What Ragni Group does

Ragni Group (legal entity Ragni SAS) is a French designer and manufacturer of public lighting headquartered in La Gaude, France, founded in 1927 by Victor Ragni and now led by the fourth generation of the Ragni family. The company produces LED luminaires, supports and accessories (masts, consoles, brackets), solar lighting systems, and smart-city products (notably the Korner multifunctional bollard with WiFi, USB, sensors, and cameras, plus the Archy luminaire designed by F.A. Porsche studio). Its technology stack combines in-house product design since the early 2000s with proprietary tools including a 3D Light configurator with augmented-reality preview and a Korner installation simulator, plus Zhaga and NEMA socket compatibility for smart lighting interoperability.

Ragni operates under a B2B sales-led go-to-market targeting municipalities, local governments, infrastructure contractors, and landscape architecture firms. Pricing is project-based with multi-year contracts and bespoke quotations; the company sells directly for large enterprise projects and routes smaller volume through a network of 142 agencies and distributors worldwide. Customer segments are vertical (municipalities as primary, infrastructure companies and international distributors as secondary). The company holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, EPV, UN Global Compact, AEO-F, and Société à Mission certifications, and pursues a stated mission of "mindful lighting" (éclairage raisonné). Recent strategic actions include three brand acquisitions (Hess in Germany Dec 2023, L.E.C in Lyon Jun 2024, ECO-INNOV Nov 2024) and the creation of RAGNI GROUP North America (Jan 2025) and RAGNI GROUP United Kingdom (Feb 2025) subsidiaries. The group serves markets in France, Germany, the UK, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the US, Canada, the UAE, and several African countries including Guinea, Benin, Gabon, and Côte d'Ivoire, with AfricInvest and Bpifrance as equity partners since June 2021.

Name

Ragni Group

Legal name

Ragni SAS

Website

https://ragni.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ragni Group is a French designer and manufacturer of public LED lighting, founded in 1927 and family-owned in its fourth generation. It serves municipalities, infrastructure contractors, and landscape architects in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and North America via direct sales and 142 distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road Lighting & Visibility Safety Systems (Street Lighting, High-Mast, LED Upgrades, Solar Beacons) (TLAJAGAD), Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH), Lighting Controls & Smart Lighting Systems (BPABAGAC)

Keywords

• Public lighting fixtures
• Urban LED luminaires
• Smart city lighting
• Solar street lighting
• Municipal lighting poles

Headquarters

HQ city

Cagnes-sur-mer

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixtures and Hardware Sales: Sale of luminaires, consoles, poles, and accessories for public lighting, urban illumination, and smart city applications. Products range from decorative lanterns to industrial LED fixtures. Revenue generated through direct municipal contracts and distributor channels.
2. Custom Design and Project Solutions: Bespoke lighting solutions for prestigious projects including architectural specifications (e.g., F.A. Porsche-designed Archy, custom logo cutouts). Project-based revenue from municipalities and infrastructure companies requiring specialized installations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ragni Group designs and manufactures LED public lighting luminaires (street, urban, ambient), smart city bollards with integrated connectivity, support structures (consoles, masts, poles), solar lighting solutions, and custom lighting ensembles for municipal, infrastructure, and architectural projects. The company offers a 3D configurator tool for bespoke luminaire design and serves municipalities, infrastructure contractors, and international distributors through direct sales and a network of 142 agencies.

Product overview

Ragni Group is a French designer and manufacturer of public lighting established in 1927, operating as a mission-driven company (Société à Mission) since 2025. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three main pillars: Luminaires (including Archy, Griff, Slide, Korner, Deiko, Nations, Domitienne, Ketch, and Fragment product lines), Smart Solutions (Smart city and Smart Lighting for connected territories), and complementary categories (Supports & Accessoires and Solar lighting). The products range from decorative and functional LED luminaires to multifunctional smart city bollards with integrated WiFi, USB, and sensor capabilities. The company provides design tools including 3D Light for bespoke configuration and the Korner Simulator for smart city planning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hess: German lighting brand acquired by Groupe Ragni, specializing in architectural and urban lighting solutions.
• L.E.C
• ECO-INNOV
• Korner
• Archy
• Griff
• Slide
• NOVÉA ÉNERGIES
• SEVⓔ

