What Kingbright does

Kingbright America, LLC is a US-based optoelectronic components manufacturer specializing in light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for both visible and invisible light spectrums, operating as the American arm of a globally established LED producer founded in 1986. The company maintains direct sales offices in the US, Europe, and Asia, and distributes through authorized distributors and field sales representatives worldwide. Its product portfolio spans eight core categories — SMD LEDs, SMD displays, circuit board indicators, high-brightness LEDs, through-hole LEDs, through-hole displays, IR and opto-sensors, and white/special-color/custom parts — supported by deep sub-line variants covering top-emitting chips, high-temperature packages, PLCC, low-current, multi-color, subminiature, right-angle, SOT-23, and reverse-mount configurations.

Technology focus is on miniaturization, efficiency, and environmental robustness. Notable proprietary offerings include the HELI-UM line described as the world's smallest 0201 SMD LED, the QuantumDot 01005 (APG015 series) at 0.45 x 0.25mm, the Minikin-Air ultra-thin series at 0.2mm thickness, second-generation 0402 SMDs with up to 4x higher intensity output, and high-temperature SMD LEDs operating up to 110°C. The portfolio also includes the Chameleon RGB+IC programmable LED and an 'LED Guide for AI Applications,' with the 2026-2027 catalog themed 'Powering AI, Robotics & the Future of Illumination.'

The business model is hardware sales of LED components sold through a hybrid direct-and-channel motion: customers can request quotes, order samples, and place orders through the company website, while broader volume flows through authorized distributors and direct sales representatives serving enterprise accounts. Pricing is quote-based with no public list prices. End-customers span consumer electronics manufacturers, wearable and portable medical device makers, industrial equipment OEMs, IoT and smart device producers, and lighting applications, with no anchor customer concentration disclosed.

Name

Kingbright

Legal name

Kingbright America, LLC

Website

https://kingbrightusa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Kingbright America, LLC is a US-based LED components manufacturer offering SMD LEDs, displays, sensors, and specialty optoelectronic parts across visible and invisible spectrums, selling globally through direct sales offices in the US, Europe, and Asia and a network of authorized distributors serving consumer electronics, wearables, medical, industrial, and IoT customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Components

NAICS

Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electronic Components, Nec (3679)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics) (HDAHALAN)

Keywords

• LED components
• SMD LEDs
• Through-hole LEDs
• Optoelectronic sensors
• LED displays

Headquarters

HQ city

City Of Industry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Component Sales: Direct hardware sales of LED components including SMD LEDs, through-hole LEDs, displays, and opto-electronic components. Revenue generated through direct sales and authorized distributor network.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kingbright designs and manufactures optoelectronic LED components for electronics OEMs worldwide, covering both visible and invisible light spectrums. Its portfolio spans Surface Mount Device (SMD) LEDs, SMD Displays, Circuit Board Indicators, High Brightness LEDs, Through-Hole LEDs, Through-Hole Displays, IR & Opto-Sensors, and White/Special Colors & Custom products, sold through authorized distributors, direct sales reps, and an online storefront.

Product overview

Kingbright is a manufacturer of optoelectronic LED components offering the most comprehensive product lines in both visible and invisible spectrums. The product portfolio consists of eight core product categories: SMD LEDs (including Top-Emitting Chip, High Temperature, PLCC, Low Current, Multi-Color, Subminiature, Right Angle, SOT-23, and Reverse Mount variants), SMD Displays, Circuit Board Indicators, High Brightness LEDs, Through-Hole LEDs, Through-Hole Displays, IR & Opto-Sensors, and White/Special Colors/Custom products. Featured products include the 2nd Gen High Temp SMD LEDs (operating up to 110°C), the ultra-compact 0202 RGB LED, QuantumDot 01005 LEDs (0.45 x 0.25mm), Minikin-Air ultra-thin LEDs (0.2mm thickness), HELI series variants, and various specialized bi-color and RGB solutions. The products serve applications in portable devices, consumer electronics, industrial handheld devices, wearable electronics, healthcare devices, IoT, and AI-related illumination systems. Kingbright has been setting the standard in LED expertise for over 40 years with global presence across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SMD LED Surface Mount Device LEDs with no wires and tiny metallic contacts directly soldered to circuit boards. Energy efficient with superior lighting experience, designed for portable devices, consumer electronics, and industrial handheld devices.
• SMD Display Surface mount LED displays providing indicator and visualization solutions.
• Circuit Board Indicator LED indicators designed for circuit board mounting and status indication applications.
• High Brightness LED High-intensity LED components for applications requiring maximum luminosity output.
• Through-Hole LED Traditional through-hole mounted LED components with leads for through-circuit board mounting.
• Through-Hole Display Through-hole mounted LED display modules for various indicator applications.
• IR & Opto-Sensor Infrared LEDs and optoelectronic sensors for sensing, detection, and communication applications across visible and invisible spectrums.
• White, Special Colors & Custom Specialized LED products including white LEDs, custom colors, and made-to-order configurations.
• HELI Series High-efficiency LED series including HELI, HELI2, HELIColour, HELIDome, and HELI-R variants offering different color and performance configurations.
• Chameleon RGB+IC LED RGB LED with integrated IC controller for programmable color effects.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lumileds: Specialty LED and microLED component maker serving automotive, illumination, and specialty applications; competes with Kingbright in mid- and high-power LEDs with a more focused, IP-rich portfolio.
• Nichia Corporation: Japanese LED pioneer and one of the world's largest LED chip and package manufacturers with deep patent holdings; competes with Kingbright across high-brightness, automotive, and general illumination applications with broader scale.
• ams OSRAM (formerly OSRAM Opto Semiconductors): Global optoelectronics giant offering LEDs, IR emitters, sensors, and laser components; competes with Kingbright in automotive, industrial, and high-performance visible/IR spectrum applications as a much larger incumbent.
• Samsung LED: Division of Samsung that produces high-power, mid-power, and SMD LEDs for general lighting, automotive, and display backlighting; competes with Kingbright in SMD packages and high-brightness segments with significantly greater scale.
• Cree LED (now part of Wolfspeed/related transactions): LED chip and component manufacturer known for high-power and high-brightness LEDs serving general lighting, industrial, and specialty applications; competes with Kingbright's high-brightness LED line.

Direct peers

• Everlight Electronics: Taiwan-based LED component manufacturer with a comprehensive portfolio of SMD LEDs, through-hole LEDs, and displays serving consumer electronics, industrial, and automotive customers — directly overlapping with Kingbright's product breadth and customer segments.
• Lite-On Technology: Major Taiwanese optoelectronics manufacturer producing SMD LEDs, LED displays, and IR components for global OEMs; competes head-to-head with Kingbright in indicator, backlighting, and consumer electronics sockets.
• Stanley Electric: Japanese optoelectronic component and LED manufacturer supplying automotive lighting, indicators, and SMD LEDs globally; comparable customer overlap with Kingbright in industrial and automotive indication.
• Vishay Intertechnology (Optoelectronics): Diversified electronic component manufacturer with an optoelectronics division producing SMD LEDs, IR emitters, and photodetectors; directly comparable to Kingbright in through-hole and IR/opto-sensor product lines.

Emerging players

• Rohm Semiconductor: Japanese semiconductor company with a growing LED and optoelectronic sensor portfolio for automotive and industrial markets; competes with Kingbright in IR LEDs, opto-sensors, and high-temperature SMD segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KingbrightUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/KingbrightLEDs

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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