What HOLIGHT does

HOLIGHT is a French designer and manufacturer of professional technical lighting fixtures, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Ogeu-les-Bains (Pyrénées-Atlantiques). The company operates a vertically integrated production model spanning three in-house workshops — Mechanics, Assembly and Painting — and offers roughly 100 product models with 90+ technical variations and 40+ finish options, organized across seven categories: track projectors, adjustable and fixed recessed luminaires, technical and decorative suspensions, wall-mounted fixtures, and outdoor luminaires. Core technology centres on LED lighting with high colour rendering (CRI up to 97), long-lifetime components (up to 72,000 hours), repairable design, and integrations with DALI, Casambi and phase-cut dimming control protocols; flagship products include the Ényo framing projector, the Astérion muséo museum projector, and the Séléné tunable-white recessed luminaire.

The business model is B2B project-based: an in-house bureau d'études of 4 specialists provides lighting design studies, photometry simulation and technical consulting, while direct enterprise field sales close quote-based orders through an 'Espace Pro' portal and RFP processes. Customers span retail (Jeff de Bruges), tertiary/offices, healthcare, hospitality/restaurants, art and culture (museums, galleries), public transport (notably RATP, where HOLIGHT delivered 2.6 km of illuminated banners for the Charles-de-Gaulle/Étoile Paris metro station), leisure/fitness, industrial facilities and bespoke custom projects. Revenue mechanics combine hardware sales of custom-configured fixtures with professional services fees for the bureau d'études, supported by 5-year warranties and short lead times (as fast as 48 hours on standard configurations). Operational scale signals include ~35 employees, 20–30 production launches per day, 80,000 catalog references and an installed base exceeding 300,000 LED devices.

Geographically, HOLIGHT is single-country focused on France with no disclosed international expansion, no external funding rounds, and ownership concentrated in majority shareholder and director Richard Bonneville. The company is executing a digital transformation (CEGID ERP deployed in partnership with One Life since January 2021, co-financed by FEDER and the Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine), a 700 m² sheet-metal workshop expansion (initiated 2024), and a refreshed product range via the 'Collection 15' catalog launched in 2025. Certifications include ISO 9001, French Fab membership and APAVE testing partnership, complemented by an end-of-life Recyclum recycling program.

Name

HOLIGHT

Legal name

SA HOLIGHT

Website

https://holight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOLIGHT is a French designer and manufacturer of professional LED lighting fixtures founded in 1976, serving retail, healthcare, hospitality, museum, public-transport and industrial clients across France via an in-house engineering bureau and project-based direct sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Lighting

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Commercial Luminaires (High-bay, Low-bay, Troffers, Downlights) (IMAGAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), Lighting Design Services (BPAHAKAJ), Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Professional lighting fixtures
• LED lighting systems
• Architectural lighting solutions
• Track lighting projectors
• Museum lighting equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ogeu-les-bains

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Professional lighting equipment sales: Sale of professional lighting fixtures including track projectors, recessed fixtures, surface-mounted fixtures, suspensions, and outdoor lighting. Products are manufactured in France with extensive customization options (100+ models, 90+ technical variations per model, 40+ finish options).
2. Technical studies and consulting services: Bureau d'études provides lighting design studies, technical assistance, and project consulting services. Includes light analysis, equipment selection, installation dimensioning, performance optimization, and global cost calculation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HOLIGHT designs, develops, and manufactures professional technical lighting fixtures from its facility in Ogeu-les-Bains, France. The company offers approximately 100 product models spanning track projectors, recessed luminaires, suspended fixtures, wall-mounted luminaires, and outdoor lighting, with 90+ technical variations per model and 40+ finish options. It also provides lighting design consulting and technical studies through its in-house Bureau d'Études.

