ESPi

What ESPi does

ESPi (ESPI, Inc.) is a US-based designer and supplier of battery and solar uninterruptible power supply (UPS) solutions, founded in 2009 and headquartered at 630 Lincoln Ave, Clay Center, Kansas. The company's portfolio centers on the WiFi UPS Series — WF-1000 (30W entry-level), WF-2000 (60W enhanced), and WF-3000 (100W extended-runtime, up to 20 hours) — alongside TITAN and Mega Titan outdoor UPS systems, Neo indoor units, fiber optic and FX wireless products, solar off-grid solutions, and an accessories line (power supplies, GoldTop batteries, battery adaptor modules, enclosures, Voltar 3.0). Core technology is purpose-built UPS hardware with integrated WiFi monitoring and multi-output architectures (24V/48V PoE, dual 12V DC, USB-C) designed for compatibility with ONTs, routers, fixed wireless CPE, PoE devices, and surveillance/point-of-sale equipment.

The business model is predominantly hardware sales through a distributor-led channel: KGP CO, Power & Telephone (PT), Border States, and Winncom Technologies handle resale into telecom, utility, and wireless operator accounts, supplemented by direct sales and a custom-inquiry flow for enterprise and tailored solutions. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Revenue streams include UPS hardware sales, solar panels and accessories, and professional services for custom power solutions. Customer financing is offered via a partnership with Leaf. End customers include ISPs and WISPs (primary), telecom/tower operators (primary), precision agriculture operations, security and surveillance integrators, medical industry buyers, and retail/small businesses, with deployments spanning Montana wireless towers, Texas oil fields, and the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina.

The company operates with 1-10 employees, is privately held with no disclosed institutional ownership or funding rounds, and distributes primarily across the United States, with Winncom Technologies providing a global resale channel for wireless and telecom equipment. The company is founder-operated and positions its differentiation on ISP-specific design, white-label capability for ISP brand reinforcement, and a single-vendor spanning from residential premise backup to outdoor tower-grade power.

Name

ESPi

Legal name

ESPI, Inc.

Website

https://espicorp.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ESPi designs and sells battery and solar UPS solutions — primarily its WiFi UPS Series (WF-1000/2000/3000) and TITAN/Neo outdoor/indoor systems — for ISPs, telecom and tower operators, precision agriculture, and adjacent remote-power buyers, distributed via telecom-focused resellers across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) and Solar Backup Solutions

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531), Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing (335)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) (HDACAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

UPS Accessories & Monitoring (Network Cards, Software, Sensors) (HDACAJAF), UPS Batteries & Energy Storage Modules (HDACAJAE), UPS Systems & Backup Power (Online/line-interactive UPS, industrial backup) (IMAGADAD), Telecom Power & Backup Systems Installation (Rectifiers, Batteries, Generators, UPS) (IMAFAIAI)

Keywords

• UPS power solutions
• Battery backup systems
• Solar off-grid power
• Telecom power backup
• Network continuity equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Clay Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. UPS Hardware Sales: Primary revenue from selling WiFi UPS systems, battery backups, and power solutions to ISPs, telecom providers, and precision agriculture businesses. Products sold as equipment purchases with varying power capacities (30W, 60W, 100W platforms)
2. Solar and Power Accessories: Revenue from solar panels, enclosures, power supplies, batteries (GoldTop), cables, and related accessories
3. Custom Solutions: Customized UPS and power solutions for specific industry needs including telecom, utilities, and security applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ESPi designs, manufactures, and sells Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems and solar off-grid power solutions purpose-built for internet service providers, telecom operators, and remote connectivity applications. The portfolio includes the WiFi UPS Series (WF-1000, WF-2000, WF-3000) for residential and small business network backup, the TITAN and Mega Titan outdoor UPS systems for high-capacity deployments, the Neo indoor UPS line, and supporting accessories such as batteries, enclosures, and power supplies. Products are sold through distributors and direct sales to ISPs, telecom carriers, precision agriculture operations, and security/surveillance integrators.

