Name

Starlight Italia

Legal name

Starlight Italia S.r.l.

Website

https://starlightitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Night Vision Systems

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

SIC

Search, Detection, Navagation, Guidance, Aeronautical Sys (3812), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Safety, Alarm & Monitoring Systems (Fire/Gas, IAS, PA/GA) (IMAJAJAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Life-Saving Appliances & Safety Equipment (Davit Systems, Lifeboats, Firefighting) (IMAJAIAG), Marine Navigation Systems (ECDIS, Radar, GNSS, AIS) (IMAJAJAE)

Keywords

• Maritime night vision
• Thermal imaging cameras
• Image intensifier systems
• Marine safety equipment
• Multi-sensor surveillance

Headquarters

HQ city

Napoli

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Night Vision Hardware Systems: Sale of complete night vision camera systems including Night Hawk, SX 1200, Horus, iLince, and X Series. These are hardware products with proprietary technology for maritime navigation and surveillance applications.
2. Professional Services: On-board services including equipment installation, repair, maintenance, annual surveys. Also offers remote troubleshooting and operator training services. Worldwide service coordination provided through international partner network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Starlight Italia designs, manufactures, and sells marine night vision systems combining ultra-low-light color cameras, image intensifier tubes, and thermal sensors for maritime navigation and surveillance. Its product portfolio includes Night Hawk, SX 1200, Horus, iLince, and X Series systems, all built in carbon fiber and rated IP67/IP68 for harsh marine environments, with proprietary 3-axis gyro stabilization. The company also delivers on-board installation, repair, maintenance, annual surveys, remote troubleshooting, and operator training through a global partner network.

Product overview

Starlight Italia produces a portfolio of night vision systems for maritime navigation and surveillance. The product lineup consists of five distinct systems: Night Hawk (compact carbon fiber camera for coast guard boats with dual day/night sensors), SX 1200 (HSC-certified high-speed craft camera), iLince (compact thermal camera for SAR and law enforcement), Horus (affordable micro PTZ multi-sensor camera with continuous 360-degree pan), and X Series (high-end multi-sensor platform with proprietary 3-axis gyro stabilization). All products combine thermal imaging, image intensification, and ultra low-light color cameras to provide clear vision in total darkness and bright sunlight, designed for harsh maritime environments with IP67/IP68 ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Horus: Lightweight and compact multi sensor pan tilt camera system, the first affordable micro PTZ camera designed for use on any vessel.
• iLince
• X Series
• SX 1200
• Night Hawk

Products and services

• Night Hawk (PREDATOR) Compact night vision camera system designed for coast guard boats and maritime safety. Combines a low-lux color HD sensor for day/low-light conditions with a light-amplification sensor for military-grade night vision; housed in a carbon fiber case.
• SX 1200 PREDATOR Dedicated night vision camera system designed for high speed craft, certified to IMO HSC Code and Wheel Mark (MED 96/98/EC). Features include IP68 sealing, 360-degree pan and ±90-degree tilt, 15W consumption, and 6.1 Kg weight.
• iLince Compact maritime thermal camera designed for SAR operations, law enforcement, tender, and work boats. Uses a silicon CMOS uncooled thermal sensor at 720x576 resolution, IP67 rating, 0.9 Kg weight, 3 Watt power consumption, with anti-rain/anti-fog palettes and human body recognition mode.
• Horus Lightweight and compact multi-sensor pan-tilt camera system for use on any vessel. Integrates a high sensitivity thermal camera with 4x digital zoom, an HD ultra-low-lux color camera, 360-degree continuous pan rotation, and IP68 rating.
• X Series Multi-sensor payload system combining thermal imaging, night vision based on a 2A+ light amplification tube, and an optical day camera. Optional proprietary gyro platform with 3-axis stabilization software for unparalleled hazard detection and situational awareness.
• Maritime Night Vision Installation, Maintenance, and Training Services Professional services delivered to enterprise maritime customers worldwide, including on-board equipment installation, repair, maintenance, annual surveys, remote troubleshooting, and operator training, coordinated through the company’s international partner network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Systems weigh as low as 2.3kg (Night Hawk) and 5kg for complete superyacht systems
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature11 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FLIR Maritime (Teledyne FLIR): Teledyne FLIR's marine division produces thermal night vision cameras (M-series, Ocean Scout) directly targeting superyacht, commercial, and patrol vessel customers — the same core use cases as Starlight Italia's Night Hawk, iLince, and X Series.
• Iris Innovations: UK-based specialist in marine thermal imaging cameras and video systems for yachts, commercial vessels, and patrol boats. Closely comparable niche player with multi-sensor marine cameras and similar target customer profile.
• Current Corporation: Manufacturer of handheld and mounted thermal/night vision systems for maritime, law enforcement, and search & rescue. Similar specialized, multi-sensor product approach targeting paramilitary and coast guard users.

Broad incumbents

• Teledyne FLIR: Global leader in thermal imaging and night vision cameras across defense, maritime, industrial, and security markets. Direct comparable through thermal sensors and marine night vision products, but operates at vastly larger scale with a much broader portfolio.
• Raymarine: Established marine electronics brand providing thermal imaging cameras (e.g., Ocean Scout) and navigation systems for leisure and commercial vessels. Direct overlap in maritime thermal night vision for safety and navigation.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major maritime technology provider offering integrated bridge systems, navigation, and surveillance equipment for commercial and naval vessels. Overlaps with Starlight Italia through maritime safety and surveillance solutions, though at a much broader platform level.
• Garmin Marine: Global marine electronics brand with radar, sonar, and navigation suites now including marine cameras. Comparable in serving superyacht and recreational marine customers, though Garmin's thermal camera line is a smaller part of a much broader portfolio.
• Axis Communications: Major supplier of network cameras and video surveillance for maritime and transportation applications. Compares through marine camera/security offerings, though focuses on general IP video rather than light-amplified night vision.
• Saab Seaeye / Saab Surveillance: Defense prime with maritime surveillance and remotely operated vehicle systems used by coast guards and naval forces. Overlaps in maritime security and surveillance, though at a much larger scale and broader scope.

Regional players

• Hella Marine: Specialist in marine lighting and LED-based signaling systems for yachts and commercial vessels. Adjacent comparison through marine-grade optical/illumination equipment, but less overlap in thermal and image-intensified night vision.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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