What Venix does

Venix S.r.l. is an Italian professional foodservice equipment manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Castelminio di Resana, Treviso, with 51-100 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and commercializes commercial ovens (combination, convection, bakery, deck, and speed), blast chillers/freezers, proofers, air fryers, hygiene stations, and ozone-sanitizing cabinets under product lines named after Venetian landmarks (Venexia, Squero, Campiello, Rialto, Vertex, Burano, Torcello, Cannaregio, Ciao, Hop, Sprìz, Chic Grill, plus Ottawa/Astana/Kodiak chillers). Underlying technology includes proprietary systems such as ThermoEFFICIENT (claimed 25% energy savings), V-Dry humidity control, DriveCONTROL air management, V-Flame.Pro gas precision, a 3D impingement plus microwave hybrid architecture in the Ciao speed oven, and natural R290 refrigerant in blast-chiller lines. Connected equipment is managed through the VenixCloud (V-Cloud) IoT platform, which supports remote monitoring, recipe management, and HACCP compliance, and is paired with the integrated Nettuno dishwasher accessory. Venix sells hardware through direct enterprise field sales and a network of regional distributors across 90+ countries, with a dedicated Asia-Pacific regional headquarters in Bangkok; the customer base spans Large-Scale Distribution and Supermarkets, Quick-Service Restaurants, Professional Gastronomy, and Bakery and Pastry operators. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certified, holds an ESG Score of C (Satisfactory), and has published a formal Sustainability Report. No revenue, AI capabilities, or material external equity funding are disclosed beyond a €150,000 ERDF grant covering the 2014-2020 period.

Name

Venix

Legal name

VENIX S.R.L.

Website

https://venix.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Venix is an Italian manufacturer of commercial ovens, blast chillers, proofers, and connected cooking equipment sold to supermarkets, QSR chains, gastronomy, and bakery operators across 90+ countries via direct field sales and regional distributors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

Keywords

• Commercial foodservice equipment
• Professional combination ovens
• Blast chillers refrigeration
• Bakery pastry ovens
• Quick service restaurant equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Treviso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

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. Professional Equipment Sales: Venix generates revenue primarily through the sale of professional foodservice equipment including combination ovens, convection ovens, bakery ovens, air fryers, blast chillers, and proofers. Products are sold as complete units with various control configurations (manual, digital, touch) and power options (electric, gas). Revenue is one-time transaction-based with no recurring revenue model disclosed.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Venix designs, manufactures, and sells professional foodservice equipment for commercial kitchens, including combination ovens, convection ovens, bakery and pastry ovens, static deck ovens, speed ovens, ventless air fryers, proofers, and blast chillers. The company sells complete equipment units in electric and gas variants across multiple product lines, targeted at large-scale distribution, supermarket chains, QSR operators, hotels, and bakeries, with optional VENIX.CLOUD IoT connectivity for remote monitoring and recipe management. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time B2B equipment sales distributed via direct enterprise sales and regional distributors across 90+ countries.

