What Lextronic does

Lextronic is a French specialty electronics distributor founded in 1969 and headquartered in La Queue-en-Brie, France, operating as a privately held SARL with EUR 1,000,000 share capital under managing director Mr. Braun Alexandre. The company retails a broad catalog of programmable development boards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Teensy, ESP32, M5Stack), sensors and prototyping modules (Click Board, Grove, Pmod, OPENLEX, Makeblock), robotics and 3D printing/CNC equipment, measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, data acquisition systems from PeakTech, LabJack, Total Phase), electronic components, connectors, cables, power supplies, soldering tools, and home automation/security products. The OPENLEX line is the only proprietary hardware brand, consisting of programmable cards and modules compatible with the Arduino ecosystem.

Lextronic generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales rather than subscriptions or services, with prices displayed in EUR TTC (all taxes included) and HT (excluding tax). The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: an e-commerce storefront at lextronic.fr with Colissimo and point-relay delivery options, supplemented by a walk-in retail location at the La Queue-en-Brie headquarters. Distribution also extends B2B via direct sales teams accepting administrative purchase orders and 30-day payment terms for schools, universities, IUTs, municipalities, and engineering/R&D customers, with volume discounts and academic pricing available. Marketing is conducted principally through the website, newsletter, and Twitter/X (@lextronicfr), with phone and email-based technical consultation supporting mid-funnel conversion.

The company is an official French distributor for several major maker-platform brands (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, Mikroelektronika, Digilent) and an early partner of Adafruit, SparkFun, Seeed Studio, and DFRobot. It distributes third-party AI-capable hardware (OpenMV cameras) and a suite of French-translated Abacom CAD software. Operations are entirely domestic (France) with no disclosed international expansion, M&A activity, or external institutional investment; ownership appears concentrated with the founding/management team. Compliance registrations include DEEE/WEEE and French Loi AGEC producer identifiers covering EEE, lamps, batteries, graphic papers, and packaging recycling.

Name

Lextronic

Legal name

Lextronic

Website

https://lextronic.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lextronic is a French specialty electronics distributor founded in 1969, selling programmable development boards, sensors, robotics, measurement instruments, and electronic components to hobbyists, engineering firms, educational institutions, and public administrations through e-commerce and a La Queue-en-Brie retail store.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electronic Components Distribution

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519), Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing (334)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB, Prototyping Boards & Etching Supplies Retail (CRACAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail (CRACAKAJ)

Keywords

• Electronic components distribution
• Programmable development boards
• Embedded systems prototyping
• Measurement instruments retail
• Robotics and 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

La Queue-en-brie

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Lextronic generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of electronic components, programmable cards, sensors, modules, robotics, 3D printers, measurement equipment, tools, and accessories. The company operates on a standard retail model with prices displayed in TTC (all taxes included) with HT (excluding tax) also shown. Volume discounts and academic pricing may be offered to professionals, schools, and administrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Lextronic is a French distributor and retailer of electronic components, programmable development boards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, ESP32, Teensy, M5Stack), sensors and prototyping modules (Grove, Click Board, Pmod, OPENLEX), robotics and 3D printing equipment, measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, protocol analyzers), electronic workshop tools, and home automation products. The company sells through its own e-commerce platform (lextronic.fr) and a physical retail store in La Queue en Brie, France, and also accepts administrative purchase orders from schools and public administrations.

