DiGidot Technologies

What DiGidot Technologies does

DiGidot Technologies BV is a privately held Dutch company, headquartered in Amsterdam and incorporated as a BV under Dutch law, that designs, develops, and manufactures hardware and software for controlling SPI-controlled LED pixels in professional lighting installations. Its core platform, the DiGidot Control Platform, centers on the DiGidot C4 flagship pixel controller (with Live and Extended variants), the more compact C1 controller, and a family of add-on modules — PxLNet Nodes, Transmitters, Transceivers, Smart Receivers, Power Nodes, Range Extenders, and Easy Connect accessories — unified by a web-based interface, iOS/Android mobile apps, and a public API. The platform supports industry-standard Art-Net, sACN, and DMX protocols, is engineered to interoperate with virtually any pixel-controlled LED product on the market, and includes features such as scene recording and playback, combined triggers across multiple input sources, and software-based license upgrades for additional universes.

The company monetizes primarily through one-time hardware sales of controllers and accessories, supplemented by an online-purchased license-upgrade stream that expands universe count and unlocks features on installed controllers, and a webshop channel for small orders. Distribution is dominated by a global network of trained resellers and distributors who handle local sales, warranty, and support, with a direct webshop available mainly for customers in or near the Netherlands. Its primary customer segments are lighting designers and lighting installers serving architectural facades, dynamic installations, art pieces, and event/entertainment venues, with secondary reach into artists, architects, and brands; marquee showcase projects include the MSC Cruises lighthouse facade (39 controllers driving 14,000 RGB pixels) and installations for TIETO HQ and Milan Ventura Centrale.

Operationally, DiGidot runs with 1–10 employees, has operated continuously since its 2013 founding, has not disclosed any external funding rounds, and is not a subsidiary of any parent company. Its public positioning emphasizes domain specialization in pixel control, universal protocol compatibility, and bridging technology with art and architecture, supported by content marketing (website, blog, tutorials, YouTube, newsletter, documentation) and showcase-driven PR through art installations and lighting events.

Name

DiGidot Technologies

Legal name

DiGidot Technologies BV

Website

https://digidot.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

DiGidot Technologies is a Dutch hardware and software company that builds pixel controllers (DiGidot C4, C1) and supporting modules (PxLNet, Power Nodes) for SPI-controlled LED lighting installations, serving lighting designers, installers, and event/architectural venues worldwide via a global reseller network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Pixel Control Hardware

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620), Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Pixel control systems
• LED lighting controllers
• SPI LED drivers
• Art-Net DMX control
• Architectural lighting control

Headquarters

HQ city

Amsterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of LED pixel controllers including DiGidot C4, C1, PxLNet products, Power Nodes, and Range Extenders
2. Software Licenses and Upgrades: License upgrades to expand universe count on C4 controllers, purchased online via My Account portal and applied automatically when controller is connected to internet
3. Accessories and Add-ons: Sale of Easy Connect products, PxLNet Smart Receivers, and other add-on components

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

DiGidot Technologies designs, develops, and manufactures hardware controllers and an accompanying software platform for controlling SPI-controlled LED pixels. Its product ecosystem includes the DiGidot C4 and C1 pixel controllers, PxLNet networking modules, power and range extender accessories, and license upgrades for expanding universe count. The platform supports industry-standard Art-Net, sACN, and DMX protocols and is sold to lighting designers, installers, and brand/venue operators worldwide through resellers and a direct webshop.

