Telecom Design

What Telecom Design does

Telecom Design is a privately held French IoT solution provider founded in 2000 that delivers end-to-end IoT product development from concept through industrialization and mass production. The company specializes in two verticals: smart home security (intrusion detection, alarm systems, connected security devices) and telecare/aging well (fall detection, remote elderly monitoring, independent living support). Its core branded products are Vibby Home (a telecare solution for seniors) and Vibby Oak (a smart home security solution). The company also operates as an ODM/OEM, 'supporting major companies' with IoT design and manufacturing services.

The company's technical differentiation is built on 24 international patents developed in-house, covering battery management, sensors, RF, wireless communications, and video analytics. It operates proprietary test tools and production equipment enabling 100% product testing. Its cloud-based managed services layer AI/ML algorithms for data analytics and processing, with applications in anomaly detection and video analytics. The company maintains global manufacturing capabilities across Europe, North America, and Asia, with production capacity up to 10 million units per year per product and multi-sourced supply chain management.

The business model combines B2B IoT design services and OEM manufacturing with branded product sales (Vibby Home, Vibby Oak) in security and telecare markets. Products are qualified and certified to meet complex Health and Security international compliance standards. Revenue mechanics and pricing are not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no reported funding rounds, no disclosed revenue, and no listed institutional investors. It is supported by French Tech and holds memberships in telecare/age-tech organizations (TSA, MAMA, AARP, Dime Society) to support its market development in the aging well vertical.

Name

Telecom Design

Legal name

Telecom Design

Website

https://telecom-design.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Telecom Design is a privately held French IoT solution provider founded in 2000, specializing in smart home security and telecare/aging well products. It designs and manufactures branded solutions (Vibby Home, Vibby Oak) and provides OEM IoT services to major companies globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IoT Connected Devices

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429), Industrial Design Services (54142)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669), Computer Communications Equipment (3576)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSAPAQAG

Home Networking & Connected Home Infrastructure (Wi‑Fi Mesh, Routers, Matter/Thread/Zigbee Bridges)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Smart Home & Consumer IoT

SECONDARYHSAHABAA

Residential Security System Installation (Wired/Wireless)

Home & Personal Services/Home Security, Alarm & Smart Home Services/Security System Installation, Maintenance & Repair

SECONDARYHSAPAPAN

Building Connectivity Infrastructure (Wired/Wireless, Gateways, Edge)

Home & Personal Services/Residential Renovation Services/Smart Buildings & Facilities (PropTech IoT)

Keywords

• IoT solution development
• Smart home security devices
• Telecare monitoring systems
• Connected sensor products
• IoT industrialization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bordeaux

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Core offering

Telecom Design is an IoT solution provider that designs, develops, and industrializes connected devices for the smart home security and telecare/aging well markets. It delivers end-to-end IoT project execution from concept to mass production, with proprietary expertise in battery management, sensors, RF, wireless, and video analytics, complemented by cloud-based managed services with AI/ML data analytics. Its commercial product lines include the Vibby Home telecare device and the Vibby Oak smart home security device.

Product overview

Telecom Design is an IoT solution provider offering a portfolio of specialized products and managed services. Their core offerings include two main product lines: Vibby Home (telecare/aging well solution) and Vibby Oak (smart home security), supported by cloud-based managed services with AI/ML capabilities, big data analytics, and video analytics. They provide end-to-end IoT solutions from concept through industrialization, with global manufacturing capabilities up to 10 million units per product per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vibby Home: Telecare product for aging well market
• Vibby Oak

Products and services

• Vibby Home Telecare device designed for the aging-well market, providing remote monitoring and care capabilities for seniors to support independent living.
• Vibby Oak Smart home security device providing comprehensive home protection and monitoring capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Large scale production setup to 10 million units/year per product

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• French TechminorOthersTelecom Design is supported by French Tech, indicating alignment with French technology ecosystem and potentially access to French Tech resources and network.
• AfrataminorOthersPartnership with Afrata, a technology organization, indicating collaboration within the technology ecosystem.
• TSA (Telecare Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership with TSA (Telecare Services Association), supporting the telecare and aging well market segment.
• MAMAminorOthersPartnership with MAMA, an organization supporting aging well and telecare solutions.
• AARPminorOthersCollaboration with AARP (American Association of Retired Persons) through the Age Tech Collaborative, supporting telecare and aging well market development.
• Dime SocietyminorOthersPartnership with Dime Society, an organization focused on digital innovation for aging and disability, supporting the telecare market segment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Essence Group: Israel-based IoT provider specializing in smart home security, telecare, and aging-in-place solutions with connected devices and cloud platforms — directly comparable to Telecom Design's Vibby Home and Vibby Oak offerings.
• u-blox: Swiss provider of positioning and wireless communication chips/modules for IoT — directly comparable in IoT hardware and RF/wireless competencies central to Telecom Design's offering.
• Telit Cinterion: IoT solutions provider offering modules, connectivity, and platforms for connected device makers — comparable in IoT product development and wireless expertise to Telecom Design.

Broad incumbents

• Legrand: Global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructure with significant smart home and connected home portfolios. Broader incumbent operating across Telecom Design's target verticals with overlapping IoT capabilities.
• Vodafone IoT (formerly IoT.nxt / Wireless Logic): IoT connectivity and managed services provider enabling connected devices across smart home, telecare, and industrial use cases — overlapping with Telecom Design's cloud-managed IoT services layer.
• Resideo Technologies (Honeywell Home): Provider of home security, comfort, and life-safety solutions including connected smart home devices — comparable in the smart home security vertical with established B2B distribution channels.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Cellular IoT module and connectivity platform provider serving connected device makers — relevant comparable for Telecom Design's IoT module and wireless expertise.
• Nice Group (formerly Nortek Security & Control): Smart home, security, and building automation company offering connected devices and platforms comparable to Telecom Design's smart home security portfolio.

Emerging players

• CarePredict: AI-driven aging-in-place and senior care technology company using wearable sensors and analytics — directly comparable to Telecom Design's Vibby Home telecare positioning.
• Lumi United Technology (Aqara): Smart home IoT platform with security sensors, automation, and elderly-care adjacent products — comparable in connected home and lifestyle use cases though more consumer-direct than Telecom Design's B2B model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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