What Pacojet does

Pacojet International AG is a privately held Swiss manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment, founded in the early 1990s and headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, with a wholly-owned European sales subsidiary (Pacojet Europe GmbH) in Laufenburg, Germany. The company's core product is the Pacojet 4 system, a countertop appliance that performs its proprietary Pacossieren® micro-purification process — processing fresh, deep-frozen food preparations under pressure (approximately 1-1.2 bar) without thawing to create ultra-fine, airy textures while intensifying flavor and preserving natural color. The technology is protected by granted patents in the EP, US, JP, and HK jurisdictions and by the registered Pacossieren® trademark, and is complemented by an accessory and consumables line that includes Pacossier beakers (chrome steel and plastic), replacement blades, cleaning tabs, protection beakers, splash guards, and Coupe Set portioning tools.

Pacojet generates revenue primarily through one-time hardware sales of the Pacojet 4 (plus legacy Pacojet 2 PLUS and Pacojet 1 models) to commercial customers only, with a layered recurring revenue stream from accessories and consumables, plus warranty and out-of-warranty repair services through its own service centers and authorized service partners. Go-to-market is dual: direct-to-consumer e-commerce on pacojet.com for the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with 48-hour delivery, and indirect sales through a worldwide network of approximately 80+ local distributors serving 60+ countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, South America, and Africa.

The company's served market spans professional fine-dining restaurants (including three-Michelin-star establishments), hotels, patisseries and bakeries, bars and mixology venues, catering companies, corporate/communal dining, care facilities, and educational institutions such as kindergartens and schools. Customer acquisition and retention are supported by an extensive multilingual recipe library, webinars and masterclasses, live Pacossieren® events, the annual Pacojet Challenge competition, and reference marketing using named chefs and venues.

Name

Pacojet

Legal name

Pacojet International AG

Website

https://pacojet.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pacojet International AG is a Swiss manufacturer of the Pacojet 4, a patented professional kitchen system that micro-purifies frozen ingredients under pressure without thawing. It sells hardware, accessories, and consumables directly in the DACH region and through 80+ distributors across 60+ countries to fine-dining restaurants, hotels, bars, patisseries, catering, care, and education segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales (Direct - DACH): Direct sales of Pacojet machines (Pacojet 4 and previous models) to commercial customers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland via pacojet.com e-commerce platform. Products developed exclusively for commercial/professional customers - not sold to private individuals.
2. Equipment Sales (Indirect - Global): Sales through worldwide network of local distributors. Direct delivery only in DACH region; all other countries served through distributors who purchase from Pacojet under distribution agreements.
3. Accessories and Consumables: Replacement parts, Pacossier®-becher (cups), blades, protective cups, cleaning tabs, coupe sets, and other accessories sold as recurring revenue stream. Prices vary by region (CHF, EUR, USD).
4. Repair and Service: Warranty repairs covered for 1 year. Out-of-warranty repairs handled through service centers in Switzerland and Germany. Loaner devices available to prevent downtime.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Pacojet designs, manufactures, and sells the Pacojet 4 professional kitchen system, which uses its proprietary Pacossieren® micro-purification process to process fresh, deep-frozen food preparations under pressure without thawing, producing ultra-fine, airy textures with intensified flavors and preserved natural colors. The company also sells a comprehensive line of proprietary accessories and consumables (Pacossier® beakers, blades, cleaning tablets, splash guards, coupe sets) and provides warranty, repair, and loaner services through dedicated service centers. All products are developed exclusively for commercial/professional customers.

Product overview

Pacojet is a professional culinary system that consists of the Pacojet 4 as the primary core product, supported by previous generations (Pacojet 2 PLUS and Pacojet 1). The system is designed for micropuréing fresh, deep-frozen food preparations without thawing using overpressure (approximately 1-1.2 bar), creating ultra-fine, airy textures. The product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of accessories: various Pacossier beakers (chrome steel and plastic), replacement blades/wings (including Gold-PLUS variant), cleaning tablets, protection beakers, splash guards, pre-scrapers, beaker lids, the Coupe Set for ice cream portioning, insert garnitures, and starter kits. The Jet Mode feature on the Pacojet 4 enables rapid ice cream preparation in 90 seconds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacossieren: The proprietary micro-puring process developed by Pacojet for processing frozen food preparations without thawing.

