Develia
Develia S.A. is a publicly listed Polish residential and commercial real estate developer (WSE: DVL) operating across seven major Polish cities, selling new-build apartments under the Vita brand and commercial properties via vertically integrated subsidiaries handling land acquisition and construction.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersWroclaw, Poland
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Develia does
Develia S.A. is a publicly listed Polish real estate developer (Warsaw Stock Exchange: DVL, listed since 2007, formerly LC Corp) headquartered in Wrocław, specializing in the execution of residential and commercial investment projects across Poland's seven largest urban markets — Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Katowice, and Poznań. The company's core products include new-build apartments sold under the 'Vita' sub-brand (e.g., Przy Parku Vita, Legnicka Vita, Vivre, Kopernika 71, Żabiniec Vita, M Bemowo), retail/commercial premises within residential developments, and standalone commercial properties (Sky Tower in Wrocław, Arkady Wrocławskie, Wola Center in Warsaw, Silesia Star in Katowice). Technical differentiators include the 'Mieszkanie wariantowe' (variant apartment) concept with additional installation risers that allow post-purchase layout modifications, ESG-oriented blue-green infrastructure (rainwater management, salt halotherapy rooms, retention ponds), and integrated smart home automation (Appartme) in select developments. Turnkey finishing packages delivered via partners (Kodo, Decoroom) and a referral program (up to 6,000 PLN per referral) round out the offering.
Develia operates a vertically integrated model through two wholly-owned subsidiaries: Develia Land Development, which acquires and banks land for future projects, and Develia Construction, which executes builds under a quality oversight mandate. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time unit sales of residential and commercial properties, with pricing tiered by city (Warsaw premium at 15,800-22,000 PLN/m², Kraków from 13,150 PLN/m², Gdynia commercial at 9,000-11,000 PLN/m²). The go-to-market relies on a direct-to-consumer network of seven physical sales offices staffed with city-specific advisors, supplemented by a website inquiry portal, central helpline (800 123 123), model apartment viewings, and open house events. Customer segments span individual homebuyers (primary), real estate investors (buy-to-let), and premium/corporate buyers. The company reported 2025 revenue of approximately 3.2 billion PLN with strong year-over-year growth, 27,000+ apartments delivered historically, 71 completed residential estates, and 33% of sales from repeat buyers or referrals — underscoring a stable, capital-intensive operating model anchored by GPW-listed financing access and a stated 2024-2028 growth strategy that includes the 2025 acquisition of Bouygues Immobilier Polska.
Develia firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Develia
- Legal name
- Develia S.A.
- Website
- https://develia.pl
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Develia S.A. is a publicly listed Polish residential and commercial real estate developer (WSE: DVL) operating across seven major Polish cities, selling new-build apartments under the Vita brand and commercial properties via vertically integrated subsidiaries handling land acquisition and construction.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Develia industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development
- NAICS
- Land Subdivision (2372), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)
- SIC
- Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Infrastructure-Adjacent Real Estate Advisory (BPAJANAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Urban Planning & Master Planning (BPAHAKAD), Land Brokerage (Raw Land & Development Sites) (FSAEAJAD)
Keywords
Where Develia is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wroclaw
- HQ country
- Poland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices7 records
Markets served
Develia business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Residential Property Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling apartments and residential units to individual buyers and investors. Properties span various sizes from studios to multi-bedroom apartments across multiple Polish cities.
- Commercial Property Sales: Sales of commercial spaces including office buildings (Wola Center, Sky Tower, Silesia Star) and retail premises (service units/lokale usługowe) within residential developments.
- Land Banking: Develia Land Development subsidiary acquires land for future development projects, building a land bank for continued pipeline of new investments.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Warsaw residential: 15,800-22,000 PLN/m² |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Kraków residential: from 13,150 PLN/m² |
| Unit Pricing | Multi-year contract | Gdynia commercial: 9,000-11,000 PLN/m² |
| Other | One time | Referral rewards: 3,500-6,000 PLN per referral |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
Develia product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Develia is a Polish real estate developer that plans, builds, and sells new residential apartments (under the Vita sub-brand) and commercial properties across seven major Polish cities. Its portfolio spans urban apartments of varying sizes, variant apartments with flexible layouts, commercial premises within residential developments, and standalone commercial complexes such as Sky Tower Wrocław, Arkady Wrocławskie, Wola Center, and Silesia Star. The company also offers complementary services including mortgage advisory, turnkey interior finishing, smart home automation, and a referral rewards program.
