Apure Lighting

What Apure Lighting does

Apure Lighting is a privately held architectural lighting designer and manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, with operations in Germany (Apure Lizenz- und Handelsgesellschaft mbH, Schwentinental) and Spain (Palma de Mallorca corporate showroom). The company designs low-voltage LED luminaires with proprietary glare-free louver technology developed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche, organized around the Minus Series of recessed downlights and the Artus Series of surface-mounted, semi-recessed, and pendant fixtures, with installation expressed through the Liniar and Nexu platform systems and the LightFlow integrated lighting/HVAC solution.

The company's core technology emphasizes miniaturization — Minus-Series recessed downlights fit within less than 25mm of plenum space while delivering over 1,000 lumens — combined with high color fidelity (CRI ≥ 90, SDCM Step-2) and 50,000-hour LM80-rated life via proprietary microchip thermal management. Apure holds multiple U.S. patents (Minus Series 10,151,461; Opus System 10,079,460; Minus 2 in Liniar D863,645 S) and has won eight high-credibility design awards including Red Dot (2016), GOOD DESIGN (2020), and iF Design Award (2022).

Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales of fixtures, drivers, and accessories, plus project planning services. The specification-driven go-to-market targets architects and lighting designers via an authorized reseller network (30+ new resellers added in 2023), manufacturer representatives, and regional agency partners (SLS, Exposure, Lighting Systems) in the U.S., anchored by corporate showrooms in Miami and Palma de Mallorca. Two wholly-owned sub-brands — Studio Apure (direct-to-consumer decorative lighting) and Apure Marine (yacht lighting) — extend the addressable market. Pricing is quote-based with 50% order deposit / net 30 terms, and projects above €100,000 may require up to 100% prepayment.

Name

Apure Lighting

Legal name

Apure Distribution, LLC

Website

https://apurelighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Apure Lighting is a Miami-headquartered, Germany-engineered architectural lighting designer and manufacturer founded in 2013, producing low-voltage LED fixtures with proprietary glare-free louver technology developed with Studio F.A. Porsche, sold through a global reseller network to architects and lighting designers specifying luxury residential, commercial, marine, and integrated HVAC projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ)

Keywords

• Architectural LED lighting
• Recessed downlights
• Glare-free luminaire design
• Specification lighting fixtures
• Luxury architectural lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Lighting Fixtures: Sale of proprietary LED lighting fixtures including recessed, semi-recessed, surface-mounted, and pendant luminaires. Products sold through resellers and direct showroom sales.
2. Planning Services: Manufacturer illumination planning services for projects from residential to commercial applications
3. Driver/Power Supply Solutions: Sale of compatible drivers and power supplies including MLV, 0-10V, DALI-2, and multi-protocol solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Apure Lighting designs, engineers, and sells proprietary LED architectural lighting fixtures, organized around the Minus Series (recessed downlights) and Artus Series (surface-mounted, semi-recessed, and pendant luminaires), all developed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche. The company also provides profile-based modular systems (Liniar, Nexu) and an integrated lighting-HVAC solution (LightFlow), sold primarily through authorized resellers and agency partners to architects and lighting designers for specification in luxury residential, commercial, and maritime projects. Products are engineered and assembled in Germany and distributed globally with corporate showrooms in Miami and Palma de Mallorca.

Product overview

Apure Lighting offers architectural lighting solutions organized around two primary product series (Minus and Artus) designed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche. The Minus Series comprises recessed downlights including Minus One, Two, Three, Four, Five, and Nano variants, with circular versions of some models. The Artus Series includes surface-mounted downlights, semi-recessed fixtures, and pendants (Artus, Artus Lac, Artus Par, Artus Unus). Both series are available in multiple installation configurations: standard versions, integrated into the Nexu System for semi-recessed mounting, and integrated into the Liniar System for linear profile installations. The LightFlow System represents an integrated lighting and HVAC solution developed with Titus HVAC. The company operates sub-brands including Studio Apure for consumer decorative lighting and Apure Marine for maritime applications. Products are engineered and assembled in Germany with headquarters in Miami and showrooms in Miami and Palma, Spain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Studio Apure: Direct-to-consumer sub-brand dedicated to crafting innovative and elegant decorative lighting solutions for everyday living spaces.
• Apure Marine