Product overview

Lextronic is a French distributor of electronic components and solutions founded in 1969, operating as a broad catalog retailer of programmable cards (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, ESP32, Teensy, M5Stack), sensors and prototyping modules (Grove, Click Board, Pmod systems), robotics and 3D printing equipment, measurement instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers from PeakTech and LabJack), electronic components, connectors, power supplies, tools, and home automation systems. The company serves hobbyists, educational institutions, and industrial customers through its physical store in La Queue en Brie and online platform. Key product lines include OpenMV AI cameras for computer vision applications, LabJack data acquisition devices, Total Phase protocol analyzers (Aardvark and Beagle series), Bela Trill Touch capacitive sensors, and various UV/environmental sensors. Lextronic also distributes Abacom CAD software packages for schematic capture and PCB design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programmable Cards (Cartes programmables) Wide catalog of microcontroller and single-board computer platforms (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, ESP32, Teensy, M5Stack, Digilent, etc.) and their associated shields, kits, and accessories, sold to hobbyists, students, engineering firms, and educational institutions for electronics, programming, and IoT projects.
• Sensors and Prototyping Modules (Capteurs et prototypage) Sensors and modular prototyping boards (Grove, Click Board, Pmod, OPENLEX, Makeblock, Whadda) for measuring environmental parameters, motion, proximity, industrial signals, and adding RF connectivity, sold to engineers, makers, and educators.
• Robotics and 3D Printers (Robotique et imprimantes 3D) Programmable robots, mechanical components, motors, actuators, motor controllers, and 3D printers / CNC machines for manufacturing, prototyping, robotics projects, and STEM education.
• Measurement Instruments and Interfaces (Mesure et interfaces) Oscilloscopes, multimeters, clamp meters, signal generators, spectrum and logic analyzers, component programmers, protocol analyzers, and data acquisition interfaces (PeakTech, LabJack, Total Phase, Elnec, Digilent Analog Discovery) for professional test, measurement, and embedded development.
• Electronic Components (Composants électroniques) Active and passive electronic components, optoelectronic devices, RF modules, switches, heatsinks, fuses, and printed circuit boards for electronics assembly and prototyping.
• Connectors, Cables and Enclosures (Connectique, câbles, boîtiers) Connectors, data and A/V cables, wiring accessories, and electronic enclosures for assembling and finishing electronics projects.
• Power Supplies and Batteries (Alimentations, piles et accus) AC/DC power supplies, transformers, solar energy systems, batteries, battery chargers, and power accessories for powering electronics projects and installations.
• Soldering Equipment and Tools (Outillage et fers à souder) Soldering stations and equipment, hand tools, inspection lamps and magnifiers, vises, and third-hand holders used in electronics workshops and labs.
• Electronic Kits, Technical Books, Audio and Leisure (Kits, livres, son, loisirs) Soldering kits, technical books, clocks, weather stations, audio/light modules, and multimedia accessories aimed at hobbyists, learners, and consumers.
• Alarms, Video Surveillance, Access Control and Home Automation (Alarmes, vidéo, accès, domotique) Wired and wireless domestic alarm systems, video surveillance cameras, access control devices, and home automation products for residential and small business security.
• OPENLEX Programmable Card and Modules Lextronic's own-brand OPENLEX programmable card (Arduino-compatible) and OPENLEX prototyping modules, providing customizable hardware offerings under the company's proprietary label.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

AI capability3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ArduinocoreTechnology or IntegrationLextronic is an official Arduino distributor in France, offering Arduino official boards, compatible cards, kits, accessories, and shields. Arduino is one of the brands that Lextronic supported early as a French distributor.
• Raspberry PicoreTechnology or IntegrationLextronic distributes Raspberry Pi single-board computers, accessories, cases, power supplies, cameras, and related HAT modules. Raspberry Pi is one of the major brands Lextronic has distributed since early stages.
• micro:bitcoreTechnology or IntegrationLextronic offers micro:bit programmable cards and starter kits, particularly targeting educational institutions and beginners in programming and electronics.
• MikroelektronikacoreTechnology or IntegrationLextronic distributes Mikroelektronika Click Board modules and development tools, offering a wide range of sensor and interface modules for embedded applications.
• DigilentcoreTechnology or IntegrationLextronic distributes Digilent FPGA and SoC development boards, targeting engineering and research applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kubii: France-based official Raspberry Pi distributor and maker electronics retailer. Directly comparable on programmable cards (Raspberry Pi focus), education channel, and French-language e-commerce model.
• RobotShop: Global retailer specializing in robotics, drones, and electronics components including programmable controllers and sensors. Overlaps with Lextronic's robotics, motor, and sensor categories.
• SparkFun Electronics: US-based electronics retailer focused on open-source hardware, breakout boards, and educational kits. Comparable maker/education audience, comparable product mix, but with its own design portfolio rather than pure distribution.
• Adafruit: US-based maker-electronics retailer and developer of own-brand boards, sensors, and learning kits. Comparable target customer (hobbyists/educators) and comparable mix of third-party and own-brand SKUs.
• Gotronic: French electronics distributor of Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensors, and components with both e-commerce and a physical store. Most direct head-to-head competitor for Lextronic within France, serving the same hobbyist, education, and prosumer segments.

Regional players

• Melopero: Italy-based electronics distributor and manufacturer focused on Raspberry Pi and SBC ecosystems. Comparable product focus on single-board computers and maker modules, serving Southern Europe rather than France directly.
• Reichelt Elektronik: Germany-headquartered electronics distributor covering semiconductors, passive components, prototyping boards, and tools. Comparable catalog breadth, serving DACH-region makers and professionals; partially overlapping with Lextronic's prosumer base.

Broad incumbents

• Mouser Electronics: Global broad-line electronics distributor with multi-million SKU catalog covering semiconductors, connectors, embedded modules, and prototyping platforms. Competes with Lextronic for French engineering and R&D customers with superior scale and logistics.
• Digi-Key Electronics: Global electronics distributor with very large catalog of components, development boards, and test/measurement equipment. Competes head-on with Lextronic on Arduino/Raspberry Pi and measurement instrument SKUs from a global fulfillment footprint.
• Farnell / element14: Global electronics distributor (Avnet) carrying Arduino, Raspberry Pi, micro:bit, test/measurement, and components. Direct overlap with Lextronic on developer platforms and educational distribution in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/lextronicfr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lextronic

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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