What Burgopak does

Burgopak Ltd. is a London-based, privately held B2B packaging design and manufacturing company founded in 2001. It designs and produces experiential paperboard packaging using a portfolio of proprietary opening mechanisms — Slider, Cabrio, Telescopic, Coupé, Book, Revolver, Halo, and the child-resistant Duallok format (operated via sister company Duallok) — engineered in-house by a team led by Creative Director Dane Whitehurst. The company serves global brand owners across four verticals: fintech and digital banks (Revolut, Monzo, N26, Mercury, Emerge, Gridserve, Genesis Block), healthcare and wellness (Thriva, inne, OptimallyMe, Map My Mole, Chuckling Goat, Hims, SALT! Supplements), cannabis (Sira Naturals, Omura), and consumer products and luxury retail (Adidas, Bloomingdales, Greggs, Fortnum & Mason, F1).

Revenue is generated through custom packaging design services (professional services), manufacturing and shipment of finished packs from UK, EU, USA, and Asia facilities (hardware sales), and optimized range products derived from iconic formats. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific depending on design complexity, volumes, materials, and manufacturing location; no public pricing is disclosed. Distribution is direct B2B sales to brand owners, supplemented by card-manufacturer channel partnerships that integrate Burgopak solutions into fintech fulfillment chains. Burgopak markets through a content-led mix spanning its website, YouTube, LinkedIn, industry publications (healthcarepackaging.com, thedieline.com, gdusa.com, creativebloq.com, femtechinsider.com), podcasts, webinars, and design awards (including the 2025 GDUSA Health + Wellness Award). The company is bootstrapped, holds no disclosed external investors, and reports certifications including FSC, Cyber Essentials Plus, Ecovadis, Love Paper, and BPIF/TwoSides memberships.

Name

Burgopak

Legal name

Burgopak Ltd.

Website

https://burgopak.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burgopak is a London-based B2B packaging design and manufacturer founded in 2001, delivering experiential paperboard packaging with proprietary opening mechanisms to fintech, healthcare/wellness, cannabis, and consumer product brands globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Packaging Design & Manufacturing

NAICS

Folding Paperboard Box Manufacturing (322212), Paperboard Container Manufacturing (32221)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Folding Carton & Paperboard Packaging Printing (IMALAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL)

Keywords

• Custom packaging design
• Card packaging solutions
• Child-resistant packaging
• Wellness packaging design
• Sustainable paperboard packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Packaging Design Services: Design and development of bespoke packaging solutions for brand owners across multiple sectors including fintech, healthcare, consumer products, and cannabis
2. Packaging Manufacturing & Production: Production and shipment of packaging from UK, EU, USA & Asia manufacturing facilities
3. Optimised Range Products: High-volume production versions of iconic formats tweaked for cost-effective postage and reduced material/water/energy consumption for brands scaling up operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Burgopak designs and manufactures custom experiential paperboard packaging solutions with proprietary opening mechanisms (Slider, Cabrio, Telescopic, Coupé, Book, Revolver formats). The company serves fintech, healthcare/wellness, consumer products, and cannabis brands with packaging for cards, test kits, medical devices, supplements, and consumer goods. Production and shipping are handled from UK, EU, USA, and Asia manufacturing facilities.

Product overview

Burgopak is an award-winning packaging design company with 25 years of experience delivering stand-out experiential packaging. The company offers three core product lines: Card Packaging (for fintechs, banks, and digital banks), Wellness Packaging (for test kits, medical devices, supplements), and Product Packaging (for consumer products). These are supported by multiple proprietary opening mechanisms including Slider, Telescopic, Cabrio, Coupé, Book, Revolver, Lifter, Self-Mailers, and Duallok formats. Duallok (child-resistant packaging) operates as a sister company. The company combines sustainability and user-centered design with engaging, brand-enhancing structures to maximize packaging value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Card Packaging Premium card packaging solutions for banks, fintechs, and digital banks featuring innovative opening mechanisms (Slider, Telescopic, Cabrio, Coupé, Book, Revolver formats) that create memorable unboxing experiences while protecting cards during transit. Optimized for fulfillment and either postage or retail distribution.
• Wellness Packaging Packaging solutions for test kits, medical devices, supplements, and remedies featuring inclusive designs with neat opening mechanics, delivery of pertinent information, and certified child-resistant options for security. Designed for healthcare and wellness brands requiring user trust and regulatory compliance.
• Product Packaging Three-dimensional brand experience packaging for consumer products including luxury items, male grooming, toys, food and beverage, and wearables. Designed to define product perception and enhance user setup and usage through engaging brand-enhancing structures.
• Duallok Child-Resistant Packaging Child-resistant packaging solutions featuring pressing buttons or tabs to unlock mechanisms, designed to meet Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) requirements while remaining accessible to adults. Used for cannabis products, vape cartridges, edibles, and pre-rolls. Developed by sister company Duallok.
• Super Envelope Range Lightweight bendy materials with innovative opening mechanisms embedded into simple outer envelopes, developed to reduce postage costs while maintaining brand impact for cost-effective postal solutions at high volumes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1350kg of paper and nearly 2 tonnes of CO2 saved in a single Monzo order by reducing pack size by 7mm
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, supporting and core.

