No. 8 Lighting

What No. 8 Lighting does

No. 8 Lighting is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of architecturally-inspired LED recessed and surface-mount lighting fixtures, headquartered in Cotati, California. The company was created by lighting designers for the specification community and targets architects, lighting designers, and interior designers across hospitality, commercial, and high-end residential projects. Its product line is organized into four series: the 800 Series (premium flagship recessed downlights with field-interchangeable lamp modules in 1-4 lamp configurations), the 400 Series (mid-range adjustable recessed downlight for new construction and remodel), the 200 Series (value-focused recessed fixed, adjustable, and wall wash fixtures), and the MPT3 Monopoint Series (surface-mount fixtures introduced in 2025). Core technology includes patented magnetic trim plates for tool-free access, modular architecture that allows field replacement of lamp modules, optics, drivers, and lumen packages without replacing the housing, and compatibility with multiple dimming protocols (Forward/Reverse Phase, 0-10V, DALI, DMX, Lutron EcoSystem). All housings are IC-Rated and Airtight, with CCEA approvals on key models.

The company sells exclusively through an independent specification sales representative network covering the United States and parts of Canada (British Columbia, Ontario, Alberta), supported by a corporate website with downloadable specification sheets, photometry, and installation resources, plus Constant Contact-based email marketing. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of fixtures and components, plus retrofit LED light engines that upgrade previously installed 800 Series housings. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated through the rep network, consistent with a project-by-project specification motion. No distribution through big-box retail, e-commerce platforms, or electrical wholesalers is indicated.

No. 8 Lighting has been designing lighting for over 30 years (founding circa 1994), holds unspecified patents on its modular and magnetic trim technology, and reports zero disclosed institutional funding, parent entities, M&A activity, or public-market listing. The firm operates as an independent, founder-led specification brand competing in the architectural recessed LED segment against larger incumbents.

Name

No. 8 Lighting

Legal name

No. 8 Lighting

Website

https://8lighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

No. 8 Lighting is a privately held U.S. manufacturer of architecturally-inspired LED recessed and surface-mount lighting fixtures, serving architects, lighting designers, and interior designers in the U.S. and Canada through an independent specification sales representative network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural LED Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural/Recessed & Track Lighting Retail (CRAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Architectural LED lighting
• Recessed downlight fixtures
• Surface mount LED
• Lighting specification products
• LED retrofit engines

Headquarters

HQ city

Cotati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures and Components: Manufacture and sale of architectural LED recessed and surface-mount lighting fixtures including housings, lamp modules, trims, and accessories. Revenue generated through product sales to specification buyers including architects, lighting designers, and interior designers.
2. Retrofit LED Upgrades: Sale of retrofit LED light engines to upgrade existing 800 Series recessed incandescent or LED models to latest LED technology

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

No. 8 Lighting manufactures and sells architecturally-inspired LED recessed and surface-mount lighting fixtures organized into four product series (800, 400, 200, and MPT3 Monopoint). The fixtures feature patented magnetic trim plates, field-interchangeable lamp modules, and modular architecture designed to eliminate technology obsolescence. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales directed at architects, lighting designers, and interior designers via a regional sales representative network spanning the U.S. and parts of Canada.

Product overview

No. 8 Lighting is a lighting manufacturer offering architecturally-inspired LED recessed and surface-mount fixtures. The product portfolio consists of four distinct series organized by application and feature level: the 800 Series (premium flagship recessed LED with field-interchangeable lamp modules and 1-4 lamp configurations), the 400 Series (mid-range recessed LED for new construction and remodel with patented adjustable mechanism), the 200 Series (value-focused recessed LED for hospitality, design, and commercial applications), and the MPT3 Monopoint Series (surface mount LED fixtures). All products share common architectural design principles including magnetic trim plates, designer finish options, and compatibility with multiple dimming protocols. The company emphasizes modular architecture to prevent technology obsolescence, with field-interchangeable LED lamp modules across all series.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• 800 Series: Premium recessed LED downlight series featuring field interchangeable lamp module, optic, driver, and lumen package options. Available in 1, 2, 3, and 4 lamp configurations with 4" and 2-1/8" housing heights. IC-Rated, Airtight, and CCEA Approved.
• 400 Series
• 200 Series
• MPT3 Monopoint Series

