Centiel

What Centiel does

Centiel SA is a Swiss-based designer and manufacturer of modular and standalone three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, headquartered in Lugano (Cadro), Switzerland. Founded by former Newave executives Filippo Marbach and Gerardo Lecuona, the company sells under product brands CumulusPower (flagship modular UPS, 99.9999999% availability, 10kW-3.6MW), StratusPower (AI-data-center-targeted modular UPS, 10kW-3.75MW), PremiumTower (standalone three-phase, 10kW-250kW), EssentialPower (single-phase, 1-20kVA), and Life Power 2 (lithium-ion energy storage). The core technological differentiator is the proprietary Distributed Active Redundant Architecture (DARA) combined with the patented Triple Mode Communications Bus, enabling each module to operate independently with no single points of failure and supporting hot-swap replacement in approximately 30 seconds.

Centiel generates revenue primarily through hardware sales of UPS systems and energy storage, augmented by recurring service contracts (24/7 maintenance, health-checks, emergency support). Pricing is quote-based and tied to power rating, configuration, and service terms, with multi-year contracts common. The go-to-market model combines wholly-owned subsidiaries in key markets (UK, Singapore, Italy, UAE/Abu Dhabi, Chile, India/MEA) with a network of 50+ channel partners and system integrators (Keysource, Cannon Technologies, STULZ Oceania, Site Technology Oman, Absolute Solutions, PT Centielindo, Complete System Solutions, TKC, and—newly added in 2026—Neo Critical Power LLC for the U.S. market). Customer segments span data centers and colocation (primary), healthcare, banking and finance, government, industrial/manufacturing, telecom, and small business.

The company achieved FY2025 consolidated sales of CHF 46 million (over 25% YoY growth), a 30% revenue CAGR over 2023-2025, ~22% expected EBIT margin, and CHF 8M net profit in 2024. Centiel listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under ticker CNTL on April 17, 2026 via a reverse merger with HT5 AG, following a CHF 31.4 million pre-IPO capital increase. Installations span 60+ countries across five continents, with named reference customers including CERN, Taiwan Presidential Palace, Indonesia Ministry of Defence, Vietnam VIETTEL IDC, UK Government vaccine manufacturing, and Envase Central (Coca-Cola/Vital Jugos packaging facility in Chile).

Name

Centiel

Legal name

Centiel SA

Website

https://centiel.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centiel SA is a Swiss-based manufacturer of modular and standalone three-phase uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, serving data centers, healthcare, government, financial, industrial, and telecom customers across 60+ countries. The company combines proprietary DARA architecture with a global direct-subsidiary and channel-partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621)

akta.pro primary industry

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD), UPS Batteries & Energy Storage Modules (HDACAJAE), Power Distribution & Switchgear (UPS, PDUs, Busway) (HDABAKAA), Backup Power & Critical Power Systems (Generators/UPS) (IMAIABAJ)

Keywords

• Modular UPS systems
• Uninterruptible power supply
• Critical power protection
• Three-phase UPS
• Data center power

Headquarters

HQ city

Lugano

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS Hardware Sales: Sale of modular and standalone uninterruptible power supply systems including three-phase UPS (StratusPower, CumulusPower) and single-phase UPS (EssentialPower). Hardware includes various power ratings and configurations for data center, healthcare, and industrial applications.
2. UPS Maintenance Services: 24/7 service team provides ongoing maintenance, UPS health-checks, emergency support, and technical assistance. Service contracts offered as part of comprehensive maintenance offerings.
3. Energy Storage Systems: Sale of Life Power 2 energy storage solutions integrated with UPS systems.
4. Connectivity Solutions: UPS Network Management Software for monitoring and managing UPS installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Centiel designs, manufactures, and sells Swiss-made modular and standalone uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, energy storage solutions, and network management software for mission-critical applications. Its flagship CumulusPower and StratusPower families deliver three-phase modular UPS protection with industry-leading 99.9999999% (nine nines) availability, supported by PremiumTower standalone units, single-phase EssentialPower systems, and Life Power 2 lithium-ion energy storage.

Product overview

Centiel is a Swiss-based technology company specializing in advanced uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems for mission-critical applications. The product portfolio centers on three product families: CumulusPower (flagship true modular three-phase UPS with DARA architecture offering nine-nines availability), StratusPower (high-performance modular UPS optimized for AI data centers), and PremiumTower (standalone three-phase UPS for cost-effective power protection). Supporting these core platforms are single-phase solutions (EssentialPower X1 and CumulusPower X1), energy storage systems (Life Power 2 with Li-ion batteries), and network management software for distributed UPS monitoring. The portfolio spans power ratings from 1kVA to 3.75MW, serving data centers, healthcare facilities, financial institutions, telecommunications, and industrial operations across over 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STRATUSPOWER: Modular UPS product line available in 400V and 208V configurations
• CUMULUSPOWER
• PREMIUMTOWER
• EssentialPower
• Life Power
• DARA
• MPower UPS

