What Stefani Group does

Stefani Group srl is a privately held Italian beverage distribution company founded in 2008 through the merger of two Stefani family-owned distributors previously operating in the Bologna and Modena provinces. The company is based in Castelfranco Emilia (Modena), where it operates a centralized logistics center staffed with approximately 70 employees, and serves the HO.RE.CA market (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafes) across the Emilia-Romagna region. Its product portfolio spans approximately 2,000 articles across nine categories: mineral waters, fruit juices, soft drinks, energy drinks, bottled and draft beers, wines and sparkling wines, bulk wines, and liqueurs, drawn from major brands and over 100 wine producers. Primary stated investment focus is on dispensed (alla spina) beer and wine distribution.

The company's business model combines beverage distribution with several value-added service streams: installation and maintenance of draft beer, wine, and soft drink dispensing systems; equipment loan (comodato d'uso) programs with technical assistance; technical consulting and weekend availability; and pre-sale financial consulting for establishment owners. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee distribution to HO.RE.CA establishments with direct field sales and home delivery across Bologna and Modena provinces, supplemented by professional services and hardware-equipment revenue. Stefani Group is a member of San Geminiano Italia, a cooperative of 115+ beverage distribution companies that represents one of the largest independent HO.RE.CA distribution networks in Italy.

The company is family-controlled, with no external private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement identified in available data. The firm does not operate proprietary technology, software, or AI-driven systems; its competitive position rests on geographic centrality between two Emilian provinces, a 65-year family legacy in beverage commerce (traced to founder Ermanno Stefani's activity since 1954), membership in a national cooperative ecosystem, and bundled distribution-plus-services relationships with HO.RE.CA clients.

Name

Stefani Group

Legal name

Stefani Group srl

Website

https://stefani-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stefani Group is a family-owned Italian beverage distributor serving HO.RE.CA establishments (hotels, restaurants, cafes) in the Bologna and Modena provinces with approximately 2,000 SKUs across water, soft drinks, beer, wine, and spirits, plus equipment installation and delivery services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Beverage Distribution Services

NAICS

Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers (424810)

SIC

Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Beer, Wine & Spirits Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

DTC Beverage Delivery (Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic) (AFAIANAK)

Keywords

• Beverage distribution services
• HO.RE.CA supply
• Draft beer systems
• Wine distribution
• Dispensing equipment installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Castelfranco Emilia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Beverage Distribution: Core revenue from distribution of beverages including water, juices, soft drinks, beer (draft and bottled), wine, spirits, and energy drinks to HO.RE.CA establishments. Product catalog of approximately 2,000 articles ranging from mineral water to spirits.
2. Equipment Installation Services: Installation of draft beer, wine, and soft drink dispensing systems including refrigerated counters, metal columns, under-counter refrigerators, and accessories. Includes technical consultation, installation, and post-sale maintenance.
3. Equipment Loan (Comodato d'Uso): Loan of equipment such as refrigerated display cases and fridge showcases to customers with technical assistance included.
4. Financial Consulting: Financial consulting services for establishment owners during the pre-sales phase to support business creation or strengthening.
5. Home Delivery: Direct delivery of products to customer premises with care and speed, covering Bologna and Modena provinces.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Stefani Group srl is a B2B beverage distribution company serving the HO.RE.CA market in Emilia-Romagna (Bologna and Modena provinces). It distributes a catalog of approximately 2,000 beverage articles ranging from mineral water to spirits, with a particular focus on draft beer and wine. The company complements distribution with value-added services including installation of dispensing systems, technical consulting and maintenance, equipment loan programs, financial consulting for hospitality operators, and direct home delivery via its own fleet.

