Gruppo Cooperativo Colser-auroradomus

What Gruppo Cooperativo Colser-auroradomus does

Gruppo Cooperativo Colser-auroradomus is an Italian cooperative group headquartered in Parma that operates three subsidiaries delivering facility management and social/healthcare services across Italy. The group is composed of COLSER, which provides B2B facility management services including cleaning, sanitation, logistics and airport management; Auroradomus, which delivers social and healthcare services such as elderly care, disability support, mental health assistance and educational services; and Saltatempo, a work-integration cooperative that employs disadvantaged workers. Together these subsidiaries serve public administrations (municipalities, healthcare facilities, schools) and private enterprises under long-term managed-service contracts.

The cooperative employs approximately 7,500 professionals across nine regional branches. Group revenue reached €232 million in 2025, with COLSER contributing €152 million (+8% year-over-year) and Auroradomus generating €78.3 million. The group holds a stacked certification portfolio spanning ISO 9001, SA 8000, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, UNI 11010 and ISO 45001, positioning it for public-sector tenders and corporate procurement frameworks. Revenue mechanics are anchored by recurring multi-year service contracts rather than transactional or per-unit pricing, which provides revenue visibility but ties growth to institutional budget cycles.

The cooperative is owned by its worker-members rather than external shareholders, a structure that constrains access to traditional equity financing but provides stable governance, aligns labour incentives with operating performance, and enables a social-purpose overlay (work integration, elderly care) that pure commercial FM operators cannot easily replicate. Recent strategic activity includes a 2021 Rome branch opening followed by expansion into Campania, Basilicata and Puglia, a 2026 mobile workforce application, and the renewal of a three-star Legal Rating alongside the Gold Medal Sant'Ilario 2026 award.

Name

Gruppo Cooperativo Colser-auroradomus

Legal name

Gruppo Cooperativo COLSER-Auroradomus

Website

https://gruppocolserauroradomus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Italian cooperative group delivering B2B facility management via COLSER and social/healthcare services via Auroradomus to public administrations and private enterprises across Italy, with approximately 7,500 employees and €232 million in 2025 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Services to Enterprises (COLSER): Facility management, sanitation, hygiene, cleaning, logistics, building management, and related services to public and private enterprises. Revenue from multi-year service contracts with municipalities, hospitals, and businesses.
2. Services to Persons (Auroradomus): Social and healthcare services including elderly care homes, disabled services, mental health services, educational services, and youth services. Operates through contracts with public social services and healthcare authorities.
3. Work Integration Services (Saltatempo): Social cooperative providing work integration services for disadvantaged persons, combining social rehabilitation with cleaning and facility services. Revenue from service contracts integrating disadvantaged workers into productive teams.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gruppo Cooperativo COLSER-Auroradomus delivers integrated multiservice solutions through three cooperative subsidiaries: COLSER provides business-to-business facility management, cleaning, sanitation, logistics, airport management, building maintenance, laundry, museum, environmental management, and concierge/security services to public and private enterprises; Auroradomus provides social, healthcare, mental health, educational, elderly care, disability, and youth services through contracts with public social services and healthcare authorities; Saltatempo provides work-integration and social inclusion services for disadvantaged persons through cleaning, office services, errand services, and green maintenance.

Product overview

Gruppo Cooperativo COLSER-Auroradomus is a cooperative group comprising three main business units: COLSER (business-to-business multiservices including cleaning, sanitation, facility management, logistics, airport management, building maintenance, laundry, museum services, environmental management, and porterage), Auroradomus (social services including elderly care facilities, healthcare, disability services, mental health services, educational services, and youth services), and Saltatempo (work placement and social inclusion services for disadvantaged individuals). The Group operates as a unified multiservice provider offering integrated solutions across enterprise services and social services sectors, with nationwide coverage through 9 branches and approximately 7,544 members/employees generating €232 million in revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COLSER: Business-to-business services including facility management, cleaning, sanitation, hygiene, logistics, building management, airport management, laundry, museum services, environmental management, and security services.
• Auroradomus
• Saltatempo
• Oltre Lab