• Map My MoleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Selected to design packaging for Map My Mole's home-use Image Capture Kit, a medical device enabling users to capture clinical-quality images of moles with a smartphone-attached dermoscope for dermatologist review. Packaging organizes multiple components including lens, sachets, and instructions while protecting lens during transit.
• EmergeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Designed interactive dual-slide mailer for fintech startup Emerge's bank card using high-quality materials and holographic foil for premium unboxing experience. The mechanism enhances user engagement while protecting the card during transit. Product now available in New Zealand.
• Metsä BoardsupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2025Metsä Board's high-quality paperboard MetsäBoard Pro FBB Bright was selected for SALT! Supplements' packaging solution developed by Burgopak. Packaging design optimized for environmental efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and performance.
• OptimallyMecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Partnership in January 2025 for at-home diagnostic packaging. OptimallyMe offers science-backed, 100% personalized health dashboard using at-home blood and microbiome test kits. Burgopak created multi-component packaging that makes testing simple with approachable yet quality feel.
• innecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on redesigning packaging for the inne minilab fertility tracking device. Case study in healthcare packaging trust, demonstrating how thoughtful design can balance cost reduction, sustainability, and user experience. The project involved reducing costs, improving sustainability, optimizing fulfilment, and protecting the device during shipping.
• Holmen IggesundsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPaperboard supplier celebrated for sustainable practices. Replants three trees for every one harvested within their forests in Sweden, totaling over 30 million new trees each year. Forests act as carbon sink absorbing up to 10% of Sweden's CO2 output. Used for premium projects including Saturn V rocket model.
• DuallokcoreTechnology or IntegrationRelated company providing child-resistant packaging solutions. Alexander Parker, Head of Design at Burgopak, also works at sister company Duallok. Duallok provides child-resistant packaging for cannabis and wellness products with pressing buttons or tabs to unlock.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PakFactory: Custom paperboard packaging manufacturer offering bespoke folding cartons, mailers, and retail boxes with in-house design and print capabilities. Directly comparable to Burgopak on custom packaging services for brand owners, though typically positioned for mid-market rather than enterprise experiential packaging.
• Noissue: Sustainable custom packaging company specializing in paper-based mailers, boxes, and tissue for DTC and retail brands. Comparable to Burgopak on the custom-paperboard + sustainability angle and SME/startup customer base, though more focused on e-commerce mailers than premium experiential opening mechanisms.
• Zenpack: Boutique custom packaging design and manufacturing firm serving luxury, beauty, and consumer electronics brands with premium unboxing experiences. Highly comparable to Burgopak on premium B2B custom packaging, structural design engineering, and enterprise brand clients.
• Refine Packaging: Custom packaging manufacturer offering bespoke boxes, mailers, and structural design for retail and DTC brands with low minimum order quantities. Comparable to Burgopak on custom paperboard packaging services for brand owners, particularly in the small-to-mid market segment.

Broad incumbents

• DS Smith: Global paper-based packaging incumbent with a Packaging Solutions division serving FMCG, e-commerce, and industrial customers across Europe and North America. Comparable as a broad packaging incumbent but lacks Burgopak's experiential-design and patented opening-mechanism specialization.
• Smurfit Kappa: One of the world's largest paperboard and corrugated packaging producers with global manufacturing and integrated design services. Relevant as a broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise packaging RFPs, but operates at massive commodity scale versus Burgopak's bespoke premium positioning.
• Graphic Packaging: Major global folding carton and paperboard packaging manufacturer serving food, beverage, and consumer goods brands. Comparable on folding-carton end markets and paperboard conversion but not on experiential mechanisms or small-batch premium design work.
• WestRock: Large US-based paper and packaging company producing folding cartons, corrugated boxes, and paperboard for consumer and retail customers. Comparable as a paperboard container incumbent, though it does not focus on the premium experiential packaging niche Burgopak serves.

Emerging players

• Stranger & Stranger: Award-winning packaging design agency specializing in premium spirits, beverages, and luxury packaging with a strong structural-design heritage. Comparable to Burgopak on the premium design-led packaging offering for brand owners, though primarily focused on beverage/alcohol rather than fintech or wellness.

Others

• Holmen Iggesund: Premium paperboard supplier (Invercote, Incada) and Burgopak partner, providing sustainable folding-boxboard used in Burgopak projects. Relevant as a key upstream supplier and ecosystem participant in the premium paperboard value chain rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCJK5YbYMVIwwYGU86vcMsFA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burgopak
• Xx.com/burgopak
• Facebookfacebook.com/Burgopak.Ltd

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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