NEMO Group

What NEMO Group does

NEMO Group is an Italian lighting conglomerate, registered in Sovico and headquartered in Milan, that consolidates four heritage lighting brands under a single corporate structure: Nemo Lighting (founded 1993), FontanaArte (1932), Reggiani (1957), and ILTI Luce (1990). The group serves architectural, residential, and contract lighting markets with a portfolio spanning decorative, technical, and outdoor luminaires, and it briefly expanded into high-end furniture through the acquisition of Driade before divesting a majority stake to Kettal in January 2026.

The group operates a multi-jurisdictional go-to-market, with corporate offices in Milan, London, Paris, Copenhagen, New York, Dubai, and Shanghai, and a distribution network covering 80 countries. Manufacturing is split across Italian facilities in Sovico and Turin, supporting premium and craft-intensive lines, and a facility in Ningbo, China, supporting cost-competitive volume production. The corporate-level team is led by CEO Federico Palazzari and COO Andrea Spallino with 14 corporate staff, while the underlying brands retain their own product design, manufacturing, and commercial operations.

The business model is B2B-led, monetizing through wholesale and specification channels into architects, interior designers, and contract developers, supplemented by retail and e-commerce for residential customers. Revenue is generated via unit sales of lighting fixtures across price tiers, with the multi-brand structure allowing the group to address distinct premium, designer, and technical-lighting segments without brand cannibalization. Post-Driade, the group is repositioned as a focused lighting platform, with the Kettal partnership on the furniture side providing capital and strategic alignment rather than operational integration.

Name

NEMO Group

Legal name

NEMO

Website

https://nemogroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEMO Group is an Italian lighting conglomerate consolidating four heritage brands (Nemo Lighting, FontanaArte, Reggiani, ILTI Luce) and serving architectural, residential, and contract lighting markets across 80 countries via offices in Milan, London, Paris, Copenhagen, New York, Dubai, and Shanghai.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural & Decorative Lighting

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Residential Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335131)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Indoor Lighting Fixtures Retail (Ceiling, Wall, Pendant, Chandeliers) (CRAIAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial & Industrial Lighting Retail (High Bay, Troffers, Warehouse) (CRAIAHAG)

Keywords

• Architectural lighting
• Decorative lighting
• LED lighting fixtures
• Design lighting solutions
• Museum lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Sovico

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lighting Products Sales: Sale of decorative and architectural lighting fixtures across four brands (Nemo, FontanaArte, Reggiani, ILTI Luce) through direct sales, showrooms, and global distribution network.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NEMO Group designs, manufactures, and sells decorative and architectural lighting fixtures through four heritage brands: Nemo Lighting, FontanaArte, Reggiani, and ILTI Luce. The group provides lighting solutions spanning residential, architectural, technical, outdoor, and custom-made applications, sold via brand websites, company-owned showrooms in major design capitals, and a global distribution network across 80 countries.

Product overview

NEMO Group is a leading international lighting hub offering a comprehensive portfolio of decorative and architectural lighting solutions. The group comprises four core brands: Nemo Lighting (established 1993, Milan), FontanaArte (established 1932, Milan), Reggiani (established 1957), and ILTI Luce (established 1990, Turin). Together they provide lighting solutions spanning residential, architectural, technical, and outdoor applications, with custom-made solutions. The portfolio includes iconic Italian and international designs, 20th-century masterpieces, contemporary collaborations with renowned architects, and cutting-edge architectural lighting technologies. The group has expanded to include Driade (furniture design) following strategic partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Nemo Lighting: Decorative and architectural lighting brand established in Milan in 1993, renowned for iconic Italian and international designs featuring 20th-century masterpieces and contemporary collaborations with renowned architects and designers
• FontanaArte
• Reggiani
• ILTI Luce

Products and services

• Nemo Lighting Brand Decorative and architectural lighting brand established in Milan in 1993, renowned for iconic Italian and international designs, offering a curated selection of 20th-century masterpieces and contemporary collaborations with renowned architects and designers.
• FontanaArte Brand Decorative lighting brand founded in 1932 by Gio Ponti and Pietro Chiesa, considered the queen of decorative lighting, re-imagining the brand in dialogue with the Masters and the tradition of fine Italian design.
• Reggiani Brand Architectural lighting brand founded in 1957, an international benchmark in architectural lighting, celebrated for cutting-edge technological solutions and collaborative ethos with lighting designers and architects.
• ILTI Luce Brand Architectural lighting brand founded in Turin in 1990, offering solutions for hospitality, retail, museum, outdoor, and custom designs with a strong tradition in architectural lighting and product design.
• Cupido by Nemo Lighting Latest decorative lighting product by Nemo Lighting, designed by Alon Rotman, exploring the shaping of light through tension.
• 20000 by Nemo Lighting Installation concept by Nemo Lighting designed by Alon Rotman, exploring the interaction between light and water through an artistic and technological approach.
• Hybrid by Reggiani New family of downlights by Reggiani designed to redefine standards of versatility, efficiency, and aesthetics.
• ILM - Interchangeable LED Module by Reggiani Innovative patented technology by Reggiani enabling easy replacement of the LED module, enhancing product longevity, sustainability, and flexibility of use.
• Capri Pro by ILTI Luce High color rendering (CRI >97) LED projector selected for museum lighting applications, used in exhibitions such as 'Il Quarto Stato' at Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Milan.
• Yori Evo 48V Spotlights by Reggiani Elegant accent lighting solution by Reggiani with 48V track system, featuring compact design for discreet installation and maximum focus on artwork.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global presence in 80 countries

