Blocks

What Blocks does

Blocks (Property Blocks s.r.o.) is a Prague-based, software-first smart locker vendor founded in 2017 by Bartolomej Holubar (CEO) and Alex Studnicka (CTO). The company sells connected locker hardware and a cloud management platform (Admin Zone) that automate storage, parcel delivery, IT asset handover, and peer-to-peer item sharing for workplaces, buildings, and retail click-and-collect networks. Its named enterprise base spans more than 20 disclosed logos including Deloitte, Slovak Telekom (1,300+ doors deployed in 2023), O2 Czech Republic, Kiwi.com, Serviceplan Group, Raiffeisenbank, UniCredit, Erste Group, NHS, EY, T-Mobile, MSD, Daily Mail, and Charles University, with the company reporting 100+ enterprise customers, 500,000+ end users, and a presence in 15 markets across UK & Europe, CEE/SEE, APAC, and the Americas.

The product architecture centers on a cloud-connected modular locker with electronic locks, a touchscreen kiosk, and an iOS/Android mobile app, all managed remotely through the Admin Zone web dashboard. A single locker bank can be remotely re-tasked across 12+ use cases (employee storage, IT equipment distribution, parcel lockers, asset/keys handover, visitor lockers, end-of-trip cycling storage, share point, smart postbox, library of things) without hardware changes, and firmware is delivered over-the-air — Blocks' first 2017/2018 Deloitte deployment is said to remain on feature parity with new projects. The platform ships 30+ ready-made integrations with Microsoft Teams, Entra ID, ServiceNow, Jira, Slack, Stripe, BMC Helix, and HID Mobile Access, plus an API/SDK for custom systems; deployment options include a turnkey All-In hardware+software solution and a Tech-only retrofit into existing furniture cabinets.

Revenue is generated through a mix of smart-locker hardware sales, recurring software subscriptions for Admin Zone and over-the-air updates, professional services for implementation and customization, and a software-only upgrade path that retunes third-party smart lockers onto Blocks' operating system. Pricing is quote-based and varies with door count (10–30 up to 1,000+), placement type, and vertical, sold under multi-year enterprise contracts. Go-to-market combines direct field sales organized across four regional pods (UK & Europe, APAC, Americas, CEE & SEE), showrooms in Prague and London, a partner ecosystem anchored by Steelcase, S3/Sedus, and HID, and event presence at Orgatec, Clerkenwell Design Week, and The Security Event. The company is privately held, ISO 27001 certified, and GDPR-compliant, with no disclosed institutional funding beyond a 2021 Pilulka transaction.

Name

Blocks

Legal name

Property Blocks s.r.o.

Website

https://blockslockers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Blocks is a Prague-based software-first smart locker vendor that sells connected locker hardware and a cloud management platform to automate storage, parcel delivery, and IT asset handover for 100+ enterprise customers across workplaces, buildings, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Locker Systems and Workplace Automation Software

NAICS

Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace / Office Parcel Locker Solutions (TLAAAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential & Multifamily Parcel Locker Solutions (Apartment/HOA) (TLAAAMAD), Closet & Wardrobe Storage Systems (Non-Construction) (HSAFAHAA)

Keywords

• Smart locker systems
• Workplace storage automation
• IT asset distribution
• Parcel delivery lockers
• Contactless locker software

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Smart Locker Hardware Sales: Sale of modular smart locker units with electronic locks and sensors, available as complete All-In solution or Tech-only (software integration into existing cabinets). Hardware includes various locker configurations and access control systems.
2. Software Platform Subscription: Ongoing software licensing for Admin Zone, cloud connectivity, over-the-air updates, and multi-use-case functionality. Includes support services and continuous feature development.
3. Professional Services: Implementation, configuration, customization, and ongoing customer support services for enterprise deployments.
4. Upgrade of Existing Smart Lockers: Software-only upgrade service allowing existing smart locker installations from other brands to be powered by Blocks operating system, integrating with existing locker electronics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Blocks designs, manufactures, and sells a software-first smart locker platform consisting of modular locker hardware with electronic locks and touchscreen kiosks, paired with a cloud-based Admin Zone management platform, native iOS/Android mobile apps, and an API/SDK. The system is deployed in workplaces, buildings, and retail sites to automate employee storage, IT equipment distribution, parcel delivery and pickup, asset and key handover, visitor lockers, and peer-to-peer item sharing. Deployment options include the All-In plug-and-play bundle or the Tech-only software/electronics package integrated into the customer's existing furniture cabinets.

