Vinext
Vinext S.p.A. is an Italian publicly listed biotechnology and engineering company serving wineries, beverage producers, and the agricultural sector with four divisions — engineering, oenological products, cleaning/sanitization, and agro (including the patented PolyGreen and Next AWH23 water technologies).
- Company typePublic
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersSan Martino Buon Albergo, Italy
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Vinext does
Vinext S.p.A. is an Italy-based, publicly listed (Euronext Growth Milan, IPO August 8, 2025) biotechnology and specialty technology company serving the wine production value chain and adjacent agriculture and beverage sectors. The company organizes its offering into four divisions — Engineering (sustainability-focused engineered solutions for the wine production chain covering energy, water, and emissions), Enologia (enological inputs such as yeasts, fermentation products, and wine-making additives), Detersione e Sanitizzazione (cleaning and sanitization products for wineries and beverage facilities), and Agro (PolyGreen absorbent polymer for plant water retention, Idrovitis viticulture solutions, and Nextpro Bio). Headquartered in Verona with operations and production in San Martino Buon Albergo, Italy, Vinext employs 11–50 people and is led in product strategy around circular economy and zero-energy-consumption technologies, including the December 2025 patented Next AWH23 atmospheric water harvesting device.
Vinext monetizes through one-time product sales across two distinct channels: enterprise field sales targeting wineries and beverage companies for enological and cleaning inputs, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce for the PolyGreen kit (€19.90, free shipping, Italy only). International expansion is executed via distribution partnerships — most notably the October 2025 agreement with Repute Engineers Pvt Ltd to access the Indian premium beverage and F&B market, supported by participation in the International Trade Fair for Beverage in Mumbai. Marketing is a mix of corporate website, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), press releases, and trade-fair presence. The company holds no subsidiaries, has no parent entity, and reports positive 2025 financial results ("growth, profit and prospects") in its March 2026 bilancio, though specific revenue figures are not disclosed in available sources. Share capital stands at €699,875 i.v. and the company's competitive differentiation rests on proprietary IP (patented Next AWH23, PolyGreen polymer technology) combined with a sustainability narrative targeting Italian and select international wine producers and adjacent agricultural buyers.
Vinext firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Vinext
- Legal name
- Vinext S.p.A.
- Website
- https://vinext.it
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Ipo
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Vinext S.p.A. is an Italian publicly listed biotechnology and engineering company serving wineries, beverage producers, and the agricultural sector with four divisions — engineering, oenological products, cleaning/sanitization, and agro (including the patented PolyGreen and Next AWH23 water technologies).
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Vinext industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Oenological Biotechnology & Sustainable Viticulture Solutions
- NAICS
- Wineries (312130), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)
- SIC
- Beverages (2080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB), Vineyard Certification & Sustainability Programs (Organic, Biodynamic, Regenerative, GAP) (AFAGAJAL)
Keywords
Where Vinext is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- San Martino Buon Albergo
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Vinext business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Enological Products: Sale of biotechnology products and solutions for wine production, including yeasts, fermentation products, and wine-making additives.
- Cleaning and Sanitization Products: Products for cleaning and sanitization in winemaking facilities and agricultural operations.
- Agricultural Products (PolyGreen): Sale of PolyGreen water reserve products for consumer and professional agricultural use, sold through e-commerce and retail channels.
- PolyGreen E-commerce: Direct-to-consumer online sales of PolyGreen products through company website. Free shipping included with purchase. Operates exclusively in Italian territory.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | PolyGreen Kit |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Vinext product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Vinext develops and commercializes biotechnology products and solutions for the wine production chain through four operational divisions: Engineering, Enology (yeasts, fermentation nutrients, malolactic bacteria, oak chips), Cleaning and Sanitization (CIP systems), and Agriculture (PolyGreen water-retaining polymer granules, Idrovitis water management, Nextpro Bio biotech solutions, and the patented Next AWH23 atmospheric water harvesting device). The company serves wineries, breweries, distilleries, and vinegar producers through B2B channels while distributing consumer products such as PolyGreen via its own e-commerce platform.
Product overview
Vinext operates as a multi-division technology company focused on sustainable solutions for viticulture, wine production, and agriculture. The portfolio consists of four main divisions: (1) Engineering Division providing engineered solutions for the wine production industry, (2) Enologia Division offering winemaking products and oenological solutions, (3) Detersione e Sanitizzazione Division providing cleaning and sanitization products, and (4) AGRO Division encompassing PolyGreen (water reserve technology), Idrovitis, and Nextpro Bio for agricultural applications. The company also holds a patent for Next AWH23, an atmospheric water harvesting device. Vinext is listed on Euronext Growth Milan (EGM) and emphasizes circular economy approaches and sustainable innovation in its product strategy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Polygreen: Water reserve product for plants and greenery. Absorbent granules for various plant types including flowers, fruit trees, horticultural crops, and balcony plants. Available as e-commerce product (PolyGreen KIT at €19.90).
- Idrovitis
- Nextpro Bio
- Next AWH23
Products and services
- PolyGreen Kit Superabsorbent polymer granule kit designed to retain water in soil and reduce watering frequency for plants; sold directly to home gardeners and hobbyist growers via the company's e-commerce site at €19.90 per unit.