Products and services

• Minus 4 Low voltage recessed downlight featuring Apure's signature louver designed by Studio F.A. Porsche. Features 50mm louver, 1000lm source output, 12W power consumption, and three beam spread options (14°, 32°, 55°). Suitable for general and spot lighting in drywall, wood, stone, and metal ceilings.
• Artus Low voltage surface mounted downlight embodying Apure's minimalist design philosophy. Features cubistic form with Studio F.A. Porsche signature louver, 110mm size, 12W power consumption, JA8/Title 24 listed. Designed for versatility in retrofit and new construction applications.
• Artus Lac Multi-directional surface mounted downlight with 360° rotation and 60° adjustability from nadir. Designed for artwork and architectural spaces requiring adjustable illumination. Patent pending.
• Artus Par Multi-directional semi-recessed sconce with state-of-the-art optics for accent lighting and ambient mood creation. JA8 Title 24 pending.
• Artus Unus Pendant light merging LED efficiency with cable engineering. Features 55mm size, 1000lm source, and discreet power-delivering cables that eliminate visible cords. Allows the luminaire to float effortlessly suspended.
• Minus Series (Minus One, Two, Three, Five, Nano) Family of recessed LED downlights including Minus One, Minus Two (square 25mm with patented lens technology), Minus Two Circ (circular variant), Minus Three (wallwasher), Minus Five (step light), and Minus Nano (compact). Features louver designed by Studio F.A. Porsche, JA8/Title 24 compliance for select variants, and IP66 wet-location versions available.
• Artus Series Variants (Circ, Circ Lac, Circ Par) Additional Artus Series variants including Artus Circ (circular surface mounted downlight), Artus Circ Lac (multi-directional circular with 360° rotation and 60° adjustability), and Artus Circ Par (circular semi-recessed multi-directional sconce).
• Liniar System Profile channel system for recessed and surface-mounted lighting installations. Enables linear lighting configurations and integration with Artus and Minus fixtures, including the Minus in Liniar wet-location-listed variant and Artus in Liniar / Artus Unus in Liniar / Artus Lac in Liniar options.
• Nexu System Enclosure system for semi-recessed lighting installations. Enables Artus fixtures (Artus in Nexu, Artus Unus in Nexu, Artus Lac in Nexu) to be semi-recessed with clean ceiling aesthetics, including remote power up to 45m.
• LightFlow System (with Titus HVAC) Combined lighting and HVAC solution developed with Titus HVAC. Integrates Minus Two lighting fixtures with FlowBar HVAC diffuser for clean, silent ceiling designs with minimal visual clutter.
• Motus Series (with Basalte Auro) Smart lighting fixtures powered by Basalte Auro sensor series. Includes Clarus Motus, Velo Motus, and Tantus Motus with native integration to Crestron and KNX control systems, and motion/LED functionality for Lutron HomeWorks QS.
• Studio Apure Sub-Brand (NOX Table Lamp and decorative line) Direct-to-consumer sub-brand for decorative lighting. Debut product is NOX Table Lamp with removable torch, up to 14 hours battery life, and seamless docking base. Products carry the Apure Label mark of distinction.
• Apure Marine Sub-Brand Dedicated marine subsidiary bringing award-winning glare-free architectural lighting to yachting and maritime world. Engineered and manufactured entirely in Germany for demanding marine environments.
• Planning Services Manufacturer illumination planning services for projects from vision through execution, supporting residential and commercial applications with detail orientation and excellence focus.
• Driver and Power Supply Solutions (MLV, 0-10V, DALI-2, multi-protocol) Compatible drivers and power supplies including MLV, 0-10V, DALI-2, and multi-protocol solutions (e.g., QTL QZLP-CC-40W-UNV and QTL IQ DALI-2 DT6). Universal input 110-277V with adjustable output current (0.3A-1.4A).

