What SAVEENERGY does

SAVEENERGY (legal entity Light Engine Iluminação S.A.) is a Brazilian LED lighting manufacturer founded in 2013 and headquartered in Itajaí, Santa Catarina, with approximately 25 employees. The company designs, manufactures, and sells a portfolio of more than 1,000 LED lighting products — recessed downlights (embutidos), LED strips (fitas LED), directional lamps (lâmpadas direcionais), aluminum LED profiles (perfis LED), and ceiling lights (plafons) — for residential, commercial, corporate, and industrial applications. Its technical differentiator is the proprietary, patented PROSHIELD UV coating technology applied to diffusers and selected components to prevent yellowing and extend material lifespan, supplemented by COB LED architecture, high Color Rendering Index (CRI > 90) products, mains-voltage LED strips (127V/220V), and the premium Luce Lineare aluminum profile collection.

The company makes money by manufacturing and selling hardware to B2B customers — primarily electrical material retailers (lojistas) and distributors across Brazil — with no publicly disclosed pricing and sales conducted through regional representatives and a commercial contact form. End consumers can purchase through an official Mercado Livre marketplace storefront, and a virtual showroom supports product discovery. Revenue is therefore driven by hardware unit volumes across multiple customer segments: retailers and distributors (business segment), architects and lighting designers served via the gated Canal do Arquiteto portal with IES files, 3D models, and a partner program, and electricians and installers served via the Canal do Instalador with technical manuals, installation videos, and a dedicated WhatsApp group. Products carry 1- to 5-year warranties depending on category.

SAVEENERGY extends its footprint internationally through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: 90+ Lighting, launched in 2016 with San Diego (California) headquarters and US distribution centers to position the product line in the North American market, and Sel. Lighting, established in 2024 in partnership with leading international decorative lighting brands to serve the Brazilian decorative segment. Manufacturing is anchored at an ISO 9001:2015-certified factory in Itajaí-SC, and the product line carries UL, Energy Star, and CEC certifications required for North American access. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

SAVEENERGY

Legal name

Light Engine Iluminação S.A.

Website

https://save.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SAVEENERGY (Light Engine Iluminação S.A.) is a Brazilian LED lighting manufacturer in Itajaí-SC selling 1,000+ products — recessed lights, LED strips, profiles, plafons, and directional lamps — to electrical retailers, architects, installers, and consumers in Brazil and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Itajaí

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Lighting Products: SAVEENERGY generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of LED lighting products, including embutidos (recessed lights), LED strips, directional lamps, LED profiles, and plafons (ceiling lights). The company sells to electrical material retailers (B2B) and end consumers via marketplace. With over 1,000 products, the revenue model is primarily driven by product volume across residential, commercial, corporate, and industrial customer segments.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SAVEENERGY (legal entity Light Engine Iluminação S.A.) is a Brazilian manufacturer of LED lighting products with a portfolio of more than 1,000 SKUs spanning LED profiles, LED strips, recessed downlights (embutidos), ceiling plafons, and directional lamps. The company sells primarily to electrical material retailers and distributors, and serves architects, lighting designers, and installers through dedicated professional channels. Its flagship proprietary technology is the patented PROSHIELD UV system applied to diffusers and components to prevent yellowing and extend material lifespan.

Product overview

SAVEENERGY is a Brazilian LED lighting manufacturer with over 10 years of experience developing solutions for retailers, distributors, architects, and lighting professionals. The company operates a portfolio of more than 1,000 products across residential, commercial, corporate, and industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on five main categories: LED Profiles (Perfis LED) including the premium Luce Lineare collection with Italian-inspired designs; LED Strips (Fitas LED) available in multiple technologies including SMD, COB, Nano, Neon, and mains voltage versions; Recessed Downlights (Embutido) featuring various series like HIDE, GRAVITY, SAND, and LINKED; Ceiling Lights (Plafons) including Tower and Boxit lines; and Directional Lamps (Lâmpadas Direcionais) supporting multiple lamp formats. The company manufactures in Itajaí-SC with ISO 9001:2015 certification and holds additional certifications including UL, Energy Star, and CEC for international markets. Key technologies include the proprietary PROSHIELD UV protection system for preventing material degradation. The company also operates international brands: 90+ Lighting for the North American market and Sel. Lighting for decorative lighting in Brazil.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 90+ Lighting: Lighting brand positioned for the United States market, headquartered in San Diego (California) with distribution centers across the country
• Sel. Lighting
• Luce Lineare
• ProShield UV

