What Chokladfabriken does

Chokladfabriken is a Stockholm-based artisanal chocolate manufacturer and confectionery retailer founded in 1997 by Martin and Ellinor Isaksson, operating as Chokladfabriken på Söder AB (org.nr 556541-0841) from its flagship production site on Renstiernas gata 12, Södermalm, with two additional retail locations on Regeringsgatan 58 (City) and Dalagatan 9L (Vasastan). The company produces handcrafted pralines, chocolate bars, drinking chocolates, pastries, cakes (including wedding cakes), and baked goods using premium couverture from Valrhona (France, ~30 varieties) and Felchlin (Switzerland, 7 varieties), with chocolate traceable to plantation level; its Lakritskola praline won gold at the International Chocolate Awards 2016 (Scandinavian region).

The core technology is traditional confectionery craft — tempering, ganache making, and hand-dipping — executed by Martin Isaksson, a former Swedish national cooking team member, alongside 8 additional pastry chefs. Hand-painted, color-sprayed chocolate shells and at least 20 praline varieties on a typical Wednesday are cited as notable production features. The product portfolio spans gift boxes of 6 to 98 pralines (135–1,600 SEK), single-origin chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, baking products, and limited-edition seasonal tins.

Chokladfabriken generates revenue across five streams: retail product sales through 3 Stockholm stores and an e-commerce site (chokladfabriken.se); recurring chocolate subscriptions of 16/25/40-piece boxes on 3/6/12-month terms; experiential courses and tastings (chocolate tastings 495 SEK, beginner/advanced praline courses 650–1,200 SEK); corporate events and gifting for Greater Stockholm businesses; and in-store dining including a 145 SEK weekday soup lunch. Distribution combines own-storefront retail, in-house Stockholm courier, and third-party national/international carriers (PostNord, DHL, Schenker) with shipping to the EU and USA. The company is privately held by its founders with no disclosed external funding or institutional shareholders.

Name

Chokladfabriken

Legal name

Chokladfabriken på Söder AB

Website

https://chokladfabriken.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chokladfabriken is a Stockholm-based, founder-owned artisanal chocolate maker founded in 1997, producing handcrafted pralines, chocolate bars, pastries, and wedding cakes from premium Valrhona and Felchlin couverture across three retail stores, e-commerce, subscriptions, courses, and corporate events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Chocolate Confectionery

NAICS

Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352), Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Frozen Cakes, Pies, and Other Pastries Manufacturing (311813), Baked Goods Retailers (445291)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Chocolatiers & Confectionery (CRAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chocolate & Chocolate Confectionery (CRADABAA), Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL), Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB), Patisseries & Dessert Boutiques (CRAHAGAB)

Keywords

• Artisan chocolate products
• Handcrafted pralines
• Wedding cake services
• Chocolate subscription boxes
• Chocolate tasting courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Sale of handcrafted chocolates including praline boxes (6-98 pieces), chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, pastries, cakes, and baked goods through 3 Stockholm retail locations and e-commerce
2. Chocolate Subscriptions: Monthly chocolate subscription delivering handcrafted praline boxes in 16, 25, or 40-piece sizes, with 3, 6, or 12-month terms
3. Experiential Courses and Tastings: Revenue from chocolate tasting sessions (495 SEK/person), praline courses (650-1200 SEK/person), baking events, and wedding cake tastings
4. Corporate Events and Gifting: Corporate chocolate events, team building activities, and customized corporate chocolate gifts for businesses
5. In-store Dining: Soup lunch service (145 SEK) and café offerings including coffee, pastries, and hot chocolate at Stockholm locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Chokladfabriken is an artisan chocolate manufacturer that handcrafts pralines, chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, pastries, cakes, and wedding cakes using premium ingredients from French supplier Valrhona and Swiss supplier Felchlin at its factory on Södermalm, Stockholm. The company sells these products through three Stockholm retail stores and e-commerce, offers monthly praline subscriptions, and runs chocolate tasting sessions and praline-making courses for individuals and corporate clients.