Product overview
Develia is a Polish residential and commercial real estate developer offering new apartments for sale across seven major Polish cities (Wrocław, Warszawa, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kraków, Katowice, Poznań) plus Łódź. The product portfolio consists of three core offerings: (1) Residential Apartments - new homes under the 'Vita' brand family (e.g., Przy Parku Vita, Legnicka Vita, Vivre, Kopernika 71, Żywiecka Vita, Żabiniec Vita, Ceglana Park, Vilda Arte, Ptasia Vita) in multiple districts of each city, featuring options like variant apartments with flexible layouts and turnkey finishing packages; (2) Commercial Premises - retail and service spaces within residential developments; (3) Commercial Properties - office buildings and mixed-use complexes (Sky Tower, Arkady Wrocławskie, Wola Center, Silesia Star). Supporting services include mortgage assistance, a referral rewards program, an electronic client portal (eBOK), and smart home automation (Appartme, Smart Home systems). The company operates through subsidiaries Develia Land Development (land acquisition) and Develia Construction (project execution). Develia S.A. has been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange since 2007.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Vita: Residential development brand used across multiple projects (e.g., Przy Parku Vita, Legnicka Vita, Orawska Vita). The Vita brand represents the company's standard residential apartment offerings.
Products and services
- Residential Apartments (Mieszkania) New-build apartments for sale from a developer across seven major Polish cities (Wrocław, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kraków, Katowice, Poznań), offered under the Vita sub-brand with optional turnkey finishing, balconies/terraces/gardens, and (in select projects) variant-apartment layouts. Targeted at individual homebuyers and buy-to-let investors.
- Commercial Premises (Lokale usługowe) Retail and service commercial spaces available for purchase within residential developments, located on ground floors and underground levels across Polish cities. Examples include Morska Vita commercial units at 9,000-11,000 PLN/m².
- Commercial Properties (Obiekty komercyjne) Standalone office buildings and mixed-use commercial complexes developed by Develia, including Wola Center (Warsaw), Sky Tower (Wrocław, 50-story), Arkady Wrocławskie (Wrocław shopping centre), and Silesia Star (Katowice). Offered for sale or lease to corporate tenants.
- Land Acquisition Service (Zakup gruntów) Develia Land Development (a wholly owned subsidiary) actively seeks and acquires land plots in major Polish urban agglomerations for future residential and commercial projects. Service is offered to landowners seeking to sell development-ready plots.
- Turnkey Interior Finishing (Wykończenie pod klucz) Complete interior finishing packages for newly purchased apartments, delivered by architects and decorators with multiple package options and material selections. Available in Wrocław, Warsaw, Gdańsk, Kraków, and Poznań via partners Kodo and Decoroom.
- Mortgage Advisory (Pomoc kredytowa) Free mortgage advisory service comparing bank offers and matching apartment buyers with optimal financing solutions during the purchase process.
- Appartme Smart Home System Smart home automation system installed in selected developments (M Bemowo, Vilda Arte), enabling residents to control and monitor apartment functions digitally. Sold as an integrated offering within participating residential projects.
- Variant Apartment (Mieszkanie wariantowe) Flexible apartment design offered as a distinct product feature in select developments, using additional installation risers that allow residents to modify layouts post-occupancy (e.g., relocate or open the kitchen, create private zones) without major renovations.
- Kopernika 71 Premium residential complex in Gdynia with 56 apartments (43-125 m²) in three 4-story segments near Kępa Redłowska reserve. Features fitness room, sauna, yoga space, club room, underground parking with hydraulic elevators, and smart solutions. TabelaOfert Best Living Awards 2026 winner (luxury & location category).
- Przy Parku Vita Modern residential estate in the Krzyki district near Park Tarnogajski in Wrocław, combining urban living with nature access, 400 m from tram/bus loop with 15-minute commute to city centre.
- Vivre (Wrocław) Residential building on Wzgórze Gajowe near Park Skowroni in Wrocław, combining urban amenities with nature proximity, 2-minute walk to tram/bus stops.
- Legnicka Vita Distinctive 16- and 18-story high-rise residential buildings in Popowice district of Wrocław with minimalist design and designer form.
