What X Light does

X Light is a Danish B2B lighting company founded in 2001 and headquartered in Solrød Strand, operating as a private firm with founder/owner-led ownership. The company sells LED luminaires and smart lighting solutions exclusively through professional B2B channels in Denmark — targeting electrical installers, consulting engineers (e.g., MOE, ENCO), main/total contractors, architects, and Danish municipalities. Its project portfolio spans schools, healthcare facilities, offices, industrial sites, sports halls, and commercial buildings (e.g., C.W. Obel Ejendomme's Sukkerfabrikken, Gearhallen Valby). Distribution is direct-to-trade rather than direct-to-consumer, with a consultative sales motion supported by a 100m² showroom, case-study-driven content marketing, and tender participation.

The company's core technology differentiator is its proprietary X Connect platform — a Zigbee 3.0-based wireless lighting control system built around a Gateway that bridges Zigbee wireless sensor data to MODBUS TCP/IP for building management system (BMS) integration. X Connect luminaires embed Signify's SNS200/SNS210 wireless sensors for occupancy detection and daylight regulation, and pair with the proprietary X TOUCH EnOcean-based battery-free override switch. The platform supports Tunable White / circadian rhythm lighting (2700–6500K) compliant with BR18 Danish building regulations, and is positioned for retrofit applications where wireless installation avoids costly rewiring versus wired DALI alternatives. The product catalog spans indoor families (PLAFO circular luminaires, PROLINE linear extruded aluminum, CALIMA, LED Panel, DL 230, NORTE, SATURN, BASE), industrial (BARAT LED), outdoor (MARS, AUVA, CLIMA, FARO 5), and distributed partner-brand luminaires from European suppliers (Reggiani, Fosnova, Olev, Disano, Philips, Northcliffe, Imperial, Ghidini).

Revenue mechanics are project-based one-time equipment sales priced via quote rather than public list pricing, with customers specifying and tendering in the Danish regulatory environment. Reference projects include flagship wins such as Grntofteskolen (3,000+ luminaires, first European circadian rhythm school lighting), Borgerservice København (1,600 luminaires, 50% energy reduction vs 60W conventional), and Skovshoved Idrætsforening (sports lighting). The company also operates a separate project portfolio brand, X Light Studio (xlightstudio.com), targeting the architectural specification channel. X Light® and X Connect® are registered trademarks; the firm has no external institutional funding and no public financial disclosures.

Name

X Light

Legal name

X Light

Website

https://xlight.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

X Light is a Danish B2B LED lighting company founded in 2001, serving electrical installers, consulting engineers, contractors, and Danish municipalities through project-based sales of its proprietary X Connect wireless (Zigbee 3.0) smart lighting platform and a broad indoor/outdoor luminaire portfolio for education, commercial, sports, and healthcare projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial LED Lighting and Wireless Lighting Control

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• LED lighting fixtures
• Wireless lighting control
• Smart building solutions
• Commercial lighting systems
• Tunable white luminaires

Headquarters

HQ city

Solrød Strand

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Fixtures (B2B): Sale of LED luminaires and smart lighting solutions to professional customers including installers, contractors, engineers, and architects in Denmark. Products include indoor, outdoor, industrial, and sports lighting fixtures. Sales are project-based, typically through tender and consultation processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

X Light designs, supplies, and integrates LED luminaires (indoor, outdoor, industrial, and sports) bundled with its proprietary X Connect wireless Zigbee 3.0-based lighting control platform, including embedded sensors, tunable white technology, the Gateway XC IoT hub for BMS integration, and battery-free EnOcean switches. Offerings are sold B2B in Denmark through electrical installers, consulting engineers, main/total contractors, and architects for schools, institutions, offices, industrial facilities, and sports venues.

Product overview

X Light is a Danish lighting company offering a comprehensive portfolio of indoor and outdoor LED luminaires organized around the X Connect wireless control platform. The core X Connect system uses Zigbee 3.0 wireless technology for lighting control, energy monitoring, and BMS integration. The product range includes multiple luminaire families: PLAFO (circular luminaires in various sizes), PROLINE (linear aluminum profiles), CALIMA (rectangular office luminaires), DL/DS series (downlights), NORTE (sports hall luminaires), SATURN (large circular pendants), BARAT/BLADE (industrial luminaires), BASE (impact-resistant luminaires), and outdoor products including MARS (vandal-resistant), AUVA/CLIMA (pole-mounted), FARO 5 (bollards), and NIGEA (decorative outdoor). Supporting infrastructure includes the GATEWAY XC (IoT hub for MODBUS integration), XC sensors (office and high-bay variants), X TOUCH wireless switches (EnOcean protocol), TRACK ADAPTER MINI, and RESET TOOL. The company also offers specialized solutions for healthcare, education, sports facilities, and commercial buildings through its project portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• X Connect: Wireless Zigbee-based lighting control system with sensors, gateway, and dashboard for IoT integration and building management system compatibility.
• X Touch
• X Light Studio

