What TDE Lighttech does

TDE Lighttech (TDE-lighttech B.V.) is a Dutch developer and manufacturer of professional LED lighting solutions headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, Netherlands, founded in 1990 and LED-focused since 1999. The company designs and produces a modular ecosystem of LED spots (Moodspot family), linear LED modules (MTW4270, LMH4242 MK3, RGBW4260, RGB4230, MoodLine), drivers (IZI-Drive CC2, IZI-LC6 MK3), gateways (IZI-Access/AccessPro), and configuration software (IZI-Manager, IZI-Supervisor), unified by its proprietary IZI-Link(+) PowerLine Communication technology that carries data over standard electrical wiring. The product portfolio is engineered for demanding theatrical, hospitality, retail, museum, and architectural applications, with documented capabilities including warm dimming along the Black Body Locus, tunable white from 1400K–6500K, RGBW color mixing, and smooth flicker-free dimming to 0%.

The company operates a sales-led B2B motion, selling custom and standard luminaires through a dealer network, specialized installers (e.g., Rolight), and lighting design firms (e.g., Beersnielsen). Projects are typically quoted per engagement and range from single-room renovations to large installations such as Forum Groningen (1,000+ tunable white luminaires), QO Hotel Amsterdam, citizenM properties across Europe and the United States, T-Mobile Netherlands' 121 stores, and the Celebrity Flora expedition cruise ship. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware sales across four streams: LED luminaires and modules, drivers and control systems, custom/OEM solutions, and aluminium profiles and accessories. There is no disclosed external funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity in the source data; the entity remains an independently held Dutch private limited company. Geographic reach is concentrated in the Netherlands and broader Europe with selected United States deployments through hospitality partners.

Name

TDE Lighttech

Legal name

TDE-lighttech B.V.

Website

https://tde-lighttech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TDE Lighttech is a Dutch designer and manufacturer of professional LED lighting systems, offering a modular ecosystem of spots, modules, drivers and gateways built on its proprietary IZI-Link powerline communication technology. It sells custom and standard luminaires through dealers, installers and lighting design firms serving theaters, hotels, museums and architectural projects across Europe and selectively in the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Alphen Aan Den Rijn

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Sale of LED luminaires, downlights, spotlights, LED modules, and linear LED products. Products include Moodspot series, Cursa, Castor, Canopus, Sirius, and various LED modules. Revenue generated from custom-designed and standard product sales to B2B customers.
2. LED Drivers and Control Systems: Sale of LED drivers (IZI-Drive CC2, IZI-LC6 MK3), dimmers, DMX interfaces, and control systems (IZI-Access, IZI-Touch, IZI-Manager). Components for complete lighting control solutions.
3. Custom/OEM Solutions: Development and production of custom lighting solutions for specific projects. Examples include Celebrity Flora cruise ship, FrieslandCampina Innovation Centre, and Forum Groningen with unique luminaires in three different sizes. Specializes in bespoke luminaire design and manufacturing.
4. Aluminium Profiles and Accessories: Sale of aluminium profiles (19mm, 24mm, 38mm, 48mm) and accessories for LED module installation. Various cover options including round, flat, walkover versions in PMMA.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TDE Lighttech is a Dutch developer and manufacturer of professional LED lighting solutions with more than 35 years of industry experience. The company designs and produces a modular portfolio of LED spots, downlights, LED modules, drivers, and control systems built around its proprietary IZI-Link(+) PowerLine Communication technology, which allows power and data to be transmitted over the same electrical wiring. Products are sold primarily through project-based B2B engagements serving architectural, hospitality, theater, retail, museum, and maritime customers.

Product overview

TDE Lighttech is a Dutch developer and manufacturer of professional LED lighting solutions with over 35 years of experience. The company offers a modular product ecosystem centered on the proprietary IZI-Link(+) PowerLine Communication System, which enables data transmission over existing electrical wiring for streamlined LED installation. The core product portfolio includes: Moodspot series LED spots (WRGB1465, WD800, WD1830, and LP series) combining tunable white, warm dimming, and RGBW capabilities for architectural and entertainment applications; LED modules (MTW4270, LMH4242 MK3, RGBW4260, RGB4230, MoodLine WRGB1465) for linear lighting; and control infrastructure (IZI-Access/IZI-AccessPro gateways, IZI-Manager/IZI-Supervisor configuration software, IZI-LC6 MK3 and IZI-Drive CC2 LED drivers, DMX interfaces and splitters). The IZI-Link ecosystem supports multiple protocols including DMX-512, DALI, Art-Net/sACN, and OSC. Complementary products include aluminium profiles (19mm to 48mm), Cursa/Castor/Canopus/Sirius LED spots, and the RLC-2CH-700 universal dimmer. The modular design provides flexibility for lighting designers and architects across architectural, hospitality, retail, and entertainment sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IZI-Link/IZI-Link+: PowerLine Communication system for LED lighting installation, configuration and control
• Moodspot
• MoodLine
• IZI-Control
• IZI-Access
• IZI-Drive
• IZI-Touch
• IZI-Supervisor
• IZI-Manager

