GLIP

What GLIP does

GLIP is an Italian designer and manufacturer of LED lighting systems, operating as Glip S.r.l. from a single headquarters in Quinto di Treviso, Italy. The company produces lighting solutions across indoor categories (pendant, ceiling, floor, recessed, track systems, wall) and outdoor categories (wall, recessed, floor), plus linear light lines comprising profiles and LED strips. Technical differentiators include the AQUALUC IP67/68 waterproof LED strip system rated for marine, pool, spa, and facade environments, the JOHN 48V low-voltage track downlight system with configurable optics (15°-60°) and CRI >95, and the SECRET floor luminaire. A bespoke/custom lighting service delivers one-off luminaires such as the Komorebi chandelier (2025, Treviso), the Bump fixture (Rome, with architect Simone Micheli), and the Bisar lamp (Piazza Duomo Treviso, with architect Tobia Scarpa).

The company's revenue model is hardware-based: one-time sale of standard LED fixtures and custom-engineered bespoke luminaires, with no recurring software or service component. GLIP serves residential, retail, museum, hospitality, and outdoor/architectural end-markets, with named reference projects spanning hotels, restaurants, offices, retail stores, and public/cultural sites. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via a bilingual Italian/English website, downloadable product catalogs, email newsletter, and project portfolio — sales are inquiry-led for both standard catalog items and bespoke commissions, with no disclosed distributor or reseller network.

GLIP maintains an "Official Partner" relationship with German LED specialist Barthelme LED Solutions, referenced directly on its main navigation, indicating a structural technology partnership for LED components. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investment, no public listing, and a 11-50 employee headcount band. There are no AI/ML capabilities, software products, or API offerings evident; differentiation rests on optical performance, durability ratings, custom design capability, and Italian design heritage rather than software or data assets.

Name

GLIP

Legal name

Glip S.r.l.

Website

https://glip.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GLIP is an Italian designer and manufacturer of LED lighting systems for indoor and outdoor use, producing standard fixtures (pendant, recessed, track, wall, floor) and bespoke custom luminaires. The company serves residential, retail, museum, hospitality, and architectural clients primarily via direct inquiry-based sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• LED lighting systems
• Architectural lighting
• Indoor outdoor luminaires
• Waterproof LED strips
• Bespoke lighting design

Headquarters

HQ city

Quinto Di Treviso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: Sale of standard LED lighting products including indoor fixtures (suspension, ceiling, floor, recessed, systems, wall), outdoor fixtures, and linear light systems (profiles and LED strips)
2. Bespoke/Custom Lighting Solutions: Custom lighting design and production services for unique architectural projects requiring bespoke solutions
3. AQUALUC IP67/68 Products: Specialized waterproof LED products for demanding environments including facades, pools, spas, and marine applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

GLIP designs and manufactures LED lighting systems for indoor and outdoor installations, spanning pendant, ceiling, floor, recessed, track, and wall luminaires as well as linear LED profiles and strips. Its portfolio includes the JOHN 48V low-voltage track system, the SECRET floor luminaire, and the AQUALUC IP67/68 waterproof LED strip line for facades, pools, spas, and naval environments. The company also offers bespoke custom lighting design and prototyping services for unique architectural projects.

