Nanolux

What Nanolux does

Nanolux, operated by IMHERE TECHNOLOGY INC and founded in 2004 in California, designs, manufactures, and distributes horticultural lighting products spanning LED and HID technologies with power outputs from 18W to 2000W. The company's core technology centers on full-spectrum LEDs with multi-channel spectrum control allowing independent tuning of Full Spectrum (FS), Far Red (FR), and UV channels for different growth stages, complemented by proprietary features such as the NCCS (Nanolux Cloud Control System) wireless DTU/RTU architecture, ceramic receptacles in DE fixtures, the DeepLock connector system, and BloomSpec flowering spectrum technology. The product portfolio is organized into Orion, Nova, SubRay, LuxLab, Taurus, Utility Collection (GrowLink, LeafLine, Solaris, Torch Bar, PAD Air), HID SUMMIT/DE fixtures, and LuxMind controllers, with reported photon efficacy up to 3.85 µmol/J on Nova 2 series fixtures and 50,000-hour L90 lifespans with Mean Well drivers.

Nanolux operates a vertically integrated global model with manufacturing in China, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, R&D centers in the US and Europe, and 10+ service centers across continents. The company sells to commercial indoor growers, greenhouse operators, vertical farms, enterprise/corporate growers, and home hobbyists through a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise field sales with pre-sales engineering and quote-based pricing for commercial accounts, a 15+ distributor network covering 50+ countries, and a strategic e-commerce partnership with Growealth for the home grow segment in the US and EU. Products carry UL, ETL, CE, FCC, and DLC Horticultural certifications, with DLC listing enabling utility rebate eligibility across 38 US states.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding rounds, holds 300+ patents (60 invention, 42 design), and reports 46% of its 51-100 employees in R&D roles. Cumulative unit sales reached 4 million lights over 2016-2023, with claims of serving 50,000+ professional growers worldwide. The 2024-2025 strategic posture emphasizes supply chain diversification into Philippines/Vietnam, launch of higher-wattage DLC-listed commercial SKUs, and ecosystem expansion through the NCCS cloud control platform.

Name

Nanolux

Legal name

IMHERE TECHNOLOGY INC

Website

https://nanoluxtech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nanolux is a privately held horticultural lighting manufacturer that designs and sells LED and HID grow lights (18W-2000W) with multi-channel spectrum control to commercial indoor growers, greenhouses, vertical farms, and home hobbyists across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horticultural Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Controlled Environment Lighting (LED Grow Lights, Controls) (AFAAAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Horticultural LED lighting
• Indoor grow lights
• Greenhouse supplemental lighting
• HID grow fixtures
• Spectrum control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Shenzhen

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Grow Light Sales: Primary revenue from sale of LED grow light fixtures across multiple product series (Orion, Nova, SubRay, LuxLab, Taurus, GrowLink, LeafLine, Solaris, Torch Bar, PAD). Products range from 18W to 1000W+ with varying price points for different market segments from home growers to commercial operations.
2. HID Lighting Products: Revenue from HID (High Intensity Discharge) products including DE (Double Ended) fixtures, DE-HPS bulbs, DE-MH bulbs, and SUMMIT series. These serve as alternatives or complements to LED for specific greenhouse and indoor growing applications.
3. Controllers and Accessories: Sales of LuxMind controllers (3-channel and SLC controllers) and accessories for lighting management, spectrum control, and system integration. NCCS system components including DTU and RTU units.
4. Strategic Partner Products (Growealth): Products sold through strategic e-commerce partner Growealth including RG150, RG300, RG480, and G3000 models for home growing market in US and EU.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nanolux designs, manufactures, and distributes LED and HID horticultural grow lights spanning 18W to 2000W power outputs for indoor cultivation, greenhouses, vertical farms, and home growing applications. The portfolio includes the Orion, Nova, SubRay, LuxLab, Taurus, and Utility Collection LED series, SUMMIT and DE HID fixtures and bulbs, LuxMind smart controllers, and the NCCS (Nanolux Cloud Control System) with proprietary DTU/RTU wireless architecture. Products feature multi-channel spectrum control (Full Spectrum, Far Red, UV) and are sold through direct enterprise sales, 15+ global distributors, and the Growealth e-commerce channel partner.