Products and services

• IZI-Link(+) PowerLine Communication System Proprietary powerline communication system that transforms existing electrical wiring into a digital communications link, enabling individual remote monitoring, configuration, and control of LED fixtures without additional control cabling.
• Moodspot+ WRGB1465 Downlight Next-generation LED downlight combining Warm Dimming, Tunable White (1400K-6500K), and full RGBW color control in a single fixture with Black Body Locus tracking for flicker-free dimming to 0%; designed for theaters, auditoriums, and premium architectural applications.
• Moodspot WD800 MR16 warm dimming LED module with color temperature range from 3000K to 2000K, high CRI > 95, and smooth flicker-free dimming to 0%; designed for theater, auditorium, and entertainment applications.
• Moodspot WD1830 Warm dimming downlight for theater, auditorium, and entertainment applications with color temperature range 1800K to 3000K and high output up to 3000 lumen.
• IZI-Link DMX Interface Interface enabling DMX-512 control of IZI-Link enabled products with 4 galvanically isolated contact inputs for emergency or local control switches; high power 480W output.
• IZI-Drive CC2 LED Driver 2-channel constant current LED driver with hybrid dimming techniques, user selectable current from 150mA to 1050mA, and control via IZI-Link or DMX-512.
• IZI-LC6 MK3 LED Driver 6-channel constant voltage LED driver delivering 480W at 24VDC with adjustable refresh rate up to 4kHz and IZI-Link remote configuration capability.
• IZI-Access Gateway Gateway connecting the IZI-Link system with Art-Net, sACN, OSC, DMX-512A, DALI, and RS485 protocols; supports programmable scenes, sequences, and soft-patches in a DIN-rail module.
• IZI-Manager Software Windows-based software for commissioning and configuring IZI-Link enabled LED fixtures, drivers, and interfaces; enables DMX-512 address, user modes, current, and voltage configuration adjustments.
• IZI-Supervisor Software Windows-based software tool to set and program all features of the IZI-Access gateway, including scene management, sequences, softpatches, playbacks, and control of up to 2 universes of DMX channels.
• MTW4270 Tunable White LED Module Tunable white LED module with color temperature range from 4000K to 2400K, high CRI > 85, and luminous efficacy up to 140 lm/W.
• LMH4242 MK3 LED Module High efficiency LED module with luminous efficacy up to 125 lm/W at 2700K, CRI 90+, and multiple power versions up to 1350 lumen output.
• RGBW4260 LED Module Multi-purpose LED module combining RGB with tunable white technology, allowing color temperature variation from 2400K to 4000K alongside vibrant RGB color effects.
• RGB4230 LED Module High performance RGB LED line for cove, mood, functional, and indirect lighting applications, capable of producing a full spectrum of colors.
• MoodLine WRGB1465 LED Module Constant voltage LED module combining warm white 2500K with RGB, featuring CCT-tuning from 6500K to 1400K for pastel color tones.
• Cursa LED Downlighter High performance recessed downlighter with compact design, IZI-Link and DMX512 controllability, 630 lumen output at 7W consumption.
• Castor LED Downlighter Premium quality recessed downlighter with CRI > 90, 540 lumen output, adjustable beam angles, and IZI-Link/DMX512 external driver options.
• Canopus Surface Mount LED Spot Surface mount adjustable LED spot with strong light performance, suitable for surface grazing or direct illumination.
• Sirius Cabinet Spotlight Compact high-quality solid-state recessed spotlight with shallow installation depth, 50,000 hour lifespan, and >90% driver efficiency; designed for commercial and residential cabinet applications.
• Regulus 24VDC Warm-Dimming LED Spot Low-profile adjustable warm-dimming recessed spotlight with 2700K to 2000K CCT range, high CRI (Ra > 90), and flicker-free dimming to 0.0%.
• IZI-Link USB Programmer Interface DIN-rail module for commissioning IZI-Link systems via USB connection to a Windows PC running IZI-Manager software.
• IZI-Link DMX Splitter/Merger Multifunctional DMX and IZI-Link interface with 2 galvanically isolated DMX inputs, 4 DMX outputs, and DMX back-up function.
• RLC-2CH-700 Universal Dimmer Unit Universal dimmer for high-voltage luminaires and LED retrofit lamps with two 700W outputs supporting DMX512, RDM, 0-10V, 1-10V, and stand-alone control.

