What Tibbo Technology does

Tibbo Technology, Inc. is a Taiwan-incorporated, privately-held company founded in 2001 that designs and sells programmable IoT hardware, industrial automation platforms, and developer software. Its core offerings include Tibbo BASIC/C-programmable modules, boards, and controllers; the Tibbo Project System (TPS), a modular automation platform built from Tibbits miniature electronic blocks; Serial-over-IP (SoI) device servers and modules; Modbus gateways; Remote IO controllers; and the IO Ninja terminal/sniffer software with companion hardware taps. The company also co-developed the Plus1 Linux-capable Application CPU with Sunplus Technology, extending its stack from finished modules into chip-level silicon for OEM customers.

Tibbo monetizes through four primary streams: hardware sales of modules, boards, controllers, sensors, and accessories; one-time software licenses for TIDE, IO Ninja, Virtual Serial Port drivers, and Device Server Toolkit; OEM/ODM professional services including contract design and manufacturing for partners such as ZSA Technology Labs (premium ergonomic keyboards), PowerFleet, and Keytroller; and development kits and tools sold to engineers. Distribution runs through direct e-commerce at tibbo.com/store, a global distributor network, and direct OEM/ODM engagement. The customer base spans industrial automation firms, IoT/IIoT system integrators, organizations modernizing legacy serial equipment, and OEM partners needing custom hardware design.

The company maintains its headquarters in Taipei with an engineering/ODM office in New Taipei City, employs 51-100 people, and operates without disclosed external investment, funding rounds, or institutional shareholders. Tibbo holds a RedDot Design Award (2017) for the Tibbo Project System and has shipped iterative platform generations consistently from 2004 through 2025, including recent launches of the Outdoor Sensor System (OSS), AppBlocks no-code platform, Serial Tap Pro, and IO Ninja 5.

Name

Tibbo Technology

Legal name

Tibbo Technology, Inc.

Website

https://tibbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tibbo Technology is a Taiwan-based, privately-held IoT hardware and software company founded in 2001 that designs programmable modules, controllers, the Tibbo Project System automation platform, Serial-over-IP devices, and developer tools for industrial automation, IIoT integrators, and OEM customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Products: Sale of programmable IoT modules, controllers, boards, device servers, sensors, and accessories. Products include EM series modules, DS series controllers, TPS components, and Tibbits.
2. Software Products: Sale of software including TIDE IDE, Device Server Toolkit, Virtual Serial Port Drivers, and IO Ninja terminal/sniffer software.
3. OEM/ODM Services: Custom hardware development, system integration, full product development, and contract manufacturing services for OEM partners including keyboard manufacturing for ZSA Technology Labs.
4. Development Kits and Tools: Sale of development systems, evaluation boards, and prototyping tools for engineers integrating Tibbo products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tibbo Technology designs, manufactures, and sells programmable IoT hardware modules and controllers, serial-over-IP device servers, Modbus gateways, remote I/O devices, and the modular Tibbo Project System (TPS) automation platform built from Tibbits blocks. The company also produces supporting development software (TIDE IDE, AppBlocks no-code platform, IO Ninja terminal/sniffer software and hardware taps) and offers OEM/ODM services for custom hardware design and contract manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IO Ninja: Terminal/Sniffer Software for serial, I2C/SPI, and Ethernet debugging
• Tibbo Project System (TPS)
• AppBlocks
• Tibbo BASIC/C
• TIDE

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sunplus Technology Co., Ltd.coreTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration with Sunplus Technology for development of the Plus1 Application CPU—a Linux-capable processor for Tibbo's TPS platform. The Plus1 ASIC combines Sunplus semiconductor expertise with Tibbo's IoT system design capabilities.
• ZSA Technology Labs, Inc.coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerTibbo serves as the ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) partner for ZSA's highly acclaimed split ergonomic keyboards including Voyager, Moonlander, Ergodox EZ, and Navigator. Tibbo provides complete hardware design and manufacturing services including PCB design, SMT production, and product development.
• PowerFleet, Inc.minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM partnership for keyless ignition systems. Tibbo designed and manufactured the OC53/55/59 Keyless Ignition System for PowerFleet's fleet management solutions.
• Keytroller, Inc.minorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOEM partnership for keyless ignition systems. Tibbo designed and manufactured KLM501 and KLM601 Keyless Ignition Systems for Keytroller's automotive/fleet applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Advantech: Taiwan-headquartered industrial IoT platform vendor offering programmable controllers, gateways, and remote I/O competing head-to-head with Tibbo's TPS and Modbus gateway lines.
• ICP DAS: Taiwan-based maker of programmable controllers, Modbus gateways, and remote I/O modules with deep overlap to Tibbo's industrial automation product set.
• Brainboxes: UK-based manufacturer of serial cards, device servers, and IoT modules; offers directly comparable serial-over-IP and programmable hardware to Tibbo.
• Perle Systems: Serial-to-Ethernet device server and console server specialist; directly competes with Tibbo in the SoI module and device-server category for industrial networking.
• Red Lion Controls (HMS Networks): Industrial connectivity specialist offering protocol converters, Modbus gateways, and remote I/O, now part of HMS Networks; overlaps with Tibbo's Modbus gateway and remote IO lines.
• Moxa: Taiwan-based industrial networking and device-server specialist with serial-to-Ethernet modules, Modbus gateways, and remote I/O; closest direct comparable to Tibbo's core SoI and programmable controller lines.
• Lantronix: US-based provider of device servers, IoT gateways, and embedded modules; overlaps with Tibbo's serial-over-IP and programmable IoT modules serving industrial automation customers.
• Digi International: Digi makes cellular routers, device servers, and embedded modules for IoT/M2M with enterprise software; comparable to Tibbo across SoI, embedded modules, and remote management.

Broad incumbents

• Wago: Established German industrial automation vendor offering controllers, I/O systems, and fieldbus gateways as part of a much broader automation portfolio; relevant incumbent competing on programmable controllers and remote I/O.

Emerging players

• Sfera Labs: Smaller vendor of programmable controllers and IoT modules based on Raspberry Pi and industrial platforms; competes in niche industrial segments with Tibbo-style programmable modules.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/tibbotech
• Xx.com/Tibbo
• Facebookfacebook.com/tibbotechnology
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tibbo-systems

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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