Product overview

Nanolux offers a comprehensive portfolio of horticultural grow lights spanning LED and HID technologies with power outputs ranging from 18W to 2000W. The product lineup is organized into distinct series including: Orion Series (professional-grade LED fixtures with three-channel spectrum control including Pro and standard models); Nova Series (high-efficiency LED fixtures with broad voltage input); SubRay Series (under-canopy supplemental lighting); LuxLab Series (high-performance DLC-listed LED fixtures with modular design); Taurus (value-focused full-spectrum LED); Utility Collection (compact solutions including GrowLink, LeafLine, Solaris, Torch Bar, and PAD Air); HID Lights (traditional high-intensity discharge fixtures including SUMMIT and DE series); and LuxMind Controllers (smart control systems including 3CH/5CH variants and SLC controllers). The NCCS (Nanolux Cloud Control System) provides centralized control via DTU/RTU wireless architecture. Additionally, Nanolux has a strategic partnership with Growealth for home grow e-commerce in US and EU markets. The company holds 60+ invention patents and 42 design patents, with manufacturing facilities in China, Philippines, and Thailand, serving customers in 50+ countries through 10+ service centers and 2 R&D centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orion Pro 720W Full-featured LED grow light in the Orion Pro series with foldable design and three-channel spectrum control, designed for professional indoor cultivation.
• Orion Pro 860W Flagship LED grow light with three-channel spectrum for flexible growing, foldable design reducing size, full spectrum with extended UV and IR for professional cultivators.
• Orion Pro 860W-FLOWER Specialized flowering LED with BloomSpec technology featuring flowering spectrum with FR for precise bloom trigger, uniform lighting, and high-efficiency output for stable yield and premium quality.
• Orion Pro 450W-VEG Vegetative-stage optimized LED grow light in the Orion Pro series with three-channel spectrum control for professional indoor cultivation.
• Orion 2 Series Full spectrum LED supporting all growth stages with foldable design saving space and costs, intelligent dimming with soft-start for commercial growing operations.
• Orion 3 860W Full spectrum LED that boosts photosynthesis 20% with modular design for fast assembly, smart dimming with safety protections for commercial cultivators.
• Nova Lite High-efficiency LED grow light with up to 3.0 µmol/J efficiency, lightweight and compact design for greenhouse and indoor use.
• Nova 2 1050W/1200W High-power LED with ultra-broad 277V-480V input range, intelligent dimming, IP65 waterproof rating, and cutting-edge secondary optics delivering 140° beam angle for commercial greenhouses.
• Nova 2 600W/1000W Equipped with lens functionality for enhanced light efficiency, compact size, eco-friendly and energy-saving with wide input voltage (120V-277V/277V-480V), PPF up to 4040 µmol/s.
• SubRay 135W Under-canopy supplemental lighting with high-efficiency spectrum, V-shaped PCBA offering 150° beam angle with IP65 waterproof rating, high 660nm deep red light boosting photosynthesis and yields.
• SubRay 200W Higher-power under-canopy supplemental lighting for maximized light penetration under canopy in greenhouse tomato, cucumber, and rose cultivation.
• LuxLab 440W High-performance indoor cultivation LED with independent power and bar-level isolation, DLC listed with quick-swap modules, 3.0 µmol/J efficacy, IP66 protection.
• LuxLab 880W High-performance 880W LED for indoor cultivation with foldable design, modular expansion, IP66 protection, 50,000-hour lifespan, and 5-year warranty.
• Taurus 720W Full-spectrum LED focusing on practicality and value, foldable design saving transport and storage costs, intelligent digital dimming (SLC 0-10V) with soft-start for commercial growers.
• GrowLink 18W Full-spectrum T8 LED clone bar designed for vertical farming with PPF up to 40 µmol/s, IP65 waterproof rating, supports daisy-chaining up to 25 units.
• LeafLine 100W LED grow light in the utility collection for home growing applications in compact spaces.
• Solaris 630W LED grow light in the utility collection with efficient and durable design for growers seeking a balance of performance and value.
• Torch Bar 630W Lightweight and compact LED bar with full-spectrum design, efficiency up to 2.8/2.9 µmol/J, power soft start protection, 2 dimming options (Rotate and SLC 0-10V).
• PAD Air Full Spectrum + UV&IR LED with up to 2.5 µmol/J efficiency, integrated design with aluminum substrates, soft start protection, energy-saving ultra-thin design for home growers.
• SUMMIT 1000W (120V-277V) High-intensity discharge fixture for professional growing applications, an alternative or complement to LED in greenhouse and indoor setups.
• SUMMIT DE Fixture 380V/480V Double-ended HID fixture with high voltage input (380V/480V) for commercial growing operations requiring high-intensity discharge lighting.
