NTP/PTP clock synchronization in software and open hardware for regulated industries
Timebeat builds precision clock synchronization for time-critical infrastructure—NTP and PTP software paired with FPGA-based hardware (TimeCard mini, OCP-TAP TimeCard). The tech stack reveals deep hardware engineering (VHDL, Verilog, Xilinx, Intel FPGA tooling) alongside compliance tooling for financial regulation (MiFID II, FINRA). Current focus is US market entry and channel scaling: four active projects center on go-to-market, partner acquisition, and partner enablement—suggesting a shift from direct sales toward a partner-led model to reach 5G, telecoms, power, and defence sectors.
Timebeat manufactures and distributes clock synchronization solutions for industries requiring microsecond-precision timing: telecommunications, 5G, power grids, defence, space, aviation, and industrial IoT. The company combines proprietary software (offering NTP/PTP sync, reporting, alerting, and hosting) with in-house-designed open-hardware devices. Founded in 2020 and based in London, the 2–10-person team is now hiring engineering, sales, and leadership roles across the UK and US. Active pain points include US business scaling, partner onboarding, and hardware engineering capacity expansion.
Timebeat designs and manufactures open-hardware NTP/PTP synchronization devices: TimeCard mini and OCP-TAP TimeCard. Both use FPGA technology (Xilinx, Altera, Intel) and are engineered in-house using VHDL and Verilog.
Timebeat serves 5G, telecoms, power, defence, space, precision agriculture, aviation, IoT, and Industry 4.0 (SmartX). All require high-precision clock synchronization and regulatory compliance (MiFID II, FINRA for financial services).
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