Agora Makers

What Agora Makers does

Agora Makers (legal entity HOLDING AGORA SAS) is a French industrial holding company headquartered in Maxéville, France, that designs, manufactures, and distributes urban infrastructure products and software for public spaces. The group operates through nine complementary sub-brands covering the full urban infrastructure value chain: GHM (cast iron urban furniture since 1837), Eclatec (public lighting, France's #1 manufacturer since 1927), Orange Lighting (infrastructure lighting from the Netherlands), Nexiode (IoT smart lighting management since 2015, with the WixLi platform), Kuzzle (open-source sovereign IoT and hypervision platform acquired 2026), Metalco (Italian urban furniture since 1984), Bellitalia (Ultra High Performance Concrete furniture), City Design (European urban furniture), and My Equilibria (sculptural outdoor fitness installations in 25 countries). Together these brands enable Agora Makers to offer integrated smart-city solutions spanning physical infrastructure (lighting poles, street furniture, shelters, EV charging canopies) and digital platforms (smart lighting control, IoT aggregation, territorial hypervision).

The group serves approximately 4,000 cities across 60 countries with a workforce of 1,000 collaborators, generating revenue primarily through direct enterprise field sales to local authorities, government entities, and large private-sector clients (hotel groups, airport operators, infrastructure developers, automotive/charging networks). Notable customers include the City of Strasbourg (27,500+ connected light points), Alès Agglomération (hypervision for 72 municipalities), Groupe ADP (8-year apron lighting contract at Paris airports), Tesla (Supercharger shelters with photovoltaic modules), and the ACO 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit. Revenue mixes hardware sales (dominant) with a growing recurring software and services component through Nexiode's WixLi and Kuzzle's hypervision subscriptions. Distribution is exclusively project-based enterprise sales and public procurement tenders — there is no e-commerce or self-serve channel — with brand-level sales specialists handling specification, customization, and implementation.

Agora Makers pursues a roll-up strategy under private holding ownership (no institutional investors or public listing disclosed), having acquired The Placemakers (2023), Nexiode (2024), and Kuzzle (2026) to consolidate the European smart-city value chain. The group's go-to-market leverages trade shows (Light + Building), executive events (U7 Mayors Summit), press coverage, and a brand-portfolio corporate website. Multiple ESG certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 50001, EcoVadis, UN Global Compact, LUCIE 26000, EPV) gate eligibility for ESG-conditioned European public procurement, which constitutes a meaningful share of the addressable market.

Name

Agora Makers

Legal name

HOLDING AGORA

Website

https://agora-makers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Agora Makers is a French industrial holding company operating nine brands (GHM, Eclatec, Orange Lighting, Nexiode, Kuzzle, Metalco, Bellitalia, City Design, My Equilibria) that design, manufacture, and sell urban infrastructure — public lighting, street furniture, and smart-city IoT/hypervision software — to municipalities and enterprise clients across 60 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Lighting and Street Furniture

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712), Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Miscellaneous Furniture & Fixtures (2590)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Street Lighting & Area Lighting Electrical Infrastructure (IMAFAHAJ), Street Lighting & Area Lighting EPC / Maintenance (EUAEACAH), Gazebo, Pavilion & Shade Structure Installation/Repair (HSAIAJAH)

Keywords

• Public lighting equipment
• Street furniture manufacturing
• Smart city solutions
• Urban infrastructure design
• IoT hypervision platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Maxéville

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Urban Infrastructure Hardware Sales: Agora Makers generates revenue primarily through the sale of physical products — street furniture, public lighting equipment, sports lighting, shelters, and urban fixtures — manufactured by its portfolio of brands (GHM, Eclatec, Orange Lighting, Nexiode, Metalco, Bellitalia, City Design, My Equilibria). Products are sold to local authorities, government entities, and private-sector clients via direct enterprise sales.
2. Smart City Software & Services: Revenue from connected lighting software platforms (Nexiode WixLi, Kuzzle hypervision), IoT integration, and related services including installation, maintenance, and urban transformation consulting. These services are offered as complements to hardware sales and increasingly as standalone software subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agora Makers designs, manufactures, and sells urban infrastructure products — public lighting equipment, cast-iron and concrete street furniture, urban shelters, and outdoor fitness installations — through nine sub-brands (GHM, Eclatec, Orange Lighting, Nexiode, Kuzzle, Metalco, Bellitalia, City Design, My Equilibria). It complements hardware with proprietary smart-city software (Kuzzle IoT/hypervision, Nexiode WixLi smart lighting management) and delivers integrated solutions to municipalities, government entities, and large private operators in 60 countries.

