What Round Solutions does

Round Solutions GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German industrial IoT company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Neu-Isenburg (Frankfurt area), operating as a hybrid technology distributor, proprietary hardware developer, and ODM engineering services provider. The company serves 5,000+ customers across 50 countries, primarily in industrial verticals including manufacturing, transportation, smart cities, energy/utilities, defense, and healthcare. Its longest-standing commercial anchor is a 20+ year licensed distribution partnership with Telit Cinterion for cellular modules (5G, 4G/LTE, NB-IoT, LTE-M, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), supplemented by a DACH distribution arrangement for Gateworks rugged ARM-based industrial SBCs.

The core product portfolio spans cellular modules and SBCs (largely distributed), proprietary IoT gateways (IO-GATE with 4G/5G, IO-Link, and edge processing; io-key sensor gateway compatible with 6,000+ sensors; the compact Senseceiver), antennas (via Sunnyway partnership), and IoT connectivity via the NExT Plus global SIM network covering 200+ countries and 600+ operators. Recent additions include the GW16168 Edge AI Accelerator (NXP ARA240 NPU, 40 eTOPS) and GW16167 Wi-Fi HaLow radio for Gateworks SBCs, plus the AssetMonitoring.info cloud platform launched in 2026 for real-time industrial asset monitoring. Integration layers span AWS IoT Core, Cumulocity, MQTT, LwM2M, and IO-Link.

Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales (modules, gateways, SBCs, antennas), project-based ODM custom development services covering PCB/antenna design, firmware adaptation, and agile manufacturing, recurring NExT Plus cellular connectivity subscriptions starting at $0.89/month, and increasingly the AssetMonitoring.info SaaS platform. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales, an e-commerce storefront (parts.roundsolutions.com), DACH reseller channels for Gateworks, and lead generation via trade shows (MWC Barcelona, Embedded World, electronica, Enlit Europe). The company is ISO 9001 certified, founder-led by Managing Director Bengt G. Hoelke, and operates with 11–50 employees.

Name

Round Solutions

Legal name

Round Solutions GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://roundsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Round Solutions is a German industrial IoT company founded in 1999 that distributes Telit Cinterion cellular modules and Gateworks SBCs while developing its own IO-GATE, io-key, and Senseceiver gateways. It serves 5,000+ customers across 50 countries in manufacturing, transportation, energy, defense, and smart city verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial IoT Hardware and M2M Solutions

NAICS

Communications Equipment Manufacturing (3342), Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Connectivity & Networks (5G/LPWAN/TSN/Industrial Ethernet) (IMAIAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cellular IoT/M2M Gateways & Routers (LTE/5G) (HDAFAIAF), RF & Wireless Components/Modules (RF front-end, antennas, industrial wireless modules) (IMAGAJAG), IoT/M2M Mobile Network Operators (LPWAN, NB-IoT/LTE-M) (HDAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Industrial IoT solutions
• Cellular IoT modules
• M2M communications
• Edge computing gateways
• IoT connectivity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IoT Hardware Products: Sale of cellular modules (Telit Cinterion), IoT gateways, single board computers (Gateworks), antennas, and accessories. Products are sold directly through e-commerce shop and enterprise sales. One-time hardware purchase with optional software/firmware licenses from original manufacturers.
2. ODM Custom Development Services: Custom IoT hardware, firmware, and software development services including white-label products. Covers full lifecycle from concept through prototyping, certification, and manufacturing. Specialized in Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms.
3. IoT Engineering Services: Technical consulting and integration services including antenna optimization, modem configuration, carrier certification, firmware adaptation, and connectivity troubleshooting for industrial IoT deployments.
4. IoT SIM/Connectivity Services: Global IoT SIM card network coverage across 200+ countries with 600+ operators. Includes Multi-IMSI and eUICC options, iSIM technology. NExT Plus subscription connectivity starting at $0.89/month for cellular modules.
5. Agile Manufacturing Services: SMT production, AOI inspection, X-ray analysis, and industrial quality assurance for custom IoT hardware volume production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Round Solutions distributes and develops industrial IoT and M2M hardware, including cellular modules (Telit Cinterion), industrial single board computers (Gateworks), proprietary IoT gateways (IO-GATE, io-key, Senseceiver), antennas (via Sunnyway Technology), and global IoT SIM connectivity (NExT Plus). The company also provides ODM custom hardware, firmware, and software development services covering PCB design, antenna design, enclosure design, certification, and agile manufacturing for industrial IoT deployments across manufacturing, transportation, energy, defense, and smart city sectors.

