Name

Sarsen Technology

Legal name

Sarsen Technology Limited

Website

https://sarsen.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rugged Embedded Computing Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (3341)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Wholesale-Electronic Parts & Equipment, Nec (5065)

akta.pro primary industry

C4ISR Systems & Tactical Data Links (IMABAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) & Multirotor Drones (IMABAIAA)

Keywords

• Rugged embedded computing
• COTS hardware distribution
• FPGA boards supply
• SOSA aligned systems
• Defence electronics distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Marlborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Embedded Hardware Distribution: Distribution of rugged COTS embedded boards, systems and accessories from international manufacturers to defence, aerospace and cybersecurity sectors
2. Technical Support Services: Local commercial and technical support for all product lines during business hours

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sarsen Technology is a value-added distributor of rugged COTS embedded computing solutions, supplying single board computers, FPGA boards, MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC hardware, Direct RF modules, high-speed recording systems, video/GPGPU processing modules, and complete rugged ATR chassis and rackmount systems. The company represents leading international manufacturers and provides local UK commercial and technical support to defence, aerospace, government/security, telecommunications, financial trading, and test/instrumentation customers. All sales are conducted via a request-for-quote model with multi-year contract structures.

Product overview

Sarsen Technology is an industry-leading distributor of embedded boards, systems, and software operating as part of the HIPER Global group. The company specializes in single board computers, FPGA boards (Intel Agilex, Xilinx UltraScale+/Versal/Zynq SoC), MIL-STD-1553 hardware, digital signal processing, and high-performance computing COTS technology. The portfolio includes multiple form factors: SOSA, COM Express, CompactPCI, EBX, PCI Express, PMC, PICMG 1.3, PC/104, VME, VPX and XMC. Sarsen supplies complete integrated rugged ATR chassis systems and industrial 19-inch rackmount embedded computing systems, as well as development systems and quick-turn kits. Key product categories include boards (FPGA, SBCs, networking, timing), systems (rackmount, rugged, servers, recording), and accessories. The company serves telecoms, mil-aero, instrumentation, security, research, and commercial aerospace markets with applications in wireless telecoms infrastructure, radar & sonar, high-frequency financial trading, cyber security, electronic warfare, software-defined radio, and UAVs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Embedded Single Board Computers (SBCs) High-performance embedded single board computers supporting Intel, ARM, and FPGA architectures for rugged defence, aerospace, industrial automation and telecommunications applications.
• FPGA Boards (Xilinx and Intel/Altera) Xilinx and Intel (Altera) FPGA-based boards including UltraScale+, Zynq SoC, Versal, Stratix 10, and Agilex families for high-bandwidth signal processing, RF, and high-performance computing applications.
• MIL-STD-1553 Data Bus Hardware MIL-STD-1553 military-standard data bus interface products in USB, PCIe, and XMC form factors for defence and aerospace applications.
• ARINC Avionics Interface Products ARINC standard avionics interface products for commercial and defence aerospace systems integration.
• High-Speed Data Recording Systems High-bandwidth data recording and storage systems including PXIe-based Cobra high-speed recorders for military, aerospace, and data acquisition applications.
• Video and Graphics / GPGPU Processing Modules GPGPU and graphics processing modules including NVIDIA-based solutions and EIZO CONDOR boards for video and graphics processing applications.
• SOSA-Aligned Embedded Computing Products Sensor Open Systems Architecture (SOSA) aligned embedded computing modules and systems for military applications.
• 19-inch Rackmount Embedded Systems Industrial 19-inch rackmount embedded computing systems for deployment in demanding defence, aerospace, and industrial environments.
• Rugged ATR Chassis Systems Integrated rugged ATR (Air Transport Rack) chassis systems for military and aerospace deployments in harsh environments.
• Direct RF Sampling Solutions Direct RF sampling solutions including Agilex 9 Direct-RF modules with integrated A/D and D/A conversion capabilities for radar and communications applications.
• NTP Time Servers Network Time Protocol servers including GPS-based time servers for telecommunications, financial trading, and defence timing applications.
• Master Clocks and Precision Timing Precision timing and synchronization solutions including GPS master clocks for defence, telecommunications, and financial trading applications.
• XCalibur4643 (6U VPX Intel Xeon D SBC) Intel Xeon D processor-based 6U VPX module with quad 10GbE, dual XMC/PMC sites, and onboard Xilinx Kintex UltraScale FPGA for high-bandwidth processing applications.
• XPedite7670 (3U VPX-REDI Intel Xeon D SBC) 3U VPX-REDI single board computer based on Intel Xeon D processor with dual 10GbE, XMC site, and up to 16 cores in a power-efficient SoC package.
• WS3AE1 (SOSA-aligned Agilex RF-Series 3U VPX FPGA Board) SOSA-aligned 3U VPX 8-channel Agilex RF-Series 100GbE FPGA board with 64 GS/s A/D and D/A conversion at 10-bit resolution for RF signal processing applications.
• SBC Axel (NXP i.MX6 ARM Embedded SBC) NXP i.MX6 Solo/Dual/Quad core all-in-one embedded single board computer with integrated software (SoftPLC, QT, RTOS) for industrial automation applications.
• Networking Systems (Switches, Routers, I/O Modules) Embedded networking switches, routers, and I/O modules including GVA Ethernet switches and high-speed digital I/O products for defence and aerospace systems.
• Development Systems and Quick-Turn Kits Development systems, quick-turn kits, and evaluation platforms supporting faster customer time to market for embedded computing product integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Broader range of hardware solutions through HIPER Global group integration
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HIPER GlobalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Sarsen Technology was acquired by HIPER Global in 2025 and now operates as part of the HIPER Global group. This acquisition enables Sarsen to leverage the scale and resources of an international organization, offering a broader range of hardware solutions and improving international reach. HIPER Global supplies computing hardware to OEMs and ISVs with facilities in the UK, US, Middle East and Germany.
• KBS CorporateminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2025KBS Corporate advised on the acquisition of Sarsen Technology by HIPER Global, acting as financial advisor to facilitate the transaction.
• Annapolis Micro SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of WILDSTAR FPGA processor modules including SOSA-aligned 3U VPX boards, Direct RF solutions with Agilex FPGAs, and high-performance computing modules.
• Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES)coreTechnology or IntegrationUS-based manufacturer of rugged embedded computing modules including XPedite and XCalibur VPX/VME boards, Intel Xeon D processors, and complete embedded systems.
• VersaLogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of rugged embedded single board computers including PC/104, COM Express, and PCIe/104 form factors with extended temperature support.
• DAVE Embedded SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of system-on-module solutions, ARM-based SBCs, and embedded computing platforms including BORA, DIVA, and SBC Lynx product lines.
• EIZO Rugged SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of CONDOR graphics and GPGPU modules, rugged displays, and SOSA-aligned VPX video processing solutions for defence applications.
• Electro EnterprisesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChannel partner for data bus coupler products including MIL-STD-1553 and ARINC stub couplers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mercury Systems: US-listed defence electronics prime specialising in mission-critical embedded processing, RF and sensor subsystems. A direct downstream competitor and a potential bypass risk for Sarsen as primes consolidate mission computing with vertically integrated suppliers.
• Curtiss-Wright Defense Solutions: Large defence electronics group producing rugged COTS modules, recording systems, and C4ISR subsystems. Comparable in target market and standards-compliance orientation, and the type of OEM-direct channel that competes with Sarsen for prime bill-of-materials slots.
• Arrow Electronics (Defense & Aerospace): Global broadline electronics distributor with a deep mil-aero vertical covering embedded computing, sensors, and interconnect. Represents the channel-consolidation threat: a much larger incumbent with overlapping mil-aero franchise rights to several of Sarsen's principals.

