What Nemo Lighting does

Nemo Lighting is an Italian premium architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer founded in Milan in 1993 by Franco Cassina and currently owned by Federico Palazzari. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes lighting fixtures for residential, hospitality, retail, museum, and corporate environments, serving architects, interior designers, and specifiers through a distribution network spanning more than 40 countries with owned offices in Italy, France, and the United States. Its legal entity is NEMO S.r.l., registered in Italy (VAT IT08053950963), and it operates as part of the broader Nemo Group alongside majority-owned Reggiani Illuminazione (acquired 2023) and wholly-owned Nemo Studio (formerly ILTI Luce, acquired 2020).

Nemo's portfolio is organized around three pillars: "The Masters" collection of licensed re-editions of 20th-century designs by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Franco Albini, and Kazuhide Takahama; a contemporary line co-developed with designers including Mario Bellini, Jean Nouvel, Andrea Branzi, Bernhard Osann, and Arihiro Miyake; and architectural/system lighting delivered through the group's subsidiaries. Technical differentiators include proprietary aluminium extrusion processes (a Möbius-strip-based continuous-line forming method for Kepler, an off-axis helical twisting technique for In The Wind, and an extrusion-coupling system for Ellisse) and LED modules with high CRI (85–95) compatible with DALI, TRIAC, and 0-10V control protocols.

Revenue is generated primarily through project-based hardware sales to enterprise customers via enterprise field sales, supplemented by licensing royalties from The Masters collection. Go-to-market combines direct project sales for major installations with regional distributors across 40+ countries and a direct-to-consumer layer through regional websites (Global, USA, Italy). In North America, a Quick Shipping Program delivers a curated product subset within five business days from a New Brunswick, New Jersey warehouse. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, the business is privately held, and revenue figures are not released.

Name

Nemo Lighting

Legal name

NEMO S.r.l.

Website

https://nemolighting.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Nemo Lighting is a Milan-based architectural lighting maker founded in 1993, serving architects and specifiers across hospitality, residential, retail, museum, and corporate projects in 40+ countries via licensed Masters re-editions, proprietary LED designs, and brands ILTI Luce and Reggiani.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK), Landscape Lighting Design & Layout (HSAIAHAA)

Keywords

• Architectural lighting fixtures
• Decorative pendant lamps
• LED lighting systems
• Designer table lamps
• Heritage lighting reproductions

Headquarters

HQ city

Lentate Sul Seveso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Lighting Products: Sale of high-end architectural and decorative lighting fixtures to commercial and residential customers through direct project sales and distribution network in 40+ countries.
2. The Masters Collection Licensing: Licensed reproductions of iconic lighting designs by 20th century masters including Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Franco Albini, and Kazuhide Takahama.
3. Contemporary Design Lighting: Sale of contemporary lighting collections designed in collaboration with designers including Mario Bellini, Jean Nouvel, Andrea Branzi, Bernhard Osann, and Arihiro Miyake.
4. ILTI Luce Museum/Retail/Outdoor Lighting: Specialized architectural lighting solutions acquired with ILTI Luce, focused on museum, retail, and outdoor sectors.
5. Reggiani High-End Retail Lighting: High-end retail lighting solutions through majority-owned Reggiani Illuminazione, expanding project business and competencies.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nemo Lighting designs, manufactures, and distributes premium architectural and decorative lighting fixtures across collections including The Masters (licensed 20th-century master designs), Contemporary Icons (designer collaborations), and Architectural/Museum/Retail/Outdoor ranges. Products include pendants, floor, table, wall, and track lighting systems, with operations spanning Milan headquarters, branches in France and the United States, and a distribution network in over 40 countries.

Product overview

Nemo Lighting is an Italian lighting design firm founded in Milan in 1993 by Franco Cassina, now owned by Federico Palazzari. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of lighting fixtures organized across multiple collections: The Masters Collection featuring lamps by 20th century design masters (Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti, Franco Albini, Kazuhide Takahama), Contemporary Icons created with designers including Mario Bellini, Jean Nouvel, Andrea Branzi, Bernhard Osann, and Arihiro Miyake, and architectural lighting solutions. The product range includes pendant lights (KEPLER, ELLISSE, ZIRKOL, DROP families), floor lamps (SWAN, FOX, PARLIAMENT, POTENCE PIVOTANTE), wall lamps (APPLIQUE À VOLET PIVOTANT, CROWN family, LA ROCHE), table lamps (PORTOFINO, LAMPE CABANON, LAMPE DE MARSEILLE), and architectural systems (LINESCAPES SYSTEM, IN THE WIND). The portfolio spans residential, hospitality, retail, museum, and workspace applications. Nemo also operates subsidiary brands ILTI Luce (museum/retail/outdoor lighting) and Reggiani Illuminazione (high-end retail architectural lighting) acquired in 2020 and 2023 respectively.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nemo Studio: Formerly ILTI Luce; focused on museum and art lighting solutions
• Reggiani Illuminazione
• The Masters Collection

