What Inwave does

Inwave is a Brazilian retail technology company founded in 2005 that develops connected solutions for loss prevention and intelligent retail operations management. The company's core platform, Darwin, enables real-time auditing, remote cashier monitoring, process execution verification, autonomous store access control, and weighing operations auditing across multi-store retail networks. Its product portfolio includes EASi, a next-generation electronic article surveillance (EAS) system with remote equipment management and integration capabilities available in AM and RF technologies; RFID solutions delivering up to 99% inventory accuracy; smart antennas with embedded intelligence and LED customization; CCTV video monitoring with video analytics; a rail-mounted Raildome camera system; and a smart electronics display solution that secures powered devices while collecting customer interaction data.

The company operates across multiple Latin American and European markets through regional entities Inwave Brasil, Inwave Latam, and Inwave Europe, with a European headquarters in Aix-en-Provence, France. In October 2025, Inwave acquired Swedish firm Gateway, extending the company's footprint to 120+ countries and 40,000+ stores globally. Inwave generates revenue through hardware sales (EAS antennas, RFID tags, cameras, smart displays), software subscriptions on the Darwin and EASi platforms, professional services for deployment, and managed services for ongoing operational monitoring. Customer base is concentrated among large enterprise retail chains spanning supermarket, fashion/apparel, pharmacy, sports, home improvement, department store, electronics, pet care, and auto parts verticals, with named logos including Carrefour, Nike, Adidas, Leroy Merlin, Hugo Boss, Drogasil, Droga Raia, GPA, Atacadão, C&A, Renner, Riachuelo, Centauro, Havan, Edeka, Auchan, and Sephora.

Inwave holds ISO 9001 certification (TUV Nord), CE marking (Bureau Veritas), ANATEL homologation, and MCTI recognition under Brazilian Informatics Law 8.248/91, and is Great Place to Work certified. Go-to-market operates through direct enterprise field sales targeting large retail chains and a formalized partner program for regional resellers and system integrators.

Name

Inwave

Legal name

INWAVE TECHNOLOGIES IMPORTACAO, EXPORTACAO, INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA.

Website

https://inwave.online

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Inwave is a Brazilian retail technology company founded in 2005 that delivers connected loss prevention and intelligent store operations solutions, including the Darwin platform, EASi anti-theft systems, RFID, and video monitoring, primarily serving large enterprise retail chains across Latin America and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Loss Prevention Technology

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (3343)

SIC

Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores (5731), Instruments For Meas & Testing Of Electricity & Elec Signals (3825)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Security & Surveillance (Cameras, Alarms, Sensors) Retail (CRACAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Security Cameras & Surveillance Systems Retail (CRAIAMAF), Alarm Systems & Monitoring Kits Retail (CRAIAMAG)

Keywords

• Retail loss prevention
• Electronic article surveillance
• RFID inventory tracking
• Retail process management
• Video monitoring analytics

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical equipment including EAS antennas, RFID tags, cameras, and smart display systems for retail loss prevention and operations.
2. Software Subscriptions: Platform-based revenue from Inwave Darwin and EASi systems, providing ongoing monitoring, management, and analytics capabilities to retail customers.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, technical support, and consulting services for deployment and maintenance of retail technology solutions.
4. Managed Services: Ongoing operational management and monitoring services for retail security and process optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Inwave develops and manufactures intelligent retail technology solutions that combine electronic article surveillance (EAS) anti-theft hardware in AM and RF technologies, RFID item-level tracking, video monitoring with analytics, and the proprietary Darwin process management platform. The portfolio enables real-time operational auditing, remote equipment management, secure electronics display, and inventory visibility for retail chains across multiple formats.

Product overview

Inwave offers a connected retail technology ecosystem centered on the Darwin platform for process monitoring and management, complemented by intelligent loss prevention solutions including EASi (EAS Inteligente) anti-theft systems with smart antennas, video monitoring (CFTV), RFID for item-level tracking, and specialized solutions for electronics exposure and rail camera surveillance. The portfolio includes EAS auditing modules that integrate with video systems, advanced operations centralization, and supports omnichannel retail through real-time inventory visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Darwin: Platform for monitoring and management of processes in retail, with applications for remote auditing, cash handling, access control, and operational compliance.
• EASi

