What Cutipol does

Cutipol - Cutelarias Portuguesas, S.A. is a family-owned Portuguese manufacturer of luxury cutlery founded in 1963 by José Ribeiro, operating from a 4,000 square meter facility in Caldas das Taipas, Guimarães. The company produces handcrafted stainless steel cutlery collections (Aires Mateus, Moon, Goa, Duna, Piccadilly, Ebony, NAU, Alice, Mio) in multiple finishes (mirror, matte, gold, copper, champagne, black PVD), combining proprietary in-house developed machinery with manual polishing and artisan finishing. Certain PVD-finish pieces are made-to-order with up to 6-week lead times. Beyond its own cutlery, Cutipol has built a curated home-living platform reselling kitchen tools, dinnerware, drinkware, lighting, furniture, textiles, and tea from partner brands (SERAX, ASA, LSA, ICHENDORF MILANO, ALESSI, EVA SOLO, STELTON, MARIAGE FRÈRES).

The business runs a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at cutipol.pt with free shipping above €90 (Portugal) and €300 (international), three company-owned retail showrooms (Lisbon, Porto, Caldas das Taipas), a dedicated B2B portal (b2b.cutipol.pt) for restaurants, hotels, retailers, and wholesalers, a Tmall marketplace presence since 2017, a Chengdu franchise, and a gift-registry and gift-card service. Approximately 93% of production is exported, up from 30% before a 2008 strategy pivot toward internationalization. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company has earned international design recognition including the iF Design Award 2021, Good Design Japan 2016 and 2025 Long Life Design Award, Prix de l'Art de la Table (International Academy of Gastronomy), Monocle 2010 ranking, and high-profile placements at the London 2012 Olympics and the 2017 MET Gala at MoMA. The Ribeiro family controls ownership, with designer José Joaquim Ribeiro creating the collections and David Ribeiro serving as Commercial Director.

Name

Cutipol

Legal name

CUTIPOL - Cutelarias Portuguesas, S.A.

Website

https://cutipol.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Cutipol is a family-owned Portuguese manufacturer of handcrafted luxury cutlery (founded 1963), selling directly to consumers, restaurants, hotels, and retailers across 93% export markets, alongside a curated home-living platform of partner-brand kitchen, dining, and lifestyle products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Cutlery and Tableware

NAICS

Metal Kitchen Cookware, Utensil, Cutlery, and Flatware (except Precious) Manufacturing (332215), Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing (3322)

SIC

Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Tabletop, Dining Décor & Entertaining Accessories Retail (Centerpieces, Serveware Décor, Place Settings) (CRAIACAE)

Keywords

• Luxury cutlery manufacturing
• Stainless steel flatware
• Handcrafted tableware
• Cutlery collections design
• Hospitality tableware supply

Headquarters

HQ city

Caldas Das Taipas

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct Cutlery Sales: Core revenue from selling luxury cutlery directly to consumers through e-commerce and retail stores. Products include cutlery sets, individual pieces, and accessories. Cutlery is made to order with some items taking up to 6 weeks for PVD finishes.
2. Home and Living Products: Curated selection of kitchen tools, dining accessories, drinkware, furniture, lighting, textiles and home decor items from partner brands like SERAX, ASA, LSA, ICHENDORF MILANO, ALESSI, EVA SOLO, STELTON, and others.
3. B2B/Professional Sales: Dedicated B2B portal serving restaurants, hotels, retailers, and wholesalers with cutlery products. Offers free shipping on orders over €150 in Portugal and €300 internationally.
4. Gift Registry Services: Wedding and event gift registry service where guests can purchase items from Cutipol's product range for the registrant.
5. Gift Cards: Gift cards available for purchase, allowing recipients to select their own products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cutipol designs, manufactures, and sells luxury handcrafted stainless steel cutlery collections (Aires Mateus, Moon, Goa, Duna, Piccadilly, Ebony, NAU, Alice, Mio) and complementary Gourmet kitchen knives and serving pieces. Through its e-commerce store, retail showrooms, and B2B portal, it also distributes a curated selection of cooking, dining, and home living products from partner brands (SERAX, ASA, ICHENDORF MILANO, Eva Solo, LSA, Stelton, Alessi, Mariage Frères), alongside gift registry and gift card services.

Product overview

Cutipol is a luxury cutlery manufacturer based in Portugal, renowned for its world-class design and quality. The core product offering centers on handcrafted cutlery collections (Aires Mateus, Moon, Goa, Duna, Piccadilly, Ebony, Nau, Alice, Mio) featuring refined, fine-lined designs with various finishes (mirror, matte, gold, copper, black PVD). Beyond core cutlery, Cutipol has expanded into a curated home lifestyle platform encompassing kitchen tools and cookware (Gourmet knives, serving pieces, branded cookware from Eva Solo, ALESSI), dining products (dinnerware, drinkware, wine and bar accessories from SERAX, ASA, ICHENDORF MILANO), and living items (interior decoration, lighting, furniture, outdoor garden, textiles, tea from MARIAGE FRÈRES). The company offers complementary services including Gift Registry, Gift Cards, and a dedicated B2B Store for professional clients. Cutipol's offerings are characterized by the symbiosis of sophisticated technology and skilled craftsmanship, with products ranging from entry-level cutlery sets to premium designer collections and curated third-party home goods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Goa: Cutlery collection that won the Good Design Award from Japan Institute for Design Promotion in 2016 and the international prize for London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony silverware.
• Moon
• Duna
• Aires Mateus
• NAU
• Alice
• Ebony
• Piccadilly
• Gourmet

