What Present Time does

Present Time operates as a B2B wholesale distributor of home décor, furniture, furnishings, and accessories, legally organized as PT Group B.V. and headquartered in Almere, Netherlands. The company runs three distinct brands — Karlsson (clocks), Leitmotiv (lighting, design items, pet sofas), and Present Time/pt (Scandinavian-inspired home accessories) — each producing seasonal collections (Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter) that are sold to retail buyers worldwide.

Its business model centers on wholesale product design, brand curation, and distribution across multiple home décor verticals, with the Almere HQ functioning as a lean brand, design, and marketing operation (1-10 employees). Manufacturing and physical distribution appear to be handled via partner networks, enabling the company to reach 80+ countries through resellers, dealers, department stores, and boutique retailers. Named accounts include de Bijenkorf and Loods5, indicating a mix of premium department-store and large-format home retail relationships.

The go-to-market combines a dedicated online dealer portal for trade ordering with Instagram-driven press and marketing to support brand visibility. Revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or data flywheel mechanisms were identified; the company's competitive posture is anchored in its multi-brand portfolio and broad international wholesale reach rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Present Time

Legal name

PT Group B.V.

Website

https://presenttime.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Present Time is a Dutch B2B wholesale distributor of home décor operating three brands — Karlsson, Leitmotiv, and pt — across 80+ countries, serving resellers, department stores, and boutique retailers with Scandinavian-inspired clocks, lighting, and accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Home Decor Wholesale

NAICS

Furniture and Home Furnishings Retailers (4491), Other Furniture Related Product Manufacturing (3379)

SIC

Wholesale-Furniture & Home Furnishings (5020), Watches, Clocks, Clockwork Operated Devices/Parts (3873)

akta.pro primary industry

Clocks & Desk/Travel Timepieces (CRAKADAI)

Keywords

• Wholesale home decor
• Designer clocks
• Home accessories distribution
• Scandinavian home furnishings
• B2B wholesale decor

Headquarters

HQ city

Almere

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Wholesale/B2B Product Sales: Present Time generates revenue through B2B wholesale distribution of home decor and accessories to resellers, department stores, and boutique retailers. Products are sold in bulk to dealers who then resell to end consumers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Present Time (legal entity PT Group B.V.) is a Dutch wholesale company that designs and distributes a wide range of home decor, furniture, clocks, lighting, and furnishing accessories through three wholly-owned sub-brands: Karlsson (clocks), Leitmotiv (design lighting and pet furniture), and Present Time/pt (home accessories). The company supplies department stores, boutique retailers, and online dealers in more than 80 countries and refreshes its assortment twice a year with seasonal Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter collections.

Product overview

Present Time is a Dutch home decor company organized under PT Group BV, operating as a B2B and B2C platform for three sub-brands: Karlsson (clock specialist with over 15 years of experience), Leitmotiv (design-focused lighting and pet furniture), and Present Time/pt (accessible home accessories with Scandinavian-inspired aesthetics). The company presents new collections twice yearly—Spring/Summer in January and Autumn/Winter in August—distributing to over 80 countries. Karlsson specializes in cuckoo clocks and alarm clocks with interactive sound features (including animal sounds like birds, cats, and dogs), while Leitmotiv offers table, standing, and wall lamps plus pet sofas. The portfolio combines classic ranges with new, exciting items using various colors and materials across brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Karlsson: Dutch clock brand known for high quality, trendy colors, modern elements, and subtle playful details. The brand features flowing aesthetic shapes with beautiful graphic elements resulting from collaboration between the in-house creative team and international designers.
• Leitmotiv
• pt

