Cyclops Marine
Cyclops Marine is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of wireless load sensors and supporting connectivity hardware for sailing applications, serving Olympic teams, America's Cup programs, superyacht owners, keelboat racers, and weekend amateurs, with technology derived from its 2018 co-development with INEOS TEAM UK.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2018
- HeadquartersPortsmouth, United Kingdom
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Cyclops Marine does
Cyclops Marine Ltd is a privately held UK company founded in 2018 that designs, manufactures, and sells wireless load sensing technology for marine and adjacent industrial applications. The company's core technology is a proprietary Bluetooth-connected wireless load sensor platform originally co-developed with INEOS TEAM UK and Cambridge University engineers for the 36th America's Cup; it now spans sensor sizes from 250kg (smartlink² Atto) to 20 tonnes (smartlink² 20t), plus smarttune turnbuckle-replacement sensors, smarttoggle furler sensors, smartbatten sail-shape sensors, smartluff (exclusively for North Helix sails), and bespoke load pins. Supporting infrastructure includes Micro and Multi gateways for NMEA 2000/0183/NKE connectivity, the free smartfittings mobile app, and the 2026-launched smartrig manager subscription platform with Dock Tune, Live Sailing, and Trip Analysis modes.
The company serves sailing customers ranging from Olympic federations (14 nations used Cyclops in Paris 2024 campaigns) and America's Cup teams to superyacht owners, keelboat racers, classic yacht owners, and weekend amateurs. Beyond marine, in 2024 Cyclops extended the same wireless sensing IP into utilities, working-at-height, and lifting/holding sectors, with a dedicated "Workout" division also referenced in the team roster. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware unit sales (sensors and gateways priced $625-$4,312, distributed via direct e-commerce, 255+ global stockists, and OEM embed partnerships), professional service and calibration work, and a newly launched annual subscription for the smartrig manager platform.
Cyclops employs approximately 22 named professionals across C-suite (CEO Ian "Chips" Howarth, CTO Edward Colby, CTPO Jim Downing), engineering, sales, marketing, and operations, and is headquartered at Port Solent Marina in Portsmouth. The company has no disclosed institutional funding, parent entity, or acquisitions in the source material, and operates as an independent, privately held UK limited company.
Cyclops Marine firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cyclops Marine
- Legal name
- Cyclops Marine Ltd
- Website
- https://cyclopsmarine.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2018
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cyclops Marine is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of wireless load sensors and supporting connectivity hardware for sailing applications, serving Olympic teams, America's Cup programs, superyacht owners, keelboat racers, and weekend amateurs, with technology derived from its 2018 co-development with INEOS TEAM UK.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cyclops Marine industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Marine Load Sensing Equipment
- NAICS
- Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
- SIC
- Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring) (IMAJAJAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting) (IMAJAGAF)
Keywords
Where Cyclops Marine is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Portsmouth
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Cyclops Marine business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Load Sensors: Sale of wireless load sensors (smartlink², smarttune, smarttoggle, smartbatten) and load pins with various size/tonnage options ranging from dinghy to superyacht applications
- Hardware Sales - Connectivity: Sale of gateways (Micro and Multi), dome antennas, and wireless chargers for sensor connectivity
- Service and Calibration: Recalibration and diagnostics service including rig test under controlled load, calibration accuracy verification, and full sensor health check with certificate
- Smart Rig Manager Subscription: Annual subscription for Smart Rig Manager platform providing Dock Tune, Live Sailing, and Trip Analysis features
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | smarttune sensors from 1/4 to 1 inch thread size |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | smartlink² sensors from Atto to 20t capacity |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Micro Gateway and Multi Gateway connectivity devices |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Service and calibration for various sensor types |
| Subscription | Annual | Smart Rig Manager annual subscription |
Go-to-market motion4 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cyclops Marine product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cyclops Marine designs, manufactures and sells wireless load sensing sensors (smartlink², smarttune, smarttoggle, smartbatten, smartluff, load pins) plus gateway devices and software for real-time rig load monitoring on sailing yachts from dinghies to superyachts. The company also provides custom OEM load sensing solutions and a subscription-based rig management platform (smartrig manager).