Products and services

• Inwave Darwin Platform Central monitoring and process management platform for retail operations, featuring real-time auditing, remote monitoring, and data-driven insights for operational efficiency across store networks. Used by retail chains to reduce operational costs, prevent losses, and improve efficiency across distributed store networks.
• EASi (EAS Inteligente / Intelligent EAS System) Next-generation intelligent electronic article surveillance (EAS) system enabling remote equipment management and integration with other technologies for loss prevention. Available in AM (Acousto-Magnetic) and RF (Radio Frequency) technologies, used by retail chains to verify EAS device functionality across stores and capture data from each installed equipment.
• Smart Antennas (Antenas Inteligentes) Intelligent anti-theft antenna devices capable of detecting magnetic tags on high-risk products, with elegant design, customizable branding, and LED lighting. Online management capabilities with remote access and data generation, available in AM (Acousto-Magnetic) and RF (Radio Frequency) technologies for retail loss prevention.
• Videomonitoramento e Alarme (CFTV) Electronic security solution including CCTV video monitoring, access control, and alarms with intelligent video analysis layer for retail environments. Provided with specialist support from project conception through validation and analysis of points of interest.
• Câmera de Trilho Raildome (Rail Camera) Rail-mounted camera system designed for overhead surveillance and monitoring of retail floor operations, providing comprehensive store monitoring and surveillance.
• Exposição Inteligente de Eletrônicos (Smart Electronics Display) Secure display solution for electronic devices that keeps products powered and charged while providing physical and digital security, enabling visitor interaction data collection and analysis. Designed for electronics retailers needing to protect high-value items while delivering an interactive shopping experience.
• RFID Solutions Radio frequency identification technology enabling unique product recognition with item-level real-time tracking, facilitating frictionless integration between physical retail and e-commerce channels, optimizing inventory, logistics, and loss prevention with up to 99% accuracy in stock control.
• Centralização Avançada de Operações (Advanced Operations Centralization) Advanced operations centralization solution enabling consolidated monitoring and management of distributed retail operations, supporting store operations centralization, remote monitoring, and autonomous store management across multi-location retail networks.

Quantifiable outcome

• RFID inventory accuracy up to 99%
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers54 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gateway (Swedish company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 October 2025Inwave acquired Swedish firm Gateway, a provider of electronic article surveillance solutions. The acquisition strengthens Inwave's global presence and technological capabilities with Gateway present in over 120 countries and operating in more than 40,000 stores. This strategic acquisition accelerates Inwave's international expansion, particularly in Europe, and enhances technology with connectivity and data intelligence.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison (Retail Branding & Information Solutions): Global leader in RFID inlay and label solutions serving retail inventory applications. Directly overlaps with Inwave's RFID-based item-level tracking and inventory accuracy claims.
• Checkpoint Systems: Major provider of EAS, RFID, and retail merchandising solutions with global retail deployments. Closest direct competitor to Inwave's EASi and RFID product portfolio.
• Zebra Technologies (Retail Solutions): Major provider of retail RFID, barcode, and enterprise mobile solutions. Competes with Inwave RFID offerings across large retailer deployments and has the scale Inwave is trying to build.
• Sensormatic Solutions (Johnson Controls): Global leader in retail loss prevention, EAS, and inventory intelligence solutions. Directly comparable as the dominant incumbents of the same EAS + RFID + video analytics category that Inwave competes in across Brazilian and European retail.

Others

• Hikvision: Global leader in video surveillance, including the Hikvision Eagle Award Inwave has won. Functions as both a technology partner and adjacent player in the same retail video intelligence space.
• Axis Communications: Network video solutions provider including for retail surveillance and analytics. Adjacent/ecosystem player in the same retail video security stack that Inwave integrates with.
• Dahua Technology: Major video surveillance manufacturer and Inwave's recognized partner. Comparable as a technology stack provider rather than direct competitor, but increasingly competes in retail video analytics.

Direct peers

• Nedap Retail: Dutch retailer of RFID-based inventory management, EAS, and store digitalization solutions. Comparable to Inwave's Darwin platform + RFID offering, particularly relevant as a European-headquartered competitor post-Gateway acquisition.

Emerging players

• Impinj: Provider of RFID chips, readers, and software for item-level inventory visibility. Overlapping technology stack with Inwave's RFID solution, focused on enabling rather than delivering full retail solutions.

Regional players

• Innovative Retail Laboratories (IRL): Brazilian loss prevention and retail intelligence company operating in the same Latam retail ecosystem. Most direct regional peer to Inwave in Brazil.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@InwaveBrasil
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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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