Suninvest
Suninvest (Sun Invest BV) is a Belgian installer of made-to-measure outdoor sun protection and outdoor living products — including louvred roofs, terrace coverings, screens, shutters, verandas, windows/doors, garage doors, and carports — serving residential homeowners and hospitality businesses across Belgium and the Netherlands through direct sales and in-house installation teams.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersTessenderlo, Belgium
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Suninvest does
Suninvest (legal entity: Sun Invest BV) is a Belgian specialist in outdoor living solutions, headquartered at Geenrode 3, 3980 Tessenderlo, Belgium. The company designs, sells, and installs made-to-measure sun protection and outdoor construction products for residential homeowners across Belgium and, to a lesser extent, the Netherlands. Its core offerings include adjustable louvred roofs (lamellendaken), terrace coverings, screens, roller shutters, awnings, pergolas, aluminium verandas, windows and doors in aluminium (Reynaers) and PVC (Schücco), sectional garage doors, carports, outdoor blinds, and a specialized hospitality (horeca) product line featuring heavy-duty Soons scissor arm screens.
The product portfolio is built on a network of brand partnerships — Reynaers for aluminium, Schüco for PVC, Verano for louvred roofs and pergolas, Soons Zonwering for horeca scissor arm systems, and Roma, Wilms, Akena, and Armalux for adjacent categories — combined with in-house expertise in motorization, solar power integration, and smart home connectivity. Notable engineered systems include electrically adjustable aluminium lamelles (0–145 degrees), ZIP screens with wind resistance to Beaufort 6, solar-powered motorization requiring no grid connection, and CE NEN-EN 1991-certified structures with 135 kg/m² snow load capacity. The Tumba retractable terrace roof received the Red Dot Product Design Award.
Suninvest operates a direct, field-sales-led go-to-market: customers request a free, no-obligation quote, after which Suninvest conducts on-site measurements, delivers a tailored proposal, and completes installation using its own in-house installation teams (eigen plaatsers). Pricing is fully quote-based, with indicative entry points around €4,000 for basic aluminium terrace coverings and €10,000+ for premium glass systems. The company distributes exclusively through its own channels — website (suninvestbvba.be), phone, email, Facebook, Instagram, educational blog content, and recurring open-door weekend events — with no resellers or third-party installers. Revenue is generated through one-time product sale and bundled installation, with residential homeowners as the primary segment and hospitality businesses as a secondary commercial segment.
Suninvest firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Suninvest
- Legal name
- Sun Invest BV
- Website
- https://suninvestbvba.be
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Suninvest (Sun Invest BV) is a Belgian installer of made-to-measure outdoor sun protection and outdoor living products — including louvred roofs, terrace coverings, screens, shutters, verandas, windows/doors, garage doors, and carports — serving residential homeowners and hospitality businesses across Belgium and the Netherlands through direct sales and in-house installation teams.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Suninvest industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Outdoor Sun Protection & Terrace Coverings
- NAICS
- Window Treatment Retailers (449122), Home Centers (444110)
- SIC
- Retail-Building Materials, Hardware, Garden Supply (5200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Sunroom & Conservatory Additions (HSAPADAE)
Keywords
Where Suninvest is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tessenderlo
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Suninvest business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Product Sales & Installation: Suninvest generates revenue primarily through the sale and professional installation of outdoor living products including sun shading, terrace coverings, louvred roofs, verandas, windows, doors, garage doors, carports, and outdoor joinery. The company sells directly to end customers and provides installation through its own team of installers, bundling products and services in a single engagement. Pricing is quote-based and customized per project.