Products and services

• PORTOFINO Portable, rechargeable slim table lamp in aluminium with optional marble base; designed for contemporary residential and hospitality interiors.
• LAMPE CABANON
• DROP 7
• DROP 9
• SWAN
• FOX
• KEPLER
• ELLISSE PENDANT DOUBLE MEGA
• ZIRKOL-C
• CROWN MAJOR
• APPLIQUE À VOLET PIVOTANT
• POTENCE PIVOTANTE
• PARLIAMENT
• LAMPE DE MARSEILLE MINI
• APPLIQUE À VOLET PIVOTANT DOUBLE
• IN THE WIND PENDANT HORIZONTAL
• NEO
• AS43C

Quantifiable outcome

• Distribution network spanning 40+ countries
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Reggiani IlluminazionecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Nemo Lighting acquired a majority stake in Reggiani Illuminazione, a historic company in the architectural lighting sector founded in Brianza in 1957. This acquisition increased project business and expanded competencies in the high-end retail segment.
• ILTI Luce (Nemo Studio)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2020, Nemo acquired the historical Turin-based company ILTI Luce, which is committed to research and development of innovative solutions for architectural lighting design in museum, retail, and outdoor sectors. The company now operates as Nemo Studio.
• NEMO GroupflagshipOthersNemo Lighting is part of NEMO Group, a lighting group that includes Nemo, Reggiani Illuminazione, and ILTI Luce. The group maintains headquarters in Milan with branches in France and the United States.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flos: Italian premium architectural and decorative lighting brand, owned by Kering-owned Design Holding. Flos competes head-to-head with Nemo across hospitality, residential, and designer collaborations (e.g., Castiglioni, Philippe Starck), making it the closest direct peer in positioning, customer base, and product mix.
• Vibia: Spanish premium architectural lighting company with strong designer collaborations (Arik Levy, Lievore Altherr) and global project distribution. Overlaps with Nemo on architectural/specifier sales channels, premium hospitality and residential verticals, and contemporary design positioning.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium lighting brand most famous for licensed Poul Henningsen designs — directly analogous to Nemo's Masters licensing strategy with Le Corbusier and Perriand. Comparable in heritage licensing model, premium pricing, and global A&D project business.
• Artemide: Founded in Italy in 1960, Artemide is a global leader in high-end architectural and designer lighting. It directly overlaps with Nemo on designer collaborations, premium hospitality/residential projects, and Italian design heritage, and serves as the most established comparable in the segment.
• Moooi: Dutch design-led lighting and furniture brand with a strong designer-collaboration model and global presence in hospitality and residential. Comparable to Nemo in decorative-leaning product mix, designer partnerships, and project-led revenue model.
• Marset: Spanish decorative and architectural lighting brand with strong designer partnerships and global A&D distribution. Directly comparable to Nemo in residential/hospitality lighting mix, contemporary designer collaborations, and premium positioning.
• Foscarini: Italian decorative and architectural lighting manufacturer with strong designer collaborations (Patricia Urquiola, Marc Sadler) and a global distribution footprint. Comparable to Nemo in product mix, target customer (specifiers, residential/hospitality), and Made-in-Italy premium positioning.
• Catellani & Smith: Italian decorative lighting maker known for sculptural, design-forward fixtures distributed globally to specifiers and luxury projects. Closely comparable to Nemo in artisanal positioning, Made-in-Italy identity, and project-led A&D sales.
• Axo Light: Italian contemporary decorative lighting manufacturer with broad residential/hospitality distribution. Comparable to Nemo in product category (designer pendants, chandeliers), Venetian-rooted design language, and specifier channel.

Others

• Reggiani Illuminazione: Italian architectural lighting specialist focused on high-end retail, now a majority-owned subsidiary of Nemo Lighting itself (acquired 2023). Included as a peer because of its prior independent role in the same retail-architectural lighting niche Nemo now competes in through the parent group.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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