Products and services

• 800 Series LED The premium flagship recessed LED downlight family with field-interchangeable lamp module, optic, driver, and lumen package options. Universal design accepts adjustable accent, adjustable wall wash, fixed, and mirror reflector lamp modules. Available in 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-lamp configurations with 4" and 2-1/8" housing heights; all housings are IC-Rated, Airtight, and CCEA Approved. Targeted at architects, lighting designers, and interior designers specifying premium architectural projects.
• 400 Series LED Efficient and flexible recessed LED single-lamp lighting solution for new construction and remodel applications. Patented design accommodates ceiling thicknesses from 1/2" to 5-1/2" without affecting aiming or adjustment, with 0–35 degree adjustability and multiple static white and warm dim color temperature options. Includes a remodel variant (400-R) with IC-Rated, Air Tight construction and flanged/flangeless trim options.
• 200 Series LED Value-focused recessed LED single-lamp lighting solution for hospitality, design, and commercial applications. Available in fixed, adjustable, and wall wash configurations in new construction and remodel versions. Architectural quality trims feature minimal 1-7/8", 2-1/4", and 2-3/4" apertures; the 200-HD delivers up to 2130 lumens at 26 watts with 0–30 degree adjustability.
• MPT3 Monopoint Series LED Versatile surface mount LED lighting solution for new construction and remodel applications, available in square or round configurations with 2-1/2" or 4" surface mount canopy options. Features integral driver with static white and warm dimming, ceiling or wall mounting, four stem length options, and five designer finishes. Includes MPT3 and MPT3-RT variants.
• 800 Series Retrofit LED Light Engines Retrofit LED light engines for use with 800 Series recessed housings. Available in J2 adjustable accent, J2 with WW-8 wall wash, and M2-S/M2-R mirror reflector configurations to upgrade existing 800 Series recessed incandescent or LED models to the latest LED technology without replacing the housing.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Edge Lighting: Minimalist architectural LED lighting specialist with strong specification presence among lighting designers; competes for premium recessed and linear LED downlight specifications.
• Bruck Lighting: Architectural decorative and recessed LED lighting targeting designers and hospitality; product philosophy of decorative trim and finish options parallels No. 8's emphasis on designer finishes and trims.
• Elco Lighting: Recessed LED downlight and housing manufacturer with a rep-driven architectural channel; overlaps with No. 8 in the mid-range 400/200 Series tier and in hospitality and commercial projects.
• Lucifer Lighting: Premium architectural recessed and surface-mount LED downlight manufacturer with a similar specification-driven GTM targeting lighting designers and architects. Closest direct competitor to No. 8's 800 Series positioning.
• Visual Comfort & Co. (including Tech Lighting): Designer-driven architectural and decorative lighting including the Tech Lighting line of recessed LED downlights; competes in the same specifier channel for premium hospitality and high-end residential projects.
• WAC Lighting: Architectural and decorative LED fixture manufacturer with a broad recessed downlight portfolio and a rep-driven sales model, overlapping with No. 8 across commercial, hospitality, and residential segments.
• CSL Lighting (Creative Systems Lighting): Architectural recessed and under-cabinet LED lighting manufacturer with overlapping specifier customer base in hospitality and luxury residential. Comparable architectural-grade downlight focus to No. 8.

Emerging players

• Lumenture: Recessed architectural LED downlight specialist competing in similar design-professional channels, with comparable focus on aperture, beam spread, and finish flexibility.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lightolier, Color Kinetics): Global lighting incumbent with architectural recessed lines (Lightolier) and controls; competes on integrated solutions and pricing power, particularly in commercial specification.
• Acuity Brands (Aculux, Gotham): Large incumbent whose Aculux and Gotham lines compete in premium architectural recessed downlights; broader portfolio and controls integration present scale and bundling advantages over No. 8.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NoEightLighting
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/no-8-lighting

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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