Product overview

ESPi offers a portfolio of battery and solar UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) solutions designed primarily for ISPs, telecom operators, and critical infrastructure providers. The product lineup centers on the WiFi UPS Series (WF-1000, WF-2000, and WF-3000) providing residential and business backup power for network connectivity equipment including ONTs, routers, and PoE devices. Complementary product lines include the TITAN and Mega Titan series for outdoor and high-capacity applications, Neo series for indoor installations, Fiber Optics products, FX Wireless products, and Solar solutions. Accessories include power supplies, battery modules, enclosures, and cables. The company positions these products across Telecom, Off-Grid, Utilities, Energy, Precision Agriculture, and Security & Surveillance market segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WF-1000 (Wi-Fi UPS Lite) Entry-level residential 30W backup UPS platform with universal compatibility for ONTs, routers, cameras, PoS, and fixed wireless CPE via 24V/48V PoE and dual 12V DC outputs. White-label ready, designed for ISP premium service bundling and fast deployment.
• WF-2000 (Wi-Fi UPS PLUS) Enhanced 60W residential and business backup UPS supporting advanced routers, ONTs, and fixed wireless hardware with 48V PoE and expanded DC and USB-C options. Designed for ISP upsell of higher speed tiers and smart home packages.
• WF-3000 (MEGA Wi-Fi UPS) Extended runtime 100W residential and small business backup UPS supporting business-class routers, fiber ONTs, fixed wireless remote nodes, PoE devices, surveillance cameras, and point-of-sale systems for up to 20 hours of runtime. White-label capable for ISP brand positioning.
• TITAN Outdoor UPS Outdoor UPS system designed for telecom and critical infrastructure backup power applications, supporting ONT and WiFi runtime up to 14 hours.
• Mega Titan 48V UPS High-capacity 48V outdoor UPS system with 80A output and 150W capacity for extended backup runtime in critical infrastructure and telecom applications.
• Neo Indoor UPS Indoor UPS solution for network equipment and communication systems, designed for telecom and critical connectivity applications.
• Neo Double Barrel UPS Extended capacity indoor UPS with dual battery configuration for enhanced runtime, designed for network equipment and communication systems.
• Fiber Optics Products Fiber optic products for telecommunications infrastructure, providing connectivity solutions for ISPs and service providers.
• FX Wireless Products Wireless products for connectivity solutions, including fixed wireless hardware support for ISPs and WISPs.
• Solar Power Solutions Solar power solutions for off-grid and backup power applications, paired with ESPi UPS systems for remote deployments including tower sites, oil fields, and agricultural operations.
• Indoor Power Supply Indoor-rated power supply units for various ESPi UPS products and connectivity equipment.
• Outdoor Power Supply Outdoor-rated power supply units designed for ESPi products in exterior installations and rugged environments.
• Battery Adaptor Module Battery adapter module for connecting external batteries to ESPi UPS systems, enabling extended runtime configurations.
• GoldTop Batteries GoldTop branded batteries designed for ESPi UPS and power solutions, providing backup power capacity.
• Titan & NEO Enclosure Enclosures for TITAN and NEO UPS products providing protection for outdoor and rugged installations.
• Voltar 3.0 Large enclosure with 48V access point capabilities for outdoor power distribution in telecom and infrastructure deployments.
• Custom UPS and Power Solutions Customized UPS and power solutions for specific industry needs including telecom, utilities, precision agriculture, and security applications, delivered via direct sales inquiry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20 hours extended runtime for critical connectivity equipment on WF-3000 platform
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KGP COcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKGP CO is a distributor serving the telecom and utility sectors, reselling ESPi UPS and power solutions to service providers and operators.
• Power & Telephone (PT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPower & Telephone (PT) distributes ESPi products to telecommunications companies, providing backup power solutions to their customer base.
• Border StatescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBorder States is a distributor serving telecommunications and utility sectors, distributing ESPi UPS and power products.
• Winncom TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWinncom Technologies is a global distributor for wireless and telecommunications equipment, reselling ESPi power solutions to WISPs and operators worldwide.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Tripp Lite: Tripp Lite (now part of Eaton) manufactures a wide range of UPS, surge, and power-conditioning products for networking, telecom, and IT use, including UPS units for routers, ONTs, and PoE. Tripp Lite's networking-UPS family overlaps with ESPi's WiFi UPS and TITAN series in both feature set and distribution channels through telecom distributors.
• Eaton: Eaton is a global power-management major whose UPS division (formerly Eaton / Powerware) covers networking, telecom, and industrial backup. Eaton's telecom-focused UPS and DC-power systems compete with ESPi's TITAN outdoor and Neo indoor lines, while Eaton's broader portfolio offers carriers and ISPs a one-stop alternative to smaller specialists like ESPi.
• Vertiv: Vertiv (formerly Emerson Network Power) supplies critical digital infrastructure including telecom-grade DC power, UPS systems, and outdoor enclosures for broadband and wireless networks. Vertiv's outside-plant power and rectifier/battery cabinets address the same ISP/tower customers as ESPi's TITAN and Mega Titan products.
• APC by Schneider Electric: APC is the dominant global brand for consumer, SMB, and enterprise UPS systems, selling backup power for routers, ONTs, and PoE devices similar to ESPi's WiFi UPS line. While APC is a much broader portfolio across data centers and IT rooms, its smaller "Back-UPS" and networking-grade SKUs directly overlap with ESPi's residential and small-business premise UPS offerings.
• EnerSys: EnerSys is a global leader in stored-energy solutions for industrial, telecom, and backup-power applications, including batteries and integrated UPS/power systems sold to telecom operators. EnerSys competes with ESPi's GoldTop batteries and integrated UPS/battery platforms at the carrier and tower level.

Direct peers

• CyberPower Systems: CyberPower is a leading UPS manufacturer for home, small business, and IT/networking applications, with a strong catalog of battery-backup units supporting routers, modems, ONTs and PoE devices. ESPi's WF-1000/WF-2000/WF-3000 line competes head-to-head with CyberPower's networking-grade UPS SKUs targeting ISP/customer-premise equipment.
• Alpha Technologies: Alpha Technologies is a long-standing manufacturer of UPS and backup power systems specifically engineered for telecom outside-plant and broadband applications (cable, fiber, wireless). Like ESPi, Alpha's core product is a purpose-built UPS/battery cabinet supporting ONTs, nodes, and CPE during grid outages, making it the closest direct competitor in the ISP/telecom backup-power niche.

Emerging players

• SolaHD / Emerson Industrial Automation: SolaHD (now part of Emerson) produces industrial UPS, power conditioning, and surge-protection equipment used in telecom, utility, and industrial automation sites. SolaHD's DIN-rail and panel-mount UPS overlap with ESPi's smaller-form-factor industrial/power-conditioning products for the same ISP and utility-adjacent buyers.
• MGE UPS Systems / ABB Power Protection: ABB's power-protection business supplies industrial and commercial UPS systems, including units tailored for critical-load telecom and infrastructure environments. ABB competes with ESPi in the higher-capacity outdoor/tower segment via its broader industrial UPS catalog.

Regional players

• RAISECOM: RAISECOM is a China-based provider of telecom transmission, broadband, and power-backup solutions serving carriers and ISPs in APAC and emerging markets. While not directly competing in the US ISP channel, RAISECOM addresses the same WISP/fiber operator pain points internationally, putting it in the same category as ESPi for global WISP/rural broadband customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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