What Microgate does

Microgate Srl is a privately held Italian technology company founded in 1989 in Bolzano by brothers Vinicio and Roberto Biasi, operating across four specialized business units: Professional Timing, Training & Sport, Medical Rehabilitation, and Engineering. The company designs, manufactures, and markets high-precision timing, measurement, and control systems built on proprietary wireless radio transmission, optical detection, and real-time control technologies. Its core product portfolio includes chronometers (Racetime2, REI2, RT Pro, Rei Pro), photocells (Polifemo family, HiSens), LinkGate radio transmission systems, starting systems (MicroBeep, MicroSem, Reactime), LED scoreboards, OptoJump/OptoGait optical measurement systems, GykoPro inertial motion sensors, Witty wireless timing and cognitive-motor assessment systems, and the BrainHQ cognitive training platform. The Engineering division develops custom control systems and adaptive optics for astronomical observatories, including installations at the European Southern Observatory sites in Chile.

The company's technology stack emphasizes precision engineering, with documented specifications including wireless timing accuracy better than ±0.4 milliseconds, optical detection precision of 1/1000 second, chronometer time base precision of ±1 ppm across -20°C to +70°C, and radio transmission ranges up to 9 km. It maintains ISO 9001:2015 (since 2009) and ISO 13485:2016 (since 2011) certifications, with the OptoGait medical device registered with the Italian Ministry of Health. Microgate operates a US subsidiary (Microgate USA, Mahopac, NY, est. 2010) and acquired Austrian firm Alge-Timing in October 2023.

Microgate generates revenue primarily through B2B hardware sales of professional timing equipment, medical rehabilitation devices, athletic performance measurement systems, and custom engineering projects, supplemented by software licensing (MiSpeaker, MicroLink, RaceEvalSel) and professional services. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Distribution is channel-driven through more than 50 technically trained distributors covering 36 countries across four continents, with direct enterprise sales for custom projects and major accounts. Named customers include the European Southern Observatory, Italian sports federations (Cronometristi, Sport Invernali, Atletica Leggera), elite European football clubs (Eintracht Frankfurt), the Chinese Athletic Association, the European Parkinson Therapy Centre, and university research groups. Pro-forma 2022 revenue, combining Microgate Srl (€14M) and Alge-Timing (€4.5M), totaled approximately €18.5M across a combined headcount of 60 employees.

Name

Microgate

Legal name

Microgate Srl

Website

https://www.microgate.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Microgate is a technology-based company that designs, produces, and markets communication solutions for various sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Timing & Measurement Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829)

akta.pro primary industry

Machine Vision & Optical Sensing (Cameras, 3D vision, LiDAR, illumination) (IMAGAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology & Dimensional Measurement (CMMs, laser trackers, gauges, surface/roughness) (IMAGAFAD)

Keywords

• Professional sports timing
• Athletic performance measurement
• Gait analysis systems
• Wireless chronometer technology
• Biomechanical rehabilitation devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Bolzano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Timing Equipment Sales: Sale of professional timing equipment including chronometers, photocells, radio systems, starting systems, scoreboards, and accessories for various sports disciplines.
2. Medical Rehabilitation Equipment: Sale of OptoGait, GykoPro, Witty SEM, and portable labs for gait analysis, balance control, and rehabilitation assessment.
3. Training & Sports Equipment: Sale of OptoJump Next, GykoPro, Witty systems for athletic performance analysis, including portable labs for field assessment.
4. Software & PC Solutions: Software solutions including MiSpeaker for professional timing management, MicroLink, and PC integration software.
5. Custom Engineering Projects: Borderline engineering projects and custom solutions for specific customer requirements including adaptive optics and telescope control systems.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Microgate designs, manufactures, and sells high-precision timing and measurement systems across four business divisions: Professional Timing (chronometers, photocells, wireless radio systems, starting gates, LED scoreboards for sports competitions), Training & Sport (optical and wireless systems for athletic performance analysis), Medical Rehabilitation (gait analysis and rehabilitation devices registered with the Italian Ministry of Health), and Engineering (telescope control systems and adaptive optics for astronomical observatories). The company serves enterprise clients including sports federations, professional clubs, research universities, hospitals, and the European Southern Observatory across 30+ countries.

