221e’s solutions provide industries with highly accurate motion tracking and real-time insights, non-negotiables for quality smart devices. Being named among Europe’s fastest-growing companies validates our mission and reinforces our commitment to push the boundaries of edge AI and IMU sensor fusion.
PADUA, Italy, March 31, 2025
221e, a leader in edge AI and sensor fusion solutions, is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Financial Times FT1000 ranking of Europe’s fastest-growing companies. This recognition underscores 221e’s rapid growth and its success in delivering innovative technology that translates into tangible value for industries worldwide.
The FT1000 list, compiled in collaboration with Statista, highlights the fastest-growing companies in Europe based on revenue growth and market impact. 221e’s placement reflects the company’s strong market demand, deep expertise in AI-driven sensor solutions, and commitment to advancing intelligent sensing technologies.
“The past few months have been a whirlwind for us. Being named among Europe’s fastest-growing companies validates our mission and reinforces our commitment to push the boundaries of edge AI and sensor fusion,” said Marco Signorelli, CEO of 221e. “Our solutions provide industries with highly accurate motion tracking and real-time insights, non-negotiables for quality smart devices.”
This recognition comes on the heels of attending CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas and MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Barcelona, where 221e attracted interest from multiple well-known players looking to integrate the company’s AI sensing with innovative consumer, mobile, automotive, and IoT applications.
Signorelli added, “CES and MWC 2025 opened doors to strategic collaborations that we can count on to materialize in the coming months. Shortly after was Embedded World ‘25, where we engaged in high-value technical and business discussions with the world’s largest players in the semiconductor and embedded sector. Ranking in FT1000 reinforces our position in the Edge AI space and our commitment to innovation and customer success.“
Driving Innovation in Edge AI and Sensor Fusion
221e has built its reputation on delivering high-accuracy wireless IMUs and sensor fusion solutions that enable smarter, more responsive systems. A key component of this innovation is the MPE™ Motion Processing Engine Library, an advanced algorithm suited for IMU-based attitude estimation. By significantly enhancing motion tracking accuracy, the MPE library provides reliable orientation data even in challenging environments. This technology is instrumental in enabling context awareness, so devices can intelligently interpret movement and environmental conditions in real time.
Meeting the Rising Demand for Smart Wearables and AR/VR Devices
221e’s expertise in edge AI and inertial sensor fusion aligns with the rapidly expanding market for smart glasses, wearable devices, and augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR) applications. Smart glasses are a key segment, with major technology players investing heavily in AI-powered, sensor-driven AR solutions. Precise motion tracking and real-time sensor fusion, enabled by technologies like 221e’s MPE library, are fundamentals for a gratifying user experience in these devices.
Engineering the Future of Intelligent Sensing
With a strong track record of innovation, 221e remains at the forefront of sensor fusion, AI-driven motion processing, and smart sensing technologies. The company is forging ahead, leveraging its momentum to enable the next wave of context-aware, AI-enhanced smart devices. It is actively driving advancements in intelligent sensing while deepening engagements with players in sectors like Mobility, Automotive and Virtual Reality.
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