What Artevasi does

Artevasi is a privately held Portuguese manufacturer of plant pots operating under a 'one-stop pot solution' model across three product collections: recycled plastic, handmade ceramics, and traditional terracotta. Founded in 2006 by Rodolfo Resende at age 21, the company has built production facilities in Argoncilhe (plastic), Barcelos (handmade ceramics), and Boialvo (terracotta), supported by an internal recycling subsidiary called Artesupply. With more than 200 collaborators and 90,000+ m² of production capacity, Artevasi produces over 160,000 pots per day and shipped 29 million units in 2024.

The company serves primarily B2B retail customers — garden centres, home improvement chains, and distributors — across more than 60 countries and 6,000+ points of sale, supplemented by direct B2C e-commerce and online marketplace channels. Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware sales of pots and accessories, with pricing conducted on a quote-based B2B basis alongside published retail/online pricing. The commercial motion combines a dedicated direct sales team, international agents and distributors, a mobile Roadshow truck covering approximately 18,000 km per year across four European countries, and a VR Experience tool for point-of-sale merchandising. Distinguishing technical and sustainability features include the Aquaterra self-watering system, a Carbon Footprint Calculator keyed to product EAN codes, 55.6% recycled content in plastic production, 1,048 OK Recycled-certified references (56% of the plastic catalogue), 100% renewable energy use, and a 10% year-on-year reduction in Scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OK Recycled, SMETA, SCAN, and ICS certifications, and was awarded Portuguese Consumer Choice 2025 in the decorative pots category.

Artevasi is entirely founder-controlled, has received approximately €2.57 million in EU FEDER co-financing grants across five projects (2015-2021) for innovation, internationalisation, circularity, and COVID-related PPE diversification, and maintains wholly owned operating subsidiaries Artesupply (recycling) and Cerâmica de Boialvo (ceramic production). Distribution is structurally diversified across 60+ countries with no publicly disclosed customer concentration.

Name

Artevasi

Legal name

Artevasi, Lda

Website

https://artevasi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Artevasi is a privately held Portuguese manufacturer of recycled plastic, handmade ceramic, and traditional terracotta plant pots, serving garden centres, retailers, and distributors across 60+ countries and 6,000+ points of sale from three production facilities in Portugal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Argoncilhe

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pot and Accessory Sales: Artevasi generates revenue through the sale of pots and accessories across three collections: recycled plastic, handmade ceramics, and traditional terracotta. Products are sold through direct sales, channel partners, e-commerce, and retail points of sale worldwide.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Artevasi manufactures and sells plant pots, planters, and complementary gardening accessories across three material collections—recycled plastic, handmade ceramics, and traditional terracotta—all produced in Portugal. The company serves B2B customers (retailers, garden centers, distributors) with custom point-of-sale solutions, dedicated commercial teams, and a mobile Roadshow truck, while serving B2C consumers through its own e-commerce site and partner online retailers. Complementary products include the Aquaterra self-watering system, Venezia urban garden planters, and Madagascar cultivation trays.

Product overview

Artevasi operates as a 'one-stop pot solution' manufacturer offering three core product collections: Recycled Plastic Pots (featuring brands like Capri, Sydney, Miami, Porto, Fiji, havana, Malibu, Kyoto), Handmade Ceramics (including Jupiter, Aura, Hemera, Venus, Arcadia, Maia, Olympus, and machine-made Thalia, Juno, Diana, Luna, Nysa), and Traditional Terracotta (with lines such as Amália, Emília, Saramago, Siza, Pessoa). The company also offers complementary products including Aquaterra self-watering systems, Venezia urban gardens, and Madagascar production trays. Additional services include a mobile Roadshow experience and VR experience tool for customer engagement. All products are manufactured in Portugal across three factories: plastic factory, ceramic workshop in Barcelos, and terracotta factory in Boialvo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Artesupply: Internal procurement and recycling centre of the Artevasi group, dedicated to transforming recycled plastic materials through processing of production surpluses and acquisition of waste for transformation.