Products and services

• Sanificazione e igiene ambientale (Cleaning and Environmental Hygiene) Environmental hygiene and sanitation services including specialized disinfection for COVID-19 containment, hospital and pharmaceutical sanitation, food industry sanitation, and civil environment sanitation, targeted at hospitals, healthcare facilities, food industry operators, and public/private enterprises across Italy.
• Sanificazioni specialistiche e grandi interventi (Specialized Sanitization and Large-Scale Interventions) Specialized sanitization services and large-scale intervention projects for complex environments requiring intensive cleaning and disinfection, serving healthcare, industrial, and public-sector clients with mission-critical hygiene needs.
• Office e servizi integrati (Office and Integrated Services) Integrated office services and administrative support solutions for business environments, delivered as managed services to enterprises across Italy.
• Logistica (Logistics) Logistics services including material handling, transportation, and warehouse management delivered through the COLSER LOG division, serving enterprises and public entities requiring outsourced internal logistics operations.
• Gestioni aeroportuali (Airport Management) Airport facility management and operational services for aviation infrastructure, including cleaning, maintenance, and operational support delivered to airport operators.
• Building management (COLSER TECH) Building management and maintenance services for facilities and installations delivered through the COLSER TECH division, serving enterprise and public-sector real estate operators.
• Lavanderia e guardaroba (Laundry and Wardrobe) Laundry and wardrobe management services for healthcare facilities and businesses, delivered as a managed service to hospitals, clinics, and commercial clients.
• Servizi museali (Museum Services) Facility management and support services for museum and cultural institutions, including cleaning, visitor services, and operational support.
• Gestioni ambientali (Environmental Management) Environmental management and maintenance services for outdoor and public spaces, including green area upkeep and environmental stewardship for municipalities and enterprises.
• Strutture per anziani (Elderly Care Facilities) Residential and semi-residential care facilities for elderly people including nursing homes (RSA), delivered under contract with public social services authorities to elderly individuals and their families.
• Servizi sanitari (Healthcare Services) Social-health services and healthcare support for various patient populations, delivered under contract with healthcare authorities and public social services to individuals requiring health-related assistance.
• Servizi per la disabilità (Disability Services) Specialized services supporting people with disabilities including personal assistance and social integration programs, delivered under contract with public social services authorities.
• Servizi per i minori (Child Services) Services for minors including educational support and child protection programs, delivered under contract with public social services and educational authorities.
• Servizi per la salute mentale (Mental Health Services) Mental health support services and psychiatric care programs, delivered to individuals with mental health conditions under contract with public healthcare and social services authorities.
• Servizi educativi (Educational Services) Educational support services and pedagogical assistance for various age groups, delivered to schools, families, and public education authorities.
• Servizi per i giovani (Youth Services) Services supporting young people including career guidance and social integration programs, delivered under contract with municipalities and public social services.
• Servizi per la Ricettività Turistica (Tourist Reception Services) Hospitality and tourist reception support services, delivered to public entities and tourism operators requiring accommodation reception and guest support.
• Inserimento lavorativo (Work Placement) Vocational training and work placement services for disadvantaged individuals, combining productive work activities (cleaning, office services, errands, green maintenance) with social rehabilitation, delivered under contracts with public social services and enterprises.

Quantifiable outcome

• Growth trajectory confirmed with 2025 revenue of €232 million (+8% for COLSER)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Parma Calcio 1913minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports sponsorship partnership with Parma Calcio 1913 football club, continuing collaboration for visibility and community engagement.
• KilometroVerdeParmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental sustainability initiative partnership for green projects in the Parma territory.
• Giocampus Educational AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership joining the Giocampus Educational Alliance for youth development programs.
• Cooperazione SaluteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for supplementary health coverage (Copertura Sanitaria Integrativa) for cooperative workers.
• Parma Io Ci Sto!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipation in the Parma Io Ci Sto! civic initiative supporting local community development.
• Centro Antiviolenza di ParmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for the Anti-violence Center of Parma through film sponsorship and community support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Markas: Bolzano-based Italian cooperative and one of the largest B2B facility services providers in Italy, with cleaning, sanitization, and integrated services for public administration and enterprises. Directly comparable to COLSER on cooperative model, services, and geographic focus.
• Coopservice: Italian cooperative providing integrated facility management, cleaning, sanitation, logistics, and security services to public and private clients nationwide. Closely comparable to COLSER in cooperative structure, service mix, and customer base.
• Coopselios: Italian social cooperative providing elderly care, disability services, healthcare, and educational services. Directly comparable to Auroradomus on social cooperative structure, service portfolio, and public-sector contracting model.
• Rekeep: Italy's largest listed facility management company (formerly Manutencoop Facility Management), offering integrated building maintenance, cleaning, energy, and property services. Direct competitor on integrated FM tenders, though structured as a corporation rather than cooperative.
• Consorzio Nazionale Servizi (CNS): Italian cooperative consortium aggregating local cooperatives to deliver facility services, cleaning, and socio-health services to public administration. Highly comparable as a cooperative group with social and FM service lines serving the same public-sector buyer base.
• Pellegrini Group: Italian integrated services group offering facility management, cleaning, catering, and related services primarily to public administration and large enterprises. Directly comparable to COLSER's integrated B2B service portfolio in Italy.

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo Italia: Italian subsidiary of French multinational Sodexo providing on-site service solutions including facility management, cleaning, and quality-of-life services. Comparable to COLSER on FM service lines and customer base, broader global incumbent.
• ISS Italia (ISS A/S): Italian arm of Danish multinational ISS, one of the world's largest facility services providers. Competes directly with COLSER on enterprise and public FM contracts but operates as a broad incumbent with global scale, not a cooperative.
• Gemeaz Elior (Elior Services Italia): Italian subsidiary of French multinational Elior Group providing facility services, cleaning, and soft FM to corporate and public clients. Comparable on service lines and customers but operates as a for-profit subsidiary of a global group, broader portfolio than COLSER.

Regional players

• Serenissima Ristorazione: Italian cooperative group providing catering, facility services, and integrated services primarily to public administration, healthcare, and education. Comparable to COLSER on cooperative model and public-sector focus, with catering as a complementary rather than primary line.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colserad

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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