What IKIO LED Lighting does

IKIO LED Lighting is a US-based, vertically integrated LED lighting manufacturer headquartered at 8470 Allison Pointe Blvd, Suite 128, Indianapolis, Indiana. The company traces its manufacturing heritage to 1987 and operates 6 state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities certified to ISO and OHSAS standards. Its portfolio spans more than 1,300 certified SKUs across four product categories — Commercial Lighting (LED tubes, troffers, panels, downlights, refrigeration lights, magnetic strip kits), Industrial Lighting (high bays, flood lights, canopy, high mast, wall packs, vapor tight, street lights, area luminaires), Hazardous Location Lighting (Class/Division-rated fixtures), and Lighting Controls & Sensors — with over 1,000 products ready to ship from US inventory.

The company's underlying technology centers on CCT (Correlated Color Temperature) and Power Selectable single-SKU configurability, efficacy up to 173 lm/W (T8 Tubes) and 161 lm/W (Dynamo 3 Stadium Flood Light), and lifespans up to 100,000 hours on flagship high-bay lines. Smart sensor integration across luminaires includes occupancy, daylight harvesting, photocell, and multifunction controls, with DMX, wireless mesh, and Building Management System interoperability for stadium and commercial deployments. Certifications include DLC 5.1 and DLC Premium for utility rebate eligibility, Energy Star, UL Listed, IP65/IP66 ingress protection, and BABA/BAA compliance via the Bright Future USA subsidiary for federally funded infrastructure projects.

The business model is primarily hardware sales of LED fixtures through three channels: direct enterprise sales via phone and inquiry forms, a dedicated channel partner login portal, and government/municipal procurement through TIPS cooperative purchasing contracts (24060301, 24060302). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments include commercial buildings, industrial and warehousing facilities, hazardous environment operators, government and municipalities, education (K-12+), and sports and entertainment venues. Named customers are predominantly mid-market electrical contractors and energy services firms. The company is privately held, with CEO and founder Ekamdeep Singh as the named leadership figure.

Name

IKIO LED Lighting

Legal name

IKIO LED LIGHTING

Website

https://ikioledlighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IKIO LED Lighting is a US-based vertically integrated LED lighting manufacturer with 6 facilities, producing 1300+ certified products for commercial, industrial, hazardous, and government segments. It sells via direct sales, channel partners, and TIPS contracts with BABA/BAA-compliant federal offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of LED lighting fixtures and luminaires including commercial, industrial, hazardous location, and sports lighting products. Products are sold through direct sales, channel partners, and government procurement contracts.
2. Lighting Systems and Installation Services: Comprehensive lighting solutions including products and installation services through TIPS contracts for public sector projects.
3. Custom Design and Photometric Services: Technical services including photometric reports, lighting layouts, and ROI calculators for facility planning, typically provided as part of project engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

IKIO LED Lighting manufactures and sells LED lighting fixtures and luminaires through its own vertically integrated US-based manufacturing facilities. The company produces commercial, industrial, hazardous location, outdoor, and sports lighting products along with smart lighting controls and sensors, primarily serving businesses, government agencies, contractors, and channel partners.

Product overview

IKIO LED Lighting is a US-based manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of LED lighting solutions across four main categories: Commercial Lighting (LED Tubes, Troffers, Panel Lights, Downlights, Refrigeration Lights, Magnetic Strip Kits, Linear Low Bays), Industrial Lighting (High Bays, Flood Lights, Canopy Lights, High Mast Lights, Yard Lights, Area Luminaires, Wall Packs, Vapor Tight Lights, Street Lights, Wraparound Lights, Retrofit Lamps), Hazardous Location Lighting (Area Lights, Jelly Jar Lights, Drop Lights, High Bays), and Lighting Controls & Sensors. The company operates vertically integrated manufacturing facilities in the USA with over 1,000 ready-to-ship products. Key product lines include the Dynamo Stadium Flood Lights for sports venues, Delphi Panel and Troffer series with CCT & Power Selectable technology, Upstar and Lineo High Bays for warehouse applications, and smart sensor-integrated solutions. IKIO emphasizes energy efficiency with products achieving up to 173 lm/W efficacy, BABA/BAA compliance for federal projects, and DLC 5.1 certification for rebate eligibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bright Future USA: A subsidiary brand focused on BABA (Build America, Buy America) compliant LED lighting solutions for federally funded infrastructure projects.