Product overview
Cyclops Marine offers a comprehensive portfolio of wireless load sensing technology for marine applications, bringing America’s Cup-derived precision to sailors from dinghies to superyachts. The product range centers on smartlink² inline load sensors for running rigging (available in 2t, 5t, 10t, 20t capacities plus Nano and Atto variants for smaller vessels), smarttune turnbuckle replacement sensors for standing rigging (8 sizes from 1/4" to 1"), smarttoggle for non-structural furlers, smartbatten for sail batten compression, smartluff exclusively for North Helix sails, and custom Load Pins for bespoke installations. Supporting infrastructure includes Multi Gateway and Micro Gateway devices for connecting sensors to onboard electronics, the free smartfittings app for iOS/Android, and direct integrations with Vakaros Atlas 2 and SAILMON MAX wireless displays. The smartrig manager platform adds rig management with Dock Tune, Live Sailing, and Trip Analysis modes for multifunction displays. All sensors feature accuracy within 1% of maximum working load, wireless charging or long battery life (up to 2000 hours), and waterproof construction beyond IP67.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- smartlink / smartlink²: Wireless inline load sensors for running rigging (sheets, control lines, backstays) — available in sizes from Nano (72g, 600kg MWL) to 20t for superyachts.
- smarttune
- smarttoggle
- smartbatten
- smartluff
- Load Pins
- Custom Solutions
- smartrig manager (SRM)
- smartfittings app
Products and services
- smartlink² Wireless Load Sensors Inline wireless load sensors for running rigging (sheets, control lines, backstays) measuring forces on soft stays and lines. Available in capacities from 250kg (Atto) to 20 tonnes for vessels from kiteboards to superyachts. Accuracy within 1% of maximum working load, wireless charging, 2,000 hour battery life, waterproof beyond IP67.
- smarttune Load Sensors Wireless load sensors designed to replace existing turnbuckles in standing rigging (forestay, backstay, shrouds, diagonals). Available in 8 thread sizes from 1/4" to 1" with calibrated loads from 750kg to 12,000kg. Provides live, static and dynamic load data to phone via app or to onboard instruments via gateway.
- smarttoggle Wireless load sensing device for non-structural furlers that ensures optimal furling performance and allows monitoring of luff loads. Available in 4.5t and 7t capacities with 2,000 hour battery life and wireless charging.
- smartbatten Next-generation sail shape control technology. Sensor placed between batten and rocket tightener providing real-time compressive load data, weighing 22g. Available in Size 1 (titanium) and Size 2 (aluminium) with 80 days battery life.
- smartluff Wireless load sensor manufactured exclusively for North Helix structured luff sails. Installed as an upgrade to the tack fitting enabling data-driven sail trim and the achievement of recommended sail/cable load sharing ratios.
- Load Pins Wired and wireless precision load sensing pins offered as drop-in replacements for existing pins in standing rigging. Wireless versions are self-contained with all electronic parts sealed inside the pin body, IP68 rated, temperature compensated, accuracy within 1% of maximum working load. Custom manufactured to order.
- Multi Gateway Advanced gateway device that bridges wireless sensors to onboard marine electronics via NMEA 2000, NMEA 0183 and NKE protocols. Supports up to 50 sensors, IP54 rated, with web interface setup.
- Micro Gateway Compact fully waterproof (IP67) gateway device connecting directly to NMEA 2000 networks. Delivers real-time load data from up to 30 sensors, installable on or below deck, with setup via iOS app and web interface.
- smartfittings Manager App Free iOS and Android mobile application for sensor setup, monitoring, data logging, and export to sailing analytics software. Features quick sensor setup, multiple sensor management, battery and temperature monitoring, live load display for up to 16 sensors, CSV data export, and a Loadtalk audio announcement feature. Compatible with iPad and smartwatches.
