Prisma Electronics

What Prisma Electronics does

Prisma Electronics S.A. is a privately-held Greek electronics manufacturer founded in 1991 and headquartered in Alexandroupolis, Greece, with approximately 260 employees and a London-based sales office. The company is controlled by the Giordamlis family and operates as a diversified electronics business spanning space electronics, IoT platforms, maritime monitoring, ICT solutions, and defense manufacturing. It serves government agencies and enterprise customers including CERN, ESA, Airbus, KMW, SAAB, Greek municipalities, and shipping companies.

The company's core product portfolio includes LAROS (a maritime monitoring platform), PrismaSense (an IoT sensor platform), Xenagos (a visitor experience solution deployed in 30+ cultural institutions), and MICE-1 (a nanosatellite launched in November 2025 as part of the Greece 2.0 National Nanosatellite Program). Technology is built around proprietary platforms with reported R&D intensity of approximately 25% of revenue. The firm holds an extensive set of certifications — ISO 9001, 14001, 27001, 45000-series, 22301, 37001, J-STD-001, IPC-WHMA-620, and ESA ECSS standards — signaling compliance with aerospace, defense, and information security requirements.

The business operates a B2B project-based revenue model with long-cycle enterprise contracts across defense primes, space agencies, maritime operators, and the Greek public sector. Go-to-market is conducted through direct enterprise sales supported by a London-based international presence. The company does not disclose revenue, funding history, or pricing structure, and operates as a private, family-controlled firm.

Name

Prisma Electronics

Legal name

Prisma Electronics S.A.

Website

https://prismael.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Prisma Electronics S.A. is a Greek diversified electronics manufacturer founded in 1991, serving defense, space, maritime, and public-sector clients with proprietary IoT, nanosatellite, and monitoring platforms. The 260-employee firm holds extensive aerospace and security certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Electronics Manufacturing

NAICS

Satellite Telecommunications (51741), Wiring Device Manufacturing (33593)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Electronics for Weapons (IMABAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Quality, Metering & Monitoring (HDACAJAG), Wiring Devices & Receptacles (switches, sockets, plugs, industrial outlets, pin & sleeve) (IMAGAEAF)

Keywords

• Specialized electronics manufacturing
• Space electronics
• IoT monitoring systems
• Maritime vessel monitoring
• Defense electronics assembly

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandroupolis

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. R&D Services: Prisma Electronics serves as an external R&D partner providing research and development capabilities to companies, government bodies, and institutional clients. They invest 25% of revenue in R&D and collaborate with over 100 universities worldwide.
2. Electronics Manufacturing: Design, production, and support of electronics for defense, aerospace, medical, and industrial applications. Services include PCB assembly (SMT, THT), wiring harnesses, and specialized manufacturing.
3. ICT Solutions: Integrated IT systems and customized solutions including turn-key systems, network design (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, ZigBee), cybersecurity, and software development.
4. Space Technologies: Space electronics manufacturing and R&D as subcontractor to space agencies and satellite manufacturers. Includes the MICE-1 nanosatellite program.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prisma Electronics designs, manufactures and supports specialized high-reliability electronics for defense, aerospace, maritime, industrial and smart city applications. Its portfolio includes proprietary IoT platforms (LAROS for vessel monitoring, PrismaSense wireless sensor networks, Xenagos knowledge management), space electronics (including the MICE-1 nanosatellite), and contract electronics assembly services certified to ESA, IPC and military standards. The company also operates as an external R&D partner, investing over 25% of revenue in research with universities and institutional clients.

Product overview

Prisma Electronics offers a diversified portfolio of proprietary IoT platforms, space technology, specialized electronics manufacturing, and smart city solutions. Its core products include LAROS (remote vessel monitoring platform), PrismaSense (smart-sensor wireless IoT network), Xenagos (knowledge management and visitor experience system), MICE-1 (the first Greek IoT nanosatellite for maritime IoT connectivity), and Specialized Manufacturing services for defence and aerospace applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Xenagos: A knowledge management system that synthesizes and produces context-aware visitor experiences and guided tours adaptable to multiple target audiences, deployed at CERN and 30+ other facilities.
• PrismaSense
• Laros
• MICE-1