Products and services

• Luce Lineare Collection Premium LED profile collection with Italian-inspired designs (Amalfi, Milano, Sardegna, Trento, Roma, Porto Fino, Torino) made from aluminum alloy 6063 with PROSHIELD UV diffuser technology, available in recessed and surface-mounted versions, targeted at architectural and high-end residential lighting projects.
• Plafon Tower Modern recessed ceiling lights available in square and round formats with flat and recessed face options, designed for directional lighting applications in residential and commercial interiors.
• Plafon Boxit Compact recessed ceiling lights supporting multiple lamp types (MR16, PAR20, AR70, PAR30, AR111) in single and double configurations for residential and commercial projects.
• Embutido Recessed Downlights Comprehensive line of recessed LED downlights including furniture mounts, square and round formats with flat and recessed faces, plus HIDden, LINKED, SAND, and GRAVITY series with adjustable features for residential, commercial, and architectural applications.
• Fitas LED (LED Strips) LED strip lighting solutions including 12V and 24V variants, COB technology, Nano LED, Neon LED, and mains voltage versions with IP ratings from IP20 to IP67 for indoor and outdoor decorative and architectural lighting.
• Lâmpadas Direcionais (Directional Lamps) Directional LED lamps including AR70, AR111, PAR20, PAR30, MR16, and MR11 models with various wattages, beam angles, and color temperatures including high IRC variants for accent and spot lighting.
• Perfis LED (LED Profiles) Aluminum LED profiles including LLS, LLSII, NANO, SARDEGNA, TRENTO, MILANO, AMALFI, ROMA, TORINO, and PORTOFINO series with various accessories, diffusers, and connectors for professional linear lighting installations.
• 90+ Lighting Brand Brand positioning SAVEENERGY products in the United States market with headquarters in San Diego, California and distribution centers across North America, enabling international market expansion.
• Sel. Lighting Brand Company within the Save Energy group specializing in decorative lighting in partnership with leading international decorative lighting brands, serving the Brazilian decorative lighting market.

Quantifiable outcome

• PROSHIELD UV extends material lifespan and prevents premature yellowing
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 90+ LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor90+ Lighting is a brand launched by SAVEENERGY to position its products in the United States market. With headquarters in San Diego (California) and distribution centers across the country, the brand is already sold in much of the North American market. This subsidiary enables SAVEENERGY to expand market presence outside Brazil.
• Sel. LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSel. Lighting is a company of the Save Energy group with expertise and commitment to quality established in the international market. It arrives in Brazil in partnership with the world's leading decorative lighting brands, expanding the group's portfolio and market reach in the Brazilian decorative lighting segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stella: Stella is one of Brazil's largest LED lighting manufacturers, offering a broad portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial LED products through a similar B2B retailer and specifier channel model. It is the most direct domestic comparable to SAVEENERGY in scale, product breadth, and go-to-market.
• Blumenau Iluminação: Blumenau Iluminação is a Brazilian manufacturer of residential and commercial LED lighting with a comparable product portfolio (downlights, panels, strips, decorative) and a similar B2B distribution model. It competes head-to-head with SAVEENERGY in the Brazilian lojista channel.
• Lumicenter: Lumicenter is a Brazilian LED lighting manufacturer serving residential and commercial segments with a similar mix of fixtures, lamps, and luminaires distributed through electrical retailers. Directly comparable in product categories and channel strategy.
• Gaya Iluminação: Gaya is a Brazilian lighting manufacturer with comparable product breadth across residential, commercial, and architectural segments. Operates with a similar professional/specifier focus and B2B channel structure in Brazil.
• Interlight: Interlight is a Brazilian LED lighting specialist serving commercial and industrial segments through electrical distribution. Comparable in product categories (downlights, panels, industrial fixtures) and the electrical lojista channel.
• Feit Electric: Feit Electric is a US-based LED lighting manufacturer offering bulbs, fixtures, and smart lighting through retail and distribution. Closely comparable in product mix and B2B/B2C retail channel orientation, particularly for the 90+ Lighting brand competing in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Signify (Philips Lighting): Signify, owner of the Philips Lighting brand, is the global leader in lighting with extensive LED portfolios for residential, commercial, and industrial markets. Competes with SAVEENERGY at the higher end of the Brazilian market and globally through broader brand and distribution power.
• Acuity Brands: Acuity Brands is a major North American lighting and building solutions company with deep commercial and industrial LED portfolios. Competes with SAVEENERGY in the US market where 90+ Lighting is positioning products.
• ams-OSRAM (OSRAM Lighting): ams-OSRAM is a global leader in lighting technology and optoelectronic components, including LED light sources and complete fixtures. Competes with SAVEENERGY in LED chips/components upstream and finished fixtures downstream across multiple geographies.
• GE Current, a Daintree company: GE Current is a North American LED lighting and controls provider for commercial, industrial, and horticulture markets. Competes with SAVEENERGY in commercial/industrial LED categories and represents a broad incumbent in the 90+ Lighting competitive set.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/saveenergyiluminacao
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/saveenergyiluminacao
• Instagraminstagram.com/saveenergyiluminacao

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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