What C-LED does

C-LED S.r.l. is an Italian LED technology company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Imola (Bologna), operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the diversified industrial group Cefla S.C. The company designs and manufactures customized LED modules, lamps, and electronic solutions organized into two divisions: Lighting (LED systems for industrial refrigeration, retail shelving, machine vision, UV sanitization, street lighting, and OEM integration) and Grow Light (spectral-optimized LED lamps for horticulture, vertical farming, micropropagation, grafting, algae cultivation in photobioreactors, and floriculture). Core technical capabilities include proprietary spectral recipes for specific plant species and growth stages (PAR-optimized, UV-A/B/C, dual red peak, Bloom, Natural Indoor), UV-C sanitization devices (PURE), inter-light technology for dense canopy penetration, and high-throughput automated SMT manufacturing with Yamaha Z:LEX YSM20 lines placing up to 65,000–90,000 components/hour and installing 300,000+ LEDs daily, supported by ISO 9001 quality certification. The company also offers Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), custom lighting design, and electrical panel assembly for Medical, Industrial and Telecommunications sectors.

C-LED's business model is predominantly project-based B2B hardware sales to enterprise customers — greenhouse operators, vertical farms, agricultural research institutions, industrial OEMs, and retail/refrigeration manufacturers — with no public price list; all quotations are customized through a 'Contact a professional' form or online product configurator. Revenue is generated across five streams: LED lighting products (Grow Light and Lighting lines), custom OEM LED module design, EMS/PCB assembly, professional electrical panel assembly, and custom lighting design services. Distribution is conducted directly and through the Cefla Group's commercial network of agents and distributors covering Italy, the European Economic Area, and non-SEE countries. The company supplements direct sales with event-driven GTM participation at sector trade shows (Macfrut, NovelFarm, Euroshop, GreenTech, Fruit Logistica, Seeds&Chips, SPS Parma) and content marketing via a company magazine and detailed case studies documenting validated customer outcomes across more than 18 named enterprise customers and multiple Italian universities.

Name

C-LED

Legal name

C-LED S.r.l.

Website

https://c-led.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C-LED S.r.l. is an Italian custom LED technology company (founded 2004, subsidiary of Cefla Group) that designs and manufactures spectral-optimized LED lamps and modules for horticulture, vertical farming, micropropagation, UV sanitization, and industrial OEM applications, selling B2B to enterprise customers across Italy and internationally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

LED Lighting Systems

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Task/Workstation Lighting (Inspection/task lights, cleanroom/food-grade, portable work lights) (IMAGAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG), Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB), LED Drivers, Ballasts & Power Modules for Lighting (Constant-current/voltage drivers, ballasts, control gear) (IMAGAIAJ), Lighting Controls & Building Integration (Drivers, sensors, dimming, lighting control panels, networked lighting) (IMAGAIAI)

Keywords

• LED lighting systems
• Horticulture grow lights
• UV LED sanitization
• Custom LED modules
• Vertical farming lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Imola, Bo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED lighting products (Lighting and Grow Light): C-LED designs, manufactures, and sells LED modules and lamp systems. Product categories include: Grow Light lamps (Slim, Slim EVO, Futura, Circular 220VAC, VERTY, Penta Circular, Combo series) and Lighting products (Slim White/TW, Circular White/Ind., Unika White, VERTY White/UVA/Ind., UV lamps, Zhaga modules, industrial illuminators, PURE sanitization device). Revenue is generated through direct B2B sales to OEMs, agricultural businesses, and industrial customers.
2. Custom LED module design and OEM manufacturing: C-LED offers bespoke LED module design services tailored to specific customer technical requirements and operational needs. Projects go through analysis, design development, rapid prototyping, and full-scale production with rigorous testing. This includes custom spectral recipes for horticulture and specialized UV configurations.
3. Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS): C-LED provides EMS including PCB assembly using high-speed automated lines (up to 65,000 components/hour), laser labeling, visual inspection, and automatic testing. Services support customers with complex electronics projects under job-work (conto lavoro) or full-production arrangements. Applications span Medical, Industrial, and Telecommunications sectors.
4. Professional assembly services (electrical panels, custom projects): C-LED assembles electrical control panels in a dedicated, equipped production department. Technicians with electrotechnical and electromechanical expertise assemble and test every panel according to strict quality standards and safety regulations. C-LED operates under ISO 9001 certified quality management system.
5. Custom lighting design services: C-LED offers professional lighting design services using advanced software and engineering expertise. Services include initial requirement analysis, custom module design, rapid prototyping, production, and final testing. Customers can request the service through the website contact form.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