Products and services

• Dynamo 3 Stadium Flood Light High-power LED stadium flood light designed for sports and entertainment venues requiring high-output, wide-area illumination. Targeted at stadium operators, sports facility managers, and large-scale event venues.
• Rodella Round High Bay Round-form-factor LED high bay fixture engineered for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and large indoor commercial spaces requiring high-ceiling illumination.
• Delphi Back-Lit Panel Light 2' x 4' CCT & Power Selectable Back-lit LED panel with field-selectable correlated color temperature (CCT) and wattage, designed for grid ceilings in offices, schools, healthcare, and commercial interiors.
• T8 Tube Type B Line-voltage (Type B) LED T8 tube replacement for fluorescent fixtures, targeted at retrofit applications in commercial offices, retail, and institutional buildings.
• Nevo Vapor Tight Light Sealed, dust- and moisture-resistant LED vapor tight fixture designed for harsh environments such as parking garages, food processing, cold storage, and industrial wash-down areas.
• Coloris RGBW Edge-Lit Panel Light Edge-lit RGBW (red, green, blue, white) LED panel capable of producing tunable color-changing illumination, designed for architectural, hospitality, retail accent, and entertainment applications.
• Apex Linear Low Bay Linear LED low bay fixture designed for medium-height ceilings in commercial and light-industrial spaces such as workshops, big-box retail, and mechanical rooms.
• Upstar UFO High Bay Round UFO-style LED high bay fixture designed for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and large indoor commercial spaces with high mounting heights.
• Lineo Linear High Bay Linear-form-factor LED high bay fixture engineered for aisles and open floor plans in warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial facilities.
• LED Hazardous Location Fixtures Classified-location LED luminaires built for environments with flammable gases, vapors, or combustible dusts, targeted at oil & gas, chemical, and heavy-industrial facilities.
• LED Area & Site Lighting Outdoor LED area, site, and parking-lot luminaires designed for roadways, parking lots, and exterior commercial or municipal applications.
• LED Wall Packs Wall-mounted LED exterior luminaires used for building perimeter, security, and façade illumination at commercial and industrial sites.
• Smart Lighting Controls & Sensors Networked lighting controls, occupancy/daylight sensors, and IoT-enabled fixtures for commercial and industrial facilities seeking energy management and automation.
• BABA / BAA Compliant Lighting Products Buy America Build America / Buy American Act compliant LED fixtures manufactured domestically for federal, state, and infrastructure-funded projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% energy savings compared to traditional lighting systems
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TIPS (The Interlocal Purchasing System)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIKIO holds active TIPS contracts (24060301 and 24060302) for Lighting Systems, Parts, and Installations. This enables public agencies, school districts, and municipalities to source compliant lighting solutions through cooperative purchasing with pre-vetted pricing and accelerated project execution.
• Bright Future USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary of IKIO specializing in BABA-compliant lighting solutions for federally funded infrastructure projects. Bright Future USA leads in domestic lighting manufacturing and compliance with domestic content mandates for infrastructure projects.
• DLC (Design Lights Consortium)coreTechnology or IntegrationIKIO products are DLC certified and DLC Premium certified for quality performance standards. DLC certification enables products to qualify for utility rebates and energy efficiency incentives.
• Energy Star (EPA)coreTechnology or IntegrationIKIO products carry Energy Star certification from the EPA, qualifying them for additional energy efficiency incentives and demonstrating compliance with federal energy standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RAB Lighting: RAB Lighting is a US-based manufacturer of commercial, industrial, and outdoor LED lighting fixtures sold through electrical distributors. Directly comparable to IKIO in product mix (high bays, flood lights, wall packs, area lights), customer base, and distribution model.
• Hubbell Lighting: Hubbell's lighting division produces commercial, industrial, and outdoor LED fixtures serving electrical distributors and contractors. Directly comparable product portfolio and customer base to IKIO, with broader electrical product portfolio beyond lighting.
• Atlas Lighting Products: Atlas Lighting Products offers commercial and industrial LED fixtures including area lights, wall packs, flood lights, and canopy products. Directly comparable product portfolio to IKIO's industrial/outdoor lines with similar electrical distributor go-to-market approach.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is one of the largest North American lighting and building management solutions providers, offering commercial, industrial, outdoor, and controls products. Directly comparable to IKIO across product breadth, target segments, and US distribution channels, though significantly larger in scale.
• MaxLite: MaxLite manufactures commercial and residential LED lighting products including indoor fixtures, outdoor luminaires, and lamps. Closely comparable to IKIO in mid-market positioning, product breadth, and focus on energy efficiency and rebate eligibility.
• Litetronics: Litetronics manufactures commercial and industrial LED lighting fixtures with emphasis on retrofit solutions and smart lighting controls. Comparable to IKIO across product categories and customer segments, though smaller in scale.
• Cree Lighting: Cree Lighting (now part of IDEAL Industries) specializes in LED fixtures and bulbs for commercial and industrial applications with strong efficacy performance. Closely comparable to IKIO in product technology, target customer, and channel approach.

Broad incumbents

• GE Current: GE Current, a Daintree company, provides commercial and industrial LED lighting solutions with a focus on smart, connected lighting systems. Overlaps with IKIO across product categories and channels but operates at greater scale with stronger smart-building software offerings.
• Eaton (Cooper Lighting Solutions): Eaton's Cooper Lighting Solutions division manufactures commercial, industrial, and residential LED fixtures, including outdoor and hazardous location products. Directly comparable portfolio to IKIO but operates as part of a much larger diversified industrial conglomerate.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify is the global leader in lighting (formerly Philips Lighting), offering LED products across all categories. Competes with IKIO across commercial, industrial, and outdoor segments, but operates at a vastly larger global scale with much broader product and service portfolios.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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