iGo

What iGo does

iGo is a US-based supplier of charging technology and accessories for the mobile consumer electronics industry, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Irvine, California. The company designs and sells power-related accessories — chargers, adapters, and related mobile-device power products — that are distributed primarily through retail channels serving consumer end-users. Its product portfolio centers on solving power-delivery and connectivity problems for smartphones, tablets, and other portable consumer electronics.

In 2010 iGo pursued an inorganic expansion strategy, acquiring Adapt-Mobile Ltd. in August 2010 to broaden its mobile-accessories footprint and then acquiring AERIAL7 in October 2010 to enter the consumer audio/headphone category. These deals indicate a deliberate move beyond pure-play charging into adjacent mobile-accessory SKUs that could be carried by the same retail partners. In June 2014 the company raised a $30 million funding round, an amount disproportionately large relative to its disclosed headcount of 51–100 employees, suggesting the capital was earmarked for further growth, channel expansion, or follow-on M&A rather than routine working capital.

iGo's revenue model is B2C/B2B2C accessories distribution: it designs or sources charging and mobile accessories and sells them through retail channels to consumer end-users, monetizing through unit volume and category placement rather than subscription or recurring software revenue. The firmographics list the company as a public entity (note: the stock-symbol field is internally inconsistent with the consumer electronics identity and appears to reflect misattributed data from a similarly named Australian mining company, IGO Limited, ASX:IGO; the consumer electronics iGo operated historically as a small-cap US public company before being taken private).

Name

iGo

Legal name

IGO Limited

Website

https://igo.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

iGo is a US-based supplier of mobile consumer electronics charging technology and accessories, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Irvine, California, serving consumer end-users through retail distribution channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Consumer Electronics Accessories

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Delivery & Fast-Charging Accessories (GaN, PD/QC, PPS) (CRACATAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Banks & Portable Power (Battery Packs, MagSafe Packs) (CRACATAD), Car Chargers & Vehicle Power Adapters (CRACATAB)

Keywords

• Mobile charging accessories
• Power adapters
• Consumer electronics chargers
• Portable power solutions
• Charging technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Spodumene Concentrate Sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of spodumene concentrate produced at Greenbushes and Cosmos lithium operations under long-term offtake agreements. Earnings are sensitive to commodity price cycles and AUD/USD exchange rate fluctuations.
2. Nickel Production: Revenue from nickel production at the Nova mine operation, which delivered strong Q3 2026 results with 4,202 tonnes produced and improved cash costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Core offering

iGo supplies charging technology and power accessories for the mobile consumer electronics industry, including chargers, adapters, and power solutions for laptops, mobile phones, and other portable devices. Through acquisitions of AERIAL7 and Adapt-Mobile Ltd., iGo also offers audio products and mobile accessories. The company is headquartered in Irvine, California and operates as a subsidiary of Steel Partners Holdings L.P.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iGo Chargers and Power Adapters Chargers, power adapters, and power accessories designed for laptops, smartphones, tablets, and other mobile consumer electronics devices. Targeted at individual consumers and mobile professionals needing reliable, compatible charging solutions.
• AERIAL7 Audio Products Audio products (headphones and speakers) acquired by iGo in 2010, expanding the company's consumer electronics accessories portfolio. Targeted at consumers seeking audio accessories for mobile devices.
• Adapt-Mobile Mobile Accessories Mobile accessories acquired by iGo through the acquisition of Adapt-Mobile Ltd. in 2010. Targeted at consumers of mobile consumer electronics devices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nova nickel production up 11% to 4,202 tonnes with cash costs down 24% to A$3.47/lb

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tianqi Lithium CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-partite co-ownership of the Greenbushes lithium mine, the world's largest hard-rock lithium operation. The partnership involves joint governance and operational decision-making among the three owners, though the governance and remediation efforts have been complicated by the multi-party structure.
• Albemarle CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTri-partite co-ownership of the Greenbushes lithium mine alongside IGO and Tianqi Lithium Corporation. Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers and a key participant in the joint venture structure at Greenbushes.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• RAVPower: Consumer charging brand focused on power banks, PD wall chargers, and portable power stations, competing directly with iGo in portable and AC adapter categories.
• Belkin: Long-established consumer electronics accessories brand with broad charging portfolio including wall chargers, power banks, and wireless charging — directly comparable to iGo's product breadth and retail positioning.
• Mophie (Zagg): Consumer charging brand owned by Zagg, known for power banks, wireless chargers, and battery cases — a direct charging-accessories competitor to iGo.
• Anker Innovations: Largest direct competitor in consumer charging accessories (wall chargers, power banks, GaN adapters). Anker competes head-to-head with iGo across essentially the same SKUs and retail channels.
• Scosche Industries: Consumer electronics accessories maker with broad charging portfolio (car chargers, power banks, wireless charging) and strong retail presence, comparable to iGo's product and channel mix.
• PowerAdd: Consumer charging accessories brand specializing in portable power banks and wall/car chargers, competing with iGo at similar price points through online channels.
• Aukey Technology: Consumer charging accessories company specializing in GaN wall chargers, power banks, and car chargers — overlapping heavily with iGo's core charging technology offering.

Broad incumbents

• Otterbox: Diversified consumer electronics accessories company with charging products (wall adapters, power banks) as part of a broader case and accessory portfolio, comparable to iGo's adjacent-category breadth.

Emerging players

• Native Union: Premium consumer electronics accessories brand with design-forward charging products (power banks, wireless chargers) — partial overlap with iGo at higher price/positioning tier.
• Hyper (by Sanho): Niche accessories maker with focus on GaN USB-C hubs and chargers, intersecting with iGo's power delivery category through modern fast-charging products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iGOforPower
• Facebookfacebook.com/iGoInc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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

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