What Caravita does

Caravita is a German manufacturer of premium sun umbrellas (Sonnenschirme) and sun sails (Sonnensegel), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of WAREMA Renkhoff SE, the DACH market leader for sun and weather protection solutions. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Marktheidenfeld with operations in Ingolstadt, the company employs between 11 and 50 people and offers a portfolio of approximately ten core parasol models spanning cantilever designs (Amalfi, Amalfi DUO, Amalfi QUADRO, Belvedere, Big Ben, Big Ben Freestyle) and center-mast designs (Centro, Grande, Samara, Primus, Supremo). Every unit is made-to-order with extensive customization across 60+ umbrella sizes, 150 fabric designs in 100% acrylic fiber, 200 RAL frame colors, and integrated comfort accessories including infrared heaters, LED rib lighting, WMS Funkmotor radio drive, and proprietary fabrics (e.g., Acryl ProNature with photocatalytic air-purifying finish).

Name

Caravita

Legal name

CARAVITA GmbH

Website

https://caravita.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Caravita is a German manufacturer of custom-made premium sun umbrellas and sun sails, serving hospitality, gastronomy, public institutions, and residential customers via a network of specialist dealers under parent WAREMA Renkhoff SE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Ingolstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Premium Umbrella and Sun Sail Sales: CARAVITA generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom-configured premium sun umbrellas and sun sails. Every umbrella is a made-to-order individual production. Customers configure size, shape, fabric color, frame color, and add optional extras such as heating, LED lighting, and motorization. Products are sold exclusively through authorized regional specialist dealer partners (Fachpartner) who handle installation and after-sales service. Revenue is one-time per unit with no recurring component for standard purchases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Caravita manufactures premium, made-to-order sun umbrellas (parasols) and sun sails under its own brand. The portfolio covers center-mast and cantilever parasol models (Big Ben, Big Ben Freestyle, Amalfi, Amalfi DUO, Amalfi QUADRO, Belvedere, Centro, Grande, Samara, Primus, Supremo) plus triangular and custom sun sails, with optional integrated motorization, infrared heating, and LED lighting. Every unit is individually configured (size, shape, fabric, frame color, accessories) and sold exclusively through authorized regional Fachpartner specialist dealers who handle consultation, installation, and after-sales service.