Products and services

• Archy Luminaire Premium LED street luminaire designed by F.A. Porsche studio, featuring aluminum body with IP66 protection, IK08 polycarbonate optic block, available in heights up to 7.5m with 48-128 LEDs, and full Zhaga standard compatibility for smart lighting options and dynamic displays. Targeted at municipalities and infrastructure projects requiring distinctive architectural lighting.
• Griff Luminaire Street lighting luminaire available in S and L sizes with elongated trapezoid shape and integrated cooling fins. Made entirely of aluminum with IP66 rating, supporting 8-80 LEDs across wide color temperature and photometric range for compliance with light pollution regulations. Designed for municipalities requiring energy-efficient road lighting.
• Slide Luminaire LED luminaire designed for urban and ambient lighting with elongated trapezoidal shape. Made entirely of aluminum with IP66 and IK08 ratings, available in 5 versions (1, 2, or 4 flames) with asymmetric road or circular lighting options. Targeted at municipalities for street and urban lighting installations.
• Korner Smart Bollard Multifunctional bollard with 2-face or 4-face lighting modules and integrated lighting management system. UV-treated polycarbonate construction with IK10 and IP66 ratings. Features smart city capabilities including WiFi, USB charging, speakers, detection sensors, cameras, and customizable decorative backlit modules. Targeted at smart city projects in urban developments.
• Fragment Luminaire Conically shaped dome luminaire with umbrella-style design for harmonious integration into urban environments. Features presence detection and customizable decorative cutouts, including custom logo cutouts for municipal branding. Targeted at city center urban development projects.
• Atinia Slim Luminaire LED luminaire used in curved masts for creating luminous arch effects, with 6-meter mounting height for pathway lighting. Targeted at municipalities for pedestrian and pathway illumination projects.
• 3D Light Configurator Online 3D configuration tool enabling customers to design custom lighting ensembles with real-time visual rendering and augmented reality preview capabilities. Allows municipalities, architects, and designers to plan and visualize bespoke luminaire installations.
• Solar Lighting Solutions Autonomous solar-powered public lighting products for sustainable and off-grid installations. Supports environmental commitments and serves municipalities and territories without reliable grid infrastructure.
• Supports and Accessories Support structures and accessories for luminaire installations including consoles, masts, poles, and brackets. Includes surface treatment and paint capabilities at the Tourrettes facility. Targeted at municipalities and infrastructure contractors requiring complete lighting system installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced energy consumption through LED transition projects
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered regional and minor.

• Lumen At WorkregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLED lighting specialist based in Middle East serving as Ragni distributor. Partnered on Al Maryah Island smart city project in Abu Dhabi, providing technical support, lighting studies, acoustic studies, WiFi configuration, and installation assistance.
• CracknellregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious landscape architecture firm collaborated with Ragni on Al Maryah Island project, seeking streamlined linear design with personalized identity for smart city integration.
• L.E.C (Lyon Éclairage Concept)regionalOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAcquired renowned Lyon-based company in June 2024, expanding Ragni's presence in professional lighting sector.
• Hess (German Brand)regionalOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerGerman lighting brand acquired in December 2023, now part of Ragni Group portfolio. Alexander Hartlieb returned to lead Hess operations in September 2024.
• ECO-INNOVminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFrench eco-innovation brand specializing in sustainable lighting solutions acquired by Groupe Ragni in November 2024.
• RAGNI GROUP United KingdomregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary created in February 2025 to serve UK and potentially Ireland markets with Ragni lighting products.
• RAGNI GROUP North AmericaregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture with Experience Brands announced January 2025 to establish Ragni presence in North American market.
• Life Bloom AcademyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership launched October 2024 focused on design thinking initiatives for innovation and product development.
• SIGERLy (Syndicat de Gestion des Énergies de la Région Lyonnaise)regionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy management association for Lyon region collaborated on La Tour-de-Salvagny roundabout project, working with Ragni on energy-efficient lighting specifications.
• École de Design de Nantes AtlantiqueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign school collaboration in 2025 for student projects exploring urban lighting and smart city concepts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Schreder: Belgian-headquartered specialist in street, roadway, urban, and smart-city lighting with comparable municipal/government customer base, luminaire product lines, and global distributor footprint. The closest head-to-head competitor to Ragni in outdoor public lighting.
• iGuzzini Illuminazione: Italian premium architectural and urban lighting designer/manufacturer (recently integrated into Zumtobel). Closely comparable to Ragni's heritage-design, project-driven approach and to F.A. Porsche-style collaborations with leading design studios.
• Carandini: Spanish manufacturer of street, urban, and industrial luminaires with similar municipal customer base and focus on heritage-compatible decorative designs. Direct peer in the southern-European municipal market.
• AEC Illuminazione: Italian specialist in outdoor public lighting (street, tunnel, urban, architectural) serving municipalities across Europe and internationally. Direct head-to-head competitor in B2G outdoor luminaire tenders.
• Thorn Lighting (Acuity Brands): Acuity Brands' European outdoor lighting arm offering street, urban, tunnel, and architectural luminaires plus lighting controls to municipalities globally. Directly overlaps Ragni's portfolio in roadway and area lighting tenders.
• CU Phosco: UK-headquartered manufacturer of street lighting columns, high-mast, floodlighting, and airport lighting products sold to municipalities and infrastructure contractors. Direct peer in roadway and area lighting with comparable product portfolio.
• Valmont Industries (Lighting division): US-based global infrastructure company with a lighting structures and poles division serving roadway, area, and sports lighting markets. Comparable in luminaire-plus-pole offering and B2G/B2B infrastructure go-to-market.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian lighting group including Zumtobel, Thorn (Europe), and formerly iGuzzini, covering architectural, outdoor, and smart-city lighting. A broad incumbent overlapping with Ragni's urban and street-lighting portfolio.
• Signify (Philips Lighting): World's largest lighting company (formerly Philips Lighting), spanning residential, commercial, outdoor, and connected lighting under Philips, Color Kinetics, and Interact brands. A broad incumbent whose outdoor and smart-city segments directly overlap with Ragni.
• GE Current (a DIALOG company): North American lighting and digital solutions provider (formerly GE Lighting / Current, powered by GE) covering commercial, industrial, and outdoor smart-city applications. Broad incumbent competing with Ragni in connected outdoor lighting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RAGNI_SAS
• Facebookfacebook.com/Ragni.SAS

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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

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