Quantifiable outcome

• Forum Groningen achieved uniform brightness and color temperature across 1000+ tunable white luminaires on 10 floors, dimmable to 0.1%
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RolightcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized lighting installer that installs TDE-Lighttech products on projects. Has installed Moodspot WD800 in DeLaMar Theater (300 spots), HOFtheater Raalte, Library Theater Rotterdam, and other theater projects. Key installation partner for theater and entertainment venues.
• Beersnielsen Lighting DesignerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural lighting design firm that specifies TDE products in their designs. Responsible for QO Hotel Amsterdam, Zeeuws Museum, and other major architectural projects. Works with TDE on custom solutions.
• Pharos Architectural ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting control system used in citizenM hotels (New York, London Shoreditch, Zurich) alongside TDE LED products. TDE lighting integrated with Pharos controls for monitoring and updating.
• eldoLEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Forum Groningen project. eldoLED worked with NL Architects, Lichtpunt Theatertechniek, and TDE-lighttech for the lighting redesign.
• NL ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that designed Forum Groningen. Original design called for fluorescent luminaires, later redesigned for LED with TDE developing custom luminaires.
• Lichtpunt TheatertechniekminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTheater technology specialist involved in Forum Groningen project collaboration with TDE-lighttech.
• Saia Burgess ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationRoom controller system used in citizenM hotels for controlling TDE LED drivers in meeting rooms and guest rooms. TDE produces 24VDC LED drivers and RFID card readers for Saia room controller systems.
• BG StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm for Celebrity Flora cruise ship that created aesthetic vision inspired by Galapagos islands. TDE developed custom LED solutions to meet the design requirements.
• Droste ElektrominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerElectrical installation company specializing in maritime installations responsible for complete electrical installation on Celebrity Flora cruise ship including TDE LED lighting.
• Shipyard De HoopminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerShipyard in Lobith where Celebrity Flora was launched. TDE supplied LED lighting for this expedition cruise ship built for Celebrity Cruises.
• Maas & Hagoort LampenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLighting distributor that collaborated with TDE on Beatrix Building Utrecht project, providing LED lighting integration.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Targetti Sankey SpA: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer producing LED fixtures for museums, retail, and hospitality, including tunable-white and RGBW offerings. Similar niche focus on design-led architectural projects across Europe.
• Flos: Premium Italian architectural and decorative lighting brand offering LED fixtures with integrated controls for hospitality, retail, and cultural venues. Comparable custom-luminaire capability and emphasis on designer/specifier relationships.
• Helvar: Finnish manufacturer of LED drivers, lighting controls (DALI, wireless), and luminaire components for commercial and architectural lighting. Comparable focus on integrated control solutions for specifier-driven European projects.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian designer and manufacturer of architectural LED lighting fixtures and controls, with comparable focus on downlights, tunable white, and modular luminaire systems for high-end architectural projects in Europe.
• iGuzzini Illuminazione: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer (now part of Signify) producing LED luminaires, tunable-white systems, and integrated control for museums, retail, and cultural venues. Direct overlap with TDE's architectural/cultural/museum segments and similar custom-luminaire capabilities.
• ERCO Lighting: German manufacturer of architectural LED lighting fixtures and control systems for museums, offices, and urban projects. Closely comparable to TDE in specialty architectural lighting with proprietary control integration and project-led B2B sales to specifiers.
• eldoLED: Dutch-based LED driver manufacturer specializing in dimming, tunable-white, and RGBW drivers for architectural and entertainment applications. Direct peer in LED driver technology and named partner on the Forum Groningen project.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian-listed lighting group producing architectural LED fixtures, drivers, and controls (Thorn, Tridonic, Zumtobel brands). Operates in the same architectural and entertainment verticals with substantially broader portfolio and global reach.
• Lutron Electronics: US-based global leader in lighting controls (DALI, wireless, dimming systems) for commercial, hospitality, and residential applications. Competes with TDE in the architectural controls layer where TDE's IZI-Link sits, but with vastly broader product breadth and global distribution.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company, offering LED fixtures, drivers, and connected lighting systems across architectural, entertainment, and hospitality segments. A scaled incumbent competing with TDE in many of the same project categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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