C-LED designs, manufactures, and sells customized LED lighting solutions organized into two main divisions: Lighting (LED modules for industrial, retail/refrigeration, UV sanitization, machine vision, and street lighting) and Grow Light (LED lamps for horticulture, vertical farming, micropropagation, algae cultivation, cannabis, and growth chambers). The company also offers Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) including high-speed SMT PCB assembly, custom lighting design services, and professional electrical panel assembly. All offerings are tailored to specific customer requirements through project-based consultation.

Product overview

C-LED is a company specializing in the design and production of customized LED technology solutions, operating as a division of the Cefla Group. The product portfolio is organized into two main divisions: Lighting (LED systems for industrial, retail, refrigeration, outdoor, UV sanitization, and machine vision applications) and Grow Light (LED lamps for horticulture, vertical farming, micropropagation, algae cultivation, and controlled environment agriculture). Key products include custom Moduli LED modules, UV LED systems (Pure purifier, Reglette UVA/UVB/UVC), industrial illuminators, and specialized grow lamps (Futura, Slim, Slim EVO, Circular, Combo Series). The company also offers EMS (Electronic Manufacturing Services), custom lighting design, and electrical panel assembly as part of its service offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom LED Modules (Moduli LED) Custom LED modules designed and manufactured for specific customer requirements across industrial and commercial applications. Available in profiles: Micro, U Small, Pipe; lengths from 10 to 250 cm; LED types: High power and Mid power; radiation angles: 35° and 120°. Used by OEM customers for integration into their products.
• UV LED Modules (UVA/UVB/UVC) UV LED modules for sanitization, curing, and industrial applications using UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C wavelengths. Used in air purification, surface sterilization, water treatment, dental resin curing, pest control, and horticultural applications.
• Zhaga LED Modules Zhaga-compatible LED modules for industrial and outdoor/indoor lighting applications with high luminous efficiency. Standardized form factor for compatibility with Zhaga ecosystem lighting fixtures.
• Penta Circular Specialized circular LED lamp designed for algae cultivation in photobioreactors. Features 360-degree light distribution, efficiency up to 2.24 µmol/J, IP50 protection, dimensions 190cm x 200cm, LED lifespan L70 > 50,000 hours, 80° beam angle, aluminum alloy structure with transparent polycarbonate cover. Used by algae cultivation operations.
• LIBRA-ECO Weighing System Weighing system for greenhouse nursery crates that automates irrigation management. Compatible with polystyrene (510x315x80mm) and PET crates. Capacity 30kg, sensitivity 5g, IP66 protection. Records real-time weights and archives to Excel/text files for ERP integration, enabling precise water distribution.
• PURE UV LED Air Purifier UV LED air purifier that destroys bacteria, viruses, molds, and other harmful agents through controlled UV-A radiation acting on microbial DNA without chemicals. Available in battery-powered and track-mounted versions. Claims up to 99% allergen/mold/bacteria reduction in 1 hour. Used in indoor air quality and sanitization applications.
• Slim White/TW Lamp Slim LED lamp for interior lighting, supermarket shelving, refrigeration cases, and vending machines. Available in IP65-rated versions with tunable white (TW) options. Used in retail, refrigeration, and display lighting applications.
• Slim EVO White/TW Lamp Enhanced slim LED lamp with improved efficiency, compact design, and optional tunable white functionality for indoor and outdoor applications. Used in retail, refrigeration, and general illumination.
• Circular White/Ind. Lamp Circular LED lamp with integrated driver and IP67 rating, suitable for indoor and outdoor applications including retail, refrigeration, and external canopies. Designed for easy installation and durability in harsh environments.
• Verty White/UVA/Ind. Lamp High-power LED lamp delivering up to 50W/meter, available in white and UVA versions for curing, resin polymerization, and digital printing applications. Used in industrial curing and UV processing.
• Unika White Lamp Compact LED lamp with extreme body compactness, tunable white option, and daisy-chain installation up to 50W for retail and refrigeration applications. Designed for space-constrained installations.
