What Esprinet SpA does

Esprinet S.p.A. is a publicly listed Italian technology distribution group headquartered in Vimercate, founded in September 2000 through the merger of Comprel S.p.A. and Celomax S.p.A., and listed on Euronext STAR Milan under ticker PRT:IM since July 2001. The group operates a B2B distribution platform connecting more than 850 technology manufacturers with over 30,000 professional resellers and retailers across Southern Europe (Italy, Spain, Portugal), Morocco, Benelux, and Ireland, distributing a portfolio of more than 130,000 products spanning IT, consumer electronics, mobile devices, and office equipment, with approximately 1,800 employees.

Name

Esprinet SpA

Legal name

Esprinet S.p.A.

Website

https://esprinet.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Esprinet S.p.A. is a publicly listed Italian B2B technology distributor connecting 850+ manufacturers with 30,000+ professional resellers across Southern Europe, Benelux, and Ireland through its Esprinet, V-Valley, Zeliatech, and Innovexya brands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

IT and Consumer Electronics Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Computer Peripheral Equipment and Software Merchant Wholesalers (42343), Office Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (42342)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Supplies, IT & Workplace Procurement Marketplaces (CRAFAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)

Keywords

• Technology distribution
• IT distribution
• Value-added distribution
• Consumer electronics distribution
• Cloud solutions distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Vimercate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technology Product Distribution: Core revenue stream from distributing high-tech products (computers, consumer electronics, mobile devices, office equipment) to a network of over 30,000 B2B and B2C professional resellers. Revenue is generated through high-volume transactional sales with commodity margins and efficient logistics.
2. Advanced Solutions Distribution (V-Valley): Distribution of complex technology solutions including cybersecurity, cloud services, collaboration tools, and IT infrastructure through V-Valley brand. Targets business digitalization needs with higher-margin value-added services.
3. Green Technology Distribution (Zeliatech): Distribution of photovoltaic, energy efficiency, and green technology products through Zeliatech, the first European green tech distributor. Includes products like solar energy systems, air conditioning, and smart energy solutions.
4. Financial Services (Esprifinance): Operational rental and leasing services for technology equipment, generating recurring revenue from financing arrangements where the leasing company retains asset ownership.
5. Spare Parts Distribution: Distribution of mobile phone and tablet spare parts following the acquisition of Sifar Group, supporting product lifecycle extension and sustainability goals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Esprinet S.p.A. is one of Southern Europe's largest IT and consumer electronics distributors, operating a B2B distribution platform that supplies more than 130,000 products from 850+ vendors to over 30,000 resellers, retailers, VARS, and system integrators across Italy, Spain, Portugal, and the Benelux. The group distributes through three brands — Esprinet (mass-market IT/CE), V-Valley (advanced enterprise and cloud solutions), and Zeliatech (green tech) — and monetizes the customer relationship with embedded services including Esprifinance leasing, Esprivillage Cash & Carry stores, and ESPRecycle asset recovery.

Product overview

Esprinet SpA is a technology distribution company operating through a multi-brand platform architecture. The core Esprinet brand distributes comprehensive IT products (Home & Leisure, Office, Advanced Solutions) through over 850 vendors to 30,000+ business customers. The portfolio includes V-Valley (Advanced Solutions division for complex technology projects), Zeliatech (first European green tech distributor for sustainable technologies), and Innovexya (AI-focused value-added services unit). Supporting services include Esprivillage (Cash & Carry stores), Esprifinance (financial services/leasing), ESPRecycle (sustainable waste management), and Muitomas (lifestyle accessories). AI-powered features include SalesMate (internal efficiency) and AI Smart Search (customer-facing search enhancement).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Esprivillage: Cash & Carry stores offering technology products and services
• ESPRifinance
• Esprecycle
• Gadget to Go
• KEATRIX

