What Yuji Lighting does

Yuji Lighting, legally Beijing Yuji International Co., Ltd., is a privately-held Chinese designer and manufacturer of human-centric LED lighting systems founded in 2006. The company is differentiated by vertical integration from proprietary phosphor development through full-spectrum LED components to finished luminaires, and by a science-driven emphasis on circadian rhythm support quantified through melanopic metrics (m-DER and m-EDI) validated to DIN 67600 and CIE TN015 standards. Its core Cira product line comprises five families: Cira-Halo ceiling lights, Cira-Stellar downlights, Cira-Plane panel lights, Cira-Flow LED strips, and Cira-Lume A60 bulbs, all engineered around proprietary spectral technologies (SunWave™, Well24™, FlameWarm™, and Rythmax™) and six preset circadian lighting modes (Wake Up, Vitality, Inspiration, Coziness, Sleep-aid, Night-light).

The company sells through direct B2B enterprise sales with quote-based, project-based pricing and reportedly multi-year contracts, targeting healthcare facilities, hospitals, hospitality venues, offices, educational institutions, and a niche space/aerospace segment. Reference projects include the International Space Station program (CRI up to 99), the LUNARK lunar habitat simulation, healthcare center patient rooms, and hotel guest rooms. A wholly-owned US subsidiary, Yuji America Corp., based in Los Alamitos, California, supports the Americas market with local sales and service. Reported scale signals include 50+ delivered projects, 200+ tailored spectra, and 20 years of accumulated LED expertise, though no headcount, revenue, or external funding data is disclosed.

Name

Yuji Lighting

Legal name

Beijing Yuji International Co., Ltd.

Website

https://yujilighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Yuji Lighting is a privately-held Chinese manufacturer of science-driven, human-centric LED lighting systems that use proprietary spectral technologies to support circadian rhythms, selling directly to enterprise customers in healthcare, hospitality, offices, education, and aerospace via quote-based project sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Beijing

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Hardware Sales: Revenue from selling human-centric LED lighting products including luminaires (Cira-Halo, Cira-Stellar, Cira-Plane), LED strips (Cira-Flow), and bulbs (Cira-Lume). Products sold with multiple configuration options and control systems for enterprise and project-based implementations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Yuji Lighting designs, manufactures, and sells science-driven human-centric LED lighting fixtures (ceiling lights, downlights, panel lights, LED strips, and bulbs) under the Cira brand. Its products are engineered to support natural circadian rhythms through proprietary spectral technologies (SunWave™, Well24™, FlameWarm™, Rythmax™), six preset lighting modes, and melanopic metrics (m-DER, m-EDI) validated against DIN 67600 and CIE TN015 standards. The company delivers these solutions through direct enterprise sales with custom project-based pricing to healthcare, hospitality, office, education, and aerospace customers globally.