• Multi-spectral Industrial Illuminator (white/IR/SWIR) Industrial illuminator with up to 4 configurable multi-spectral channels covering UV, visible, IR, and SWIR wavelengths. Compatible with industrial vision systems using Strobe signal (camera synchronization) and 0-10V PLC control. Available with diffusing or concentrating optics for machine vision and sorting applications.
• UV Reglette Strips (UVA/UVB/UVC) UV LED strip lamps for sanitization, surface sterilization, air and water disinfection, dental resin curing, pest control, and horticulture applications. Used in industrial sterilization and treatment systems.
• Circular 220VAC 220VAC-powered LED lamp with IP67 rating for use in vertical farming, grafting tunnels, and rooting applications. Features series connection capability. Used in greenhouses and vertical farming environments with high humidity.
• Slim Grow Light LED lamp ideal for micropropagation, grafting, rooting, and vertical farming. Available in 3 spectra (Cool, Natural Indoor, Purple), aluminum profile for heat dissipation, and IP65 rating. Used in nurseries, micropropagation labs, and vertical farms.
• Slim EVO Grow Light LED lamp with high IP67 rating ideal for grafting and rooting applications. Features efficiency up to 2.5 µmol/J, dimmable light intensity, and customizable length (950-2150mm). Used in high-humidity greenhouse environments.
• Futura Full-spectrum Natural Indoor LED lamp covering entire PAR region (400-700nm) with mix of white, red, and blue LEDs including dual red peak. Efficiency up to 3.7 µmol/J at TLed=25°C. Lifespan 40,000 hours with L90 luminous maintenance. Mercury-free, dimmable, IP65 protection. Series connectable up to 135W, 24Vdc, 5-year warranty. Available in P85, P100, P125, P195 lengths. Used in vertical farming.
• UV Lamps (Grow Light) UV LED lamps and modules for reducing bacteria, harmful organisms, and VOCs in horticulture. Custom spectrum profiles available for UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C wavelengths. Used in greenhouse pathogen control and plant health management.
• Combo Series Series of modular LED lamps for horticulture with full-spectrum options including 300W and 600W configurations for indoor cultivation applications. Used in commercial indoor growing operations.
• Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) EMS including high-speed automated Pick&Place PCB assembly (up to 65,000 components/hour), laser labeling, visual inspection, and automatic testing. Supports Medical, Industrial, and Telecommunications sectors. ISO 9001 certified quality management. Offered as professional service to external customers.
• Professional Electrical Panel Assembly Assembly of electrical control panels in a dedicated, equipped production department. Technicians with electrotechnical and electromechanical expertise assemble and test every panel according to strict quality standards and safety regulations. ISO 9001 certified.
• Custom Lighting Design Professional lighting design services using advanced software and engineering expertise. Services include initial requirement analysis, custom module design, rapid prototyping, production, and final testing. Customers request through website contact form.
• UVA T8 G13 Lamp T8 LED tube (PIPELED T8 UVA) for replacing fluorescent tubes, compatible with ferromagnetic ballasts. Offers up to 75% energy savings with orientable caps from 0° to 90°. PMMA tube maintains UV transmittance over time. Used in industrial and commercial UV applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 50% (Marconi Vivai replacing sodium lamps with C-LED)
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• Cefla S.C.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-LED is a wholly-owned company (società con socio unico) of Cefla S.C., an internationally active Italian industrial group and market leader in multiple sectors. Cefla provides financial solidity, investment capacity for R&D and advanced manufacturing, and access to a broad commercial network across Italy, SEE, and non-SEE countries. C-LED operates under the direction and coordination (direzione e coordinamento) of Cefla S.C. Share capital is €30,000.
• Università di BolognacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with the University of Bologna to scientifically validate LED lighting results for floriculture. Joint experimentation studies specific LED spectra for ornamental plants using professional greenhouse environments with large plant populations, under the supervision of sector experts.
