Specchiasol

What Specchiasol does

Specchiasol S.r.l. is an Italian phytotherapy and nutraceutical company founded in 1973 and headquartered in Bussolengo (Verona), Italy, employing 101-250 staff. The company formulates, manufactures, and distributes dietary supplements and natural health products across categories including sleep and relaxation, digestion and intestinal wellness, vitamins and energy, respiratory health, urinary tract support, immune defense, detoxification, and skin care. Core branded product lines include the E.P.I.D. propolis range (using a proprietary low-temperature extraction process, Estratto di Propoli Idrodispersibile e Decerata), the Ferzym probiotic and enzyme line, the NoCist urinary tract range (standardized via the BL-DMAC PAC titration method), Fibraxen for intestinal regularity, and the Tricomnia hair care sub-brand together with Tricolor hair color products.

The company controls the entire supply chain from raw material purification through branded finished goods, and in 2021 it acquired Named (a producer of nutraceuticals, plant-based medicines, and medical devices) and Phyto Garda S.r.l., both previously controlled by private equity sponsor White Bridge Investments. These transactions positioned Specchiasol at the center of a seven-company Italian nutraceutical hub, the second-largest in the country. The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market via its own e-commerce site (specchiasol.it) and a contact center, alongside traditional Italian pharmacy and retail distribution, and markets through organic social (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), a content/news section, and newsletters. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with pricing not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held with no external funding rounds and reported share capital of €1,747,174.51.

Name

Specchiasol

Legal name

Specchiasol S.r.l.

Website

https://www.specchiasol.it/en

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Specchiasol is an Italian phytotherapy and nutraceutical company founded in 1973 that formulates and sells branded dietary supplements, natural health products, and hair care items to Italian consumers via its own e-commerce site and pharmacy distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Herbal & Nutraceutical Supplements

NAICS

Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing (325411), Food (Health) Supplement Retailers (456191), Health and Personal Care Retailers (456), Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing (325611)

SIC

Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Herbal & Botanical Supplements (CRADAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Condition Supplements (Sleep, Stress, Heart, Joint, Gut, Immunity) (CRADAGAE), Multivitamins & Daily Packs (CRADAGAC), Vitamins & Minerals (Single Nutrients) (CRADAGAB), Vitamins (A, B-Complex, C, D, E, K; Premixes) (AFAJAKAA)

Keywords

• Herbal dietary supplements
• Phytotherapy products
• Nutraceutical manufacturing
• Propolis-based supplements
• Natural hair care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bussolengo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Phytotherapy and nutraceutical product sales: Specchiasol generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of dietary supplements, herbal remedies, and health products across categories including sleep/relaxation, digestion, vitamins, respiratory health, urinary health, skin care, and hair care (Tricomnia brand).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Specchiasol manufactures and sells proprietary phytotherapy and nutraceutical products — including dietary supplements for sleep/relaxation, digestion, vitamins, respiratory and urinary health, and men's/women's wellness — alongside natural cosmetics and hair care products under the Tricomnia and Tricolor brands. The company controls the full supply chain from formulation (including its proprietary E.P.I.D. propolis extract and BL-DMAC titrated PAC ingredients) through manufacturing and distribution in Italy.

Product overview

Specchiasol is an Italian phytotherapy and nutraceutical company offering a portfolio of dietary supplements and hair care products. The supplement portfolio includes product lines such as E.P.I.D.® Propoli for immune and respiratory support, Ferzym for intestinal health, Fibraxen for digestive regularity, NoCist for urinary tract wellness, and Ansiolev for relaxation. The company also operates the Tricomnia hair care sub-brand, along with Tricolor Classic and Tricolor Fast hair coloring products. The overall offering spans phytotherapy supplements across categories including rest/relaxation, digestion, vitamins/energy, respiratory health, urinary health, men's/women's wellness, detoxification, natural sweeteners, and skin care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tricomnia: Hair care and beauty line made from natural ingredients
• E.P.I.D.
• Ferzym

