Inspired LED

What Inspired LED does

Inspired LED is a privately held, US-based manufacturer and distributor of low-voltage LED lighting systems, headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and operating since 2008. The company designs and sells 12VDC and 24VDC flexible LED strip lighting — including Super Bright, Mega Bright, Centra Bright, COB (Chip-on-Board), RGBW color-changing, tunable white, and dim-to-warm variants — alongside the supporting power, driver, control, and connector ecosystem (plug-in power supplies, Magnitude magnetic and SoliDrive electronic dimmable drivers, Mean Well industrial supplies, in-line and multi-zone wireless controllers, interconnect cables, and motion sensors). Its technology differentiators are the patented Tiger Paw solderless connector system, which lets users terminate and reconfigure LED strips without soldering, and an under-powered LED design that runs diodes at roughly half the industry standard to extend product life to 50,000-100,000 hours. Inspired LED sells direct to consumers and trade buyers through its own e-commerce site and a free design-consultation service, while also reaching commercial buyers and engineers through authorized distribution with Mouser Electronics, Digi-Key Electronics, Anixter, CED, and regional partners such as George Brazil; primary end-customers are DIY residential homeowners and trade/contractor professionals in the US and Canada.

Name

Inspired LED

Legal name

Inspired LED

Website

https://inspiredled.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inspired LED is a Tempe, Arizona-based manufacturer of low-voltage 12V/24V flexible LED lighting systems — including strips, COB, RGBW, tunable white, dim-to-warm, drivers, and controllers — sold direct-to-consumer and through Mouser, Digi-Key, and Anixter to DIY homeowners and trade professionals in the US and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• LED lighting products
• Flexible LED strips
• Low-voltage LED drivers
• Under-cabinet lighting
• LED power supplies

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of LED flexible strips, power supplies, transformers, controllers, dimmers, and accessories. Products range from entry-level strips ($6-$15) to complete lighting systems. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with optional accessories.
2. Design Services: Free design services offered to help customers plan lighting projects including product selection, color temperature, and system configuration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Inspired LED designs, manufactures, and sells low-voltage (12VDC/24VDC) LED lighting systems, including flexible LED strips, plug-in and hardwired power supplies, magnetic and solid-state dimmable drivers, wireless and in-line controllers, and accessories. The products are used by DIY homeowners, contractors, and trade professionals for residential and light-commercial applications such as kitchen under-cabinet, bathroom, bookshelf, soffit, outdoor, and home-office lighting. The company's proprietary Tiger Paw solderless connector system and under-powered LED design differentiate its offering in the low-voltage lighting market.

Product overview

Inspired LED is a frontrunner in LED system design offering a comprehensive portfolio of flexible LED lighting products. The core product line includes 12VDC and 24VDC flexible LED strips available in various brightness levels (Super Bright, Mega Bright, Centra Bright), high-density COB (Chip-on-Board) strips, RGBW color-changing strips, and tunable white strips. The ecosystem is supported by a range of power solutions including plug-in power supplies, EMCOD and Magnitude magnetic/electronic drivers, Mean Well industrial power supplies, and SoliDrive constant voltage drivers. Control options span from simple in-line switches to advanced multi-zone wireless remotes and RGBW/tunable white controllers. The company's patented Tiger Paw solderless connector system enables easy custom installations without soldering. Additional offerings include motion sensors, interconnect cables, and professional/designer LED panels for architectural applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 12VDC/24VDC Flexible LED Strips Flexible LED tape lighting available in various brightness levels (Super Bright, Mega Bright, Centra Bright) and color temperatures, compatible with plug-in or hardwired power systems. Sold by the inch for custom lengths; used by DIY homeowners and trade professionals for accent and task lighting.
• COB (Chip-on-Board) Flexible LED Strips High-density epoxy-coated LED strips providing seamless linear illumination without visible dots, available in 12V and 24V variants and color temperatures from 2700K to 6000K. Designed for premium residential and architectural accent lighting.
• RGBW Color Changing LED Strips Color-changing LED strips that switch between a spectrum of colors and a 3000K white channel, available in standard and COB versions for 24VDC systems. Used for decorative accent and mood lighting.
• Tunable White LED Strips Color-shifting LED strips with adjustable color temperature from warm 2700K to cool 6500K, controlled via compatible remote or smart receiver. Targeted at residential and commercial projects requiring circadian or task-tunable lighting.
• Dim-to-Warm Flexible LED Reel 24VDC dim-to-warm LED strips that automatically shift to warmer color temperatures as brightness is reduced, simulating incandescent-style dimming. Sold in 12m reels and CSA/UL listed.
• Custom Designer Series LED Panels Custom-designed LED panels available in frosted or clear finishes for architectural lighting applications, including backsplash and decorative installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• LED lifetime extended beyond industry standard through under-powering design
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lutron: Lutron is a global lighting controls leader whose dimmers (DVCL-153, DVLV-600P) are explicitly compatible with Inspired LED's drivers. While not a direct competitor, Lutron's ecosystem dependency is both a competitive moat and a structural risk for Inspired LED's complete-system sale.

Direct peers

• Diode LED: Diode LED offers a broad portfolio of LED strip lighting, drivers, and channel systems for residential and light commercial projects, making it a close peer in product range and channel strategy.
• HitLights: HitLights competes head-to-head in flexible LED strip kits, plug-and-play drivers, and under-cabinet lighting systems sold directly to consumers and small contractors, overlapping nearly entirely on Inspired LED's core catalog.
• Waveform Lighting: Waveform Lighting produces high-CRI and specialty LED strip lighting for residential and studio/commercial use, overlapping with Inspired LED on flexible strip products while leaning more into high-fidelity color rendering.
• Elemental LED: Elemental LED is a direct competitor offering flexible LED strip lighting, drivers, and dimmers through a similar D2C e-commerce model targeting both DIY homeowners and trade professionals, with a comparable product breadth across 12V/24V systems.
• Armacost Lighting: Armacost Lighting manufactures and sells LED tape light, power supplies, and dimmers under its own brand, serving the same under-cabinet, cove, and accent lighting use cases as Inspired LED with a similar DIY-friendly approach.
• SuperBright LEDs: SuperBright LEDs is a direct e-commerce competitor offering LED strips, modules, power supplies, dimmers, and controllers with comparable customer targeting across DIY and small commercial buyers.

Emerging players

• LEDSupply: LEDSupply is a long-standing LED components distributor focused on modules, drivers, and high-power LEDs that overlaps with Inspired LED on power supplies and modules but skews more toward industrial OEM buyers.

Broad incumbents

• GE Current: GE Current is a broad commercial and industrial lighting manufacturer whose LED retrofit and accent offerings address the same light commercial customer base as Inspired LED's trade-professional segment, often at larger project scale.
• Signify (Philips Hue): Signify owns Philips Hue, a connected residential lighting portfolio that competes in the same smart accent and under-cabinet space but at much larger scale, with app control ecosystems that pose a long-term competitive threat to standalone LED kits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InspiredLED
• Facebookfacebook.com/inspiredLED
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspired-led-llc

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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