Product overview

Yuji Lighting offers a portfolio of five core human-centric LED lighting products under the Cira brand: Cira-Halo (ceiling lights), Cira-Stellar (downlights), Cira-Plane (panel lights), Cira-Flow (LED strips), and Cira-Lume (A60 bulbs). All products are engineered around circadian rhythm support with six preset lighting modes (Wake Up, Vitality, Inspiration, Coziness, Sleep-aid, Night-light), full-spectrum LED output with CRI up to 98-99, and melanopic metrics (m-DER, m-EDI) for biologically-optimized lighting. The portfolio offers multiple control options including proprietary APP/2.4G and third-party protocols (DALI DT8, Casambi). Products range from consumer-friendly bulbs and strips to professional-grade architectural fixtures, all supported by proprietary spectral technologies including SunWave, Well24, FlameWarm, and RhythMax series.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cira-Halo Round LED ceiling light available in 385mm and 485mm diameter options, featuring IC-rating for direct contact with insulation, 50,000 hours maintenance-free operation, wide-angle glare-free illumination, six circadian lighting modes, and integration with DALI DT8, Casambi, and proprietary 2.4G/APP controls. Sold to enterprise customers (healthcare, hospitality, residential) for project-based installations.
• Cira-Stellar LED downlight available in 2.5-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, and 6-inch sizes with UGR <16 deep-set anti-glare design, CCT range from 1250K to 100,000+K, six circadian lighting modes, and DALI DT8, Casambi, and proprietary 2.4G/APP control integration. Sold for healthcare, hospitality, office, and residential installations requiring low-glare circadian lighting.
• Cira-Plane LED panel light with micro prism diffuser for reduced UGR, available in standard sizes with three mounting methods (recessed, surface-mounted, suspended), m-DER range 0.0 to 2.0, 1% dimming, and integration with DALI DT8, Casambi, and proprietary controls. Sold to office, healthcare, and commercial customers for circadian-tuned general lighting.
• Cira-Flow LED strip light (16W/m, >1300 lm/m at 3000K) with 98 CRI, 5m/reel adhesive backing, and DALI DT8, Casambi, and proprietary 2.4G/APP controls. Flexible cuttable length options for architectural accent and cove installations in healthcare, hospitality, residential, and aerospace projects (e.g., LUNARK habitat mission).
• Cira-Lume LED A60 bulb with E26/E27 base, 98 CRI, <3 SDCM, 10W power (75W incandescent equivalent), 200-degree luminous surface, flicker-free design, and optional 2.4G panel or APP wireless control (Option 4). Sold to high-end residential and office buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sleep significantly improved for most people using the lighting solutions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability1 record

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Louis PoulsencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2022Partnership with Danish lighting design company Louis Poulsen for the LUNARK habitat mission. Louis Poulsen is a renowned architectural lighting manufacturer, and the collaboration focused on providing comprehensive circadian lighting solutions including Natural circadian lighting and RGB light for the lunar habitat simulation in Northern Greenland.
• SAGA Space ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with SAGA Space Architects for advanced space lighting projects. Collaborated on the International Space Station project providing comprehensive all-weather lighting solutions and the LUNARK habitat mission delivering circadian lighting for lunar habitat simulation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Global lighting leader offering Philips Hue, tunable-white office fixtures, and NatureConnect circadian lighting. Competes with Yuji in healthcare, office, and hospitality segments with vastly larger scale, channel, and brand recognition.
• Zumtobel Group: European architectural lighting specialist (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) offering tunable-white and human-centric lighting solutions. Comparable to Yuji in premium commercial, healthcare, and education verticals, especially in Europe.
• Hubbell Lighting: Large US lighting manufacturer with tunable-white and architectural portfolios (Litecontrol, Architectural Area Lighting). Competes with Yuji in commercial and institutional projects across North America.
• Acuity Brands: Major North American lighting and controls company with tunable-white and circadian-capable product lines across commercial and healthcare segments. Overlaps with Yuji in healthcare centers, offices, and education.
• Lutron Electronics: Lighting controls leader with premium residential and commercial dimming systems. Indirect competitor/complement to Yuji via DALI DT8 and Casambi interoperability and via its Ketra acquisition in circadian lighting.

Direct peers

• Ketra (a Lutron company): Pioneer in circadian / tunable white LED lighting with spectrum control targeted at high-end residential and hospitality. Most direct functional competitor to Yuji's circadian product line, particularly for premium residential and luxury hospitality.
• Louis Poulsen: Premium Danish architectural lighting manufacturer with whom Yuji partnered on the LUNARK habitat mission. Comparable as a design-led, project-based human-centric lighting brand serving architects, hospitality, and high-end residential customers.

Emerging players

• Helvar: Finnish lighting controls and luminaire specialist offering DALI-compatible tunable-white solutions. Comparable as a regional European player in human-centric lighting, particularly for offices and education.
• Soraa (Soraa Optoelectronics): High-CRI full-spectrum LED specialist serving architectural, museum, and hospitality markets. Comparable to Yuji on spectrum engineering and CRI leadership (Soraa Vivid, Yuji SunWave CRI 99), though focused on visual quality rather than circadian.

Others

• Crestron Electronics: Building automation and lighting control vendor whose systems integrate with DALI and tunable-white fixtures. Adjacent to Yuji via control-system interoperability rather than direct luminaire competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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