- Piękna Vita 10-story building with 82 apartments (32-98 m²) on Tarnogaj in Wrocław, featuring underground garage, 10 commercial premises, and proximity to Park Tarnogajski and Park Wschodni.
- M Bemowo Modern building in green part of Warsaw's Bemowo district with 59 apartments (35-100 m²) minutes from Chrzanów metro station. Features underground parking, green relaxation zone with playground, photovoltaic panels, and Appartme automation system.
- Viva Cité Two-phase Warsaw development in Chrzanów with 207 apartments (25-135 m², 1-5 room configurations), each with balcony/terrace/garden, some duplex options. Close to planned metro stations and parks.
- Rokokowa Vita Modern Warsaw project in Młociny (Bielany district) offering duplex investment apartments, 3-room units with gardens, and apartments with terraces.
- Morska Vita Modern Gdynia development in Leszczynki district with 1,600 apartments planned across eight buildings. Phase 1 includes 108 apartments (38-75 m²) and 5 commercial units with terrace/balcony/loggia and ground-floor gardens.
- Vilda Arte Elegant 5-story Poznań building in Wilda district near Old Town and Nowy Rynek business centre with 58 apartments (studios to 5-room units) with balconies or rooftop terraces and Appartme home automation.
- Ptasia Vita Modern Poznań development in Grunwald district with 116 apartments (29-124 m²) in Marcelin Forest area with hiking paths, bike routes, fire pits, and sledding hills; each unit includes garden, balcony, loggia, or terrace.
- Unii Lubelskiej Vita Ready-to-move-in complex in Poznań's Starołęka district with 285 apartments in a 5-13 story building, two recreational zones for children and seniors, green areas, and excellent public transit to city centre.
- Żabiniec Vita Intimate 4-story Kraków development in Krowodrza district (3 km from city centre) with 120 apartments (30-122 m²), underground garage for 130+ cars, commercial units, and proximity to Kleparz Park and Białoprądnicki Manor. Pricing from 13,150 PLN/m².
- City Vibe Multi-phase Kraków development in Płaszów district near river park, Płaszów Garden, and Bagry beach. All units have balconies or gardens.
- Centralna Vita Kraków project in Czyżyny district (ranked TOP 1 in the district) with large balconies/terraces/gardens for all units, playgrounds, outdoor gym, bike racks, underground and outdoor parking.
- Żywiecka Vita Modern 11-story Gdańsk building in Wrzeszcz Dolny with 127 apartments (27-115 m²), stylish lobby, underground garage with bike racks, patio with loungers, and four commercial units.
- Jesionowa Vita Gdańsk development in Wrzeszcz with 77 apartments (28-74 m²) in elegant tenement-style buildings with above-standard ceiling heights, underground garage, storage units, playground, and recreational space.
- Ceglana Park Diverse Katowice residential estate in Brynów district with green spaces comprising nearly 50% of the area, featuring pond, park alley, salt graduation tower, and 1 km proximity to city centre.
- Sky Tower Wrocław 50-story mixed-use Wrocław centre landmark (completed 2013), the city's tallest building, combining shopping gallery, restaurants, entertainment venues, offices, and apartments.
- Arkady Wrocławskie Shopping centre and office complex in Wrocław centre (completed 2007), featuring modern architecture with large glazed surfaces, retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.
- Wola Center Modern Warsaw office building in Wola district (completed 2013) with contemporary minimalist architecture, offices, commercial and dining units, and rooftop patio.
- Silesia Star Twin-building Katowice office complex (first building completed 2015) including office and commercial space near Drogowa Trasa Średnicowa with easy access to city centre.
Quantifiable outcome
- 33% of customers are repeat buyers or referrals
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Companies that use Develia
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Develia technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Develia partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Develia Land DevelopmentcoreDedicated subsidiary responsible for land acquisition and bank management. Secures development rights in prime locations across Polish cities for future Develia projects.
- Develia ConstructioncoreConstruction subsidiary handling project execution and quality oversight. Ensures quality and timely delivery across all development stages.
- Pracodawcy RP (ZPP)minorPolish Confederation of Private Employers (Lewiatan). Industry association membership providing networking and advocacy.
- Polski Związek Firm Deweloperskich (PZFD)minorPolish Association of Developers. Industry body for real estate development sector representation.
- Stowarzyszenie Emitentów Giełdowych (SEG)minorStock Exchange Issuers Association. Membership as a GPW-listed company.
