Shoplight

What Shoplight does

Shoplight Ltd is a UK-based, privately-held manufacturer and designer of retail lighting fixtures founded in 2014 and headquartered in Peterborough with a 10,000 sq ft production facility. The company specialises in 3D-printed biopolymer lighting products using sugarcane-derived GreenTEC PRO and NonOilen materials, combined with high-efficiency COB LED modules (up to 152 lm/W on the NORT GS) and Casambi Bluetooth mesh smart controls. Its product portfolio spans track spotlights (NORT family), recessed spotlights (Raider, Maverick range), downlights (Piston, Colt, Warrior), linear luminaires (NATRIO, Steeler Line, Sun L), and pendants (Origin23), with 63-86% of each product designed for reuse or recycling under the Circu-light circular-economy programme.

The company operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model, working directly with retail brands, lighting designers, architects, interior designers, store planners, contractors, and electricians on bespoke lighting specifications for store refits and roll-outs. Revenue is generated primarily through hardware sales (approximately £7 million annually across 40+ retail brands in the UK and EU) supplemented by value-added lighting design services (site surveys, CAD drawings, 3D renders, lighting calculations) and circular-economy programmes (Scrappage Scheme, Buy-Back Scheme, 7-year warranty). Pricing is quote-based and project-specific. Customers include Lululemon, Skechers, Starbucks, GAIL's Bakery, SSP UK & Ireland, Bicester Village, Charles Tyrwhitt, and Hotel Chocolat, with end-markets spanning retail fashion, footwear, food service, hospitality, luxury outlets, and confectionery across the UK and EU (served via a VAT-registered Netherlands entity).

Name

Shoplight

Legal name

Shoplight Ltd

Website

https://shoplight.lighting

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Shoplight Ltd is a UK-based manufacturer and designer of 3D-printed biopolymer retail lighting fixtures, supplying bespoke track, recessed, linear, downlight, and pendant luminaires to over 40 retail and hospitality brands across the UK and EU.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Retail Lighting Fixtures

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Smart Lighting & Controls Retail (Smart Switches, Dimmers, Hubs) (CRAIAHAF)

Keywords

• Retail lighting fixtures
• LED track spotlights
• Biopolymer lighting manufacturing
• Commercial lighting design
• Sustainable store lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Peterborough

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Fixture Sales: Sale of retail lighting products including track spotlights, recessed spotlights, downlights, linear lighting, and pendants. Products are sold directly to retail brands and through project-based engagements.
2. Lighting Design Services: Value-added design services including site surveys, 2D CAD drawings, 3D renders, lighting calculations, and consulting from concept to completion.
3. Circu-light Circular Economy Program: Buy-back scheme where customers receive credit for returning products at end of life, applicable toward new biopolymer purchases. Also includes scrappage scheme providing discounts on new products for returning competitor fixtures.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Shoplight designs, manufactures, and supplies UK-made retail lighting fixtures using 3D-printed biopolymer materials, including track spotlights, recessed spotlights, downlights, linear luminaires, and pendants with integrated COB LED modules. The company also provides bespoke lighting design services (site surveys, CAD drawings, 3D renders, calculations) and operates the Circu-light circular economy buy-back and recycling program, serving retail and hospitality brands across the UK and EU.

Product overview

Shoplight offers a comprehensive portfolio of retail lighting solutions focused on sustainability and circular economy principles. The product range includes five main categories: Track Spotlights (NORT, NORT GS, NORT GS Mini, NORT GS Wall Washer), Recessed Spotlights (Raider, Maverick XS, Maverick CS, Maverick CS2, Maverick CS3), Downlights (Piston, Colt, Colt IP65, Warrior Surface, Warrior Suspended), Linear Luminaires (NATRIO, Steeler Line Track, Steeler Line Pendant, Steeler Line Recessed, Sun L Track), and Pendants (Origin23). A key differentiator is the biopolymer product line using GreenTEC PRO and NonOilen materials made from sugarcane, with products being 3D printed in the UK. The offering is complemented by the Circu-light circular economy program (Scrappage Scheme, Buy-Back Scheme, 7-year Warranty, Recycle) and BuyBlue charity initiative supporting the Retail Trust. Products feature modular designs for easy servicing and upgradeability, with Casambi smart lighting controls integration available. The company provides expert lighting design services including 3D renders, CAD drawings, and lighting calculations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NORT Track-mounted LED spotlight with 90-degree tilt and 350-degree rotation, featuring replaceable COB LED module, reflector, integral electronic driver, and VenTEC airflow cooling. Biopolymer housing with up to 107 lm/W efficiency for retail display and accent lighting.
• NORT GS

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 86% of NORT product can be reused or recycled through Circu-light program
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Retail TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShoplight partners with the Retail Trust through the BuyBlue initiative. Every Retail Trust edition product sold generates a 2% donation to the Retail Trust, which provides health and wellbeing support, financial aid, and career development services for retail workers. The partnership allows Shoplight customers to demonstrate support for retail workers.
• Ormiston Bushfield AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership involving donations of 2% of annual net profits to academy initiatives, career development opportunities including competitions, work experience, career talks, and coaching. Shoplight staff volunteer their time to support students.
• CasambicoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for smart lighting controls. Casambi's Bluetooth mesh network enables individual luminaire control and scene activation. Shoplight integrates Casambi technology into their luminaire drivers, eliminating need for control cabling and enabling flexible setup.
• CW&TminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed pendant designs for Origin23 product range. Designs created by CW&T licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 with modifications.
• Make UKminorOthersIndustry membership organisation for UK manufacturers

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer with retail and hospitality focus; comparable in track, recessed, linear, and downlight categories and in design-led specification selling to retail brands.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural and retail lighting manufacturer (now part of Zumtobel Group) producing track, recessed, downlight, linear, and pendant fixtures for retail and hospitality — the most direct product-line and customer overlap with Shoplight.
• Targetti: Italian retail and architectural lighting specialist offering track, recessed, and accent fixtures; comparable focus on retail-brand environments and design-driven specification selling.
• ERCO: German architectural lighting manufacturer with strong retail, museum, and hospitality specification presence; directly comparable in product mix (track, recessed, linear, pendant) and customer types.
• Reggiani: Italian commercial and architectural lighting manufacturer with track, recessed, linear, and downlight offerings; directly comparable product portfolio serving retail fit-outs and design professionals.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Architectural lighting brand (Modular) with strong presence in retail and hospitality specification; comparable product categories and project-based B2B sales model to retail designers and architects.

Broad incumbents

• Signify: World's largest lighting company (Philips, Concord, Color Kinetics brands) with broad commercial and retail offerings; competes on retail fit-outs at scale and possesses substantially larger R&D and distribution capabilities.
• Zumtobel Group: Major European commercial lighting group (owning iGuzzini, Thorn, Zumtobel, Tridonic); broad architectural and retail lighting portfolio that overlaps with Shoplight's category while operating at far greater scale.

Regional players

• Ansell Lighting: UK-based lighting manufacturer with broad commercial and architectural ranges including retail applications; regional competitor operating primarily in the UK market served by Shoplight.
• Orluna: UK architectural lighting manufacturer focused on specification-grade downlights and accent fixtures for retail, hospitality, and residential; comparable in regional focus, premium specification positioning, and lighting-design-led sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shoplightltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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