What Inverlight does

Inverlight Srl is an Italian private limited company headquartered in Cornate D'Adda, near Milan, that designs, manufactures and sells premium outdoor and garden lighting fixtures made exclusively from stainless steel AISI 316L. The company operates under a 'Design Free Maintenance' (DFM) philosophy, marketing its products as maintenance-free, corrosion-resistant luminaires engineered to withstand aggressive environments including coastal and salty-air conditions. Its core technology combines artisanal Italian craftsmanship — leveraging more than 40 years of accumulated expertise with AISI 316L dating back to 1959 — with proprietary innovations including the registered Browntech electrochemical surface finish, the Double Body thermal architecture that separates optical and electronic compartments, and a Total Dry moisture-barrier sealing system with IP68 ratings. The catalog comprises 82 products spanning ground-mounted spike lights, wall, ceiling and recessed fixtures, projectors, urban furniture, and energy-distribution accessories such as Energy Ghost and Mr. Help.

The business model is a sales-led, B2B-driven hardware sale: Inverlight does not publish pricing, instead routing commercial inquiries through a contact form segmented by designer, retailer, installer, private customer and other roles, and gating technical documentation to registered professional users. Go-to-market combines content marketing (website, blog, downloadable 'Garden and Poetry' PDF catalogs), direct trade sales, and presence at major lighting fairs (Euroluce 2025 in Milan, Light Building 2016 in Frankfurt), targeting architects, lighting designers, installers, retailers and ultimately residential, hospitality and contract end-customers. A signature reference project is the custom Arrows 22 installation on the balconies of the Odeon Tower in Monaco (170m, 48 floors), demonstrating capability for bespoke, large-scale luxury commissions. Ownership is private and family-held with no disclosed institutional investors, no M&A history, and no app or software offering; all products are made in Italy at the Cornate D'Adda facility.

Name

Inverlight

Legal name

Inverlight Srl

Website

https://inverlight.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inverlight Srl is an Italian, family-owned manufacturer of premium outdoor and garden lighting fixtures made exclusively from stainless steel AISI 316L. It sells a catalog of ~82 artisanal products through B2B channels to architects, lighting designers, installers, and hospitality/residential end-customers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

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

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Outdoor lighting fixtures
• Stainless steel lighting
• Garden lighting solutions
• Landscape illumination products
• Architectural lighting manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornate D'adda

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Lighting Fixtures Sales: Inverlight generates revenue through the design, manufacture and sale of high-quality outdoor and garden lighting fixtures made from stainless steel AISI 316L. Products include ground-mounted lights, wall lights, ceiling lights, recessed lights, projectors, and urban furniture. All products are made in Italy with artisanal processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Inverlight designs, manufactures, and sells high-end outdoor and garden lighting fixtures made exclusively from stainless steel AISI 316L. The product portfolio includes ground-mounted spike lights, wall lights, ceiling lights, recessed lights, projectors, and outdoor energy distribution units, all produced in Italy through artisanal processes. The company operates a "Design Free Maintenance" philosophy, targeting extreme-environment durability and premium aesthetics for residential gardens, hospitality, and architectural specification projects.

Product overview

Inverlight is an Italian manufacturer of high-end outdoor and garden lighting solutions based in Cornate d'Adda, near Milan. The company produces 82 distinct products across multiple categories including ground-mounted spike lights (Paletti), wall lights, ceiling lights, recessed ground lights, projectors, and energy distribution units. All products are manufactured in Italy using exclusively stainless steel AISI 316L as the primary material, following a 'Design Free Maintenance' (DFM) philosophy. The product portfolio includes flagship collections like Casta Diva (modern lanterns), Carnoustie (versatile garden lighting with multiple mounting options), Mantra (comprehensive range with wall, ceiling, tree, and ground versions), and Marell (recessed ground lights with innovative Double Body technology). Notable innovations include the Double Body system that separates LED/ballast compartments for thermal management, and the proprietary Browntech electrochemical finish providing warm aesthetics while preserving stainless steel durability. Products serve both residential and contract applications with a focus on contemporary design, essential lines, and long-term reliability in extreme outdoor conditions including coastal environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casta Diva Modern lantern collection in stainless steel AISI 316L, available in wall-mounted, fixed ground, and mobile ground versions. Features opal polycarbonate diffuser with indirect, soft, scenic lighting for outdoor and garden environments.
• Carnoustie Garden lighting collection with multiple variants including standard ground-mounted, maxi, giraffe (3000mm), arco (arched), wall, and ceiling versions. Made from stainless steel AISI 316L.
• Mantra Lighting collection available in wall, fixed ground, tree-mounted, ceiling, and mini variants. Features 7W power, LED colors from 2200K-3000K, opal diffuser, in stainless steel AISI 316L.
• Marell 22 Ground recessed uplighter in stainless steel AISI 316L with LED (11W-23.5W, 2000-3940lm) and metal halide (35W/70W) options. Features IP68 waterproof rating and IK10 impact resistance.
• Marell 22 Double Body Innovative in-ground luminaire separating optical compartment (bulb/LED/heatsink) from electronic ballast compartment to protect electronic components from heat degradation. Features IP68 rating, Total Dry moisture barrier, and AISI 316L construction.
• Soffione Ground-mounted spike lighting with hand-blown glass diffuser. Available in P1 (1W G4 or integrated LED, 600-2000mm heights) and P3 variants, with mini versions, in stainless steel AISI 316L.
• Chiodino Compact ground-mounted spike lights in stainless steel AISI 316L, available in sizes 4 (700-1000mm), 7, and 13 (200-1500mm with fix, slim, P variants). Features IK09 impact resistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electronic ballasts (Tridonic) last 55,000 hours at 70°C vs. only 25,000 hours at 80°C — Double Body technology separates components to maintain lower temperatures and extend lifespan by more than double.
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Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Flos: Italian premium lighting design and manufacturing brand, also a flagship exhibitor at Euroluce, sharing the Made-in-Italy design narrative and overlap with high-end residential and hospitality buyers.
• Bega: German premium manufacturer specializing in outdoor and architectural lighting for public and private spaces, with comparable emphasis on durable materials and high-end specifications — directly competitive in the same project/specifier channel.
• Erco: German architectural lighting specialist with a global specifier network and significant outdoor/façade portfolio — directly comparable in customer base (architects, lighting designers) and project typology.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer, part of the same design-led heritage, with strong presence in outdoor and urban lighting projects across Europe — competes for the same architect-specified contracts.
• Selux: European manufacturer of architectural exterior and urban lighting, active in streetscape, façade, and landscape applications — direct competitor for outdoor specification work with architects and urban planners.
• Hess (Siteco): Outdoor and urban lighting manufacturer with strong European presence in public-space and architectural exterior lighting — comparable in product category (outdoor luminaires) and municipal/commercial customer mix.
• Targetti: Italian architectural lighting manufacturer with deep roots in Tuscany, serving the same European specifier community with comparable outdoor and indoor ranges — a direct country-mate peer targeting the same designers.
• Ligman: International manufacturer of outdoor architectural lighting with comparable bollard, recessed, projector, and pole-mounted ranges — directly overlapping catalog and end-user segments.

Broad incumbents

• Zumtobel Group: Large European lighting group (Thorn, Zumtobel, Tridonic brands) offering outdoor architectural ranges — much larger and broader, but overlapping in the specifier-driven architectural lighting space where Inverlight competes.
• Louis Poulsen: Established Danish premium lighting brand with broader indoor and outdoor collections; comparable on design heritage and luxury positioning but with a wider portfolio that includes interior fixtures rather than specializing in outdoor 316L.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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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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