What Telic does

Telic AG is a German IoT hardware design house and electronics manufacturer, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Oberhaching near Munich, with additional development centers in Munich, Bremen (Germany), and Wrocław (Poland). The company develops, certifies, and manufactures telematics and IoT devices for B2B customers in transport & logistics, automotive and commercial vehicles, industrial machinery & machine engineering, construction, and smart-city/public-infrastructure segments. Its core lineup includes the solar-powered Telic Solar asset tracker, broader telematics products (trailer telematics, EBS data, TPMS, temperature logging), IoT terminals for urban infrastructure, and embedded IoT modules supporting LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G connectivity.

Technically, the products combine GPS/GNSS tracking, solar power, and multi-protocol connectivity (MQTT, LwM2M) with TLS-encrypted data transmission to cloud platforms including Telekom Cloud of Things, MS Azure IoT Hub, and AWS. The flagship Telic Solar is a fourth-generation device built on 12+ years of solar-telematics development, featuring a 4W solar panel, ultra-flat 20mm IP6K9K/IP69 housing, integrated sensors, a Bluetooth directional antenna for in-container sensor data, and maintenance-free operation up to 10 years. Manufacturing is 100% German-based (EMS production), ISO 9001 certified via TÜV SÜD, and compliant with EU cybersecurity requirements and GDPR.

The business model centers on customized IoT hardware sales to enterprise clients, complemented by IoT consulting and end-to-end hardware/software development and certification services (from feasibility study to series production). Go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales with dedicated key account managers, supplemented by a product-led "Telic Solar Test Bundle" (bundled with 6 months of Telekom Cloud of Things access and connectivity) for mid-market trial and evaluation. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company reports more than 2 million devices in worldwide use and annual production capacity exceeding 150,000 devices; no revenue figures or external funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

Telic

Legal name

Telic AG Telematik Produkte und Lösungen

Website

https://telic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Telic AG is a German IoT hardware design house and manufacturer of custom telematics and tracking devices—including the solar-powered Telic Solar—serving transport & logistics, automotive, industrial machinery, construction, and smart-city clients across Europe and globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Telematics Hardware

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial IoT/Edge Electronics Manufacturing (Gateways, Edge Controllers) (IMAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Automotive Infotainment, Telematics & Connectivity Hardware Manufacturing (TCU/V2X/GNSS) (IMACAJAH), Fuel Management, Idling Reduction & EV Range/Charging Telematics (TLAEAFAH)

Keywords

• IoT telematics hardware
• Asset tracking devices
• Fleet telematics solutions
• Industrial IoT modules
• Solar-powered trackers

Headquarters

HQ city

Munich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware Sales: Sale of customized telematics products, IoT terminals, and IoT modules to commercial vehicle manufacturers, logistics companies, and industrial clients. Products include both standard offerings like Telic Solar and customer-specific hardware developments.
2. IoT Consulting Services: Consulting services for IoT projects including digitalization strategy, hardware specification development, certification support, and integration planning. Part of comprehensive service offering from initial consultation through series production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Telic AG designs, develops and manufactures IoT telematics hardware and embedded communication modules — including solar-powered tracking devices (Telic Solar), telematics products, IoT terminals and IoT modules — for commercial vehicle manufacturers, logistics operators and industrial machinery makers. The company also delivers IoT consulting, custom hardware/software development and certified series production (EMS) under one roof in Germany.

Product overview

Telic AG is an IoT hardware design house and manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of telematics and IoT solutions 'Made in Germany.' The core product lineup includes the Telic Solar (solar-powered tracking device), Telematics Products (for vehicles, trailers, containers), IoT Terminals, and IoT Modules. These hardware products are complemented by IoT Consulting, Hard- & Software Development, and Production and Approval services. The Telic Solar Test Bundle provides a plug-and-play option for testing. Products support multiple protocols including MQTT and LWM2M, with data transmission to cloud platforms such as Telekom Cloud of Things, MS Azure IoT Hub, and AWS. Over 150,000 devices are produced and shipped annually, with more than 2 million devices in use worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Telic Solar: Solar-powered IoT tracking device for asset tracking applications including containers, swap bodies, and freight wagons. Features IP69 housing, 20mm ultra-slim design, 4W solar panel, Bluetooth directional antenna for sensor data collection, and maintenance-free operation up to 10 years.