Product overview

Round Solutions offers a comprehensive industrial IoT product portfolio built around three core pillars: cellular modules (Telit Cinterion), single board computers (Gateworks), and IoT gateways (IO-GATE, io-key, Senseceiver). The portfolio includes wireless modules supporting 5G, 4G/LTE, NB-IoT, LTE-M, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS technologies. The company provides ODM services for custom hardware development and offers IoT antennas through its Sunnyway partnership. IoT SIM connectivity is available globally via the NExT network. Add-on modules include the GW16168 Edge AI Accelerator for machine vision applications and GW16167 Wi-Fi HaLow radio for long-range connectivity. The recent AssetMonitoring.info platform launch extends the offering into cloud-based asset monitoring services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IO-GATE: World's most advanced Industrial IoT Gateway with 4G/5G connectivity, IO-Link support, and multi-sensor connectivity for defense, industrial, and critical infrastructure applications.
• io-key
• Senseceiver
• RoSo

Products and services

• Telit Cinterion Cellular Modules Cellular IoT modules providing wireless connectivity including 5G (NSA/SA, eMBB/URLLC/mMTC, RedCap), 4G/LTE (Cat 1 to Cat 18, LTE-M Cat M1/M2, NB-IoT Cat NB1/NB2), GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LPWA, and Smart modules for industrial IoT applications across automotive, smart metering, e-mobility, smart cities, and industrial automation.
• Gateworks Industrial Single Board Computers Rugged, ARM-based Single Board Computers designed for industrial and IoT applications, featuring NXP i.MX 8M processors with operating range from -40°C to +85°C. Made in USA industrial-grade SBCs suitable for transportation, energy, smart city, and rugged embedded deployments requiring long-term availability.
• IO-GATE Industrial IoT Gateway Advanced industrial IoT gateway providing 4G/5G connectivity (up to 5.5 Gbps), IO-Link support, multi-sensor connectivity, edge processing, Ethernet, 4 digital I/Os, DeepCover secure controller, integrated device management via the RoSo platform, and a mobile app for remote configuration and monitoring of industrial assets. Designed for defense, smart waste management, dam monitoring, and critical infrastructure use cases.
• io-key Sensor-to-Cloud Gateway Sensor-to-cloud IoT gateway that enables setup in under 60 seconds and is compatible with over 6,000 sensors from 200+ manufacturers worldwide, providing the fastest way to connect industrial sensors to the cloud for asset monitoring and data collection.
• Senseceiver Compact IoT Gateway Compact, mobile industrial IoT gateway in a pocket-sized form factor combining I/O, UART, MODBUS, and Micro-USB standards for wireless connectivity in portable and mobile industrial applications.
• IoT Antennas (Sunnyway partnership) High-performance IoT antennas including internal embedded PCB antennas and external variants supporting 5G, 4G LTE, GPS, GNSS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Iridium satellite communications, and BeiDou frequencies, delivered through a partnership with Sunnyway Technology for industrial, automotive, smart metering, e-mobility, and IoV applications.
• IoT SIM Connectivity (NExT Plus) Global IoT SIM card network connectivity available across more than 200 countries with 600+ operators, supporting 2G, 3G, 4G, CAT M, NB-IoT, and 5G technologies with Multi-IMSI, eUICC, and iSIM capabilities. NExT Plus subscription connectivity starts at $0.89/month for cellular modules with global roaming profiles and remote operator switching.
• ODM Custom IoT Development Services Custom IoT hardware, firmware, and software development services including PCB design, antenna design and optimization, enclosure design, white-label products, prototyping, carrier certification, and agile SMT manufacturing for industrial IoT applications. RoundSolutions Labs has completed more than 20 custom IoT products and systems since launch, specializing in Embedded Linux and RTOS platforms.
• GW16168 Edge AI Accelerator M.2 AI accelerator card adding edge AI processing to Gateworks industrial SBCs, powered by the NXP ARA240 Neural Processing Unit delivering up to 40 eTOPS of AI performance with 16GB LPDDR4 memory and a standard M.2 PCIe interface. Targeted at machine vision, robotics, and predictive maintenance applications running on embedded and industrial IoT devices.
• GW16167 Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 Radio 802.11ah Wi-Fi HaLow M.2 radio card for long-range, reliable IoT connectivity on Gateworks industrial SBCs. Operating in the 850-950 MHz band with data rates up to 43.3 Mbps and transmit power up to +26 dBm, it provides extended coverage and signal penetration through walls and industrial environments for demanding IoT and embedded applications.
• AssetMonitoring.info Platform Industrial IoT cloud platform for real-time asset monitoring that enables businesses to monitor inventory, track industrial assets such as IBC containers, reduce downtime, and gain real-time visibility into critical operations through connected devices and cloud-based analytics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million modules shipped globally and 9+ million SIMs deployed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability3 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/core, core and minor.

