What KOKIDO does

Kokido Development Ltd. is a Hong Kong-headquartered pool-cleaning hardware manufacturer founded in 1990 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the BWT (Best Water Technology) Group. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes cordless robotic pool cleaners (RC series under the Vektro sub-brand) and cordless electric pool vacuums (EV series), plus a complement of maintenance accessories, totaling over 500 product references. Its technology stack centers on proprietary innovations developed by the Kokido Innovation Lab, including PowerBlade propeller-based suction, sensor-navigation algorithms for higher-end robotic cleaners (RC48, RC60), mechanical navigation for cost-tier robotic models (RC16 through RC37), exchangeable battery systems, and stainless-steel caster hardware. The company has produced cordless electric vacuums since 2016 and cordless robotic cleaners since 2018.

Kokido's business model is primarily B2B, generating revenue through hardware sales to distributors, retailers, and pool-maintenance service providers across more than 50 countries, with OEM and private-label manufacturing (brands include Delta, Magix, Manga, Xtrovac, Voltera, Telsa, KORA, Boreal, and Life) contributing a parallel revenue stream. Direct-to-consumer revenue is limited to a US-only e-shop at shop.kokido.com, and regional K-Expert support teams in the USA, France/Belgium/Netherlands, and Rest of World handle business inquiries, partnership onboarding, and after-sales support. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customer service handles warranty claims and replacement parts via contact form.

The customer base is bifurcated between residential and commercial pool owners (end consumers) and B2B channel partners (distributors, retailers, OEM buyers). Kokido competes in the broader automatic pool cleaner market, which third-party projections estimate at USD 2.30 billion in 2024 growing to USD 5.65 billion by 2033 at a 10.44% CAGR, with the robotic sub-segment forecast at 14.1% CAGR through 2030.

Name

KOKIDO

Legal name

Kokido Development Ltd.

Website

https://kokido.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kokido, a BWT Group subsidiary founded in 1990, designs and manufactures cordless robotic pool cleaners and electric pool vacuums under the Vektro brand. Operating from Hong Kong, the company offers 500+ SKUs to distributors, retailers, OEM partners, and US consumers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Greensboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pool Cleaning Robots: Sale of robotic pool cleaners including RC series with sensor and mechanical navigation options. Products sold through distributors, retailers, and OEM partnerships globally.
2. Electric Pool Vacuums: Sale of cordless electric pool vacuums under Vektro brand including EV series ranging from entry-level to heavy-duty professional models with PowerBlade technology.
3. Maintenance Accessories: Complete suite of essential pool maintenance tools and accessories complementing the core robotic and vacuum product lines.
4. OEM and Private Label Partnerships: Custom manufacturing partnerships providing personalized pool cleaning solutions under partner brands, leveraging Kokido's innovation and quality control expertise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KOKIDO (Kokido Development Ltd.) designs, manufactures, and distributes a portfolio of over 500 pool cleaning product references, principally wireless robotic pool cleaners (Vektro RC series) and cordless electric pool vacuums (Vektro EV series), together with supporting maintenance accessories. Its products are sold under the Vektro brand, under OEM/private-label arrangements for partners (Delta, Magix, Manga, Metara, Xtrovac, Xtrojet, Voltera, Telsa, KORA, Boreal, Life and others), and directly to US consumers through its own e-shop.

Product overview

Kokido is a pool maintenance solutions company founded in 1990 and part of the BWT group, offering a comprehensive portfolio of over 500 product references. The product line consists of three main categories: (1) Robotic Pool Cleaners under the Vektro brand (RC series) featuring wireless cordless technology since 2018, with models offering sensor navigation (RC48, RC60) and mechanical navigation (RC16, RC26, RC32, RC17, RC25, RC27, RC35, RC37); (2) Electric Pool Vacuums (EV series) featuring cordless technology since 2016, ranging from convenient canister-style models (EV02, EV05, EV30, EV50, EV120) to heavy duty power blade models (EV18, EV40, EV90, EV380); and (3) Maintenance Accessories available since 1990. The portfolio also includes OEM/private label products sold under various brand names including Delta, Magix, Manga, Metara, Vektro, Xtrovac, Xtrojet, Voltera, Telsa, KORA, Boreal, and Life. Kokido operates from Hong Kong headquarters and serves customers in over 50 countries worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vektro: Electric pool vacuum cleaner product line, including models such as EV06, EV31, EV56, EV105, EV120, and EV380 (ORKKA/Vektro ORKKA).
• Vektro_RC