Direct peers

• North Atlantic Industries (NAI): Manufacturer of rugged COTS I/O, MIL-STD-1553/ARINC data bus boards and integrated embedded systems. Directly comparable to Sarsen's Alta Data and General Standards franchises, addressing the same data bus / sensor I/O category.
• Kontron: European-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of rugged embedded computing modules (COM Express, VPX, VME) serving defence, aerospace, and industrial customers. Strongly comparable to Sarsen in both product taxonomy (SOSA-aligned VPX, MIL-STD SBCs) and target verticals.
• Trenton Systems: US specialist in rugged, high-performance embedded computing workstations and servers for defence and aerospace. Competes for the same VPX/SOSA-class programme business that Sarsen distributes in Europe.
• ADLINK Technology: Global embedded computing company producing VPX, COM Express, and rugged systems for defence, aerospace, and transportation. Overlaps directly with Sarsen's FPGA/SBC/COM Express portfolio and its distribution of Annapolis and VersaLogic-class products.
• Elma Electronic: Manufacturer of rugged chassis, backplanes, and embedded boards including VPX and SOSA-aligned systems for defence and aerospace. Highly comparable to Sarsen's chassis/backplane/rackmount offering and VPX-centric supplier model.

Emerging players

• WDL Systems: US-based value-added distributor focused on rugged embedded computing, VPX/SOSA modules and Mil-spec I/O — a comparable specialist distributor to Sarsen, but operating in North America rather than Europe.

Others

• HIPER Global: Parent group that acquired Sarsen in 2025, supplying computing hardware to OEMs and ISVs across the UK, US, Middle East and Germany. Most relevant comparator for the embedded-computing distribution model at multi-region scale that Sarsen is now positioned within.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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