• DE-MH 1000W 4K, 6K & 10K Double-ended metal halide bulb with Correlated Color Temperature of 5500K, PPF up to 1500 µmol/s, rated average life 5000H for vegetative growth in HID systems.
• DE-HPS 600W/1000W-Pro Double-ended high-pressure sodium bulb with initial luminous flux up to 140,000 lm, PPF up to 2100 µmol/s, rated life 15,000H, priced at $299 per unit.
• LuxMind Controller 3-channel and 5-channel smart lighting controller for spectrum control across Nanolux fixtures in commercial cultivation environments.
• LuxMind SLC Controller Smart lighting controller with SLC protocol support for advanced lighting control and dimming across Nanolux fixtures.
• NCCS (Nanolux Cloud Control System) Cloud-based lighting control system using DTU/RTU architecture for wireless communication, allowing precision control of lighting schedules, dimming cycles, and environmental parameters from a smartphone app for up to 300 ballasts per DTU.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 3.85 μmol/J photosynthetic photon efficacy (PPE) with Nova 2 series LED fixtures
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GrowealthcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrowealth operates as a strategic e-commerce partner for home grow lighting products in the US and European markets. The partnership provides practical indoor grow lighting solutions for compact grow tents and small-scale cultivation setups through dedicated US (growealth.com) and EU (eu.growealth.com) online stores. Products include RG150 (EUR 59), RG300 (EUR 99), RG480 (EUR 149), and G3000 (EUR 119) models. The partnership focuses on home grower support and regional e-commerce availability with limited stock clearance.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LumiGrow: LumiGrow is a direct peer offering smart horticultural LED fixtures with cloud-based smartPAR control software for greenhouses and indoor cultivation. Comparable in spectrum-controllable LED fixtures, software-control architecture, and commercial grower target customer.
• Illumitex: Illumitex is a direct peer in horticultural LED grow lights, serving commercial cannabis, greenhouse, and vertical farming customers with spectrum-engineered fixtures. Comparable in target customer, fixture design, and emphasis on PPF/PPE performance metrics.
• Heliospectra: Heliospectra is a direct peer in horticultural LED lighting, with ELIXIA and MITRA fixtures plus a software control platform serving greenhouse and vertical farming operators. Closely comparable to Nanolux in spectrum-tunable LED fixtures, software-control integration, and greenhouse/vertical farm target customers.
• Fluence Bioengineering (by Signify): Fluence (acquired by Signify in 2022) is a direct peer in horticultural LED grow lighting, serving commercial cannabis and produce growers with full-spectrum LED fixtures and integrated control software. Directly comparable in target customer, product category, and spectrum-control technology to Nanolux's Orion and Nova lines.
• California LightWorks: California LightWorks is a direct peer in horticultural LED grow lights with SolarSystem and GH series fixtures for cannabis, greenhouse, and indoor cultivation. Comparable in spectrum-control product design, vertical-specific focus, and US market positioning.
• Valoya: Valoya is a direct peer in horticultural LED lighting with a strong focus on research-grade spectrum and vertical farming applications. Comparable in full-spectrum LED technology, vertical farming and research-customer focus, and global distribution.
• Gavita (by Hawthorne Gardening Company): Gavita is a direct peer in professional horticultural lighting, historically strong in HPS and now LED fixtures for commercial cannabis and greenhouse growers. Comparable to Nanolux in fixture portfolio, target customer (professional growers), and emphasis on spectrum and uniformity.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify, owner of Philips horticultural lighting and Fluence, is a global broad incumbent in lighting including a substantial horticultural portfolio. Competes with Nanolux across greenhouse, vertical farming, and indoor cultivation markets with deeper R&D, capital, and enterprise reach.
• Current (formerly Hort Americas): Current (GE Current, a Daintree company) is a broad incumbent in commercial lighting with a horticultural portfolio (formerly Hort Americas and GE Arize). Competes with Nanolux in greenhouse and vertical farming LED fixtures, leveraging broader lighting portfolio and enterprise customer base.

Emerging players

• Agnetix: Agnetix is an emerging player in horticultural LED lighting focused on high-power, liquid-cooled fixtures for large-scale cannabis and CEA operations. Comparable to Nanolux in the high-wattage commercial segment, particularly competing with the Nova 2 and LuxLab series.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nanoluxlighting

Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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