Product overview

Venix is an Italian professional food service equipment manufacturer founded in 2013, based in Resana, Treviso. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial ovens and kitchen equipment organized into distinct product lines: (1) VENEXIA - flagship line featuring artisan Venetian design with handcrafted murrina handles, 7" touch controls, and energy-efficient ThermoEFFICIENT technology; (2) SQUERO - essential-performance ovens available in electric and gas variants for both gastronomy and bakery/pastry, including the innovative SQUERO DECK static oven reaching 400°C; (3) CAMPIELLO - space-optimizing economical ovens for modest kitchen spaces; (4) RIALTO - ultra-compact 530mm width ovens; (5) VERTEX - small-sized connected convection ovens with Wi-Fi and cloud integration; (6) BURANO and TORCELLO - convection ovens for bakeries and patisseries; (7) Speed ovens including CIAO (impingement + microwave), SPRÌZ (high-speed convection), and HOP (ventless air fryer); (8) CHIC GRILL SYSTEM - integrated cooking system for supermarkets; (9) CANNAREGIO PROOFERS - leavening cabinets; (10) OTTAWA, ASTANA & KODIAK - blast chillers using R290 natural gas. All connected models feature V-Cloud platform for remote monitoring, recipe management, and predictive maintenance. Products are designed for Quick Service Restaurants, Supermarkets, Hotels, and Bakeries with presence in over 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Venexia Gastronomy Oven Flagship gastronomy combination oven with handcrafted Venetian murrina glass handle, 7-inch capacitive IPS touch screen, ThermoEFFICIENT technology (up to 25% energy reduction), triple glazing, advanced insulation, and VENIX.CLOUD connectivity. Targeted at restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and large-scale distribution operations.
• Venexia Bakery & Pastry Oven Flagship bakery and pastry combination oven with Venetian artisan design, dual-trolley proofing-to-baking workflow, optimized for supermarket bakery departments, patisseries, and high-volume in-store baking operations.
• Squero Electric Gastronomy Oven Essential-performance electric combination oven for gastronomy, available with multiple control configurations (5"/7" capacitive touch, 2.4" LCD digital, or mechanical) in 2/1 GN or 1/1 GN sizes, with V-Dry humidity extraction. Targeted at professional kitchens seeking versatile cooking performance.
• Squero Gas Gastronomy Oven Gas-powered gastronomy combination oven with proprietary V-Flame.Pro technology for precise gas flame control, available in GN 2/1 and GN 1/1 sizes. Designed to deliver electric-oven-level precision in a gas format for professional kitchens.
• Squero Electric Bakery & Pastry Oven Essential-performance electric bakery oven with 600x400 tray size compatibility, available in touch, digital, and manual control versions, featuring reversible ventilation and Clima Dry system. Targeted at bakeries and patisseries.
• Squero Gas Bakery & Pastry Oven Gas-powered bakery oven with V-Flame.Pro technology delivering precision comparable to electric models, available in manual and digital control versions for bakeries and pastry operations.
• Squero Deck Static Oven Static deck oven for traditional baking reaching up to 400°C, with stainless steel sole or refractory stone options, V-Dry humidity technology, motorized chimney, and energy-efficient steam generator. Supports Neapolitan pizza and artisanal bread production.
• Rialto Compact Gastronomy Oven Ultra-compact gastronomy combination oven with width of only 530mm, stackable design, combining high performance with space-saving footprint for small kitchens, hotels, canteens, and delicatessens.
• Campiello Gastronomy Oven Space-maximizing gastronomy oven line using standard components for economical pricing while delivering performance for pastry shops, restaurants, supermarkets, and small canteens.
• Campiello Bakery & Pastry Oven Space-efficient bakery oven line in 600x400 format with practical mechanical control or 2.4-inch LCD digital control with 100 programs and 5 speed settings, for modest-footprint bakery operations.
• Vertex Convection Oven Small-sized high-performance convection oven with Wi-Fi, V-Web Server, and V-Cloud connectivity. Features 7-inch sensitive control, 100 recipes, 12-speed programs, and humidity chamber control for modern patisseries and small professional kitchens.
• Burano Convection Oven Digital and mechanically controlled convection oven with uniform baking results, USB programming, bi-directional ventilation, and direct steam injection, targeted at bakeries and patisseries.
• Torcello Convection Oven Simple, efficient, and versatile convection oven for pastry chefs, bakers, and snack bar operators, available with digital or mechanical control and optional grill or steam functions.