Products and services

• Karlsson (Clock Brand) Dutch clock brand offered through Present Time's wholesale network, specializing in clocks with trendy colors, modern elements, subtle playful details, flowing aesthetic shapes, and graphic elements developed by the in-house creative team together with international designers. Sold to retailers and resellers.
• Leitmotiv (Design Lighting and Pet Furniture) Design-focused brand offering lighting collections (table, standing, and wall lamps) in several colors and series, alongside matching pet sofas, featuring strong, surprising, and daring designs intended to mix and match with customer interiors. Distributed via Present Time's wholesale network.
• Present Time / pt (Home Accessories) Accessible home accessories brand with a carefree spirit, featuring easy-to-style, functional items with an almost Scandinavian look. The design team tracks home trends and develops new items in every collection, representing quality home essentials for retailers.
• Cuckoo Clocks (Sound Clocks) Karlsson cuckoo clock line with hourly sound features (bird calls, dog barks, cat meows), including models such as Sound Box Modern Cuckoo, Wall Clock Modern Cuckoo, Wall Clock Natural Cuckoo, Wall Clock Duo Cuckoo, and Wall Clock Cuckoo Light, with audio samples available on the Sound Bank page. Distributed to retailers via Present Time's wholesale channel.
• Wall Clock Grafico Cuckoo (KA6122) Specific Karlsson cuckoo wall clock (model KA6122) with striking hands, sleek lines, and a modern graphic interpretation of the classic cuckoo clock. Made from thermoplast, 21.5cm width x 35.5cm height x 7.4cm depth, battery operated. Sold through Present Time's wholesale distribution to retailers.
• Alarm Clocks Karlsson alarm clock range combining traditional clock functionality with modern design aesthetics and sound features, including models such as Alarm Clock Modern Cuckoo, Alarm Clock Cuckoo LED, and Alarm Clock Riqueza Cuckoo LED. Distributed to retailers via Present Time.
• Lighting Collection (Table, Standing, and Wall Lamps) Leitmotiv lighting collection in several colors and series, including table lamps, standing lamps, and wall lamps. Designed as classic yet modern pieces intended to fit a variety of interiors. Distributed wholesale to retailers.
• Pet Sofas Matching pet sofas that complement the Leitmotiv furniture range, designed to combine pet comfort with interior design aesthetics. Distributed to retailers through Present Time's wholesale channel.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

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Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bloomingville: Danish home décor wholesaler built around Scandinavian-inspired design distributed to retailers worldwide. Closely mirrors Present Time's B2B model, aesthetic, and multi-product breadth.
• Broste Copenhagen: Danish interior and home accessories company distributing through wholesale to retailers and concept stores worldwide. Comparable in seasonal collection cadence and Scandinavian aesthetic.
• Normann Copenhagen: Danish design brand with a wholesale-driven go-to-market selling furniture, lighting, and home accessories globally. Strong aesthetic and channel overlap with Present Time.
• Muuto: Scandinavian design brand for furniture, lighting, and accessories distributed via design retailers and trade channels. Comparable aesthetic and premium positioning in the international wholesale channel.
• Rivièra Maison: Dutch home furnishings company with a distinct lifestyle aesthetic distributed through own stores and wholesale. Comparable in geography, customer base (department stores/boutiques), and design-led product mix.
• KARE Design: German home furniture and décor wholesaler operating franchise and trade showroom channels internationally. Directly comparable B2B wholesale model and lifestyle-driven product range.
• House Doctor: Danish home accessories brand sold B2B to retailers globally. Comparable product categories (accessories, lighting, décor) and Scandinavian-design positioning.
• Zuiver: Dutch contemporary furniture and home accessories brand sold through international wholesale partners. Similar B2B channel strategy and target retailer profiles.

Broad incumbents

• Kave Home: Larger European home furniture brand with a multi-category portfolio and broad wholesale and DTC retail presence. Comparable in wholesale distribution but operates at a much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Karlsson Clocks: Karlsson operates as Present Time's wholly-owned clock sub-brand rather than an external peer, but as a clock specialist it sits within the same Dutch clock wholesale category as brands serviced through it.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/present-time
• Instagraminstagram.com/presenttime

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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