Product overview

Blocks offers a software-first smart locker platform with a modular architecture. The core Blocks Smart Lockers system consists of hardware (connected lockers with touchscreen kiosks) combined with cloud-based management software (Admin Zone, mobile app). Multiple product modules address specific use cases: Employee Lockers for personal storage in hybrid workplaces, IT Equipment Distribution Lockers for hardware management, Asset Lockers for fleet/keys, Parcel Lockers for mailroom automation, and Share Point for peer-to-peer handover. Additional modules include Team Lockers, Visitor Lockers, End-of-Trip Lockers, Smart Postbox, and Library of Things. Two deployment options are available: All In (complete hardware+software solution) and Tech (software-only integration with existing cabinets). The platform integrates with enterprise identity (Entra ID), communication (Teams, Slack), and ticketing (Jira, ServiceNow) tools. Named customers include Deloitte, Slovak Telekom (1,300+ lockers), O2, Kiwi.com, and Serviceplan Group.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Blocks Smart Lockers Core software-first smart locker platform combining connected modular locker hardware (electronic locks, sensors, touchscreen kiosks) with the cloud-based Admin Zone management software, iOS/Android mobile apps, and API/SDK. Designed for enterprise workplaces, buildings, and retail sites to automate storage, parcel delivery, asset handover, and peer-to-peer exchange.
• Employee Lockers Personal storage locker module for hybrid workplaces supporting desk-sharing models. Employees book lockers on-demand with dynamic allocation reducing locker counts by 30-50%, accessing via QR codes, cards, or the Blocks mobile app.
• IT Equipment Distribution Lockers Automated IT asset handover system enabling 24/7 self-service check-in/check-out and returns of laptops, hardware, and IT accessories. Integrates with employee directories and ITSM ticketing systems (ServiceNow, Jira, BMC Helix) for unmanned onboarding/offboarding and real-time inventory tracking with sign-and-collect digital confirmation.
• Asset Lockers 24/7 unmanned handover system for fleet management, keys, documents, and shared equipment supporting self-service or admin-assigned rental with optional payment integration via Stripe for monetizable use cases.
• Parcel Lockers Automated parcel delivery and mailroom management module accepting deliveries from any courier. Employees receive automated notifications and pick up packages 24/7, saving approximately 30 minutes per parcel pickup and preventing reception lobby pileups.
• All In Option Complete plug-and-play hardware-plus-software deployment option including modular locker boxes, electronic locks, and the Blocks software stack for seamless installation and day-one management without requiring existing furniture.
• Tech Option Software and electronic locks integration into customers' existing furniture cabinets, providing automation, cloud connectivity, and the Admin Zone platform without replacing existing hardware.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30-50% reduction in locker count needed
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• S3coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025S3 utilizes NEW WORKspace Advisory and over 150 years of manufacturing excellence from Sedus, one of Europe's most respected office furniture brands with everything proudly made in Germany. Partnership announced in 2025.
• SteelcasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal office furniture manufacturer partnership for integrated smart locker solutions.
• SeduscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean office furniture brand with manufacturing in Germany, integrated through S3 partnership.
• HENNminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on Serviceplan Group's House of Communication project, designing custom locker installations.
• Bes BrunoldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartner collaborated with HENN and Blocks on Serviceplan Group Munich headquarters project for bespoke locker designs.
• AccumulataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional implementation and distribution partner.
• LGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisplay technology partnership for locker touchscreen interfaces.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Envoy: Envoy is a workplace experience platform covering visitor management, desk booking, and deliveries — adjacent to Blocks in the workplace logistics stack with potential integration or competitive overlap.
• PackageX: PackageX is an emerging SaaS platform for package management and mailroom automation with mobile-first workflows — addressing adjacent use cases to Blocks with a less hardware-centric model.

Broad incumbents

• Traka (Assa Abloy): Traka, part of Assa Abloy, offers intelligent key and asset management lockers — overlapping with Blocks' IT equipment distribution and asset locker use cases for enterprise and institutional customers.
• Pitney Bowes: Pitney Bowes is a global incumbent in mail and shipping solutions offering smart locker and SendSuite parcel management products — broader portfolio overlap with Blocks in enterprise mailroom and shipping automation.

Direct peers

• Vecos: Vecos is a European smart locker specialist serving corporate workplaces with flexible, software-managed lockers — directly comparable to Blocks in target segment, geography, and use case focus.
• Parcel Pending: Parcel Pending (now part of Quadient) is a major smart parcel locker provider for residential, retail, and commercial properties, competing head-to-head with Blocks in the PUDO/parcel locker space.
• Smartbox by InPost: InPost's Smartbox parcel locker network offers automated click-and-collect and PUDO solutions across European markets — competing with Blocks in both workplace and residential deployments.
• Luxer One: Luxer One provides smart package management and locker solutions for multifamily, student housing, and commercial properties — a direct US-based competitor with overlapping access-control integrations and parcel workflow capabilities.
• Quadient: Quadient is a publicly traded automation solutions provider that offers parcel locker systems (Parcel Pending by Quadient) directly competing with Blocks in workplace, residential, and retail pickup-drop-off use cases globally.

Regional players

• Hörmann: Hörmann is a European manufacturer of doors, lockers, and storage systems with strong DACH presence — a regional incumbent whose industrial locker offerings overlap with Blocks' hardware footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/blocks-lockers

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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