Product overview

GLIP is a designer and manufacturer of LED lighting systems for indoor and outdoor applications. The product portfolio spans multiple categories including pendant, ceiling, floor, recessed, track systems, and wall luminaires for indoor use, along with exterior-rated versions for outdoor installations. Their offerings also include linear light lines (profiles and LED strips) for continuous lighting applications. The company provides a bespoke custom lighting service for unique project requirements. Key product lines include the JOHN system (part of the my-line-48v low-voltage track), the SECRET floor luminaire, and the AQUALUC waterproof IP67/68 LED strip system designed for demanding environments including pools, spas, and naval applications. They serve residential, retail, museum, and hospitality sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JOHN 48V Track Lighting System 48V low-voltage LED downlight fixture available in multiple diameters (40–80mm), lumen outputs (571–2478 lm), optics (15°–60°), CCT 2700K–4000K, and CRI >95, with ON/OFF and DALI driver options. Targets designers specifying commercial and residential track lighting.
• SECRET Floor Luminaire Floor-standing LED luminaire with height 2690–2720 mm, delivering 5,359 lm at 53 W with 120° optics and CRI >90; CCT 2700K–4000K; ON/OFF or DALI drivers. Designed for residential and commercial interiors.
• AQUALUC Waterproof LED Strip System IP67/IP68-rated waterproof LED strip system tested for salt, water, UV, abrasion, dust, and chemical resistance, with effective heat dissipation. Used for facades, pools, spas, and naval/shipbuilding applications.
• Bespoke Custom Lighting Service Custom lighting design and manufacturing service for unique, bespoke luminaires tailored to specific project requirements, including prototypes and one-off pieces such as the Komorebi chandelier (2025), Bump, and Bisar lamps. Targets architects and clients with signature project needs.
• Indoor LED Lighting Line Standard indoor LED luminaires across SOSPENSIONE (pendant), SOFFITTO (ceiling), TERRA (floor), INCASSO (recessed), SISTEMI (track systems), and PARETE (wall) categories for residential and commercial interiors.
• Outdoor LED Lighting Line Exterior-rated LED luminaires across PARETE (wall), INCASSO (recessed), and TERRA (floor) categories designed for outdoor environments.
• Linee Luce (Linear Lighting Systems) Linear LED lighting solutions comprising PROFILI (linear profile fixtures) and STRIP LED (LED strips) for continuous light installations across interior and exterior applications.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Barthelme LED SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationBarthelme LED Solutions is listed as an 'Official Partner' of GLIP. This German company specializes in LED solutions and appears to be a technology/integration partner for GLIP's product ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Panzeri: Italian lighting manufacturer producing indoor and outdoor LED luminaires for residential and commercial applications. Comparable to GLIP on product category and Made-in-Italy design positioning, with overlap on decorative and architectural LED fixtures.
• Artemide: Italian premium lighting manufacturer with residential, commercial, and architectural LED fixtures and a global design-led brand. Directly comparable to GLIP in product offering, design positioning, and Made-in-Italy heritage, though materially larger in scale and distribution reach.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural lighting specialist offering modular LED downlights, track systems, and configurable optics. Comparable to GLIP's modular 48V platform and configurability, with stronger European specification channel presence.
• Flos: Italian designer and manufacturer of architectural and decorative lighting, with strong collaborations with renowned architects. Direct competitor in design-led LED lighting for hospitality, residential, and commercial segments, with a much larger international footprint.
• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer specializing in integrated LED track and recessed systems for commercial and residential projects. Comparable to GLIP's JOHN 48V track platform and configurability approach, with broader international distribution.
• Kreon: Austrian architectural lighting manufacturer focused on minimalist, high-CRI LED fixtures for residential, retail, and hospitality. Comparable to GLIP on premium design positioning, optical precision, and use of DALI/ON-OFF controls in integrated systems.
• Reggiani: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer offering indoor, outdoor, and track-system LED solutions with global distribution. Comparable to GLIP in product breadth and integrated track-lighting systems, with a stronger international specification network.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer with strong design heritage. Comparable to GLIP on premium positioning, high color-rendering quality, and focus on signature design for hospitality and architectural projects, though serving a different geography.
• DGA: Italian custom lighting manufacturer known for bespoke decorative and architectural LED projects. Comparable to GLIP on bespoke capabilities and Made-in-Italy positioning, though with a different mix of decorative versus architectural fixtures.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting specialist targeting retail, museum, hospitality, and outdoor/urban environments with integrated LED systems and controls. Closely comparable to GLIP's SISTEMI product category and target verticals, though operating at significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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