• Università di Pisa / Scuola Superiore Sant'AnnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing research collaboration with the Department of Agricultural, Food and Agro-environmental Sciences (DiSAAA-a) of the University of Pisa and Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. C-LED provides lamps with specific spectra for research on UV radiation effects on bioactive compound production in horticultural products, ornamental plant pre-conditioning during nursery phase, and microgreens cultivation. Research focuses on optimizing UV doses for maximum bioactive compound production.
• Vitroplant Italia Srl (Gruppo Orogel)majorTechnology or IntegrationVitroplant Italia Srl Società Agricola, part of the Gruppo Agroalimentare Orogel based in Cesena, selected C-LED for LED-assisted micropropagation. C-LED provides stage-specific spectra: initial white light with blue for morphological responses, and 'Ambientamento' (white, red, blue combination) for plant acclimatization from sterile artificial conditions to natural outdoor environment.
• Nozza Luciano FloricolturamajorTechnology or IntegrationFloriculture company in Bergamo (established 1984) producing over 4 million seedlings annually. C-LED provides toplight series PLUS 150W lamps with Bloom spectrum specifically for ornamental essence development, producing compact plant morphology and correct flower formation.
• Agroservice SpamajorTechnology or IntegrationMarche-based company (founded 1969) specializing in seed multiplication and research on herbaceous and legume fodder crops. C-LED developed custom spectrum for wheat cultivation in phytotron growth chambers, with optimal blue and red wavelength ratio for indoor wheat breeding without natural light.
• Biolchim SpaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership between C-LED and Biolchim Spa (leader in biostimulants, part of a Group present in over 60 countries including Cifo, West Coast Marine Bio Processing, and Ilsa Spa). Joint research on developing fertigation formulas adapted to LED light recipes, addressing how LED spectra modify plant nutrient absorption capacity. Collaboration within Biolchim's 'WIN' (Worldwide Innovation Network) project for agricultural innovation through co-creation.
• Battistini Vivai (VitroLeaf)majorTechnology or IntegrationBattistini Vivai inaugurated VitroLeaf, the largest commercial micropropagation facility in Europe, with high automation degree. C-LED serves as the lighting partner providing optimal illumination for in-vitro plant multiplication and growth.
• Bacchetto VivaimajorTechnology or IntegrationNursery company (20 years in business) producing approximately 600 million seedlings annually with 25% export. C-LED provides lamps for grafting chambers and development pallets with light management improving plant quality and saving energy.
• Marconi VivaimajorTechnology or IntegrationNursery producing over 200 million seedlings/year across four macro areas. Long-standing collaboration for grafting chamber lighting, now expanded to greenhouse lamp supply. C-LED identified optimal alternative spectra through testing, resulting in 50% energy savings and improved quality for tomato, basil, cucumber, eggplant, and pepper plants.
• Salvi Vivai (Prolab)majorTechnology or IntegrationMicropropagation laboratory 'Prolab' installed with C-LED lamps with specific spectra and intensity for multiplication and elongation phases of in-vitro micropropagated plants.
• Campus Agripolis - Università di PadovacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration with research groups at Campus Agripolis, University of Padova. C-LED provides full-spectrum LED modules for scientific research including salicornia cultivation in aquaponics systems. Modules feature perfectly balanced light recipes integrating red and blue chlorophyll absorption peaks with adequate green and far-red light.
• ProfarmsmajorTechnology or IntegrationVertical farming company in San Paolo, Bolzano founded by Ulrich Kager and Patrick Sanin. C-LED provides full spectrum LED lamps (Natural Indoor, PAR) for microgreens production in vertical farms. Profarms has expanded to Austria. The C-LED Futura lamp with greater intensity is now being deployed.
• GREATITmajorTechnology or IntegrationCompany in Rezzato (BS) founded by agronomist Daniele Bertocchi. Creator of DEMETRA - complete hydroponic container farming system with C-LED Futura lamps. C-LED provides lighting for plug&play vertical farming solution with Italian technology. GREATIT was featured at EXPO 2020 Dubai and provides structures to the University of Pisa's Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna for agricultural research.
• MicroplantmajorTechnology or IntegrationFamily-run company in Cesena producing nearly 3 million plants/year (50% artichoke). C-LED provided illumination for a new growth cell improving and increasing production capacity.
