Top Lighting Startups in 2026

At Deako, we are bringing smart lighting to the mass market. We are designing products that can go in every home. Our portfolio of smart switches work with traditional wiring, do not require a hub, and they provide the same luxury experience as the high end systems at a fraction of the price. Over the past year, we have raised upwards of $6M and graduated from the Winter ‘16 batch of Y Combinator, a leading Silicon Valley incubator. Our team of seven has grown to over 20 engineers, designers, and marketing & salespersons. The smart home industry is already a multi-billion dollar industry and it is growing rapidly. We are actively hiring talented people like you. We design and build hardware, mobile apps, and web tools using the latest technologies. Our office is located in Seattle, WA. We offer a generous stock plan, work-from-home-no-meeting Thursdays, Medical/Dental/Vision coverage, and employer provided ORCA bus passes

ELCO Lighting is a renowned Lighting Manufacturer dedicated to delivering high-quality lighting products to our customers. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in our field.

Nanoleaf is ushering in a new era of lighting that centers around complete personalization, a world beyond light bulbs and restrictions around how we illuminate our living spaces. Founded in 2012 by three engineers on a journey to make green technology desirable, the company has offices in Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Toronto and is now expanding into Europe. Made up of a diverse team of passionate out-of-the-box thinking problem-solvers, Nanoleaf strives to transform illumination and revolutionize the way we light up the world. We are on a mission to build an amazing global brand and team, and make a positive impact on the lives of our customers and employees. If this sounds good to you, apply now!

G2V provides predictable, desirable crop outcomes, such as quality, uniformity, and yield. Our initial product launch, Perihelion, is a trimmed-down version of our variable spectra grow light, with features and cost reduced to a competitive level. In addition to our own hardware and software products, we offer a consulting service to existing and planned facilities. Basically, our lights can be programmed to change intensity, colour, and duration to influence and drive valuable plant attributes (e.g., flower production, weight, or chemical content).

Delta Controls is the benchmark for building controls manufacturers, being one of the most respected organizations in our industry, with more than 300 installers in over 80 countries. For more than three decades Delta Controls has offered innovative and exciting building automation solutions for commercial, healthcare, education, leisure buildings and more. As industry leaders, our track record includes delivering the world’s first fully integrated native BACnet building solution encompassing HVAC, lighting and access products.

LUXTECH is an LED component design and manufacturing company specializing in designing high quality LED modules for architectural grade lighting fixtures. We’re a Philadelphia-based company that’s growing fast. Innovation is a key tenet of our LUXTECH. We started in 2013 with unique innovations in AC-Direct technology and since have developed numerous other unique technologies such as warm-dim, white color-tuning, and RGBW systems. We see fresh perspectives as the lifeblood of innovation and encourage every team member to question the status quo and current systems!

At Residence Supply we craft premium, handcrafted light fixtures and hardware for historical homes.

Autonomy Sensor that eliminates the design, setup and maintenance of smart lighting for commercial buildings.

Our service saves on time, energy, waste in manufacturing, packaging and transportation. 3D printing paves the way for more innovative designs with more complex shapes and colors. These are available digitally for on-demand production and stored to allow easy modification and adaptation. What’s more, all our 3D printed Philips luminaires are recyclable, specifically designed for a Circular Economy.