Product overview

HOLIGHT is a French professional lighting manufacturer offering approximately 100 different product models with over 90 technical variations each (power, beam, light rendering) and 40+ finish options. The product portfolio spans seven main categories: (1) Track projectors (projecteurs sur rail) including PICO, Nano, Pyxis, Procyon, Alpha, Origa, Biloba, Uther for retail and commercial lighting; (2) Adjustable recessed luminaires (encastrés orientables) including Bella, Arkab, Ascella, Karakol, Erizo, Sisko, Pyxis for accent lighting; (3) Fixed recessed luminaires (encastrés fixes) including Séléné, Cylo, Vismo, Walli, Draw, Altaïr, Mirada, Circo, Dalle LED for general illumination; (4) Technical suspensions including Lua, Lotos, Prismo, Hendaye, Anglet, Bidart, Bullo, Fly, Éphéra, Gamma HO for industrial and retail spaces; (5) Decorative suspensions including Maïdo, Husta, Hoyana, Daisy, Bidart déco, Mitsu for aesthetic interiors; (6) Wall-mounted luminaires (appliques) including Scola, Cilaos, Campan, Escape, Lumya for ambient and emergency lighting; (7) Outdoor luminaires including Boleo, Yliho, Cobyo, Holine for exterior applications. Key product lines include Ényo (framing projector with zoom for museums), Astérion muséo (museum-optimized projector with flicker-free dimming), and Séléné tunable white (tunable color temperature for circadian lighting). All products are manufactured in France (Pyrénées-Atlantiques) with 5-year warranties and up to 72,000 hours lifespan. Products support DALI protocol and Casambi smart lighting control systems for building automation integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Track-mounted projectors (projecteurs sur rail) Track-mounted projector family including PICO, Nano, NanoZoom, Pyxis, Procyon, Alpha, Origa, Origa Casambi, Biloba, Uther, and Ényo. Designed for retail, museum, and commercial accent lighting. Features include zoom/focus adjustment, COB LED, ball-joint orientation, and Casambi wireless dimming.
• Adjustable recessed luminaires (encastrés orientables) Adjustable recessed projector family including Bella, Arkab, Ascella, Karakol, Erizo, Sisko, Fuego, Astérion muséo, and Pyxis semi-encastré. Designed for accent and directional lighting in retail, museums, galleries, and commercial spaces. Astérion muséo is optimized for museums with 1%-100% flicker-free dimming and CRI up to 97.
• Fixed recessed luminaires (encastrés fixes) Fixed recessed luminaire family including Séléné, Séléné tunable white, Cylo, Vismo, Walli, Draw, Altaïr, Mirada, Circo, Dalle LED, Inklina, and Pyxis sur dalle trio. Designed for general illumination in offices, commercial buildings, and healthcare. Features include high-efficiency reflectors, tunable white (2750K-6500K), DALI compatibility, and UGR <16 anti-glare options.
• Technical suspensions Technical suspended luminaire family including Lua, Lotos, Lotos+, Prismo, Hendaye, Anglet, Bidart, Bullo, Fly, Fly+, Éphéra, Louron suspension, Procyon suspension, Ciboure, Ogiva, and Gamma HO. Designed for industrial, retail, and commercial spaces. Features include integrated electronic drivers, passive aluminum heatsinks, adjustable suspension, and high-transmission diffusers.
• Decorative suspensions Decorative suspended luminaire family including Maïdo, Maïdo bois, Husta suspension, Hoyana, Daisy suspension, Bidart déco, Teleria, Teleria+, Donostia, Téta, Mitsu LED, Mitsu E27, Arou, Bullo déco, and Jilina. Designed for hospitality, restaurant, and aesthetic interior applications. Features include wood and aluminum combinations, cotton shades, and decorative finishes.
• Wall-mounted luminaires (appliques) Wall-mounted luminaire family including Scola, Cilaos, Louron, Campan, Hoba, Clina, Murcia, Escape (emergency luminaire for Legrand junction boxes), Lumya, and Biloba applique. Designed for ambient, circulation, and emergency lighting. Features include aluminum and lacquered steel construction, opal polycarbonate diffusers, and multiple power options.
• Outdoor luminaires Outdoor luminaire family including Boleo, Yliho, Yliho RGBW, Yliho mini, Holine, and Cobyo. Designed for exterior and signage applications. Features include 360° azimuth orientation, high-efficiency faceted aluminum reflectors, scratch and graffiti-resistant polycarbonate glass, and stainless steel brackets.
• Bureau d'Études - Lighting design and consulting services In-house engineering department staffed by 4 specialists providing lighting design studies, light analysis, equipment selection, installation dimensioning, performance optimization, and global cost calculation. Offers technical assistance and consulting for professional projects across all sectors served.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products lasting up to 72,000 hours with repairable design
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEGIDcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021French software publisher based in Lyon providing ERP system for HOLIGHT's digital transformation. The CEGID solution connects all company services including production, logistics, commercial, purchasing, accounting, and technical services.
• One LifecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2021Implementation partner for deploying CEGID ERP system at HOLIGHT. Partnered with the company for digital transformation project management.
• APAVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification and testing partner referenced for quality assurance and compliance with demanding standards.
• RecyclumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnd-of-life recycling program partner that valorizes components from spent lighting equipment for new applications, supporting HOLIGHT's sustainable development commitment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer with deep French and European distribution serving retail, office, museum, and residential projects. Directly competes on track projectors, recessed luminaires, and configurable finishes.
• Targetti: Italian architectural lighting brand with strong portfolio in retail, museum, and outdoor architectural applications. Comparable in product mix (projectors, recessed, suspensions) and emphasis on customisation for projects.
• ERCO: German architectural lighting specialist focused on museums, retail, and office; known for high-quality, configurable projectors and recessed luminaires. Direct competitor for premium specification projects in the same verticals.
• Kreon: Belgian/Austrian architectural lighting manufacturer specialising in minimalistic recessed, track, and suspension systems for retail, museums, and offices. Comparable in configurable, design-forward product philosophy.
• Sammode: French industrial and architectural lighting manufacturer with comparable focus on technical, durable luminaires for demanding environments (industry, transport, public spaces). Closest direct peer in terms of geography, product philosophy, and Made-in-France positioning.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian premium architectural lighting specialist with strong presence in the French specification market for retail, museum, and hospitality projects. Directly comparable in product positioning (track projectors, recessed, specialty) and customer base.
• Regent Lighting: Swiss architectural lighting brand with strong product line in recessed, linear, and track lighting for offices, education, and public buildings. Comparable in technical product depth and European project focus.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Austrian global lighting group (Zumtobel, Thorn, Tridonic) offering commercial, industrial, outdoor, and architectural solutions. Broader and more international than HOLIGHT, but overlapping on commercial/industrial/institutional projects.
• iGuzzini (Fagerhult Group): Italian premium architectural lighting brand (part of Fagerhult Group) with a comprehensive portfolio across retail, museum, outdoor, and urban projects. Significantly larger and broader than HOLIGHT, but directly competes for the same high-end specification work.
• Bega: German outdoor and architectural lighting specialist with strong public-infrastructure references (streets, plazas, public transport). Comparable on the RATP-style mobility and outdoor product lines, but with much larger scale and global reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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