• DavìPlantmajorTechnology or IntegrationC-LED has partnered with DavìPlant for approximately 10 years as technology partner for professional lighting. Provided toplight LED lamps for greenhouse photoperiod extension and compensation of reduced solar radiation in autumn-winter, and dedicated LED systems for growth chambers for the critical grafting phase requiring complete spectrum, calibrated intensity, and high uniformity for multi-level carts in high humidity environments.
• Green Has GroupmajorTechnology or IntegrationCompany in Canale, Cuneo (established 1985, brand name Green Has Group since 2021) specializing in biostimulants and fertilizers. C-LED provided high-efficiency LED lamps for controlled light stress on various crops in experimental greenhouse. Comparative testing of prototypes at different concentrations for the Plant Chemistry research unit.
• Fotosintetica & Microbiologica SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with University of Florence spin-off to study the effect of LED light on microalgae growth in photobioreactors. C-LED provides Penta Circular lamps with 360-degree light distribution for spirulina and chlorella cultivation. The system provides homogeneous light across the entire reactor surface, with LED flexibility for temperature-sensitive proximity to microorganisms and customized spectra for optimal production results.
• CNR BolognaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerC-LED collaborated with CNR Bologna on UV-LED technology for water purification research. The partnership focuses on developing UV-LED applications for water depuration using germicidal UV radiation.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Gavita International: Specialized horticultural lighting manufacturer (HPS and LED) for greenhouses and indoor cultivation. Directly competes with C-LED's Grow Light division in the greenhouse and cannabis segments, with strong European distribution network.
• Valoya: Finnish LED technology company specializing in high-end horticultural lighting for research, greenhouses, and vertical farming. Directly competes with C-LED's Grow Light division through proprietary spectrum development and serves similar research and commercial horticulture customers.
• Heliospectra: Swedish-listed company specializing in LED lighting solutions for greenhouse and controlled environment agriculture. Directly competes with C-LED's horticultural spectra and vertical farming product lines, with overlapping customer segments in greenhouse growers and research institutions across Europe.
• Seoul Viosys: South Korean LED manufacturer specializing in UV LED technology (Violeds series) for sterilization, curing, and horticultural applications. Directly competes with C-LED's UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C LED sanitization and curing product lines.
• LumiGrow: North American horticultural LED lighting company specializing in greenhouses, vertical farms, and research applications. Directly competes with C-LED in spectral customization and research-grade horticultural lighting, particularly for cannabis and CEA research.
• Fluence (by OSRAM): Fluence Bioengineering, now part of OSRAM, provides horticultural LED lighting solutions for vertical farming and greenhouse cultivation. Directly competes with C-LED in cannabis, vertical farming, and greenhouse segments, with greater geographic scale and parent company backing.
• Signify (Philips GreenPower): Signify's Philips GreenPower division is the global market leader in horticultural LED lighting for greenhouses, vertical farms, and indoor cultivation. Directly competes with C-LED's Grow Light product line (Slim, Futura, Combo, VERTY) in greenhouse top-lighting and vertical farming applications, serving similar large nursery and research customers.

Broad incumbents

• Trilux Group: German industrial lighting specialist with broad portfolio in industrial, office, retail, and outdoor LED lighting. Overlaps with C-LED's industrial Lighting division (Slim, Circular, VERTY, Zhaga modules) as a much larger European competitor with established distribution.
• Current (GE Current): GE Current provides LED lighting and smart lighting controls across commercial, industrial, and horticultural applications. Overlaps with C-LED's Lighting division (industrial illuminators, retail) and competes in horticultural lighting as part of a broader portfolio offering.
• ams-OSRAM: Global leader in LED components and specialty lighting solutions including horticulture (via Fluence). Overlaps with C-LED's industrial illuminator, UV LED, and horticultural lighting product lines as a broad incumbent with significantly greater scale and R&D resources.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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