Primo1D is a technology company.
Primo1D empowers textiles, retail, luxury, and industrial markets with RFID technology for reliable traceability to foster the circular economy.
Primo1D has raised $17.0M across 1 funding round.
Primo1D has raised $17.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Primo1D has raised $17.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Primo1D's investors include Innovacom.
Primo1D is a Grenoble-based technology company specializing in embedded RAIN RFID (Ultra High Frequency Radio Frequency Identification) solutions, particularly their proprietary E-Thread™ technology. This technology integrates RFID tags directly into textiles and materials, enabling durable, invisible, and non-removable tracking throughout the entire lifecycle of products. Primo1D primarily serves industries such as textile, fashion, sportswear, industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and workwear, addressing challenges related to product traceability, authentication, inventory management, and circular economy goals. Their solutions help companies optimize resource consumption, enable full lifecycle tracking, and support sustainability initiatives by facilitating recycling and reuse[1][2][5].
Founded in 2013 in Grenoble—one of Forbes’ top innovative cities—Primo1D emerged from a vision to embed electronics seamlessly into everyday objects to connect them to the Internet of Things (IoT) and promote circularity. The company began R&D prototyping in 2016 with partners like Impinj and EFI Automotive, focusing on integrating RFID into textiles and industrial materials. Key milestones include launching pilot production lines in 2019 for garments, cables, and tires, expanding industrial premises in 2021, and scaling production in 2023 and 2024, notably collaborating with major brands like Decathlon. The founders and leadership, including CEO Boris Vigaud, have steered Primo1D toward becoming a recognized player in RFID innovation with certifications like ISO 9001 & 14001 and silver Ecovadis sustainability recognition[1][2][3][5].
Primo1D rides the growing trend of embedding IoT connectivity into everyday objects to enable smart manufacturing, supply chain transparency, and sustainability. The timing is critical as industries face increasing pressure to adopt circular economy principles and digitalize asset management. Market forces such as rising demand for sustainable fashion, industrial digitization, and regulatory emphasis on traceability favor Primo1D’s embedded RFID solutions. By enabling end-to-end product lifecycle tracking and authentication, Primo1D influences the broader ecosystem by helping brands and manufacturers reduce waste, improve inventory accuracy, and comply with sustainability standards[1][2][5].
Looking ahead, Primo1D is poised to expand its industrial footprint and deepen collaborations with major textile and industrial players. Trends like increased regulatory focus on sustainability, consumer demand for transparency, and advances in smart textiles will shape its growth trajectory. The company’s ability to scale production and customize solutions for diverse applications positions it well to lead in embedded RFID technology. As circular economy adoption accelerates globally, Primo1D’s influence will likely grow, driving innovation in traceability and resource optimization across multiple sectors[1][5].
Primo1D has raised $17.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $17.0M Series B in November 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2021 | $17.0M Series B | Innovacom |