Products and services

• Pacojet 4 The flagship professional kitchen system that micro-purées fresh, deep-frozen food preparations without thawing using overpressure (~1-1.2 bar), creating ultra-fine, airy textures while intensifying flavors and preserving natural colors. Features Jet® mode for fast ice cream production. Sold only to commercial/professional customers.
• Chromstahl Pacossier®-Becher (4-pack) Chrome steel Pacossier® beakers used to freeze and process ingredients with the Pacojet system; sold in packs of 4.
• Kunststoff Pacossier®-Becher (6-pack / 12-pack) Plastic Pacossier® beakers used to freeze and process ingredients with the Pacojet system; sold in packs of 6 or 12.
• Pacossier®-Flügel (Replacement Blades/Wings) Replacement blades/wings for the Pacojet, available in standard and Gold-PLUS variants, sold individually or in packs of 10.
• Pacojet Reinigungs-Tabs (Cleaning Tablets) Cleaning tablets for maintaining and cleaning the Pacojet device, available in packs of 60 or 12x60.
• Schutzbecher (Protection Beakers) Protection beakers for use with chrome steel or plastic Pacossier® beakers; compatible with Pacojet 4 and Pacojet 2 PLUS.
• Spritzschutz (Splash Guard) Splash guard for Pacojet 4 that prevents splashing during processing.
• Vorabstreifer (Pre-scraper) Pre-scraper for Pacojet 4 that helps prepare ingredients before processing.
• Coupe Set Ice cream scoop set for portioning and serving ice cream prepared with the Pacojet; compatible with Pacojet 4 and Pacojet 2 PLUS.
• Becherdeckel (Beaker Lids) White lids for covering Pacossier® beakers, sold in packs of 14.
• Repair and Warranty Service Warranty repairs covered for 1 year; out-of-warranty repairs handled through service centers in Birr (Switzerland) and Laufenburg (Germany). Loaner devices are available to prevent downtime.

Quantifiable outcome

• Amortization within 6 months for commercial users
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OMCAN (Canada)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOMCAN serves as the primary distribution partner for Pacojet in Canada. They also organized the Canadian national competition for the Pacojet Challenge 2024, selecting participants and coordinating the national competition round.
• Gastronaut (Norway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGastronaut is the distribution partner for Pacojet in Norway. They coordinated the Norwegian national competition for the Pacojet Challenge 2024.
• SIRMAN SpA (Italy)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIRMAN SpA is the distribution partner for Pacojet in Italy. They organized the Italian national competition for the Pacojet Challenge 2024, receiving a large number of applicants and selecting three national participants.
• Oluf Brønnum & Co. A/S (Denmark)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOluf Brønnum & Co. A/S serves as the distribution partner for Pacojet in Denmark and organized the Danish national competition for the Pacojet Challenge 2024.
• Meta Platforms Ireland LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFacebook and Instagram advertising partner. Enables Pacojet to define target audiences for advertising based on website visits and browsing behavior.
• Google LLCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGoogle Ads advertising partner. Delivers advertising on Google and the Google advertising network based on user browsing behavior and interests.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Blendtec: US-based manufacturer of heavy-duty commercial and prosumer blenders used in cafés, bars, and restaurants. Comparable use cases for purées, frozen drinks, and ice-cream-style preparations; less premium positioning and no patented pressure processing.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global manufacturer of professional kitchen and laundry equipment sold to restaurants, hotels, and institutions. Operates the same distributor-led international go-to-market model and addresses the same chef-driven hospitality end-user.
• Hobart (Middleby): Long-established manufacturer of commercial food preparation equipment (mixers, food processors, blenders) widely used in restaurant and bakery kitchens. Overlapping product functionality with Pacojet accessories (beaters, bowls, attachments) and the same professional-buyer profile.
• Middleby Corporation: Large US-listed commercial kitchen-equipment conglomerate (Hobart, TurboChef, Brava, etc.) serving restaurants, hotels, and institutional kitchens. Comparable buyer and channel structure at scale; competing via portfolio breadth rather than a pressure-processing specialty.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese/global leader in commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment serving the same hospitality end-market as Pacojet. Comparable customer base and global distribution model; broader portfolio rather than a specialist in pressure-based micro-purification.

Direct peers

• Robot Coupe: French manufacturer of commercial food processors, vertical cutter-mixers, and blenders used in professional kitchens. Direct competitor in producing purées, mousses, and fine-textured preparations, though Robot Coupe does not process frozen ingredients under pressure.
• Vitamix Commercial: Makes high-performance commercial blenders widely used in restaurants, bars, and hotels for purées, frozen drinks, and sorbets. Closely comparable customer base and certain overlapping use cases, but operates without Pacojet's patented pressure micro-purification of deep-frozen product.
• Waring Commercial: Major US-based manufacturer of commercial food preparation equipment, including heavy-duty blenders and food processors used in bars, hotels, and restaurants. Comparable commercial-kitchen buyer profile and overlapping applications around frozen beverages and purées.
• ThermoMix / Vorwerk: Premium multi-function cooking system used in both home and professional settings for purées, doughs, and ice cream; known for premium pricing and chef/prosumer positioning analogous to Pacojet. Competes for the same chef-driven, quality-led end customer but is not a one-to-one substitute for the Pacossieren® process.

Others

• Ali Group: Italian-owned global conglomerate of commercial food-service equipment brands (Roller Grill, Scotsman, Beverage Air, etc.). Indirect peer through shared distribution channels and end-customers in restaurants and hospitality, rather than direct product competition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/pacojet
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• Facebookfacebook.com/Pacojet
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pacojet-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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