Product overview

Agora Makers is a French group operating as a platform holding multiple specialized sub-brands in urban infrastructure, public lighting, street furniture, and smart city solutions. The portfolio includes: GHM (cast iron urban furniture since 1837), Eclatec (public lighting since 1927, France's #1), Orange Lighting (infrastructure lighting from Netherlands), Nexiode (smart lighting management since 2015), Kuzzle (sovereign IoT/hypervision platform), Metalco (Italian urban furniture since 1984), Bellitalia (concrete furniture with UTC technology), City Design (European furniture leader), and My Equilibria (outdoor fitness installations). Products range from physical infrastructure (lighting poles, street furniture, shelters) to software platforms (WixLi smart lighting management, Kuzzle IoT/hypervision), enabling fully integrated smart city solutions from hardware to software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GHM: Urban furniture manufacturing - French cast iron foundry since 1837, known for iconic Parisian pieces
• Eclatec
• Orange Lighting
• Nexiode
• Kuzzle
• Metalco
• Bellitalia
• City Design
• My Equilibria

Products and services

• GHM Cast Iron Urban Furniture Cast iron urban furniture and infrastructure products from the group's 1837-established French foundry, including iconic Parisian pieces (Pont Alexandre III ornaments, Guimard metro entrances, Wallace Fountain) and modern connected columns, sold to cities, architects, and developers.
• Eclatec Public Lighting Equipment Public and commercial lighting equipment, including the KERIS LED projector range for sports/infrastructure and XEON RGBW architectural projectors, sold to municipalities, transport authorities, sports venues, and private operators.
• Orange Lighting Infrastructure Luminaires
• Nexiode Smart Lighting Management Solutions IoT-based intelligent lighting management solutions, including the WixLi platform, enabling remote control, scheduled programming, presence detection, and energy management of connected urban lighting networks for local authorities and private operators.
• Kuzzle IoT, Data and Hypervision Platform Open-source, sovereign IoT, data and hypervision platform that aggregates data from IoT sensors, weather stations, and external APIs (Enedis, GRDF, Vigicrues) across LoRa, 4G, and MQTT networks to deliver consolidated operational dashboards for territorial management, sold to local authorities and public/private stakeholders.
• Metalco Urban Furniture Italian-designed modular and elegant urban furniture (benches, bollards, lighting fixtures, planters, including the Atlântico self-supporting urban shelter), sold to municipalities, public space developers, and architects.
• Bellitalia Concrete Urban Furniture
• City Design Urban Furniture
• My Equilibria Outdoor Fitness Installations Sculpted outdoor fitness installations combining ultra-high performance concrete and stainless steel, including the MyTree (7m functional sculpture with calisthenics stations) and MyBeast (13 training stations) products, with personalized training programs via a dedicated app; sold to hotels, public spaces, and developers.
• KERIS LED Projector Range
• XEON RGBW Architectural Projectors
• MyTree Functional Sculpture
• MyBeast Functional Sculpture
• Atlântico Urban Shelter

Quantifiable outcome

• Strasbourg's smart lighting project covers 27,500+ light points with connected management
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Groupe ADPflagshipImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 April 2026Eclatec was selected by Groupe ADP following a European call for tenders to modernize aircraft apron lighting at Paris-Orly, Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, and Le Bourget airports. The 8-year program involves deploying 1,200 KERIS 5 and KERIS 6 floodlights, with first delivery in 2026. Eclatec's R&D teams developed a dedicated optical lens for critical airport apron zones.
• MubeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026GHM (a brand of Agora Makers) announced a strategic partnership with greentech company Mube to deploy a new generation of green lighting masts combining lighting, biodiversity, and urban services. Each column absorbs up to 50 kg of CO₂ per year with minimal ground footprint. Manufacturing is powered by Agora Makers brands, with an ambition to deploy concrete urban re-naturation solutions on a large scale.
• KuzzlecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026Agora Makers acquired Kuzzle, a leading French technology provider specializing in IoT, data, and hypervision platforms. This strategic move reinforces the group's position as a key European player in the smart city sector, leveraging a sovereign, comprehensive, and modular digital ecosystem. With Kuzzle, Agora Makers becomes one of the few groups capable of offering a fully integrated Smart City solution, from urban infrastructure to hypervision software. Kuzzle retains its autonomy and agility while serving local authorities and public/private stakeholders.
• NexiodecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Agora Makers acquired Nexiode, a company specializing in IoT solutions for smart urban and sports lighting. The acquisition strengthens Agora Makers' leadership and expands its capabilities in connected lighting solutions, particularly in smart city environments. Nexiode designs intelligent and accessible lighting management solutions, including the WixLi platform, compatible with all luminaires.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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