Products and services

• Aires Mateus Collection Luxury handcrafted stainless steel cutlery collection with modern minimalist design and sober, fine lines. Available in mirror, matte black, matte champagne, and matte copper finishes, in sets from 24 to 130 pieces.
• Moon Collection
• Goa Collection Award-winning stainless steel cutlery collection with colorful resin handles, available in white, ivory, all black, pink, violet, forest green, and blue gold variants. Distinguished with the Good Design Award.
• Duna Collection Refined stainless steel cutlery collection with elegant curved design and fine lines pleasant to the touch. Available in mirror, matte, black PVD, gold brushed, and gold finishes.
• Piccadilly Collection Classic stainless steel cutlery collection with sophisticated design, offered in mirror, matte, gold, and matte gold brushed finishes.
• Ebony Collection Premium stainless steel cutlery collection featuring dark ebony handles, available in standard and gold brushed finishes.
• NAU Collection Award-winning stainless steel cutlery collection developed in collaboration with designers Helder Cação, Marta Gonçalves, and Bernardo Lickfold. Won the iF Design Award 2021.
• Alice Collection First children's cutlery set by Cutipol, a tribute to founders Alice and José Ribeiro.
• Mio Collection Contemporary cutlery collection available through the Cutipol B2B store.
• Gourmet Kitchen Knives Professional-grade stainless steel kitchen knives offered in sets and individual pieces with gold and standard finishes.
• Gourmet Serving Pieces Stainless steel serving utensils including serving forks, pasta serving forks, serving spoons, salad servers, and skimmers, available with gold finish.
• Accessories and Cases Cutlery care and storage products including stainless steel polish and wool and linen cases in various sizes for storing cutlery sets.
• Gift Card Digital gift card redeemable for any products on the Cutipol store, suitable for gifting.
• Gift Registry Service Online gift list service for weddings, housewarmings, and other special occasions where guests can purchase items from the couple's or individual's curated gift list.
• B2B Portal Dedicated business-to-business portal for professional clients including retailers, restaurants, hotels, and rental companies, offering bulk ordering and account-based pricing.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of production is exported internationally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NAU Collection Design Partners (Helder Cação, Marta Gonçalves, Bernardo Lickfold)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021NAU collection developed in collaboration with independent designers Helder Cação, Marta Gonçalves, and Bernardo Lickfold. This collaboration won the iF Design Award 2021.
• Mesa MarcadacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2020Cutipol sponsors the Mesa Marcada culinary awards, specifically the 'Prémio Especial Cutipol Carreira' (Cutipol Career Award) honoring distinguished Portuguese chefs for their contributions to national gastronomy development and innovation.
• Tmall (China)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Cutipol became one of the first 4 Portuguese brands present in Tmall, China's No. 1 Asian marketplace for brand owners. This partnership enabled significant international expansion into the Chinese market.
• Franchise Partner (Chengdu, China)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017First franchise opened in Chengdu, China, marking the company's first franchise operation internationally.
• Wallpaper* Magazine / David Collins StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Featured, in collaboration with the David Collins studio, at the 2015 Handmade exhibition promoted by Wallpaper* Magazine.
• Film 'Burnt' ProductionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015International recognition through Cutipol's participation in scenes from the movie 'Burnt' where Bradley Cooper was lead actor.
• David Collins StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1963Design collaboration for various projects including Wallpaper* Magazine's 2015 Handmade exhibition.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Puiforcat: French silversmith and luxury cutlery maker, part of the Hermès group. Direct overlap on designer flatware collections, premium materials, and luxury hospitality clientele, with a comparable emphasis on collaboration with named designers.
• Georg Jensen: Danish design house with a heritage silverware and cutlery line, plus broader home and jewelry categories. Comparable premium positioning, designer collaborations, and global luxury retail footprint.
• Christofle: French luxury silverware and cutlery maker with a comparable heritage (founded 1830) and a similar product portfolio of high-end flatware, hollowware, and table accessories sold through luxury retail and hospitality channels. Closest direct competitor in the premium cutlery/tableware category.
• Arthur Price: UK-based cutlery manufacturer offering premium and mid-tier flatware for retail and hospitality, with a similar mix of stainless steel, silverplated, and gift-oriented product. Overlaps with Cutipol in B2B hospitality supply and gift registry demand.
• Sambonet: Italian cutlery and silverware manufacturer offering designer flatware and serving pieces for both consumer and professional/hospitality markets. Overlaps directly with Cutipol on stainless steel cutlery, PVD and gold finishes, and B2B foodservice supply.
• Ercuis: French silversmith producing high-end flatware, hollowware, and table accessories for luxury hospitality and residential customers. Comparable in product mix (cutlery sets, silverplated and stainless) and B2B/hospitality channel.
• Robbe & Berking: German family-owned silverware manufacturer with a century-long heritage, producing sterling silver and silverplated cutlery for premium retail and luxury hospitality. Highly comparable family-run craft model, B2B2C channels, and international export orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Alessi: Italian design-led housewares company (founded 1921) offering cutlery, tableware, kitchen tools, and home accessories designed by prominent designers. Already a brand Cutipol curates and resells, and a broader incumbent in the same premium design-led tabletop category.
• Villeroy & Boch: Large European tableware and lifestyle brand with deep ranges in flatware, dinnerware, and glassware. Comparable cutlery and tableware offering, but at much larger scale and broader price tiers than Cutipol's luxury focus.

Emerging players

• BergHOFF: International cookware and cutlery brand with a strong DTC and marketplace presence, focused on design-forward kitchen tools. Comparable in modern, design-led cutlery/cookware assortment, though positioned at lower price points and broader distribution than Cutipol.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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