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9999999% (nine nines) system availability - translates to just ~31.5 milliseconds of downtime per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Neo Critical Power LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 June 2026Wyoming-based critical power specialist appointed as strategic distribution partner for U.S. hyperscaler and colocation data center market. Multi-year agreement with potential business volume in low triple-digit millions CHF. Centiel plans to increase production capacity and labor force to support anticipated growth from this partnership.
• STULZ OceaniacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to bring critical power protection to the Oceania region. STULZ Oceania distributes Centiel's UPS solutions in Australia and New Zealand markets.
• Site Technology OmancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInformation technology and power protection solution provider. Supplier, systems integrator, and contractor covering design, procurement, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance. Serves Omani market with Centiel's full range of UPS solutions.
• Absolute Solutions LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership to provide Swiss UPS technology to the Russian market. Absolute Solutions provides power supply solutions to critical facilities.
• UPS Tech (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish partner relationship including co-branded delivery vehicles. UPS Tech provides distribution services in Finland.
• PT Centielindo Daya Utama (Indonesia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal partner appointed to supply and install Centiel's Swiss-made UPS systems in Indonesian market.
• Complete System Solutions (Pty) LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInformation technology services and back-up power supplier partnership for South African market.
• TKC (Truong Khai Development Investment Co., Ltd)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVietnamese partner exhibiting at VIETTEL IDC summits and representing Centiel in Vietnam telecom market.
• KeysourcecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGlobal data centre and critical infrastructure specialists. Award-winning partnership for vaccine manufacturing facility project. Keysource delivers critical power and cooling solutions incorporating Centiel UPS technology.
• Cannon TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of Tier III Ready Datacentre solutions. Cannon Technologies led 3+ year development process with Centiel's UPS technology. Solutions fully approved by Uptime Institute in ratings of 100kW, 250kW, 500kW, and 1MW.
• FEC Heliports EquipmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for helipad safety applications - MPower UPS working with FEC Heliports Equipment to promote helipad safety.
• HT5 AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIX-listed shell company used for reverse merger to enable Centiel's IPO on Swiss Stock Exchange in April 2026. Transaction valued at approximately CHF 310 million post-merger.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Vertiv Holdings: Vertiv is the closest direct competitor to Centiel, offering a comprehensive modular three-phase UPS portfolio (e.g., Liebert NXC, NXL, Trinergy Cube) aimed at the same hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center customers with similar nine-nines availability claims and global service infrastructure.
• Huawei Digital Power: Huawei's UPS2000, UPS5000, and FusionPower series offer modular three-phase UPS systems targeting data centers with high efficiency and modular scalability, directly overlapping with Centiel's StratusPower and CumulusPower value propositions.
• Delta Electronics: Delta's Ultron DPS, Modulon DPH, and HPH series offer modular three-phase UPS systems for data centers and industrial applications with similar hot-swap module architecture and high-efficiency claims, directly comparable to Centiel's offerings.
• Riello UPS: Riello UPS (an Italian manufacturer) offers the Multi Sentry and NextEnergy modular UPS ranges for data centers, healthcare, and industrial applications — a direct peer with comparable modular three-phase technology and similar size relative to Centiel.
• Socomec: Socomec offers the MODULYS GP and DELPHYS MX modular UPS systems targeting data center and industrial applications with hot-swap architecture and similar availability claims, making it a direct competitor in the European and global three-phase modular UPS market.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric's APC brand offers Galaxy V-Series, Easy UPS, and modular solutions that compete directly with Centiel's StratusPower and PremiumTower in data center and industrial UPS applications, though as part of a much broader portfolio including switchgear, cooling, and software.
• Eaton: Eaton's Power Quality division offers 93PS, 91PS, and 9PHD modular UPS systems that compete directly in three-phase modular UPS for data centers and industrial applications, alongside a broad power management portfolio.
• ABB: ABB is historically the acquirer of Newave (where Centiel's founders worked) and offers the MegaFlex, DPA 250 S4, and PowerLine DPA modular UPS ranges competing in the same mission-critical power protection market as Centiel's products.
• Legrand: Legrand offers UPS solutions through its Keor and Trimod ranges and is a relevant adjacent competitor in the single-phase and small three-phase UPS segments where Centiel's EssentialPower and PremiumTower compete, as part of a broader electrical infrastructure portfolio.

Emerging players

• Kstar (Shenzhen Kstar Science & Technology): Kstar offers modular UPS systems (YDC, YDE, YMK series) for data centers and industrial applications at competitive price points, increasingly competing in Asia and emerging markets where Centiel also operates through partners like PT Centielindo (Indonesia) and TKC (Vietnam).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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