Product overview

Stefani Group is a beverage distribution company serving the Ho.Re.Ca. (hotel, restaurant, café) market in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, operating since 1954. The company offers a catalog of approximately 2,000 articles spanning from mineral water to spirits. The product portfolio includes nine main categories: mineral waters (Le Acque), fruit juices (I Succhi), soft drinks (Le Bibite), energy drinks, wines and sparkling wines (Vini e Spumanti), bulk wines (Vini Sfusi), liqueurs (Liquori), bottled beers (Birre in Bottiglia), and draft beers on tap (Birre alla Spina). Primary investments are focused on on-tap product distribution such as beer and wine. Services include equipment installation for dispensing systems, technical consulting and assistance, equipment loan programs, financial advisory services, and home delivery. The company was founded in 2008 from the merger of two family-owned businesses operating in the Bologna and Modena provinces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Le Acque (Mineral Waters) Mineral water products distributed to HO.RE.CA customers, sourced from brands such as Alisea, Ferrarelle, Lilia, Lurisia, Panna, San Benedetto, San Pellegrino, Valverde and others, available in PET, VAP, and VAR formats.
• I Succhi (Fruit Juices) Fruit juice products distributed to HO.RE.CA customers, including brands such as Amita, Cirio, Derby Blu, Looza, Mambo, Pago, Plose Bio, Skipper, Valfrutta, and Yoga.
• Le Bibite (Soft Drinks) Non-alcoholic soft drinks distributed to HO.RE.CA customers, including international and Italian brands such as Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite, Pepsi, Campari, Crodino, and Fever Tree.
• Energy Drinks Energy and sports drink products distributed to HO.RE.CA customers, including brands such as Gatorade, Monster, Powerade, Red Bull, and Spumador.
• Vini e Spumanti (Wines and Sparkling Wines) Bottled wines and sparkling wines from over 100 Italian and international producers including Antinori, Ferrari, Moet & Chandon, Krug, and Dom Perignon, distributed to HO.RE.CA customers.
• Vini Sfusi (Bulk Wines) Bulk wine products distributed to HO.RE.CA customers, sourced from suppliers including Coltiva, Dal Fiume, Maccari, Sarango, and Serena.
• I Liquori (Liqueurs and Spirits) Liqueurs and spirits distributed to HO.RE.CA customers across categories including amari, aperitivi, bourbon, brandy, cognac, gin, grappe, rum, tequila, vodka, and whisky from Italian and international producers.
• Birre in Bottiglia (Bottled Beers) Bottled beers from international and craft producers including Abbey Leffe, Heineken, Guinness, Corona, BrewDog, Birra del Borgo, and Birra Peroni, distributed to HO.RE.CA customers.
• Birre alla Spina (Draft Beers) Draft beers on tap from brands including Asahi, Birra Moretti, Birra Peroni, Heineken, and Guinness, supplied to HO.RE.CA customers as a primary investment focus of the company.
• Installation Services for Dispensing Systems Professional installation of beer, wine, and soft drink dispensing systems for HO.RE.CA customers, including refrigerated counters, metal columns, under-counter and over-counter refrigerators, accessories, and small parts.
• Technical Consulting and Assistance Technical consulting for choosing suitable dispensing systems, on-site surveys, professional installation, and post-sale technical assistance and maintenance, with weekend availability, provided to HO.RE.CA customers.
• Equipment Loan (Comodato d'Uso) Loan of equipment such as refrigerated counters and display cases to HO.RE.CA customers with technical assistance included.
• Financial Consulting Pre-sale financial consulting services for entrepreneurs and establishment owners to identify beverage and equipment solutions aligned with their business objectives.
• Home Delivery Service Direct delivery of products to HO.RE.CA customers across the Bologna and Modena provinces using the company's own growing delivery fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Home delivery service available for Bologna and Modena provinces with growing fleet
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• San Geminiano ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStefani Group is a member of San Geminiano Italia, a cooperative society founded in 1975 in Modena by 9 beverage distribution entrepreneurs. The group now comprises over 115 companies representing one of the most important independent poles of beverage distribution specialized for the HO.RE.CA sector in Italy. The cooperative was established to enable independent distributors to remain competitive and reinvent beverage distribution practices, operating for over 40 years in the sector.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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