Product overview

Microgate is a multi-business-unit technology company organized into four distinct divisions: Professional Timing (sistemi di cronometraggio professionali), Training & Sport (valutazione della performance atletica), Medical Rehab (analisi della camminata e riabilitazione), and Engineering (sistemi di controllo per telescopi e ottica adattiva). The Professional Timing division encompasses a comprehensive portfolio including chronometers (Racetime2, REI2, RT Pro, Rei Pro, Pro Series), photocells (Polifemo family, HiSens), radio transmission systems (LinkGate with EncRadio/DecRadio modules), starting systems (MicroBeep, MicroSem, Start Pads, Reactime), LED scoreboards (MicroGraph, MicroTab), and software (MiSpeaker). The Training & Sport division features optical measurement systems (OptoJump Next), motion sensors (Gyko), wireless timing systems (Witty family), and the BrainHQ cognitive training platform. The Medical Rehab division provides gait analysis (OptoGait) and rehabilitation tools (GykoPro Rehab) for clinical biomechanical assessment. In 2023, Microgate acquired Alge-Timing, strengthening its position as a world leader in professional sports timing. The company operates globally with sales in 30+ countries across 4 continents and serves prestigious clients including the European Southern Observatory, Italian Chronometrists Federation, and major European football clubs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Racetime2 Professional Chronometer Professional chronometer designed for timing various sports disciplines with wireless capabilities and data management features, intended for professional sports federations, competition organizers, and timing specialists.
• REI2 Professional Chronometer Professional chronometer with thermocompensated time base (±1 ppm precision across -20°C to +70°C), supporting multiple sports disciplines with extensive programming options, radio transmission capabilities, and PC connectivity. Storage for approximately 100,000 events.
• Pro Series Timing Platform (RT Pro, Rei Pro) Next generation professional timing platform with modular design, high precision, and connectivity, comprising RT Pro and Rei Pro chronometers for maximum precision timing applications.
• Polifemo Photocell Family High-performance photocells for professional timing, available in multiple configurations (Polifemo, Polifemo Light, Polifemo Radio, Polifemo Radio Light, Polifemo Doppia, Polifemo MicroBox) with up to 90m transmission range, adjustable deactivation times, and intelligent charging circuit with 18-hour battery life.
• HiSens Photocell High-performance photocell for adding intermediate timing points with extended distance coverage and wireless communication (radio and Bluetooth) with other Pro Series devices.
• EncRadio Radio Transmission Modules Radio transmitter modules (EncRadio SF single frequency, EncRadio MF multi-frequency, and EncRadio 500mW high-power) for transmitting start signals and intermediate times across 128 channels, with up to 9km range on the 500mW variant.
• DecRadio Radio Receiver Family Radio receiver modules (DecRadio Multi Frequency, Single Frequency, Light, MicroMux) for receiving impulses from EncRadio transmitters, connecting directly to Microgate chronometers and Lynx Photofinish systems.
• LinkGate Wireless Radio Timing System Complete digital radio transmission system for wireless timing, including EncRadio transmitters and DecRadio receivers, enabling cable-free timing along race courses with redundant code and error correction ensuring reliability better than ±0.4 milliseconds and up to 9km range with 500mW modules.
• Reactime Wireless False Start Detection System Wireless false start detection and reaction time measurement system using radio-connected modules on starting blocks, with acoustic alerts and explosive force measurement, for track and field athletics competitions.
• MicroSem Start Semaphore Start semaphore with electromagnetic pixel indicators in red, green, yellow, and 5 countdown indicators, designed for excellent visibility even in strong background lighting, used in professional motorsports and cycling events.
• Start Pad Pressure Sensor Pressure-sensitive contact mat for detecting the start of tests and training sessions, connectable via cable or radio using the LinkGate radio system.
• MicroBeep Starting Beeper Compact and lightweight starting beeper with built-in acoustic signal, supporting multiple sports modes including Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing, and rally events.
• MicroGraph Modular LED Scoreboard Modular LED display board with configurable size, displaying names, nationalities, times, speeds, penalties, weather data, and bitmap images for race spectators and officials. Each 128x32cm module contains 128x32 LEDs.
• MicroTab LED Scoreboard LED scoreboard for displaying race times and results, available in MicroTab and MicroTab Light versions for competition venues.
• LapCounter LED Display System LED lap counting display for endurance racing and motorsport applications, available in standard and large-format (Big LapCounter) versions.
• MiSpeaker Competition Management Software Professional software for managing competitions in various sports disciplines with real-time dynamic display of times, rankings, start lists, and finish lists. Compatible with Microgate, Alge, and DigiTech chronometers.
• MicroLink Connectivity Software Connectivity software enabling data transfer and integration between Microgate timing hardware and PC-based competition management systems.
• OptoJump Next Optical Measurement System Optical measurement system for athletic training and performance analysis, measuring flight time and contact time with 1/1000 second precision. Supports various jump tests, sprint analysis, and combines with high-frequency cameras for video synchronization, used by professional sports clubs and trainers.
• OptoGait Medical Gait Analysis System Gait analysis system available on any surface or treadmill for biomechanical assessment in medical rehabilitation. Registered in the Italian Ministry of Health Medical Device Registry. Used by hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, and neurological therapy centers.
• Gyko / GykoPro Motion Sensor MEMS-based motion sensor using triaxial accelerometer technology for mobility, balance, and power measurement. Available in Gyko (training) and GykoPro Rehab (clinical) versions for analyzing jumps, gait, and dynamic movements.