Products and services

• X Connect (Wireless Lighting Control Platform) Wireless Zigbee 3.0-based lighting control platform that enables remote monitoring, energy management, tunable white lighting, and integration with Building Management Systems, with standalone app programming and cloud-based configuration sharing. Targeted at professional B2B buyers (installers, consulting engineers, contractors, architects) in Denmark for educational, commercial, industrial, and sports projects.
• GATEWAY XC Central IoT hub for X Connect that converts Zigbee protocol to MODBUS TCP/IP for BMS integration, supports cloud-based configuration sharing, and provides energy consumption monitoring and occupancy pattern tracking. Targeted at B2B integration with third-party BMS systems in Danish commercial and public-sector projects.
• PLAFO Series Luminaires Circular interior LED luminaires in multiple sizes (300, 430, 500, 650, 900 mm) for surface, recessed, and pendant mounting, with X Connect-enabled variants. Targeted at Danish commercial, public-sector, and architectural lighting projects.
• PROLINE Series Luminaires Linear extruded aluminum profile luminaires available in multiple widths (25, 38, 45, 50, 60, 80 mm) for recessed, surface, and pendant mounting, with optional X Connect integration. Targeted at office, retail, and architectural projects in Denmark.
• CALIMA XC Luminaire Slim rectangular low-glare luminaire with integrated X Connect wireless control and optional uplight for enhanced visual comfort; surface- or pendant-mounted. Targeted at office environments and B2B commercial interiors.
• LED PANEL Luminaires (Models 840/842) Square interior LED luminaires for flush mounting in visible T-bar ceilings, with surface-mount adapter frame option. Targeted at office, commercial, and institutional buildings.
• DL 230 XC Downlight Circular reflector downlight with low UGR glare and integrated X Connect wireless control. Targeted at general office and commercial lighting applications.
• NORTE SPORT XC Sports Hall Luminaire Linear ball-proof sports hall LED luminaire (IP65, IK08) for surface or pendant mounting with wide lens optics and integrated X Connect control. Targeted at sports halls and indoor sports facilities.
• SATURN XC / SATURN Luminaires Circular interior LED luminaires (XC version with X Connect control) for surface and pendant installation in diameters 650, 900, 1200, 1500 mm with output up to 16,500 lm. Targeted at large commercial, public, and architectural interiors.
• BARAT LED XC Industrial Luminaire Impact-resistant, waterproof industrial LED luminaire with opal polycarbonate diffuser, ceiling- or suspension-mounted, available as master or receiver with X Connect control. Targeted at industrial and warehouse facilities.
• BASE XC Stairwell/Corridor Luminaire Impact-resistant circular luminaire for ceiling or wall surface mounting with opal polycarbonate diffuser delivering soft, uniform light and integrated X Connect wireless control. Targeted at stairwells and corridors in commercial and public buildings.
• LWN TROLDTEKT XC Luminaire Square interior LED luminaire for recessed installation in Troldtekt acoustic ceilings, with X Connect wireless control. Targeted at acoustic-ceiling commercial and educational projects.
• XLN 600 XC Luminaire Square interior LED luminaire for recessed or surface mounting with X Connect wireless control. Targeted at office and commercial applications.
• OFFICE DOUBLE XC Floor Lamp Freestanding floor lamp with integrated X Connect control, available with up/down lighting configuration. Targeted at offices and lounge areas.
• WALLY 50 XC Linear Luminaire Linear aluminum LED luminaire with X Connect wireless control for continuous-row mounting applications. Targeted at commercial and architectural linear lighting projects.
• SPOT 80 XC Track Spotlight Cylindrical track-mounted LED spotlight with integrated wireless control that connects with other X Connect devices including sensors, X Touch switches, and luminaires. Targeted at accent and retail lighting.
• TRACK ADAPTER MINI Quick-installation adapter compatible with most 3-phase/3F DALI track systems, enabling daylight regulation, motion detection, and wireless communication with other X Connect elements. Targeted at track-lighting retrofits to add wireless control.
• XC 230V OFFICE SENSOR (G2) Built-in or surface-mounted X Connect wireless sensor used as part of the X Connect system or as an additional sensor for fixtures with pre-installed X Connect sensors. Targeted at office and commercial B2B projects.
• XC 230V HIGH BAY SENSOR High-bay X Connect wireless sensor for industrial applications, used standalone with X Connect or as additional sensor for fixtures with integrated X Connect sensors. Targeted at industrial and warehouse environments.
• X TOUCH 1/2 TANGENT Switch Battery-free wireless (EnOcean) override switch for X Connect lighting control, compatible with Fuga installation materials, wall-mountable with screws or adhesive pad. Targeted at Danish commercial and residential-style B2B installations.
• RESET TOOL Tool for resetting X Connect fixtures, enabling removal of units from existing programming and addition to new projects when cloud sharing is unavailable. Targeted at installers and commissioning teams.
• MARS Outdoor Ceiling/Wall Luminaire Outdoor vandal-resistant LED ceiling/wall luminaire in classic design with half-shade, cross, or ring configurations (IP44). Targeted at outdoor public, residential, and commercial buildings.
• AUVA Exterior Luminaire Exterior LED luminaire for pole and wall mounting with high lumen output and various wattage options. Targeted at outdoor area lighting in commercial, public, and parking applications.