- Next AWH23 Patented zero-energy atmospheric water harvesting device developed for agricultural and water-scarcity applications; part of the Agro division.
- Idrovitis Agricultural water management solution under the Agro division of Vinext addressing irrigation and water-use efficiency in vineyards.
- Nextpro Bio Biotechnology product line under the Agro division of Vinext serving agricultural and viticulture applications.
- Enology Division Products Enological product range including yeasts, fermentation nutrients, malolactic bacteria, and oak chip derivatives for industrial wineries, breweries, distilleries, and vinegar producers.
- Cleaning and Sanitization (CIP) Solutions Clean-In-Place (CIP) sanitation and cleaning systems for beverage production facilities, addressing hygiene and regulatory compliance in wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
- Engineering Division Solutions Engineering solutions supporting the wine and beverage production chain, part of Vinext's integrated offering.
Quantifiable outcome
- Plants stay hydrated for 20 days after each watering with PolyGreen
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Vinext
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Vinext technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration2 records
Feature2 records
Vinext partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Repute Engineers Pvt LtdcoreVinext signed a distribution agreement with Repute Engineers Pvt Ltd, a leading operator in the Indian premium beverage and food & beverage market. The agreement covers distribution of Vinext products in the Indian market to increase geographic penetration and market share. The partnership leverages Repute's established sales network and qualified customer portfolio, reducing market entry time and optimizing operational costs. Salvatore Vignola commented this as an important step in international expansion strategy.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Vinext competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Lallemand: Global leader in yeast, bacteria, and fermentation solutions for the wine and beverage industry. Directly comparable to Vinext's Oenology division's biotechnology offerings, with much larger scale, broader product portfolio, and global distribution.
- Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen): Global bioscience company producing cultures, enzymes, and fermentation solutions including wine-related biotechnology. A much larger incumbent with broader food-and-beverage footprint than Vinext.
- DSM-Firmenich: Global nutrition, health, and ingredients company with wine and beverage enzyme/biotechnology offerings. Comparable to Vinext's biotechnology inputs but operates at vastly greater scale across multiple end-markets.
- Esseco Group: Italian industrial group operating in oenology, food ingredients, and chemical specialties through subsidiaries including Enartis. Parent-level comparable to Vinext's multi-division oenology/cleaning platform.
Direct peers
- Enartis (Esseco Group): Italian-based enological products manufacturer supplying yeasts, fermentation nutrients, and wine-making additives. Closest direct peer to Vinext's Oenology division, also Italy-rooted, with overlapping winery customer base.
- AEB Group: Supplies enological products, cleaning, and sanitization solutions to wineries and beverage producers. Highly comparable to Vinext's combined Oenology and Cleaning & Sanitization divisions with overlapping product mix and customer base.
- Laffort: French-headquartered specialist in enological products (yeasts, enzymes, tannins, fining agents). Directly comparable to Vinext's Oenology division and serves the same global winery customer base.
- Oenobrands: Specializes in enological enzymes, yeast derivatives, and fermentation solutions for winemakers. Closely comparable to Vinext's Oenology biotechnology offerings with a similar target customer profile.
- Vason Group: Italian enological products group offering yeasts, enzymes, and wine-making aids. Directly comparable to Vinext's Oenology division with a shared Italian wine-industry customer base.
- Perdomini-IOC: Italy- and Spain-based supplier of enological products, fermentation aids, and filtration solutions for wineries. Directly comparable to Vinext's Oenology division with overlapping Mediterranean wine-industry customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Vinext social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Vinext leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Vinext funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Vinext M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Vinext
What does Vinext do?
Vinext develops and commercializes biotechnology products and solutions for the wine production chain through four operational divisions: Engineering, Enology (yeasts, fermentation nutrients, malolactic bacteria, oak chips), Cleaning and Sanitization (CIP systems), and Agriculture (PolyGreen water-retaining polymer granules, Idrovitis water management, Nextpro Bio biotech solutions, and the patented Next AWH23 atmospheric water harvesting device). The company serves wineries, breweries, distilleries, and vinegar producers through B2B channels while distributing consumer products such as PolyGreen via its own e-commerce platform.
Is Vinext a public or private company?
Vinext is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently ipo.
When was Vinext founded?
Vinext was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Vinext based?
Vinext is headquartered in San Martino Buon Albergo, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does Vinext make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Enological Products are the primary driver. The others are cleaning and Sanitization Products, agricultural Products (PolyGreen) and polyGreen E-commerce.
Who are Vinext's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Lallemand, Novonesis (formerly Chr. Hansen), DSM-Firmenich and Esseco Group. Direct peers are Enartis (Esseco Group), AEB Group, Laffort, Oenobrands, Vason Group and Perdomini-IOC.
Does Vinext have an API?
No public API is recorded for Vinext.
What industry is Vinext in?
Vinext's product category is Oenological Biotechnology & Sustainable Viticulture Solutions. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAIAB, Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands, with a secondary code of AFAFAAAB, Wine Production & Winemaking. Its NAICS code is 312130 and its SIC code is 2080.