What Lyco Group does

Lyco Group Ltd is a privately-held UK lighting and electrical products distributor operating for over 30 years from its headquarters in Milton Keynes. The company sells a comprehensive catalogue spanning decorative lighting (ceiling lights, chandeliers, wall lights, lamps), technical and commercial lighting (LED panels, fire-rated and commercial downlights, emergency lighting, street and area lighting), outdoor and garden lighting (including solar), LED bulbs across all common formats, and adjacent electrical products such as sockets, switches, cabling and accessories. Distribution covers both own-label brands (Easyfit, Envirolight, Edit Lighting, Lucide, Selected By Us) and third-party brands including Philips, Samsung, Astro and Searchlight.

The underlying technology is a standard e-commerce retail platform with extensive catalogue management, search functionality, and customer account management. There are no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or proprietary technical features beyond typical online-store tooling, and the company does not maintain a mobile application. Logistics capability supports next-day delivery on thousands of items across mainland UK via tiered delivery pricing (free over £70, £3.49 for £30–69.99, £7.99 under £30), with separate provisions for Highlands, Islands, Channel Islands, and international shipments to Europe, USA and worldwide.

The business model is direct-to-customer e-commerce with two primary channels: a B2C storefront serving individual consumers for residential lighting purchases on a pay-as-you-go, unit-priced basis, and the Trade Pro B2B programme serving electrical contractors and trade professionals with credit facilities, exclusive discounts, and dedicated technical advice. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time product sales rather than subscriptions, with no subscription, SaaS, licensing, or recurring-contract streams disclosed. Customers span consumer/residential, trade/professional and commercial/business segments, with named installation projects including Five Guys and Upper Court Care Home.

Name

Lyco Group

Legal name

Lyco Group Ltd

Website

https://lyco.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lyco Group is a privately-held UK distributor of decorative, technical and outdoor lighting plus electrical accessories, selling via B2C e-commerce and a Trade Pro B2B credit programme from its Milton Keynes base. It serves consumers, electrical contractors and commercial customers across the UK and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Milton Keynes

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time transaction sales of lighting products and electrical goods to consumers and trade customers through e-commerce platform. Products include bulbs, fixtures, fittings, and accessories across residential and commercial categories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Lyco Group distributes decorative and technical lighting products plus electrical accessories through its own e-commerce website (lyco.co.uk), serving both UK consumers and trade professionals. The catalogue spans ceiling lights, wall lights, chandeliers, LED panels, downlights, outdoor lighting, LED bulbs, bathroom lighting, emergency lighting, and electrical products, including own brands (Edit Lighting, Envirolight, Easyfit, Selected By Us) and third-party brands (Philips, Lucide, Astro, Searchlight). A dedicated Trade Pro B2B program provides trade accounts with credit facilities, exclusive discounts, and expert technical advice.

Product overview

Lyco Group is a UK-based B2B and B2C lighting and electrical products supplier operating for over 30 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lighting solutions organized across multiple categories: Decorative Ceiling Lights (pendants, chandeliers, flush/semi-flush lights), Decorative Wall Lights, Chandeliers, Picture Lights, Reading Lights, Ceiling Fans with Lights, LED Panels (600x600mm and accessories), Lamps (floor, table, desk, touch, bedside), Bathroom Lighting, Under Cabinet Lighting, Downlights (fixed, adjustable, fire-rated, commercial), LED Battens & Linear Lighting, LED Strip & Profiles, Emergency Lighting, Spot & Track Lighting, Floodlights, Solar Lighting, Street & Area Lighting, Garden & Landscape Lighting, LED Bulbs (GU10, GLS, smart bulbs, decorative), and Electrical Products (sockets, switches, batteries, cabling). The company operates its own brands including Edit Lighting, Envirolight, and Easyfit, while also distributing third-party brands such as Philips, Samsung (LED components), Lucide, Astro, and Searchlight. Lyco offers a Trade Pro B2B program providing credit facilities and trade discounts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lyco: Primary brand for lighting and lamps products
• Easyfit
• Selected By Us
• Envirolight
• Edit Lighting
• Lucide