- Horeca Sector Solutions: Specialized sun shading solutions for hospitality businesses (restaurants, cafes, hotels), offering scissor arm screens, louvred roofs, and fixed sandwich panel coverings. These solutions are positioned as revenue-generating investments for horeca establishments, emphasizing increased seating capacity and year-round terrace utilization.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom quote-based pricing per product and installation |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
Suninvest product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Suninvest sells, custom-fabricates, and professionally installs made-to-measure outdoor living and sun protection products for residential and hospitality customers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The portfolio spans louvred (lamella) roofs, terrace coverings, carports, verandas, screens, roller shutters, awnings, pergolas, outdoor blinds, windows and doors (aluminium/PVC), and sectional garage doors, supported by own installation teams and partnerships with brands such as Reynaers, Schüco, Verano, and Soons.
Product overview
Suninvest is a Belgian specialist in outdoor living solutions, offering a comprehensive portfolio of sun protection and outdoor construction products. The product range centers on three main categories: (1) Outdoor sun protection including screens, roller shutters, awnings, outdoor blinds, veranda screens, and pergolas; (2) Structural outdoor products including lamella roofs, terrace coverings, and carports; and (3) Indoor sun protection including venetian blinds, pleated shades, roller blinds, and curtains. Additionally, the company offers outdoor carpentry products including aluminum verandas, windows & doors (PVC and aluminum), and sectional garage doors. A specialized hospitality division provides commercial sun protection solutions. The portfolio includes both standard products and branded variants like the Red Dot Award-winning Tumba terrace system. Products emphasize customization (up to 300 RAL colors), aluminum construction for durability, and integration with smart home systems for automated operation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Lamellendak (Adjustable Louvred Roof)
Quantifiable outcome
- Rolluiken (roller shutters) can save up to 10% annually on energy bills through improved insulation
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Suninvest
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Suninvest technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Suninvest partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.
- ReynaerscoreSuninvest is an official Reynaers dealer for aluminium windows and doors. Reynaers is a leading European aluminium profile system provider. Suninvest uses Reynaers profiles for its aluminium window and door product line, offering customers high-quality architectural solutions with extensive colour and design options including inbraakwerende (burglary-resistant) and passiefenergie (passive energy) variants.
- SchücocoreSuninvest uses Schüco technology and quality standards for its PVC (kunststof) window and door products. Schüco is a leading German manufacturer of window, door, and façade systems. Suninvest offers an extensive range of fittings, handles, and colour options for its PVC product lines sourced through the Schüco partnership.
- Soons ZonweringcoreSuninvest works with Soons Zonwering for scissor arm screen systems specifically designed for the hospitality sector. Soons is described as 'hofleverancier' (court supplier), indicating a prestigious supplier status. Soons scissor arm screens offer maximum widths of 24 metres and projections of 6.6 metres, with a load capacity of 150 kg per arm — three times the competition. Suninstall promotes these as the premium choice for horeca terrace shading.
- VeranocoreVerano is a key brand partner for lamellendaken (louvred roofs) — specifically the Arezzo model — as well as pergola systems, verandazonwering, screens, and roller shutters. Suninstall distributes and installs the complete Verano product catalogue including the Arezzo lamellendak and Velvet openschuivend (sliding) lamellendak. Verano products carry CE NEN-EN 1991 certification.
- RomasecondaryRoma is a brand partner for screens and roller shutters (luxe segment). Suninvest distributes Roma screen and roller shutter products alongside their Verano offerings, providing customers with a choice of premium brands for these product categories.
- ArmaluxminorArmalux is referenced in the horeca sun shading section with downloadable brochures (Armalux Gallerybook and Specifications). Armalux appears to be a supplier of horeca-specific sun shading products distributed through Suninvest.
- AkenasecondaryAkena is referenced in the carport section with a downloadable brochure for modern carports. Akena is a French manufacturer of aluminium carports and verandas distributed through Suninvest.
- WilmssecondaryWilms is a brand partner for verandazonwering (zipxSky system) and sun awnings (luifels). Suninvest distributes Wilms products including the Wilms ZipxSky veranda shading system and Wilms sun awning models. Downloadable product brochures are available on the Suninvest website.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Suninvest competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Roma: Benelux manufacturer of screens, roller shutters and outdoor blinds (luxury segment). Direct overlap with Suninvest's screen and rolluik lines and competes for the same premium residential and commercial shading projects.