Product overview

DiGidot Technologies offers a comprehensive LED pixel control ecosystem consisting of hardware controllers (DiGidot C4, C4 Live, C4 Extended, C1) and add-on modules (PxLNet Node, PxLNet Transmitter, PxLNet Transceiver 2, Power Node, Range Extenders, Easy Connect, PxLNet Smart Receiver), unified by the DiGidot Control Platform. The flagship DiGidot C4 is a pixel controller supporting Art-Net and sACN protocols with Live (real-time) and Extended (recording/playback) variants. The PxLNet product line extends network capabilities for larger installations. The ecosystem is managed via a web-based interface, the DiGidot C4 mobile app (iOS/Android), and expandable through license upgrades for additional universes and features. The platform is described as universal, compatible with almost any pixel-controlled LED product and industry-standard Art-Net or DMX control systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DiGidot C4 Pixel Controller The flagship pixel controller for LED lighting control, supporting Art-Net and sACN protocols, with Live (real-time) and Extended (recording/playback) variants for professional lighting installations.
• DiGidot C1 Compact Pixel Controller Compact pixel controller for controlling SPI-controlled LED pixels, designed for smaller scale installations.
• PxLNet Node Network node for extending DiGidot control capabilities across larger installations using the proprietary PxLNet protocol.
• PxLNet Transmitter Transmitter unit for sending PxLNet signals to PxLNet transceivers across the network.
• PxLNet Transceiver 2 Transceiver device available in RJ45, Screw, and Solder connection variants for receiving and transmitting PxLNet signals.
• Power Node Power distribution node for powering LED installations in conjunction with the DiGidot control system.
• Range Extenders Products designed to extend the operational range of the DiGidot control network.
• Easy Connect Connection accessory product to simplify wiring and connectivity in LED installations.
• PxLNet Smart Receiver Smart receiver module for the PxLNet protocol enabling intelligent pixel control at the receiver level.
• DiGidot C4 Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing configuration, control, and monitoring of DiGidot C4 controllers, including I/O configuration, network settings, scene recording/playback, trigger setup, and input/output monitoring.
• DiGidot License Upgrades Software license upgrades purchased online to expand universe count and unlock advanced features on DiGidot C4 controllers, automatically applied when the controller is connected to the internet.

Quantifiable outcome

• 39 DiGidot C4 Live 8 controllers can control 14,000 RGB pixel modules in a single installation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Resellers/Distributors (Global Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDiGidot maintains a worldwide network of trained distributors and resellers who sell products, handle warranty claims and support locally, and receive proper training from the company. This channel is recommended for most customers as it provides local language support and easier communication.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Lutron Electronics: Lutron is a major architectural lighting control company with dimmers, DMX/QS systems, and architectural controllers. It is broader than DiGidot, but overlaps in the building-scale lighting control market and competes for integrator mindshare on commercial projects.
• Signify (Color Kinetics): Signify's Color Kinetics is the leading architectural LED lighting brand with its own controllers and pixel-mappable fixtures. It is comparable to DiGidot in the architectural LED/facade lighting space, but as a broad incumbent with end-to-end lighting system control rather than a niche pixel controller.
• Elation Professional: Elation Professional is a larger, broad-line entertainment and architectural lighting manufacturer that includes pixel-mappable fixtures and DMX/Art-Net-capable controllers. It is comparable to DiGidot on the pixel-control capability but competes as a full lighting fixture and console portfolio rather than a pixel-control specialist.
• Crestron Electronics: Crestron offers enterprise building control systems that include lighting and DMX/Art-Net integration alongside AV. It competes with DiGidot in commercial real estate and HQ projects (e.g., TIETO-type installations) where full building control systems are specified.
• MA Lighting: MA Lighting is a major professional lighting console manufacturer (grandMA) that drives Art-Net/sACN ecosystems used by DiGidot. It is a broad incumbent whose standards and consoles shape the addressable lighting market DiGidot serves.

Direct peers

• Madrix: Madrix is a German software/hardware vendor specializing in LED pixel mapping and DMX/Art-Net control for large-scale lighting installations. It overlaps with DiGidot on the pixel-control stack for architectural and entertainment lighting projects.
• Artistic Licence: Artistic Licence is a UK-based lighting control company known for Art-Net splitters, gateways, and pixel-control products. It competes with DiGidot in Art-Net/DMX infrastructure and addressable LED control, serving similar pro lighting channels.
• Advatek Lighting: Advatek builds pixel LED controllers (PixLite) that support a wide range of SPI LED chips and Art-Net/sACN protocols. It competes head-to-head with DiGidot C4/C1 in the SPI pixel controller niche, serving the same lighting designer and installer base.
• ENTTEC: ENTTEC manufactures DMX controllers, pixel controllers, and LED lighting control hardware used by professional installers and lighting designers worldwide. It directly competes with DiGidot in the Art-Net/DMX pixel controller category, with overlapping product lines around LED pixel mapping and pro lighting integration.
• Pharos Architectural Controls: Pharos offers architectural lighting controllers with strong pixel mapping, DMX, and Art-Net support, aimed at large-scale installations. It overlaps with DiGidot in pixel-driven architectural and facade projects, with a focus on permanent installations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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