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• KettalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 January 2026Nemo Group formed a strategic partnership with Kettal to relaunch Driade. Kettal acquired a majority stake in Driade while Nemo Group remains as a minority shareholder, ensuring continuity with Driade's Italian heritage and design culture. This alliance marks a Mediterranean-centered vision of design uniting two groups of different nationalities but shared values and vision.
• Mr.Lawrence StudiocoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMr.Lawrence Studio acted as strategic advisor for the Driade/Kettal operation, with a team led by co-founder Francesco Mainardi. The studio also moderated the Nemo Group dialogue event at Teatro Gerolamo.
• SamsungflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNemo Lighting, ILTI Luce and Driade contributed to the Samsung House project for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Palazzo Serbelloni was transformed into an immersive environment where innovation, culture and human connection come together.
• Gruppo C14minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILTI Luce collaborated with Gruppo C14 to illuminate Ca' Granda, the historic home of the University of Milan, through the light installation 'Luce Massiccia alla Statale' for Milano Design Week 2026.
• BRH+ Architecture StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILTI Luce collaborated with BRH+ architecture studio (founded and directed by Barbara Brondi and Marco Rainò) to illuminate the new location of Luxemburg International Bookstore in Turin.
• Giuliano Andrea Dell'UvacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect and designer who has created multiple installations and showroom concepts for Nemo Group brands, including Driade's Milan Design Week 2025 installation and NOMAD St. Moritz projects.
• Franco RaggicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesigner who created FontanaArte's new Milan showroom at Corso Monforte 19/A and contributed to the 'SEMPRE BLU' installation for Milan Design Week 2025.
• Chanakya School of CraftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerILTI Luce collaborated with Chanakya School of Craft for the Cosmic Garden Exhibition, using Capri projectors to enlighten crafted works by artists Manu Parekh and Madhvi Parekh.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Flos: Italian premium decorative and architectural lighting company founded in Merano in 1962; now part of Design Holding. Closely comparable to NEMO's combination of decorative heritage brands (FontanaArte, Nemo) and architectural offerings.
• Vibia: Spanish premium lighting brand founded in 1987, specializing in decorative and architectural lighting with strong designer collaborations. Comparable to NEMO's multi-segment premium positioning and Mediterranean design heritage.
• Panzeri: Italian lighting manufacturer founded in 1947, producing decorative and architectural fixtures with international distribution. Comparable mid-tier Italian peer to NEMO's portfolio brands.
• Foscarini: Italian decorative lighting company founded in 1981 in Venice, known for designer collaborations and premium residential/contract lighting. Comparable to Nemo Lighting and FontanaArte in designer-led decorative positioning.
• iGuzzini: Italian architectural lighting specialist founded in 1958, now part of Signify. Most direct competitor to Reggiani and ILTI Luce in professional architectural lighting for museums, retail, and commercial projects.
• Modular Lighting Instruments: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer founded in 1980, specializing in track systems, downlights, and designer collaborations. Comparable to Reggiani in European architectural project lighting.
• Delta Light: Belgian architectural lighting manufacturer founded in 1989, offering premium architectural fixtures with strong global presence. Comparable to Reggiani in international architectural specifications for commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Louis Poulsen: Danish premium lighting manufacturer founded in 1874, known for iconic Scandinavian design (PH lamps). Comparable in heritage positioning, designer collaborations, and global premium distribution alongside NEMO's brands.
• Artemide: Italian architectural and decorative lighting manufacturer founded in 1960, headquartered in Pregnana Milanese. Direct peer given similar premium positioning, global distribution, and combined residential/commercial lighting portfolio.
• Targetti: Italian architectural lighting brand founded in 1928 in Florence, focused on museum, retail, and hospitality lighting. Direct competitor to ILTI Luce and Reggiani in the Italian architectural segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nemogroup-lighting

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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