MatchX GmbH is a Berlin-based IoT technology company founded in 2016 by Xin Hu. The company specialises in manufacturing Low Power Wide Area Network (LPWAN) hardware and software, delivering end-to-end IoT network solutions for smart city applications and other sectors. MatchX has raised $2 million in Series A funding and employs between 11 and 50 people.
The company's core offering is a comprehensive IoT platform that includes gateways, sensors, cloud services, and data reporting tools. MatchX gateways support encrypted data transmission over distances of up to 35 kilometres using LoRaWAN technology, while their sensors are designed for battery lives of up to 10 years and operation in extreme temperatures. The system is plug-and-play and features Listen-Before-Talk technology to prevent data loss and network overcapacity.
MatchX's smart city solutions address use cases including traffic management, smart parking, waste management, street lighting optimisation, air quality monitoring, energy efficiency, and public safety. The company has also developed the EdgeX AI Development Kit, which brings edge artificial intelligence to LPWAN networks, enabling on-device analysis of traffic patterns, street maintenance needs, and other urban data while preserving citizen privacy by processing data locally rather than transmitting personal information.
The company was supported by the EIT Digital Accelerator and has partnered with organisations such as Citiesense for deployments in cities including New York. MatchX operates globally from its Berlin headquarters, serving municipal and commercial clients with scalable, decentralised IoT infrastructure for urban innovation projects.