• Witty ProTimer Wireless Timing System Innovative wireless timing system for improving athlete performance, featuring photocells for sprint, agility, and repeated sprint ability testing, used by professional sports clubs and performance training centers.
• Witty SEM Cognitive-Motor Assessment System System for planning and managing work on motor rehabilitation and cognitive-motor abilities through mental chronometry and cognitive-motor stimulation exercises, used in rehabilitation clinics, university research, and cognitive therapy programs.
• Training Portable Lab Portable laboratory kit for athletic performance evaluation combining multiple Microgate measurement systems (OptoJump, Gyko, Witty) into a field-deployable package for sports clubs and athletic trainers.
• Rehab Portable Lab Portable laboratory kit for movement assessment during rehabilitation, combining OptoGait, GykoPro Rehab, and Witty measurement systems for comprehensive biomechanical analysis in clinical settings.
• BrainHQ Cognitive Training Platform Cognitive brain training program built and tested by an international team of over 100 neuroscientists, featuring exercises for attention, speed, memory, sociability, intelligence, and orientation. Supported by over 100 independent scientific publications. Used in clinical rehabilitation, sports psychology, and cognitive therapy programs.
• Photofinish & Lynx Products Photofinish technology and Lynx-branded products for precision finish-line timing and image capture in professional track and field athletics competitions.
• Swimming Timing Systems (Sistemi per il Nuoto) Specific timing solutions for the aquatic world including swimming and diving, with RFID chips and transponders for automated athlete identification and timing, plus GPS synchronizers for satellite-precise timing.
• Custom Engineering & Astronomical Control Systems Borderline high-tech engineering projects and custom solutions, including telescope control systems and adaptive optics for astronomical observatories (notably the European Southern Observatory at La Silla, Paranal, and ALMA sites in Chile), as well as other custom engineering solutions for specific customer requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Optical detection precision of 1/1000 second for gait and jump analysis
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alge-TimingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2023Microgate acquired control of Austrian company Alge-Timing in October 2023, combining two leaders in professional sports timing. Alge-Timing has approximately 50 years of market presence, 20 employees, and 4.5 million euros revenue in 2022. The acquisition positions the combined entity as a world leader in professional timing with complementary product portfolios for swimming and athletics facilities.
• Micro Photon DevicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration and investment in university research to transfer new knowledge to the market and provide new opportunities for young people. Part of Microgate's open innovation approach.
• AdOpticaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyper-specialized company focused on innovation and advanced ideas. Part of Microgate group ecosystem for seeing possibilities others call visions.
• Microgate USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary established in 2010 with headquarters in Mahopac, NY, developing projects and products in the heart of the most performant sports markets in the world.
• Pro MotusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership focused on training, sports medicine, functional evaluation and rehabilitation. Advanced technologies and research serving psychophysical wellbeing.
• DNV GLminorOthersCertification body that officially certifies Microgate's compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 quality management system standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Swiss Timing: Subsidiary of the Swatch Group and the leading provider of professional sports timing for Olympic Games, World Championships and federations. Directly comparable to Microgate's Professional Timing BU in target customers, product category and delivery model.
• Omega Timing: Long-standing Olympic official timekeeper offering high-precision chronometers and integrated timing solutions for elite sports. Competes with Microgate in swimming, athletics and winter-sports timing.
• TAG Heuer Timing: Heritage chronograph and sports-timing brand supplying precision timing equipment and chronometers to motorsport and other professional sports. Directly comparable to Microgate's REI2/Polifemo/LinkGate product family.
• Seiko Timing: Major Japanese chronometer manufacturer with a long-standing sports-timing division (Seiko Timing) that supplies equipment for athletics, swimming and other disciplines. Directly comparable in chronometer hardware and precision timekeeping.
• FinishLynx: Provider of photo-finish timing cameras and race-management software widely used at athletics events. Comparable to Microgate's Lynx Photofinish and MiSpeaker offerings within the same Professional Timing buying centers.

Broad incumbents

• Catapult Sports: Leading athlete-monitoring platform combining wearable GPS trackers, inertial sensors and analytics. Overlaps with Microgate's Training & Sport BU (OptoJump, Gyko, Witty) but competes with a software/SaaS-centric, broader-portfolio model.
• STATSports: Provider of GPS-enabled athlete performance monitoring used by elite football, field sports and military customers. Adjacent competitor to Microgate's Witty/OptoJump performance-evaluation systems with a broader wearable + analytics stack.
• Garmin: Global consumer and prosumer GPS sports-tech giant whose wearables and watches include timing, performance metrics and health data. Competes with Microgate at the consumer/prosumer edge of sports performance and timing.

Emerging players

• Kinexon: Provider of UWB-based indoor positioning and real-time performance analytics for team sports and industrial IoT. Emerging alternative to Microgate's photocell/radio timing in indoor team-sport and training environments.
• Hawkin Dynamics: Provider of force-plate and jumping/landing assessment technology for elite sports performance and rehab. Overlaps with Microgate's OptoJump Next and Gyko offerings in athletic performance and clinical rehab markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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