Products and services

• Recycled Plastic Pots Collection Foundational product line of pots made from recycled polypropylene, including sub-brands Capri, Sydney, Miami, Porto, Fiji, Havana, Malibu, and Kyoto. Features UV protection, frost resistance, and 100% recyclability. Sold to retailers, distributors, and individual consumers worldwide.
• Handmade Ceramics Collection Artisanal ceramic pots produced in Barcelos, Portugal, including handcrafted lines Jupiter (glazed), Aura, Hemera, Venus, Arcadia, Maia, Olympus and machine-made lines Thalia, Juno, Diana, Luna, Nysa. Each piece is unique and intended for indoor use.
• Traditional Terracotta Collection Terracotta pots produced in Artevasi's own factory in Boialvo, Aveiro, including lines Amália, Emília, Saramago, Siza, Pessoa, Manuel, Mariza, and glazed terracotta variants. Features frost resistance up to -15°C, breathability, and natural materials.
• Aquaterra Self-Watering System Smart watering system enabling practical and sustainable plant care through automated irrigation for outdoor and indoor plant arrangements.
• Venezia Urban Garden Elevated urban gardening solution designed for balconies and terraces, available in 80cm and 100cm sizes with optional protective lids. Suitable for growing vegetables, herbs, and small plants.
• Madagascar Production Trays Cultivation trays available in S, M, and L sizes with drainage systems and protective lids for seed starting and plant propagation, with orchid-specific variants.
• Roadshow Experience Mobile showroom delivered via a custom truck that travels to retail and distribution customers across Portugal, Spain, Germany, and UK, allowing clients to experience products, catalogs, and new collections in a retail-store concept setting.
• Artevasi VR Experience Interactive virtual reality tool that allows B2B customers to explore products and point-of-sale solutions in different space configurations and styles, providing an immersive brand and merchandising experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• 29 million pots shipped in 2024
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Oupas! Design StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Portuguese Design Studio led by Cidália and Sofia to transform surplus paper from old Artevasi catalogs into decorative paper pulp pieces. The collaboration celebrates Artevasi's 20th anniversary and demonstrates commitment to circular economy through creative reuse of materials.
• Apadrinha uma OliveiraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to sponsor an abandoned olive grove in Abrantes, Portugal, contributing to forest recovery and preservation of 143 olive trees. Project promotes biodiversity, increases CO2 capture (estimated at 874 kg), and supports sustainable land management with fire prevention benefits.
• BCSD PortugalminorOthersMember of Business Council for Sustainable Development Portugal, a business leadership organization for sustainability.
• Smart Waste PortugalminorOthersAssociate member of Smart Waste Portugal, an organization focused on waste management and circular economy.
• Inês Rodrigues (CRÈME Home Styling)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome styling expert and content creator who creates Feng Shui and decoration content featuring Artevasi products, providing tips on incorporating pots into home decor.
• A Tripeirinha (Sofia Manuel)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUrban gardening influencer who creates content about autumn and seasonal gardening using Artevasi products like Venezia gardens and Madagascar cultivation trays.
• Bárbara Morais (Família Beija-Flor)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerContent creator who featured Artevasi ceramic products in elegant Christmas decoration compositions using Venus bowls.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Tuscan Path: Australian terracotta and garden planter brand with established ANZ retail presence. Comparable to Artevasi in terracotta product category but operates primarily in Australia and Oceania with regional brand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Keter: Israel-based global leader in resin-based outdoor and home products including planters and garden storage. Comparable as a broad plastic-based home & garden manufacturer serving mass-market retailers, though much larger and more diversified than Artevasi.
• Crescent Garden: US-based premium planter manufacturer with broad product portfolio across materials and channels. Comparable to Artevasi in multi-material planter production but operates at larger scale and broader retail reach across North American home improvement chains.

Direct peers

• Lechuza (geobra Brandstätter): German premium planter brand specializing in self-watering plastic planters with integrated sub-irrigation systems. Directly comparable to Artevasi's Aquaterra self-watering line and serves the same European home & garden retail channel with similar price points and design-led positioning.
• Nieuwkoop Europe: Dutch horticultural supplier offering a broad range of professional and decorative planters including ceramic and plastic lines. Comparable to Artevasi as a B2B supplier to garden centers, nurseries, and interior landscapers across Europe.
• Pottery Pots: European wholesale supplier of decorative planters (fibreclay, ceramic, plastic) to garden centers and interior professionals. Closely comparable to Artevasi in target customer (B2B retailers), material mix, and decorative positioning across European channels.
• Elho: Dutch manufacturer of recycled plastic plant pots and planters with strong sustainability positioning. Highly comparable to Artevasi's recycled plastic collection, sharing similar material sourcing, European retail distribution, and circular-economy branding.
• Scheurich: German ceramic indoor planter manufacturer with broad European retail presence in garden centers and home improvement chains. Comparable to Artevasi's handmade ceramics line in materials, target customer (B2B retailers and end consumers), and decorative positioning.
• Emsa: German housewares and garden brand with a significant planter and self-watering pot portfolio. Comparable to Artevasi in serving European garden retailers with plastic and ceramic planters, including smart-watering sub-categories.
• Deroma: Italian terracotta and ceramic planter manufacturer with multi-decade heritage. Highly comparable to Artevasi's traditional terracotta collection produced at Boialvo, sharing Mediterranean terracotta traditions, artisanal positioning, and European garden center distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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