Products and services

• Vektro Robotic Pool Cleaners (RC Series) Wireless cordless robotic pool cleaners for automated pool maintenance, offered with both sensor navigation (RC48, RC60) for intelligent path planning and mechanical navigation (RC16, RC17, RC25, RC26, RC27, RC32, RC35, RC37) for cost-effective automated cleaning. Sold to pool-care distributors, retailers, and OEM/private-label partners worldwide and direct to US consumers.
• Vektro Electric Pool Vacuums (EV Series) Rechargeable cordless electric pool vacuums for manual pool cleaning, ranging from convenient canister-style models (EV02, EV05, EV05 SPA, EV06, EV30, EV31, EV50, EV120 KORA/Voltera 120) through heavy-duty PowerBlade units (EV18, EV40, EV56, EV90, EV105). Sold to distributors, retailers, OEM/private-label partners, and US consumers.
• EV380 Vektro ORKKA Heavy-Duty Professional Pool Vacuum Flagship heavy-duty professional cordless pool vacuum with heavy-duty housing, swivel metal handle, exchangeable battery, and stainless steel caster wheels. Targeted at professional pool operators and demanding residential users; positioned as the top-tier offering in the Vektro EV line.
• Sensor-Navigation Robotic Pool Cleaners (RC48, RC60) Premium robotic pool cleaners featuring sensor-based intelligent path planning for comprehensive coverage, including the XTROJET 620 / VORAK (RC60) and RC48 models. Aimed at pool owners seeking maximum automated coverage precision.
• OEM and Private-Label Robotic Pool Cleaners Robotic pool cleaner models manufactured for partner brands including Delta 100/Delta 200/Xtrovac 320, Magix 17/Magix 27/Magix 37/Xtrojet 330, Manga X/Manga +/Manga S/Vektro Auto, and Metara/Xtrojet 420. Produced under OEM/private-label arrangements using Kokido's patented cleaning technologies.
• OEM and Private-Label Electric Pool Vacuums Electric pool vacuum models produced for partner brands including Voltera 75/Xtrovac 710, Voltera 58 (EV058), Telsa 50/Voltera 56/Vektro Pro, Boreal 05/Zephira/Telsa 05/Vektro Mini/Xtrovac 110, Boreal 01/Life 1/Xtrovac 100, Telsa 30/Voltera 35/Vektro Junior/Xtrovac 320, and PWRBLADE 22. Manufactured under OEM/private-label arrangements.
• SCRUBBY / Xtrobrush 100 Electric Pool Brush Electric brush for pool cleaning offered under Kokido's Vektro and partner brand Xtrobrush, complementing the robotic cleaner and vacuum lineup.
• Pool Maintenance Accessories Complete suite of essential pool maintenance tools and accessories complementing the core robotic and vacuum product lines, available alongside the 500+ SKU assortment.
• OEM and Private-Label Manufacturing Services Custom manufacturing partnerships providing personalized pool-cleaning solutions under partner brands, leveraging Kokido's innovation capabilities, patented technologies, and quality control to deliver cordless robotic cleaners and electric vacuums under OEM/private-label arrangements globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500 product references in single container shipment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BWT GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1990Kokido was founded in 1990 and is proudly integrated into the BWT (Best Water Technology) group. This parent company relationship provides Kokido with strategic backing and alignment in water treatment and pool care technologies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Maytronics: Israeli manufacturer and category leader in robotic pool cleaners under the Dolphin brand. Direct overlap with Kokido's Vektro robotic line and cordless pool-cleaner focus.
• Polaris (by Fluidra): Established robotic and pressure-side pool-cleaner brand; overlaps directly with Kokido's premium Vektro professional-tier and PowerBlade product positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Hayward Pool Products: Major U.S. pool equipment manufacturer (pumps, filters, heaters, cleaners) serving the same distributor and pool-service channels Kokido addresses with its 500-SKU catalog.
• BWT Group: Parent of Kokido and a diversified European water-treatment conglomerate; comparable as a peer because it sells adjacent pool-water-care chemicals and equipment through the same pool-specialist channel.
• Fluidra (Zodiac Pool Systems): Global pool-equipment conglomerate owning Polaris robotic cleaners and legacy Zodiac/PoolStyle brands. Competes head-on with Kokido in robotic and suction-side pool cleaners distributed through pool dealers.
• Pentair: Diversified water-treatment and pool-equipment manufacturer with broad distribution through pool builders and service pros — same B2B channels and end-customers as Kokido.

Emerging players

• Aiper: Fast-growing cordless robotic pool-cleaner challenger with strong DTC and Amazon presence; competes most directly with Kokido's Vektro RC and EV series in the robotic and vacuum-cleanser categories.
• Wybot: Cordless robotic pool-cleaner brand competing in mid- and entry-level price tiers; targets overlapping pool-owner customer segments as Kokido's mechanical-navigation RC line.
• Beatbot: Newer premium robotic pool-cleaner entrant (Aiper-related founder lineage) emphasizing app-connected robots — a feature profile Kokido must increasingly match to defend premium shelf space.

Others

• Mariner Pool Services / Pool Corp (POOLCORP): Pool Corp is the dominant pool-products distributor in North America and a critical channel for Kokido's B2B sales; included as a channel/ecosystem peer rather than a direct product competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Kokidoeshop

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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