Quantifiable outcome

• Products recess in less than 1 inch (25mm) while producing over 1000 lumens from source LED
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• QTL (Quality, Technology, Lighting)coreTechnology or Integration · 3 July 2026Strategic collaboration expanding Apure's North American driver platform with DALI-2 and multi-protocol driver solutions. QTL developed QZLP-CC-40W-UNV multi-protocol driver supporting forward/reverse phase, TRIAC, 0-10V, 1-10V, 10V PWM, and potentiometer dimming with 110-277V universal input.
• Apure MarinecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 4 June 2025Apure Marine is a dedicated marine subsidiary bringing Apure's award-winning, glare-free architectural lighting to yachting and maritime world. Engineered and manufactured entirely in Germany, every fixture meets highest standards for demanding marine environments. Represents next evolution in architectural lighting for exclusive yacht environments.
• CasambicoreTechnology or Integration · 18 March 2025Beginning April 2025, Apure's architectural lighting collections support Casambi's industry-leading wireless lighting control technology using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) mesh. Casambi, founded in 2011, has over 5 million devices connected worldwide. Partnership provides wireless dimming, scene automation, and sensor/switch management with self-healing decentralized network requiring no central hub.
• Studio ApurecoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 19 March 2024Studio Apure is a sub-brand of Apure Lighting focused on direct-to-consumer decorative lighting. Products include NOX Table Lamp with up to 14 hours battery life. The label represents commitment to craftsmanship and performance, with original designs and collaborations with renowned designers. Available through studioapure.com and select authorized resellers.
• Titus HVACcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 November 2023Apure Lighting and Titus HVAC partnered to develop LightFlow™ system combining Apure's Minus Two series with Titus FlowBar™ diffuser for integrated lighting and HVAC solution. Creates clean, quiet ceiling designs with minimal visual clutter. The partnership aligns expertise in architectural lighting and air distribution for streamlined ceiling aesthetics.
• Titus HVAC (FlowBar)coreTechnology or Integration · 20 November 2023LightFlow™ system integrates Apure's Minus Two lighting fixtures into Titus FlowBar™ diffuser system for holistic ceiling design combining HVAC and lighting effectiveness with aesthetic discretion.
• AQUON OneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 August 2021Apure provided illumination concept for AQUON One, the first solar and hydrogen-powered 68-foot luxury catamaran. Lighting was designed to be felt rather than seen, creating serene, intimate ambiance contributing to the yacht's holistic sustainability approach.
• BasaltecoreTechnology or Integration · 30 October 2018Basalte, headquartered in Ghent, Belgium, partnered with Apure to integrate Auro sensor series into new Motus lighting fixtures (Clarus Motus, Velo Motus, Tantus Motus). The Auro sensor offers motion, temperature, and light sensors with native integration to Crestron® and KNX® control systems, and motion/LED functionality for Lutron® HomeWorks QS®.
• Studio F.A. PorscheflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Since 2013, Apure and Studio F.A. Porsche have collaborated on architectural lighting, creating products including Minus Series, Artus Series, and Opus System. Studio F.A. Porsche, founded in 1972 by Ferdinand Alexander Porsche, is renowned for minimalist design blending form and function. The partnership addresses specific needs with sophisticated, technologically advanced luminaires featuring Apure's signature louver design. Roland Heiler, former Chief Design Officer at Porsche Design, shaped the design philosophy emphasizing invisible design and 'Made in Germany' quality standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WAC Lighting: US-based architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with broad specification and residential product lines. Comparable on recessed architectural fixtures and Title 24/energy-code compliance, but operates at significantly larger scale with broader channel coverage.
• Bega: German premium outdoor and architectural lighting manufacturer with broad portfolio of bollards, façade, and area lighting plus interior fixtures. Overlaps with Apure on German engineering pedigree and architectural specification but is much larger and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Flos: Italian premium architectural and decorative lighting brand combining design heritage (Castiglioni, Starck) with engineered luminaires. Competes with Apure in luxury specification projects globally and shares a design-led positioning.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting specialist owned by Fagerhult Group, with deep specification sales force and broad portfolio including recessed, track, and integrated systems. Directly comparable to Apure's specification-driven architectural model at larger scale.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural lighting brand specializing in miniaturized, designer recessed fixtures with strong glare-control optics. Direct competitor in the minimalist recessed-downlight niche that Apure's Minus Series addresses.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium lighting brand known for glare-free, architecturally refined fixtures (PH series). Comparable to Apure on minimalist design philosophy, premium positioning, and specification in luxury residential and hospitality projects.
• Lucifer Lighting: US-based premium architectural recessed lighting manufacturer known for minimalist, high-CRI downlights targeting architects and lighting designers. Direct competitor to Apure's Minus Series in the specification-driven, high-end residential and hospitality segments.
• ERCO: German architectural lighting manufacturer emphasizing precision optics, miniaturization, and glare control. Highly comparable to Apure on engineering heritage ('Made in Germany'), minimalist recessed fixtures, and designer/specifier channel focus.
• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer with extensive recessed and trimless downlight portfolio targeting specifiers. Closely comparable to Apure on miniaturization form factor and specification channel across Europe and international markets.

Others

• Basalte: Belgian smart-home control and design product company that partnered with Apure on the Motus Series. Comparable as an adjacent ecosystem participant integrating high-design smart controls with luxury residential and architectural lighting workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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