Products and services

• E.P.I.D.® Propoli Line Branded line of dietary supplements based on the company's proprietary purified propolis extract (E.P.I.D.), formulated to support immune defenses, throat, and respiratory tract health for adult consumers.
• Ferzym Line Range of dietary supplements designed to support intestinal wellness and bacterial flora balance, combining live probiotics or probiotic spores, fructooligosaccharides, botanical extracts, and vitamin complexes.
• Fibraxen 18 Bustine Gluten-free food supplement in 18 single-dose sachets, formulated with Psyllium husk, Tamarind, and Ginger extracts to favor intestinal transit regularity for consumers with digestive wellness needs.
• NoCist Intensive 7 Bustine Gluten-free food supplement in 7 single-dose sachets with a patented Cranberry and Birch extract formula, D-Mannose and N-Acetylcysteine, standardized via the BL-DMAC method to 45 mg short-chain proanthocyanidins per daily dose, supporting urinary tract function and body fluid drainage.
• Ansiolev Gocce Dietary supplement in drop form intended to support relaxation and overall well-being for adult consumers.
• Tricomnia Specchiasol's hair care and beauty sub-brand, offering natural-ingredient hair care and beauty products developed through the company's laboratory research.
• Tricolor Classic Permanent hair coloring product within the Tricolor range, available for professional and consumer use.
• Tricolor Fast Rapid-action hair coloring product within the Tricolor range, formulated to provide faster color results than the Classic variant.

Quantifiable outcome

• Italy's second nutraceutical hub

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• NamedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2021Specchiasol acquired Named, a producer of nutraceuticals, plant-based medicines, and medical devices. Named was controlled by White Bridge Investments. The acquisition created Italy's second nutraceutical hub, combining two major players in the Italian health supplements market.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Nature's Way: Global herbal and botanical supplement brand with broad product portfolio spanning immune, digestive, and women's health. Comparable in product breadth and botanical-supplement positioning, though larger scale and primarily US-focused.
• Solgar (Nestlé Health Science): Global premium vitamin and supplement brand owned by Nestlé Health Science. Competes in the same Italian pharmacy channel with broader portfolio and significantly larger marketing budget.
• Schwabe Pharma Italia: Italian subsidiary of German phytopharmaceutical leader Dr. Willmar Schwabe. Competes in standardized herbal medicinal products and represents a larger incumbent with deep clinical evidence and broader European reach than Specchiasol.

Emerging players

• Gaia Herbs: US-based herbal supplement company specializing in standardized botanical extracts and propolis-related products. Comparable in phytotherapy positioning and proprietary extraction focus, but operates in the US market rather than Italy.

Direct peers

• Pharmanutra: Italian pharmaceutical-nutraceutical company developing iron, cognitive, and joint health products with proprietary ingredient technologies (e.g., Sucrosomial). Comparable in scale and Italian-pharmacy-led distribution model.
• Zuccari: Italian nutraceutical and supplement brand focused on aloe vera, herbal extracts, and wellness products. Direct competitor in Italian pharmacy and DTC channels with comparable natural-ingredient positioning.
• Phyto Garda: Italian producer of plant-based medicines and supplements acquired by Specchiasol in 2021. Now part of the Specchiasol group but historically a direct peer in Italian phytotherapy manufacturing and pharmacy distribution.
• Named Sport (now within Specchiasol group): Italian producer of nutraceuticals, plant-based medicines, and medical devices acquired by Specchiasol in 2021. Now part of the Specchiasol group but historically a direct competitor with overlapping pharmacy distribution and phytotherapy focus.
• ESI (Nature's): Italian nutraceutical company producing vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and herbal supplements distributed through pharmacies and parapharmacies. Direct peer in the Italian supplement category with overlapping product lines and pharmacy distribution model.
• Aboca: Italian phytotherapy and natural health company producing herbal supplements and medical devices. Direct competitor to Specchiasol in the Italian botanical supplements market with a similarly broad product portfolio across respiratory, digestive, and metabolic health.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/specchiasol1973
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/specchiasol-s.r.l.
• Instagraminstagram.com/specchiasolsrl

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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