• Gateworksflagship/coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2026Strategic European distribution partnership announced February 2026 strengthening industrial IoT solutions in Europe. RoundSolutions is an official partner providing Gateworks rugged, ARM-based Single Board Computers designed for industrial and IoT applications. They offer the full range of SBCs with local stock, expert technical support, and value-added services like customization in the DACH region.
• Telit Cinterionflagship/coreTechnology or IntegrationRoundSolutions is Telit Cinterion's oldest, most trusted, and licensed distributor partner. They offer the entire Telit product catalogue including 5G, 4G/LTE, GNSS, LPWA, WiFi & Bluetooth modules. This partnership enriches IoT solutions with advanced cellular, Wi-Fi/BLE, and GNSS technologies for global connectivity. The partnership has celebrated 20+ years of collaboration since 1999.
• Sunnyway TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Sunnyway, China's leading IoT antenna manufacturer founded in 2009, to deliver cutting-edge antenna solutions for Automotive, Industrial IoT, Smart Cities, and Internet of Vehicles (IoV). Sunnyway is recognized as a national High-Tech and 'Little Giant' enterprise with advanced R&D centers in Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chongqing. This alliance brings world-class antenna solutions to Europe.
• IO-LinkcoreTechnology or IntegrationIO-Link technology partnership. RoundSolutions IO-GATE gateway ships with 4 IO-Link ports for maximum flexibility in sensor connectivity. IO-Link is a standardized IO technology enabling smart sensor integration for industrial IoT applications.
• L&H IndustrialminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner logo displayed on partnerships page, indicating reseller or distribution relationship for industrial IoT solutions.
• Cumulocity (Software AG)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform partnership. IO-GATE and other gateways feature cloud integration via Cumulocity IoT platform. Cumulocity is used for device management, application enablement, and scalable IoT deployments from sensor to cloud.
• IFMcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership with IFM (ifm electronic) for IO-Link sensors and industrial automation solutions. IO-GATE gateway integrates with IFM sensors for use cases including cooling water monitoring, boiler water management, and wastewater treatment. io-key gateway developed in partnership with IFM.
• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or IntegrationCloud platform integration partnership. IO-GATE supports AWS IoT Core for cloud connectivity. AWS integration enables scalable cloud services and advanced analytics for IoT deployments.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Advantech: Advantech is a global leader in industrial computing, embedded platforms, and IoT solutions including IoT gateways and edge devices. As a much larger incumbent, it competes with RoundSolutions in industrial SBCs, gateways, and integrated IIoT platforms, but serves a much broader portfolio of industrial customers.
• Cradlepoint (Ericsson): Cradlepoint, now part of Ericsson, is a major provider of enterprise cellular routers, 4G/5G gateways, and wireless edge solutions. It competes with RoundSolutions' gateway products at the larger enterprise WAN/edge tier, with broader managed services capability.

Direct peers

• u-blox: u-blox is a Swiss fabless vendor of cellular, GNSS, and short-range wireless modules and chips for industrial IoT. It is a direct competitor to Telit Cinterion (RoundSolutions' flagship supplier) and thus competes head-to-head for the same industrial module sockets RoundSolutions addresses.
• MultiTech Systems: MultiTech designs and manufactures industrial M2M/IoT devices including cellular modems, gateways, and routers. It competes with RoundSolutions in distributing cellular IoT hardware and providing custom connectivity solutions for industrial deployments.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Sierra Wireless (now part of Semtech) is a leading global provider of cellular IoT modules, gateways, and connectivity services. It directly competes with RoundSolutions' Telit Cinterion distribution and gateway offerings for enterprise IoT customers worldwide.
• Digi International: Digi International designs and sells industrial cellular routers, IoT gateways, and embedded modules for enterprise and industrial customers. It is the closest direct peer to RoundSolutions in cellular IoT gateways and module distribution, competing for similar industrial and M2M deployments.
• Eurotech: Eurotech provides embedded computing hardware, edge AI gateways, and IoT integration platforms for industrial and mission-critical applications. It is a direct peer in rugged edge gateways, embedded SBCs, and industrial IoT software platforms comparable to RoundSolutions' IO-GATE and Gateworks SBC offerings.
• HMS Industrial Networks: HMS Industrial Networks specializes in industrial communication solutions including IO-Link masters/gateways, Anybus embedded modules, and edge connectivity. It directly competes with the IO-GATE and io-key gateway products in factory automation and IO-Link integration.
• Lantronix: Lantronix provides industrial IoT gateways, cellular routers, and remote management solutions for M2M and enterprise applications. It is a direct peer in industrial cellular gateways and edge connectivity with comparable target customers.

Emerging players

• ifm electronic: ifm electronic is a leading manufacturer of IO-Link sensors and industrial automation solutions. While RoundSolutions partners with ifm (io-key co-development), ifm is also an emerging player building its own IO-Link masters and IIoT gateways that overlap with RoundSolutions' IO-GATE product line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RoundSolutions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Roundsolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roundsolutions

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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