• CLIMA Exterior Pole Luminaire IP65-rated exterior LED luminaire for pole mounting in outdoor environment applications. Targeted at streets, parking, and outdoor public spaces.
• FARO 5 Bollard Decorative IP65/IK10 Class II LED bollard for paths and parks. Targeted at parks, paths, and decorative public outdoor spaces.
• LUCENTE Highbay Pendant Highbay LED pendant luminaire (from partner brand Fosnova) for high-ceiling environments with high efficiency and energy savings. Targeted at industrial and commercial high-ceiling facilities.
• COMPACT Decorative Downlight IP44 decorative LED downlight with opal light guide for corridors and hallways. Targeted at interior corridor and hospitality use.
• NORTE I Sports Hall Luminaire Linear ball-proof LED sports hall luminaire (IP65, IK08) for surface or pendant mounting with wide selection of lens optics. Targeted at sports halls and indoor sports facilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy reduction of 50% in Borgerservice København project: replaced 60W conventional tubes with 30W LED X CONNECT solution
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Signify (Philips)coreTechnology or IntegrationX Light is a customer and integration partner of Signify, using their SNS200, SNS210 Bluetooth sensors, and related wireless solutions. The companies jointly developed the first European school project with Tunable White circadian rhythm lighting at Grntofteskolen in 2020. Signify's sensor technology is a core enabler of the X Connect wireless platform.
• Philips LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationPhilips (Signify) lighting products are distributed through X Light, including drivers and sensors. Joint case study with Skovlunde Skole Syd demonstrates the partnership.
• MOEcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMOE is a consulting engineering firm that serves as advisor on multiple X Light projects including Grntofteskolen (Ballerup), Børnehave Ballerup, and Skovlunde Skole Syd. MOE's lighting designers (Anni Høy) collaborate closely with X Light on project specification.
• ENCO A/S - ELcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerENCO A/S is an electrical installation partner on multiple X Light projects including Fløng Skolehal, Birkerød Tennisklub, and Vedbæk Skole projects.
• EltelminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEltel is an electrical installation company that served as installer on the Borgerservice København project (1,600 luminaires).
• IC ArkitekterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIC Arkitekter (architects) served as advisor on the Slotsarkaderne Hillerød project, carefully selecting luminaires to match building architecture.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural lighting brand with strong specification presence in public, hospitality, and commercial projects. Competes with X Light in design-led Danish specification work, though positioned at a higher price tier and aesthetic focus.
• Aura Light: Scandinavian lighting company focused on sustainable, long-life luminaires and light-as-a-service for public and commercial buildings. Overlaps with X Light's public-sector, energy-renovation, and eco-design positioning across the Nordics.
• Reggiani (by Delta Light): Italian architectural lighting brand distributed in Denmark through X Light's own partner network. Sells high-end indoor and outdoor luminaires into specification projects overlapping X Light's office, retail, and architectural customer base.
• BEGA: German manufacturer specializing in high-end outdoor, façade, and urban lighting specified by architects for public and commercial projects. Overlaps with X Light's outdoor luminaire category (AUVA, CLIMA, FARO 5) in specification-driven tenders.

Direct peers

• Glamox: Nordic-headquartered professional lighting manufacturer offering indoor, outdoor, and human-centric lighting solutions for offices, schools, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Directly compared to X Light in Danish tenders, where X Light won with a wireless solution over Glamox's wired DALI offering.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian professional lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) focused on office, education, and industrial lighting with strong presence in Europe. Competes with X Light in the smart, specification-driven indoor lighting category across European public projects.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting specialist (part of Fagerhult Group) active in museums, offices, and urban projects across Europe. Competes with X Light in higher-end Danish architectural specifications and large public-institution projects.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company and X Light's core technology partner. Provides the SNS200/SNS210 sensors underlying X Connect while also offering its own complete wireless lighting systems (Interact), creating a partner-and-potential-competitor dynamic in the Danish market.
• Fagerhult Group: Swedish-listed lighting group with brands including Fagerhult, iGuzzini, and LTS, active across education, office, healthcare, and outdoor segments in the Nordics and Europe. Competes in the same Danish public-sector and specification-driven tenders as X Light.
• Trilux: German family-owned lighting manufacturer with a comprehensive indoor, outdoor, and industrial portfolio and an active wireless lighting control offering. Competes in the same European professional and public-sector specification market as X Light.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/x-light

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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