Products and services

• Esprinet (IT and consumer electronics distribution) Distribution of commodity IT products (PCs, components, peripherals) and consumer electronics to 30,000+ B2B and B2C resellers and retailers across Southern Europe.
• V-Valley (Advanced Solutions distribution) Value-added distribution of advanced enterprise solutions — servers, storage, networking, unified communications, datacenter, security, and cloud — to VARS, system integrators, MSPs, and IT resellers with technical enablement and recurring services.
• Zeliatech (green IT distribution) Distribution of green and refurbished IT technology, supporting circular-economy and sustainable IT practices for resellers and end customers.
• Esprivillage (Cash & Carry) Cash-and-carry retail stores where resellers and professionals can purchase IT and consumer electronics products for immediate pick-up.
• Esprifinance (leasing and working capital) Financial services — leasing and working-capital credit lines — offered to resellers and customers purchasing distributed IT products.
• ESPRecycle (end-of-life and asset recovery) End-of-life equipment take-back, data sanitisation, refurbishment, and recycling services for IT assets, supporting circular-economy and compliance needs.
• Innovexya (AI and automation services) AI and automation services offered to channel partners and customers, complementing the group's distribution platform with recurring software- and services-based revenue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5% year-over-year growth in full-year 2025 gross sales to €4.3 billion
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DectarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Strategic alliance between Esprinet and Dectar focused on AI, cybersecurity, and protection of critical infrastructure. The partnership aims to promote sovereign technologies, protect data and critical infrastructure, and contribute to building a more resilient, competitive, and autonomous digital ecosystem in Italy.
• Cyberoo S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 9 April 2026V-Valley (part of Esprinet Group) signed a distribution agreement with Cyberoo to expand its cybersecurity solutions in Italy, focusing on the KEATRIX security awareness platform. The collaboration aims to increase adoption of Cyberoo's offerings through V-Valley's nationwide reach and could extend to other European markets such as Spain.
• MicrosoftcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 January 2026Esprinet was selected by Microsoft as the new exclusive distribution partner for Xbox Software & Accessories across Spain and Portugal, strengthening the strategic Microsoft partnership across Southern Europe.
• PizzAut / AutAcademyminorOthers · 4 December 2025Esprinet supports AutAcademy, the training program run by PizzAut (became a foundation in 2025), aimed at promoting social and professional inclusion of people on the autism spectrum through structured training and professional integration programs in the restaurant industry.
• Vamat B.V.coreOthers · 1 October 2025Esprinet completed the acquisition of 100% of Vamat B.V., a Dutch company active since 2015 in Benelux in B2B distribution of photovoltaic technologies and Value Added Partner of Huawei, along with its Irish subsidiary Vamat Ltd.
• Olimpia Splendid S.p.A.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 24 June 2025Zeliatech entered the air conditioning market through a partnership with Olimpia Splendid, a historic Italian company active since 1956 in the production and marketing of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation solutions.
• DYNAMO (Verde21 S.p.A. Società Benefit / GEWISS group)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 March 2025Zeliatech signed a distribution agreement with DYNAMO, a brand of Verde21 S.p.A. Società Benefit, part of the GEWISS group. DYNAMO designs and manufactures photovoltaic sculptures for residential, business, and urban environments that convert solar energy into services.
• AudiencerateminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 21 January 2025V-Valley signed a partnership agreement with Audiencerate, an innovative technology company leader in advanced MarTech and AdTech solutions. The partnership aims to expand digital marketing and advertising technology distribution.
• MuitomasminorOthers · 24 May 2024Muitomas was launched as a new lifestyle brand under the Esprinet Group, offering products in the home, beauty, travel, and utility segments. This is an internal brand creation rather than an external partnership.
• Avast (Gen)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 20 February 2024V-Valley signed a distribution agreement with Avast, a global leader in digital security and privacy (part of Gen). V-Valley makes the complete Avast business portfolio available to Italian resellers to increase enterprise adoption of cybersecurity solutions.
• Sifar GroupminorOthers · 19 July 2023Esprinet signed a binding agreement to acquire 100% of Sifar Group, an Italian company active in mobile phone and tablet spare parts distribution, for approximately EUR 16 million. The acquisition supports Esprinet's sustainability strategy by extending product lifecycles through environmentally friendly practices. Cash payment of €9.3 million with closing expected in early August 2023.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Copaco: Netherlands-based IT distributor serving Benelux resellers with broad IT product portfolio. Direct overlap with Esprinet's product mix but focused on a specific region.
• Computer Gross Italia: Italian IT distributor serving resellers and integrators. Closely comparable to Esprinet's domestic Italian business in customer base and product category.
• MCR Info: Italy-based IT distributor and value-added reseller with services and SaaS distribution. Direct overlap with Esprinet's V-Valley/Esprinet core model in the Italian market.

Broad incumbents

• TD SYNNEX: Global IT distribution and solutions aggregator with broad vendor portfolio. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Esprinet but operates at much larger scale and across global geographies.
• Arrow Electronics: Global broadline IT/electronics distributor with substantial European presence. Overlap with Esprinet in IT/CE distribution plus enterprise solutions, but at much larger scale and broader vertical coverage.
• Ingram Micro: One of the world's largest IT distributors with broad IT/CE portfolio and deep reseller network. Comparable in operating model to Esprinet but vastly larger and globally diversified.
• RS Components: Pan-European electronic and industrial product distributor with strong catalog and e-commerce model. Comparable IT/electronic product breadth and B2B customer base to Esprinet, but with industrial automation weighting.

Direct peers

• ALSO Group: Swiss-headquartered IT distribution group operating across Europe with a multi-brand, multi-vendor model serving resellers. Direct overlap with Esprinet in IT/CE wholesale, cloud marketplace, and value-added services.
• Westcoast: UK-based IT distributor serving resellers with hardware, software, and services. Similar product breadth and reseller-led model to Esprinet, focused on a different national market.
• Exclusive Networks: Cybersecurity-focused value-added distributor with strong EMEA presence. Highly comparable to Esprinet's V-Valley Advanced Solutions arm in product category (cybersecurity, cloud) and GTM through resellers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Esprinet_es

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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