FORME SOCIETA' BENEFIT S.R.L.

What FORME SOCIETA' BENEFIT S.R.L. does

FORME Società Benefit S.r.l. is an Italian benefit corporation headquartered in Casalecchio di Reno (Bologna) that operates as a specialized distributor and installer of renewable energy systems and certified eco-building materials. The company offers two complementary product lines: (1) photovoltaic (PV) systems — supplying modules from Jinko Solar, Longi, REC, TrinaSolar, and SolarEdge; inverters and storage from Huawei, SMA, Sungrow, SolarEdge, Enphase, and Zucchetti; EV charging from Wallbox and Lektri.co; and Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) from Wienerberger and Megasol — and (2) bioedilizia materials, including natural thermal-acoustic insulation (Naturalia Bau, Soprema), lime-based products (Calchèra San Giorgio), ecological paints (Oikos), wood structures (Amalegno), thermal blocks (Ferrari BK), flooring (Unilin), and green roofs/walls (Green Safe). The company also delivers end-to-end PV installation services for residential and commercial/industrial customers, including site survey, design, grid connection paperwork (e-distribuzione, GSE), and post-sale maintenance. Underlying technology is entirely third-party hardware and certified materials; Forme adds value through curation, integration, and project management rather than proprietary technology.

The business operates a sales-led, relationship-driven model with a single technical-commercial account manager assigned per project through full lifecycle, supported by a physical showroom in Casalecchio di Reno. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time project-based fees for PV installation and bioedilizia material sales, supplemented by ancillary services (financing brokerage, insurance, public funding application support via bandi, life line installation, maintenance, and cleaning) delivered through a partner network. The company also operates the Forme Academy, an annual training program for installers and contractors in collaboration with manufacturing partners. Target customer segments include six verticals: companies (C&I), private homeowners, construction companies, installers, architectural/design studios, and condominium managers. The company is led by CEO Giorgia Lermini (industrial engineering with energy & environment specialization) and operates with 10 collaborators, having completed 100+ projects across residential and commercial/industrial categories.

Name

FORME SOCIETA' BENEFIT S.R.L.

Legal name

FORME SOCIETA' BENEFIT S.R.L.

Website

https://formesrl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FORME Società Benefit S.r.l. is an Italian benefit corporation in Casalecchio di Reno that distributes and installs photovoltaic systems and certified eco-building materials for residential, commercial, and industrial customers across Northern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Casalecchio Di Reno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Photovoltaic system installation: Design, installation, and commissioning of residential and commercial/industrial photovoltaic systems including battery storage, EV charging, and connection to the national grid via e-distribuzione and GSE.
2. Bioedilizia material supply: Supply of certified eco-building materials (insulation, paints, lime products, wood structures, green roofs) to construction companies, installers, and private clients, with ready-to-deliver stock.
3. Academy training events: Annual training events and seminars organized in collaboration with manufacturing partners for professional development of installers and contractors.
4. Additional project services: Financing solutions, participation in public funding programmes (bandi), insurance policies, life line installation, and post-installation maintenance and cleaning services via partner network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Forme is an Italian benefit corporation that supplies and installs photovoltaic systems (modules, inverters, battery storage, EV chargers, mounting structures) and certified eco-building materials (natural insulation, lime-based products, ecological paints, wood structures, ecological flooring, green roofs/walls) for residential and commercial/industrial projects. The company combines a single technical-commercial contact, on-site project assistance, and a partner network (financing, insurance, public funding, maintenance) to deliver turnkey sustainable building envelope solutions across Northern Italy.

Product overview

FORME SOCIETA' BENEFIT S.R.L. is an Italian benefit corporation specializing in sustainable building materials and renewable energy solutions. The company operates as a distributor and installer offering two interconnected product lines: (1) Photovoltaic systems including modules (Jinko Solar, Longi, REC, TrinaSolar, Solaredge), inverters and storage (Enphase, Huawei, SMA, Sungrow), EV charging (Wallbox, Lektri.co), alternative BIPV solutions (Wienerberger, Megasol), and mounting/security accessories; and (2) Bio-building materials including natural insulation (Naturalia Bau, Soprema), lime-based products (Calchèra San Giorgio), eco-paints (Oikos), wood structures (Amalegno), flooring (Unilin), and green roofing (Unilin, Green Safe). Services include complete installation (residential and industrial), financing partnerships, insurance, maintenance, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Photovoltaic Installation