Products and services

• LAROS LAROS is a platform for remote monitoring, recording and analysis of vessel operational parameters, providing diagnosis, prognosis and early warning by collecting and transmitting data to control centers worldwide in real time. It is targeted at international shipping companies and fleet operators for operational performance, environmental protection and predictive maintenance.
• PrismaSense PrismaSense is a smart-sensor wireless network technology enabling condition-based monitoring of installations where wired infrastructure is not feasible and power consumption is critical. It is used across industrial, agricultural, construction, medical, public-services and transport sectors, including an Air Quality Monitoring System application.
• Xenagos Xenagos is a knowledge management system that synthesizes and produces context-aware visitor experiences and guided tours adaptable to multiple target audiences, visitor profiles and new media platforms. It uses augmented reality, 3D animation and 360-degree tours, and is targeted at museums, galleries, concert halls, theme parks and cultural-heritage venues.
• MICE-1 Nanosatellite MICE-1 is the first Greek IoT nanosatellite (3U CubeSat) for maritime applications and IoT communications. It features an AIS receiver for ship identification and monitoring and an S-band IoT communication system that delivers real-time maritime and environmental data using AI algorithms and advanced encryption. It is targeted at maritime operators and complements the LAROS vessel-monitoring platform.
• Specialized Manufacturing Specialized Manufacturing covers design, development, assembly and production of highly specialized high-technology systems for use under extreme conditions, delivered as prime contractor or co-producer for the defence and aerospace sectors. Services include PCB assembly (SMT and THT) and wiring harnesses.
• ICT Solutions ICT Solutions delivers integrated IT systems and customized solutions including turn-key systems, network design (LAN, WAN, Wi-Fi, ZigBee), cybersecurity and software development, supported by advanced follow-on services for organizations regardless of size or complexity.
• R&D Services R&D Services positions Prisma Electronics as an external R&D partner providing research and development capabilities to companies, government bodies and institutional clients, collaborating with over 100 universities worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Less than 0.02% defect rate achieved for CERN CMS detector production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• European Space Agency (ESA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerESA provides oversight and support for Prisma Electronics' space missions including MICE-1. The partnership involves collaboration on nanosatellite programs, space electronics manufacturing, and technology development under ESA supervision.
• Democritus University of ThracecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGround station operation support for MICE-1 nanosatellite mission. University provides technical collaboration and research partnership.
• SpaceXmajorTechnology or IntegrationLaunch provider for MICE-1 nanosatellite via Transporter-15 mission with Falcon 9 from Vandenberg Space Force Base.
• ExolaunchmajorTechnology or IntegrationPartner for MICE-1 launch deployment services.
• EnduroSatmajorTechnology or IntegrationSpace industry partner for MICE-1 mission development.
• IC-SpacemajorTechnology or IntegrationInternational space technology partner for MICE-1 mission.
• Airbus Defence and Space (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubcontractor for Solar Orbiter mission EGSE harness manufacturing and EMC engineering support. Responsible for demanding cable assemblies and breakout boxes.
• CERNcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on CMS experiment with production of 5,500 hybrids for Preshower detector. Long-standing partnership with GRID computing node installation.
• SITAEL (Italy)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for MEPS (Micro-Satellite Electric Propulsion Subsystem) project for design and delivery of Power Processing Unit (PPU) for Hall Effect Thrusters.
• Fiat R&D CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial R&D collaboration.
• Volvo Technology ABminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustrial R&D collaboration.
• ThalesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense industry collaboration.
• KMW (Krauss-Maffei Wegmann)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in Leopard2 tank production in Greece (TECAB project) for electronic devices controlling wiring harnesses.
• SAAB/Aerotech TelubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery of TECAB devices for Leopard2 tank wiring control systems.
• si-Cluster (Space Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHellenic Marine Equipment Manufacturers & Exporters cluster member for space technology development and exports.
• Greek Universities (100+)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with over 100 universities worldwide including University Henri Poincare, Vaxjo University, University of Patras, University of Pisa, NTU Athens, NTU Munchen, ITE Crete, University of Rome.
• Greek Ministry of Digital GovernancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Nanosatellite Program under Greece 2.0 National Recovery and Resilience Plan, funded by EU Recovery and Resilience Facility.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ISIS (Innovative Solutions In Space): Dutch supplier of small satellite components, subsystems, and full CubeSat platforms with strong European university and institutional customer base. Comparable to Prisma in space electronics manufacturing, ECSS-qualified production, and university-driven innovation pipeline.
• EnduroSat: Bulgarian small satellite manufacturer and operator focused on CubeSats and space IoT. Listed as a partner of Prisma on the MICE-1 mission and directly comparable in small satellite manufacturing and space-based IoT services for maritime and commercial applications.
• SITAEL: Italian space company specializing in small satellites, electric propulsion, and space electronics. Partner of Prisma on the MEPS Power Processing Unit project for Hall Effect Thrusters; directly comparable in space electronics manufacturing and small-satellite systems.
• GomSpace: Danish nanosatellite and CubeSat component manufacturer with operations across Europe and the US. Closely comparable to Prisma as a small European firm building satellite platforms, subsystems, and space-based IoT/data services.
• AAC Clyde Space: Swedish small satellite manufacturer with focus on space-based IoT, AIS-based vessel tracking, and constellation services. Directly comparable to Prisma in small satellite manufacturing and maritime space-based monitoring, the core use case of LAROS and MICE-1.
• Marorka: Icelandic maritime monitoring and vessel performance management company serving international shipping fleets. Direct competitor to Prisma's LAROS platform with overlapping vessel monitoring, fuel efficiency, and emissions optimization use cases.
• Beyond Gravity: Swiss space electronics and mechanisms supplier (formerly RUAG Space) serving ESA and major European primes. Comparable to Prisma in space-grade electronics manufacturing and as a European Tier-2 supplier to institutional space programs.

Broad incumbents

• Thales Alenia Space: Major European space manufacturer jointly owned by Thales and Leonardo, dominating institutional space programs in telecommunications, navigation, and observation. Prisma is a niche specialist competing for subcontractor roles in this incumbent's broader portfolio.
• Kongsberg Maritime: Major global maritime technology provider offering vessel monitoring, fleet management, and integrated bridge systems. LAROS competes in a category that Kongsberg dominates, though Prisma's positioning as a smaller, more specialized IoT and SaaS provider is differentiated.

Emerging players

• ICEYE: Finnish operator of a commercial SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation serving maritime, insurance, and government markets. Emerging player in space-based maritime data services, intersecting with MICE-1's maritime IoT focus on real-time vessel and environmental monitoring.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prismaelectronics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prisma-electronics-sa

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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