- smartrig Manager (SRM) Subscription-based rig management platform that processes load sensor data into three modes — Dock Tune (pre-programmed target loads matching rig manufacturer specs), Live Sailing (monitoring against safe working load limits) and Trip Analysis (post-trip load data breakdown). Integrates with Garmin, Raymarine and B&G multifunction displays and requires a Multi Gateway and SRM license.
- Custom Solutions Custom load sensing fittings developed for individual yachts and equipment manufacturers wanting smart load sensing integrated with their products. Uses the same wireless technology as smarttune and smartlink. Past projects include a TP52 Bronenosec inline forestay sensor and a Rigging Works test bench sensor.
- Service Healthcheck and Recalibration Recalibration and diagnostics service that restores confidence in sensor accuracy. Includes rig test under controlled load, calibration accuracy verification, full diagnostics, firmware/battery/hardware inspection and a health check and calibration certificate.
Quantifiable outcome
- 2,000 hours battery life from single charge on smartlink² sensors
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Cyclops Marine
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Cyclops Marine technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration15 records
Feature7 records
Cyclops Marine partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- North SailscoreExclusive manufacturing partnership where Cyclops produces SmartLuff load sensors exclusively for North Helix Sails. SmartLuff measures load share in structured luff sails, enabling trimmers to fine-tune sails for optimum speed.
- INEOS TEAM UKcoreStrategic partnership for development of smartlink wireless load sensors in preparation for 36th America's Cup. Cyclops technology is now used by most teams in the 37th America's Cup. INEOS TEAM UK considers Cyclops Marine their 'go-to' experts for wireless load sensors.
- VakaroscoreDirect integration partnership allowing smartlink² and smarttune sensors to connect directly to Vakaros Atlas 2 display without need for intermediary gateway.
- SAILMONcoreDirect integration partnership allowing smartlink² and smarttune sensors to connect directly to SAILMON MAX display without need for intermediary gateway.
- B&GcoreSafety monitoring integration with B&G Triton² and Nemesis displays providing real-time load warnings through intuitive dial that turns red when loads are dangerously high.
- GarmincoreCompatibility with Garmin marine electronics including GPSMAP, GMI20, GNX120, GNX130 displays for load data visualization.
- RaymarinecoreCompatibility with Raymarine Axiom, BFD, MFD, 3020, MINI displays and Lighthouse 3.16.46+ software for load data display.
- NMEAcoreGateway products support NMEA 2000 and NMEA 0183 protocols for broad marine electronics compatibility.
- NKEcoreCompatibility with NKE marine electronics including Multigraphic, Topline bus via Box N2K, and ATP processors.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cyclops Marine competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Cyclops Marine social profiles
Digital presenceCyclops Marine financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Cyclops Marine leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Cyclops Marine funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Cyclops Marine M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Cyclops Marine
What does Cyclops Marine do?
Cyclops Marine designs, manufactures and sells wireless load sensing sensors (smartlink², smarttune, smarttoggle, smartbatten, smartluff, load pins) plus gateway devices and software for real-time rig load monitoring on sailing yachts from dinghies to superyachts. The company also provides custom OEM load sensing solutions and a subscription-based rig management platform (smartrig manager).
Is Cyclops Marine a public or private company?
Cyclops Marine is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cyclops Marine founded?
Cyclops Marine was founded in 2018. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cyclops Marine based?
Cyclops Marine is headquartered in Portsmouth, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Cyclops Marine make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Load Sensors are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Connectivity, service and Calibration and smart Rig Manager Subscription.
Does Cyclops Marine have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cyclops Marine.
What industry is Cyclops Marine in?
Cyclops Marine's product category is Marine Load Sensing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAJAJAI, Marine Sensors, Instrumentation & IoT (Condition Monitoring), with a secondary code of IMAJAGAF, Electrical Engineering & Power Distribution (Generation, Switchboards, Cabling, Lighting). Its NAICS code is 334511 and its SIC code is 3823.