Products and services

• Decorative Ceiling Lights Range of ceiling lights including pendants, chandeliers, flush and semi-flush lights, and shades designed for residential and commercial interiors.
• Decorative Wall Lights Wall lights in contemporary and classic styles with finishes from brass to matt black, including single arm, up and down, reading, and picture lights.
• LED Panels Energy-efficient LED panel lights including 600x600mm panels, dimmable options, and accessories, using up to 60% less power than fluorescent fittings.
• Lamps Floor lamps, table lamps, desk lamps, touch lamps, lamp shades, and bedside lamps in contemporary and traditional styles.
• Bathroom Lighting Water-resistant lighting suitable for bathroom zones 1, 2, and 3 with IP44 or higher ratings, including mirror lights and extraction fans.
• Under Cabinet Lighting Compact cabinet downlights and strip lights for illuminating cabinets, shelves, and worktops including LED batten lights and self-adhesive flexi-strips.
• Downlights Recessed lighting including fixed, adjustable, fire-rated, dimmable LED, residential, and commercial downlights for unobtrusive ceiling illumination.
• LED Battens and Linear Lighting LED battens, fluorescent battens, and linear lighting solutions for commercial and residential applications.
• LED Strip and Profiles Mains and low voltage LED strips, LED neon strips, profiles, coving, and dimmers for ambient and accent lighting.
• Emergency Lighting Emergency light fittings and signage for safe evacuation during power outages in commercial and residential buildings.
• Spot and Track Lighting Spotlights and track lighting including 1-circuit, 3-circuit, and magnetic track systems for flexible illumination.
• Floodlights Residential and professional floodlights, sensor floodlights, and solar floodlights for outdoor security and area illumination.
• Solar Lighting Solar-powered lights including garden lights, fairy lights, floodlights, posts, and bollards for sustainable outdoor illumination.
• Street and Area Lighting Public and residential street lights, solar street lights, and accessories for road and pathway illumination.
• Garden and Landscape Lighting Low voltage garden lights, ground lights, spotlights, post lights, bollards, and pool lights for outdoor landscapes.
• LED Bulbs Comprehensive range of LED bulbs including GU10, GLS, candle, golf ball, MR16, capsules, corn lamps, smart bulbs, and coloured decorative bulbs.
• Electrical Products Sockets, switches, batteries, cabling, wiring, heating and cooling equipment, and electrical accessories.
• Trade Pro Programme B2B trade account programme offering credit facilities, exclusive trade discounts, next day delivery, and expert technical advice for trade customers including electrical contractors and commercial buyers.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Screwfix: UK trade-focused retailer serving electrical contractors and tradespeople with extensive lighting and electrical product ranges, click-and-collect, and next-day delivery. Directly competes with Lyco's Trade Pro B2B channel for trade customer wallet share.
• CEF (City Electrical Factors): UK's largest electrical wholesale distributor with national branch network serving electrical contractors and commercial customers. Directly competes in trade lighting and electrical supplies distribution with Lyco's Trade Pro offering, but at significantly larger scale.
• Edmundson Electrical: UK electrical wholesale distributor with branch network supplying electricians, contractors, and industrial customers with lighting, cabling, and electrical accessories. Direct competitor in trade electrical distribution.
• Rexel UK: Global electrical distribution group with UK operations supplying electrical contractors, installers, and commercial customers with lighting and electrical products. Direct competitor in B2B trade lighting distribution.
• Toolstation: UK trade-focused retailer with extensive lighting and electrical ranges, competitive pricing, and branch-based click-and-collect. Competes directly with Lyco for trade customers and increasingly for DIY consumers.
• Netlighting: UK online specialist lighting retailer with curated range of decorative and technical lighting fixtures from premium brands. Direct competitor in online specialist lighting retail with similar B2C e-commerce focus.

Broad incumbents

• B&Q: UK's largest home improvement retailer (Kingfisher plc) with extensive lighting ranges across decorative, technical, outdoor, and smart categories. Competes with Lyco for both consumer and trade customers with physical showroom advantage.
• Wickes: UK home improvement retailer with lighting and electrical ranges serving both DIY consumers and trade customers. Competes across Lyco's consumer and trade segments with broader home improvement offering.
• Amazon UK: UK online marketplace with extensive lighting catalogue from multiple brands, Prime next-day delivery, and dominant search visibility. Competes with Lyco on price, convenience, and product breadth across all customer segments.
• John Lewis: UK department store with curated lighting ranges from premium brands, strong trust reputation, and physical showrooms. Competes with Lyco in decorative and design-led lighting for consumer customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lycodirect

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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