Products and services

• Telic Solar Solar-powered IoT tracking device with IP6K9K-rated housing for reliable localization of mobile assets such as containers, swap bodies and freight wagons. Features a 4W solar panel, 20mm ultra-slim design, Bluetooth directional antenna for internal sensor data and supports MQTT/LwM2M protocols for encrypted data transmission. Designed for commercial fleet, logistics and industrial customers.
• Telic Solar Test Bundle Pre-configured plug-and-play IoT solution for trialling asset tracking and condition monitoring. Includes 1x Telic Solar device, 6 months access to Telekom Cloud of Things, LTE-M/2G connectivity (eSIM) and up to 3 hours of technical support. Aimed at mid-market companies evaluating IoT before full deployment.
• IoT Terminals Rugged IoT terminal devices for smart-city applications including urban infrastructure monitoring, energy-efficiency optimization, real-time traffic data collection, and critical-infrastructure monitoring for bridges, tunnels and supply lines.
• IoT Modules Embedded IoT communication modules supporting LTE-M, NB-IoT and 5G connectivity for integration into industrial machinery, commercial vehicles and stationary equipment.
• Telematics Products Portfolio of telematics devices including solar-powered trackers, trailer telematics for EBS data, TPMS monitoring, temperature data logging, and predictive maintenance solutions for commercial vehicles, containers and industrial machinery.
• IoT Consulting Expert consulting services for IoT projects that help companies leverage digitalization opportunities and develop innovative solutions tailored to specific industry requirements.
• Hard- & Software Development Custom IoT hardware development from feasibility studies through series production, including design, prototyping, validation and certification, delivered by development centers in Munich, Bremen and Wrocław.
• Production and Approval EMS production 100% located in Germany with scalable manufacturing and modern testing technologies, including handling of all necessary certifications and approvals in cooperation with accredited testing laboratories for country-specific and industry-specific market requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual production capacity of over 100,000 IoT units in German facilities
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TelekomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Telic Solar Test Bundle offering, combining Telic's solar-powered IoT tracking hardware with Telekom's Cloud of Things platform. The bundle includes 6 months of full access to Telekom Cloud of Things, LTE-M/2G connectivity with eSIM, and up to 3 hours of technical support. Enables plug-and-play IoT deployment for asset tracking and condition monitoring.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CalAmp (now part of Digital Communications Technologies): Provider of telematics hardware and SaaS for fleet management, asset tracking, and connected vehicle applications. Comparable product offering of cellular/GPS telematics devices targeting commercial fleets and logistics.
• Teltonika: Lithuanian manufacturer of IoT devices, GPS trackers, and telematics hardware for fleet management and asset tracking. Directly comparable product portfolio (cellular/GNSS trackers) and European mid-market enterprise focus.
• Ctrack (Inseego): Global provider of fleet management and vehicle tracking telematics hardware and software. Directly comparable in fleet telematics hardware for commercial vehicles, trailers, and asset tracking.
• Queclink Wireless Solutions: Global provider of IoT/M2M hardware including cellular GNSS trackers and telematics devices. Comparable in offering automotive, asset tracking, and fleet telematics hardware with broader global distribution.
• u-blox: Swiss provider of positioning and wireless communication modules/chips for IoT, including GNSS and cellular IoT modules. Closely comparable to Telic's IoT Modules product line serving industrial, automotive, and asset-tracking use cases globally.

Broad incumbents

• Continental AG: Major German automotive supplier with telematics, connectivity, and V2X hardware offerings for commercial vehicles. Compares as a much larger European incumbent serving the same OEM telematics customer base as Telic.
• Semtech (formerly Sierra Wireless): US-based semiconductor and IoT connectivity platform company. Overlaps with Telic in cellular IoT modules and connected vehicle solutions, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple vertical markets.
• Bosch Connected Industry: Division of Bosch providing IoT and Industry 4.0 solutions including asset tracking, condition monitoring, and connected manufacturing. Compares as a much larger competitor in industrial IoT hardware and software for German manufacturing customers.
• Sensata Technologies (Insights/IXT/Xirgo): Industrial sensor and telematics provider with IoT offerings for fleet, asset tracking, and industrial monitoring. Compares in automotive-grade telematics hardware and global commercial vehicle OEM relationships.

Regional players

• ACTIA Group: French manufacturer of automotive electronics and telematics for commercial vehicles and fleets. Comparable in European automotive telematics hardware, but primarily serves French and southern European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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