- Francusko-Polska Izba Gospodarcza (CCIFP)minorFrench-Polish Chamber of Commerce. Business networking and trade facilitation organization.
- Kodo (Turnkey Finishing Partner)minorInterior finishing service provider for turnkey apartment solutions. Offers design and finishing packages in select cities including Wrocław, Gdańsk, and Poznań.
- Decoroom (Warsaw Finishing Partner)minorInterior design and finishing service for Warsaw apartments. Provides turnkey solutions in collaboration with Develia.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Develia competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Budimex Nieruchomości: Polish residential development subsidiary of Budimex S.A. (general contractor), selling apartments in Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk, Poznań and Wrocław. Overlaps with Develia in cities, customer segments, and product (multi-unit residential estates).
- Archicom S.A. Wrocław-headquartered Polish residential developer (WSE:ARH), now part of the Echo Investment group, active in Wrocław, Kraków and Warsaw. Competes head-to-head with Develia's Vita estates in overlapping Polish urban markets using a similar apartment-for-sale model.
- J.W. Construction Holding S.A. Polish residential and commercial developer with multi-city apartment portfolio (formerly WSE-listed). Competes in the same apartment-sales segment across major Polish cities as Develia.
- Murapol S.A. One of Poland's largest privately-held residential developers with multi-city apartment sales. Comparable in product offering (new-build apartments), customer base (individual Polish homebuyers and investors), and multi-region footprint.
- ATAL S.A. Major Polish residential developer delivering multi-unit apartment estates across cities including Wrocław, Kraków, Łódź, Warsaw, and Gdańsk. Comparable scale and customer positioning within the Polish apartment-for-sale market that Develia targets.
- Dom Development S.A. Largest Polish residential real estate developer (WSE:DOM), selling apartments in Warsaw, Wrocław, Kraków, Gdańsk and other major Polish cities. Closest direct competitor to Develia in target market, product (residential apartments for sale), go-to-market (multi-city sales offices), and scale.
- Echo Investment S.A. Polish real estate developer (WSE:ECH) covering residential, office, and mixed-use projects including flagship developments in Warsaw. Comparable in mixed residential/commercial strategy and Polish geographic footprint, with Archicom parent ownership creating direct overlap.
- Marvipol Development S.A. Polish real estate developer (WSE:MAR) focused on residential projects in Warsaw. Comparable in apartment-sale model and premium positioning though smaller and more geographically concentrated than Develia.
- P.A. Nova S.A. Polish commercial and residential developer (WSE:PAN) active in retail park and residential development across multiple Polish cities. Comparable in mixed commercial/residential strategy and Polish domestic market focus.
- Robyg S.A. Warsaw-focused Polish residential developer (acquired by TAG Immobilien AG), historically active in Warsaw, Gdańsk, Gdynia, Kraków, Łódź and Wrocław. Directly comparable business model of multi-estate apartment sales to Polish homebuyers and investors.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Develia leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Develia subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Develia funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Develia M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Develia
What does Develia do?
Develia is a Polish real estate developer that plans, builds, and sells new residential apartments (under the Vita sub-brand) and commercial properties across seven major Polish cities. Its portfolio spans urban apartments of varying sizes, variant apartments with flexible layouts, commercial premises within residential developments, and standalone commercial complexes such as Sky Tower Wrocław, Arkady Wrocławskie, Wola Center, and Silesia Star. The company also offers complementary services including mortgage advisory, turnkey interior finishing, smart home automation, and a referral rewards program.
Is Develia a public or private company?
Develia is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Develia founded?
Develia was founded in 2005. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Develia based?
Develia is headquartered in Wroclaw, Poland, in the Europe region.
How does Develia make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Residential Property Sales are the primary driver. The others are commercial Property Sales and land Banking.
Who are Develia's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Budimex Nieruchomości, Archicom S.A., J.W. Construction Holding S.A., Murapol S.A., ATAL S.A., Dom Development S.A., Echo Investment S.A., Marvipol Development S.A., P.A. Nova S.A. and Robyg S.A..
Does Develia have an API?
No public API is recorded for Develia.
What industry is Develia in?
Develia's product category is Residential and Commercial Real Estate Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is BPAJANAL, Real Estate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) & Infrastructure-Adjacent Real Estate Advisory, with a secondary code of BPAHAKAD, Urban Planning & Master Planning. Its NAICS code is 2372 and its SIC code is 6552.