- Enless Wireless: French provider of wireless LoRaWAN sensors for building management (temperature, humidity, CO2, occupancy, metering). Directly comparable product set and go-to-market in social housing and tertiary buildings.
Emerging players
- uHoo: Smart indoor air quality monitor company with multi-parameter sensors (PM2.5, CO2, VOC, temperature, humidity). Overlaps with Nexelec's SENSE/ATMO/AERO lines and targets commercial and prosumer customers.
- Kaiterra: Air quality monitoring company offering professional-grade IAQ monitors and enterprise dashboards (Laser Egg, Sensedge). Comparable to Nexelec's air-quality-focused product family for commercial and enterprise customers.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
NEXELEC social profiles
Digital presenceNEXELEC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
NEXELEC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
NEXELEC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
NEXELEC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
NEXELEC 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 NEXELEC
What does NEXELEC do?
NEXELEC designs, manufactures, and sells IoT-connected wireless sensors (smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, temperature/humidity, air quality, presence), LoRaWAN gateways, and the NAVIXIS cloud monitoring platform for Building Management Systems (BMS). The company focuses on fire safety, indoor/outdoor air quality monitoring, and energy efficiency for smart buildings, and also operates the NETSECUR sub-brand for residential consumers.
Is NEXELEC a public or private company?
NEXELEC is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was NEXELEC founded?
NEXELEC was founded in 2009. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is NEXELEC based?
NEXELEC is headquartered in Saint-avé, France, in the Europe region.
How does NEXELEC make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales (Sensors & Gateways) is the primary driver. The others are software/SaaS (NAVIXIS Platform) and professional Services.
Who are NEXELEC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Netatmo (Legrand), Honeywell Building Technologies and Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure). Direct peers are TEKTELIC Communications, Decentlab, Elsys.se, Adeunis and Enless Wireless. Emerging players are uHoo and Kaiterra.
Does NEXELEC have an API?
No public API is recorded for NEXELEC.