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-year-old company with 100+ completed projects
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Jinko SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global manufacturer of photovoltaic modules. Forme supplies Jinko Solar modules as part of its standard photovoltaic product offering for both residential and commercial installations.
• LongicoreTechnology or IntegrationMajor global photovoltaic module manufacturer. Forme includes Longi modules in its standard product catalogue for photovoltaic installations.
• HuaweicoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal technology company producing inverters and energy storage systems for photovoltaic applications. Forme integrates Huawei inverters and storage in its photovoltaic solutions.
• SolarEdgecoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist in inverter and energy storage solutions. Forme supplies SolarEdge products as part of its photovoltaic system components.
• EnphasecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicroinverter and battery storage manufacturer. Forme incorporates Enphase microinverters and storage in its photovoltaic product range.
• SungrowcoreTechnology or IntegrationInverter and energy storage systems manufacturer for solar applications. Forme includes Sungrow products in its photovoltaic supply catalogue.
• WienerbergercoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational producer of building materials. Partnered with Forme for Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) coloured modules and integrated photovoltaic roofing solutions (replacing traditional tiles).
• MegasolcoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of photovoltaic building-integrated products including coloured modules, integrated roofing, and façade solutions. Forme sources Megasol products for BIPV and alternative photovoltaic solutions.
• OikoscoreTechnology or IntegrationItalian manufacturer of ecological paints and decorative coatings, based in the province of Forlì-Cesena. Oikos is noted as one of the world's first manufacturers of solvent-free chemical paints, producing HACCP-certified paints for sensitive environments (hospitals, schools, nurseries). Forme supplies Oikos ecological paints for internal and external building applications.
• Naturalia BaucoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialist in natural and eco-friendly building materials including thermal-acoustic insulation, protective membranes, lime-based products, and dry systems. Forme distributes Naturalia Bau products across its bioedilizia range.
• Calchèra San Giorgio (Calchera)coreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of lime-based building products and deumidification solutions. Forme supplies Calchèra San Giorgio lime-based products for its bioedilizia customers.
• Construction and installation partners (life lines, maintenance)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerForme's network of specialised partners handles construction phase services including life line installation (safety lines for rooftop access), post-installation maintenance and cleaning of photovoltaic systems, and full project execution from design to installation for bioedilizia work.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Edilkamin: Established Italian manufacturer/distributor of biomass heating systems and broader sustainable building technologies; overlaps with Forme's sustainable building materials and energy-efficiency focus, with much greater scale.
• Sorgenia: Italian independent green energy retailer expanding into distributed generation, solar and storage offerings for residential and business customers; overlaps Forme's residential/C&I PV and storage proposition.
• Enel X (Enel Group): Major Italian energy transition incumbent offering residential and C&I solar, storage, EV charging and energy-efficiency services; represents the scaled incumbent that Forme must compete against for larger commercial projects.
• Viessmann Italia: German-headquartered global heating, photovoltaic, and renewable systems provider with Italian operations; competes for residential and C&I renewable energy and energy-efficiency project budgets, with broader portfolio and brand recognition.

Direct peers

• Coenergia: Italian photovoltaic components distributor offering modules, inverters, storage and balance-of-system to installers, closely overlapping Forme's PV supply role for the Italian installer market.
• Solar Energy Italia: Italian residential and commercial photovoltaic installer with a similar project-based installation model, directly competing for the same residential and SME customer segments as Forme.
• Greenvolt Next (Italy): European renewable energy group with Italian operations focused on C&I and residential photovoltaic, storage, and energy-efficiency solutions; comparable project-based installation model and customer segments.
• Wienerberger Italia: International building materials producer offering integrated photovoltaic roofing (BIPV tiles) and façade solutions in Italy; competes with Forme's BIPV/eco-building material offering and is also a supply partner, making the relationship both collaborative and competitive.

Others

• Naturalia Bau: Italian distributor of natural/eco-friendly building materials including insulation, lime products and dry systems; a key supply partner of Forme, but as a direct-to-installer supplier it represents an adjacent channel that could disintermediate Forme.

Emerging players

• Atlante (NHOA): Italian-listed platform for EV charging, energy storage, and PV integration; competes with Forme's EV-charging-coupled-with-PV offering for both residential and C&I customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 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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