- Winsol: Belgian specialist in windows, doors, roller shutters, screens, verandas and outdoor living solutions. Directly comparable product portfolio (aluminium/PVC joinery, sun shading, verandas), Belgian dealer model and Flemish/Dutch-language go-to-market — the closest like-for-like peer to Suninvest.
- Verano: Belgian/Dutch manufacturer and direct seller of louvred roofs (lamellendaken), screens, roller shutters and verandas. As a key Suninvest supplier that also retails direct, Verano is simultaneously a partner and a competitor for end-customer projects.
- Harol: Belgian manufacturer of sun protection (screens, roller shutters, awnings, verandas, patio covers) with both direct-to-consumer and dealer channels. Comparable product mix and Benelux focus, and competes with Suninvest for the same residential and horeca projects.
- Climax: Belgian roller shutter and sun protection manufacturer serving the Benelux market through dealers and direct channels. Closely comparable on roller shutters, screens and veranda shading, competing with Suninvest for both residential installers and end customers.
- Soons Zonwering: Dutch 'hofleverancier' (court supplier) of heavy-duty horeca and residential sun shading including scissor-arm screens. Directly comparable horeca offering (large-format, wind-resistant screens) and a current Suninvest brand partner that also sells direct to installers and end customers.
- Wilms: Belgian/Dutch manufacturer of veranda shading (ZipxSky system), awnings and sun protection products. Directly overlaps with Suninvest's Wilms-distributed product lines and competes for the same Belgian veranda-owners' market.
Broad incumbents
- Renson: Belgian outdoor living and ventilation leader (Lamelle daken, Patio covers, screen systems, ventilation). Overlaps directly with Suninvest's lamella roof, terrace covering and screen portfolio but operates at much greater scale and as a manufacturer/brand rather than local dealer-installer.
Others
- Reynaers Aluminium: European aluminium systems supplier for windows, doors and façades. As a current Suninvest supplier (aluminium joinery), Reynaers is also a channel alternative for end customers and competing dealers, posing both a partnership and a competitive threat.
Regional players
- Warema: Germany-headquartered European leader in sun shading systems (awnings, screens, roller shutters, external venetian blinds). Comparable product technology and premium positioning; competes only indirectly with Suninvest given its primary DACH footprint but operates the same category.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Suninvest leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Suninvest funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Suninvest M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Suninvest
What does Suninvest do?
Suninvest sells, custom-fabricates, and professionally installs made-to-measure outdoor living and sun protection products for residential and hospitality customers in Belgium and the Netherlands. The portfolio spans louvred (lamella) roofs, terrace coverings, carports, verandas, screens, roller shutters, awnings, pergolas, outdoor blinds, windows and doors (aluminium/PVC), and sectional garage doors, supported by own installation teams and partnerships with brands such as Reynaers, Schüco, Verano, and Soons.
Is Suninvest a public or private company?
Suninvest is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Suninvest founded?
Suninvest was founded in -1. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Suninvest based?
Suninvest is headquartered in Tessenderlo, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does Suninvest make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales & Installation is the primary driver. The others are horeca Sector Solutions.
Who are Suninvest's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Roma, Winsol, Verano, Harol, Climax, Soons Zonwering and Wilms. Renson is listed as a broad incumbent. Reynaers Aluminium is listed as an others. Warema is listed as a regional player.
Does Suninvest have an API?
No public API is recorded for Suninvest.
What industry is Suninvest in?
Suninvest's product category is Outdoor Sun Protection & Terrace Coverings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPALAF, Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures, with a secondary code of HSAPADAE, Sunroom & Conservatory Additions. Its NAICS code is 449122 and its SIC code is 5200.