Product overview

Caravita is a manufacturer of premium parasols (Sonnenschirme) and sun sails (Sonnensegel) positioned as a \"Sommermanufaktur\" (summer manufactory). The product portfolio centers on 10 core parasol models spanning cantilever designs (Amalfi, Amalfi DUO, Amalfi QUADRO, Belvedere, Big Ben, Big Ben Freestyle) and center-mast designs (Centro, Grande, Samara, Primus, Supremo), complemented by accessories (Multicube umbrella stands, infrared heaters, LED lighting systems, radio motors) and proprietary fabrics (Acryl ProNature with air-purifying properties). Products serve both private residential and commercial/hospitality markets (gastronomy, hotels, public facilities), with custom sizing up to 10m diameter and the Big Ben Freestyle enabling fully bespoke shapes. The company operates as part of the WAREMA Group and offers an online configurator but no developer API.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Big Ben cantilever parasol Professional cantilever parasol for gastronomy and hospitality with up to 7-meter span width, high wind stability, optional WMS radio motor drive, integrated infrared heater, and Elegance LED rib lighting. Sold made-to-order through authorized Fachpartner dealers.
• Big Ben Freestyle cantilever parasol Custom-made large parasol with individually chosen shapes and sizes for non-standard hospitality footprints, offering up to 7 meters per side and 36 m² of shaded area. Configured and quoted via the online configurator and Fachpartner dealers.
• Amalfi cantilever parasol Elegant cantilever parasol with offset mast providing unobstructed space beneath, available in single, double, or quad canopy variants, with an optional 360° stainless steel swivel base. Sold configured to order for hospitality, public, and premium residential use.
• Amalfi DUO double-canopy cantilever parasol Cantilever parasol combining the classic Amalfi design with two independently operable canopies on a central or offset mast for flexible shading configurations on hospitality terraces.
• Amalfi QUADRO four-canopy cantilever parasol Large cantilever parasol with four floating canopies on a single structure, providing up to 49 m² of shade coverage for expansive commercial terraces.
• Belvedere convertible cantilever parasol Cantilever parasol featuring proprietary Easy-Flap technology that allows the canopy to shift sideways during opening, converting from an upright center-mast design into an offset cantilever parasol in seconds.
• Centro center-mast parasol Solid center-mast parasol for hospitality applications with crank operation and telescopic mechanism, available in spans up to 5 meters. Deployed in German biergärten and restaurant terraces.
• Grande large center-mast parasol Robust center-mast parasol with large span widths reaching nearly 80 m² of covered area, designed for gastronomy with exceptional wind stability through heavy-duty aluminum components.
• Samara telescopic parasol Functional parasol with crank mechanism and telescopic mast design that extends when closing, allowing furniture to remain in place underneath. Used at lakeside leisure sites, libraries, restaurants, cafés, and kindergartens.
• Primus mobile market parasol Lightweight and mobile parasol with simple pulley/cable system, designed for markets, events, and private terraces requiring easy setup and takedown.
• Supremo slide-mechanism center-mast parasol Center-mast parasol with innovative slide mechanism for easy and fast opening at large span widths, featuring the proprietary Easy-Lift-Balance system and double-supported ribs. Used at golf clubs, outdoor pools, and restaurant terraces.
• Sonnensegel (Sun Sails) Sun sail canopies in triangular and custom shapes for terrace, balcony, and garden shading, suitable for both private and commercial applications; sold through the same configurator and Fachpartner channel.
• Multicube gabion-style umbrella stand Galvanized-steel gabion umbrella stand with wooden top, available in 50 cm and 80 cm heights, mobile with forklift attachment points and customizable filling options for stable parasol anchoring.
• Infrarot Heizstrahler (Infrared Heater) accessory Integrated infrared heater module for Caravita parasols featuring Ultra Low Glare technology, 1500W power output, 200–240V operation, IP65 protection rating, and concealed wiring routed inside the frame structure.
• Elegance LED Strebenlicht (Integrated LED rib lighting) LED strip lighting installed inside parasol ribs for ambient terrace illumination, controllable via a central switch on the mast or via remote control with dimming capability; color LED variants available.
• WMS Funkmotor (Radio-controlled motor) accessory Radio-controlled motor for Big Ben parasols allowing simultaneous remote opening/closing of multiple parasols, with networking capability to other sun-protection products via radio signal.
• Acryl ProNature canopy fabric Specialty acrylic fabric option with a photocatalytic coating that breaks down nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and organic odors; 4 m² is claimed to eliminate annual NOx emissions equivalent to a standard car driven 20,000 km, and reduces UV rays by 91–98%.
• Caravita Online Configurator service Web-based product configuration tool allowing customers to customize parasol size, shape, fabric color, frame color, and integrated features, then submit the configuration to the nearest specialist dealer for consultation and quotation. Available in German, English, French, and Spanish.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4 m² of Acryl ProNature fabric eliminates annual NOx emissions equivalent to a standard car driving 20,000 km
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers21 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

Integration11 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• WAREMA Group (WAREMA Renkhoff SE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCARAVITA is a subsidiary of WAREMA Group, the market leader for sun and weather protection solutions. As part of the group, CARAVITA benefits from shared manufacturing expertise, supply chain infrastructure, and distribution networks. The relationship is described as CARAVITA being a part of WAREMA Group, with CARAVITA as the premium brand focused on high-end sun umbrellas and sails, while WAREMA covers the broader sun protection product range. Shared compliance and whistleblower systems are in place across the group.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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