Product overview

Chokladfabriken is an artisan chocolate company founded in 1997 in Stockholm, operated by Martin and Ellinor Isaksson. The company crafts handmade chocolates from premium ingredients (Valrhona and Felchlin) at their factory on Södermalm. The product portfolio centers on handcrafted pralines available in gift boxes ranging from 6 to 98 pieces, including signature varieties like the award-winning Lakritskola (gold medal at International Chocolate Awards 2016). Beyond pralines, the offering includes chocolate bars (single-origin from Venezuela, Madagascar, and more), drinking chocolates, wedding cakes (classic and American styles), pastries and desserts, baking products (chocolate for baking, cocoa), and limited edition seasonal items. Chokladfabriken also operates subscription services (monthly chocolate deliveries), maintains 3 retail stores in Stockholm, and offers experiences including chocolate tastings, praline-making courses (beginner and advanced levels), and corporate events. The company provides custom corporate gifting options and wedding cake services with tasting sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Praline Gift Boxes

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 200 wedding cakes produced per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ValrhonacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench premium chocolate supplier providing high-quality couverture chocolate since Chokladfabriken's founding in 1997. Valrhona is known for innovation, quality, and sustainable development. Chokladfabriken uses approximately 30 different varieties, with Manjari 64% being a particular favorite among staff.
• FelchlincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss premium chocolate supplier founded in 1908, regarded as one of the world's foremost chocolate providers. Chokladfabriken uses seven different Felchlin varieties, dipping most pralines in their Sao Palme chocolate. Maracaibo varieties are particularly favored for fillings.
• Daterra CoffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrazilian coffee supplier providing beans grown in the Cerrado region at 3000m altitude. Stockholms own coffee expert David Haugaard collaborated with Chokladfabriken to create a coffee blend that pairs well with their chocolate. Daterra received highest Rainforest Alliance certification in 2018.
• The Tea Centre of StockholmminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-owned tea supplier founded in 1979 on Södermalm. Provides tea for all Chokladfabriken cafés, including their signature Söderblandning blend (available since 1981) which is also used in a popular praline flavor.
• Stockholms BränneriminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockholm's first distillery since Vin & Sprit closed, producing organic gin and aquavit since 2016. Located on Södermalm, founded by Anna and Calle. Their Dry Gin with elderflower, heather, and rosemary is featured in a seasonal praline made by head pastry chef Martin.
• David HaugaardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStockholm-based coffee expert who collaborated with Chokladfabriken to develop a coffee blend specifically designed to pair with their chocolates. Beans are roasted in Jordbro outside Stockholm.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Anthon Berg: Danish premium liqueur-filled chocolate and confectionery brand targeting the same Scandinavian premium-gifting occasion Chokladfabriken pursues, but operates from Denmark rather than Stockholm.

Broad incumbents

• Marabou (Mondelez): Sweden’s iconic mass-market chocolate brand, owned by Mondelez. Different channel and price tier, but the dominant incumbent in the Swedish chocolate category Chokladfabriken competes for consumer gifting wallet share.
• Godiva Chocolatier: Premium Belgian praline brand with worldwide boutique retail. Larger and more mass-positioned but directly overlaps Chokladfabriken on gift-box pralines, seasonal assortments, and café-style experiences.
• Cloetta: Swedish-listed confectionery group (Kexchoklad, Plopp, Center, etc.). Same Nordic market, broadly adjacent category — relevant comparable for category dynamics, fundraising history, and consumer-trends benchmark.
• Lindt & Sprüngli: Global premium chocolate maker with a strong master chocolatier identity and boutique Lindt retail shops comparable to Chokladfabriken’s shop-based sales model, but at vastly larger scale across multiple categories.
• Frey Chocolate: Swiss-owned mass-premium chocolate manufacturer (now part of Delica/Migros). Overlaps with Chokladfabriken on single-origin and couverture-style bars but sells through retail rather than boutique channels.

Direct peers

• Confiserie Sprüngli: Swiss premium chocolatier and confectioner combining an in-house manufacturing kitchen with flagship cafés and a luxury gifting range — a very close operational analogue to Chokladfabriken’s factory-plus-café-plus-gift-box model.
• Neuhaus: Belgian premium praline and chocolate-truffle house with a similar handmade-in-boutique retail model. Direct competitor in the gift-box, praline, and seasonal assortment categories where Chokladfabriken operates.
• Läderach: Swiss chocolatier with handmade production and a rapidly expanding global boutique/café chain. Most directly comparable peer in terms of artisanal chocolate + café + premium gifting mix.

Emerging players

• Michel Cluizel: French single-origin artisan chocolatier with chocolate boutiques. Comparable on craft positioning, single-origin/couverture sourcing, and gift-box assortment; smaller geographic footprint than the global incumbents.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/chokladfabrikenstockholm
• Instagraminstagram.com/chokladfabriken

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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