• Ciao Speed Oven Dual-technology speed oven combining 3D impingement and microwave for up to 10x faster cooking than traditional ovens. Compact, ventless, plug-and-play unit with 7-inch touch control, available with one or two magnetrons, and DriveCONTROL inverter fan management for QSR operators.
• HOP Ventless Air Fryer Professional ventless air fryer requiring no oil and no extraction hood, with rotating basket with DryPro, integrated self-cleaning, 2.4-inch color LCD, Wi-Fi and cloud sync. 3-stage fume treatment (catalytic, condensation, carbon) enables ventless operation with no smoke and no odors; saves 150 liters of oil per month.
• Sprìz High-Speed Convection Oven High-speed convection oven using air-impingement and forced ventilation, designed for regenerating pre-cooked products such as frozen pizzas and preparing snacks. Features 2.4-inch LCD control with 100 programs for QSR and snack operations.
• Chic Grill System Innovative integrated cooking system for supermarkets and delis featuring POVEGLIA hood, SAN MARCO touch oven, and NETTUNO grease collection table. Includes chicken tray, ribs tray, skewers tray, and AROMA smoker for grilling a wide variety of products.
• Cannaregio Proofers Proofer cabinet line for perfect leavening with accurate temperature and humidity control, available with digital (DH), manual (MH), or basic (M0) control, in capacities from 6 to 12 trays. Targeted at bakeries and patisseries.
• Ottawa Blast Chiller New generation high-tech blast chiller with an in-house engineered refrigeration circuit offering over 30% energy savings, powered by natural R290 gas for ultra-low environmental impact and full F-Gas compliance.
• Astana & Kodiak Blast Chillers Two complementary blast chiller lines. ASTANA delivers faster chilling with over 30% energy savings and R290 natural gas for low environmental impact. KODIAK offers compact, reliable performance with intuitive digital control, 60mm insulation, and fingerprint-free finish.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25% less energy consumption with ThermoEFFICIENT technology
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of professional refrigeration including blast chillers and freezers, directly comparable to Venix's Ottawa, Astana and Kodiak blast-chiller lines for QSR, hotel and supermarket customers.
• Unox S.p.A. Italian-headquartered direct competitor in professional combi and convection ovens with a comparable product philosophy (energy efficiency, connected features, design-led branding) targeting the same gastronomy, bakery, QSR and supermarket segments as Venix.
• Garland (Middleby): Manufacturer of heavy-duty ranges, combi ovens and bakery equipment under the Middleby umbrella, with a strong footprint in supermarket bakery and QSR - directly overlapping Venix's Large-Scale Distribution and Bakery & Pastry segments.
• Convotherm (Middleby Corporation): German-origin combi-oven brand now owned by Middleby, with a global installed base in supermarkets, QSR and catering. Competes head-to-head with Venexia and Squero combi ovens in large-scale distribution and gastronomy tenders.
• TurboChef (Middleby): Specialist in high-speed impingement and microwave ovens for QSR, convenience and ghost kitchens. Closest comparable to Venix's Ciao and Sprìz speed-cooking lines on ventless, plug-and-play rapid-cooking technology.
• Rational AG: German manufacturer of professional combi ovens (SelfCookingCenter and iCombi Pro) and the global market leader in the category Venix targets with its Venexia and Squero combi-oven lines. Direct overlap in QSR, hotel, and supermarket-department kitchens worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• Welbilt (Ali Group): Global commercial kitchen equipment group (now part of Ali Group) offering combi ovens, convection ovens, fryers and refrigeration under brands such as Convotherm, Merrychef and Garland, competing broadly with Venix across foodservice segments.
• Electrolux Professional: Listed Swedish-Italian manufacturer of professional cooking, food preparation, dishwashing and refrigeration equipment with global service network, overlapping Venix's combi-oven and bakery product lines for European institutional customers.
• Middleby Corporation: US-based global leader in commercial foodservice equipment owning multiple brands (Convotherm, Garland, Blodgett, TurboChef, Anets, Marshall). Provides a portfolio benchmark for Venix's ambition to span combi ovens, speed ovens, blast chillers and specialty cooking.

Regional players

• Smeg Professional: Italian competitor with a design-led professional oven portfolio targeting European gastronomy and bakery markets; an in-country benchmark for Venix on Italian craftsmanship, design language and price-point positioning in Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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