What Kazeto does

Kazeto is a Czech private limited company (KAZETO, spol. s r.o., also referenced as KAZETO, společnost s ručením omezeným) headquartered at Husova 19, Přerov, Czech Republic. The company's lineage runs from a 1925 leather-goods business founded by Karel Zejda, through 1948 nationalization as a state enterprise under the KAZETO brand, to restitution to the founder's heirs and re-establishment in 1997. Its current form manufactures handcrafted decorative and storage products from recycled cardboard.

The product range includes children's suitcases and school cases; round, square, conical, and oval storage boxes; drawer boxes; riveted designer suitcases; hat boxes; tissue box covers in stone, metal, and rattan editions; office organizers (folders, binders, A4 drawer cabinets, DVD boxes, tablet covers); seasonal Christmas boxes and bags; and shipping boxes. Notable sub-brand or partnership lines include the Leitner Collection (premium non-woven textile-covered round boxes), DecorPlay (children's collaboration products), and Kolekce Krtek (licensed Little Mole character goods). Underlying technology is cardboard/paper-based manufacturing with hand-applied surface treatments — printed paper, water-based lacquers and paints, non-woven textile coverings, stone veneer, and rattan patterns — combined with designer collaborations.

Revenue is generated across three channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce at kazeto.cz, a B2B registration channel for small resellers, and export distribution to EU countries, Scandinavia, USA, and Japan. Pricing is unit-based in Czech Koruna, ranging from roughly 26 Kč (folders) to 2,321 Kč (cabinet with drawers), with many SKUs currently discounted. Management consists of Ing. Libor Budík as Managing Director (Jednatel) and Vladimír Hučín overseeing investment administration. No institutional investors, funding rounds, or parent entities are reported. Production of cardboard suitcases and boxes was discontinued on 31 March 2026, with the e-shop repositioned to sell remaining inventory.

Name

Kazeto

Legal name

KAZETO, společnost s ručením omezeným (spol. s r.o.)

Website

https://kazeto.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kazeto is a Czech private manufacturer of handcrafted decorative and storage products made from recycled cardboard, including children's suitcases, round and square storage boxes, drawer cabinets, riveted designer suitcases, and hat boxes, sold via its own kazeto.cz e-shop, B2B small-reseller registration, and exports to the EU, Scandinavia, USA, and Japan; cardboard production was discontinued on 31 March 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Decorative cardboard storage and home goods

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Paperboard Containers & Boxes (2650)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Artisan, Handmade & Craft Gifts Retail (CRALAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Paper-Based Packaging & Single-Use Paper Products (Paper Bags, Wraps, Cartons) (CRADALAL), Greeting Cards, Gift Wrap & Party Paper Goods Distribution (CRAOALAJ)

Keywords

• Cardboard storage products
• Decorative paper boxes
• Handcrafted cardboard goods
• Recycled paper packaging
• Children's cardboard suitcases

Headquarters

HQ city

Prerov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce retail sales: Direct online retail sales to consumers through their own e-commerce platform. Prices range from approximately 35 Kč to over 2,300 Kč per product. Payment methods include cash on delivery, bank transfer, and payment cards.
2. B2B wholesale: B2B registration available for small resellers, indicating wholesale distribution channel for business customers.
3. Export sales: Significant portion of production exported to EU countries, Scandinavia, USA, and Japan. Products sold through important sales centers throughout Czech Republic.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kazeto manufactures and sells handcrafted decorative cardboard products for home, office, and children's use, including storage boxes in various shapes (round, square, conical, oval), drawer boxes, children's suitcases and school cases, designer riveted suitcases, hat boxes, tissue box covers, office organizers, tablet covers, Christmas packaging, and shipping boxes. Products are made from recycled cardboard with surface treatments including printed paper, water-based lacquers, fabric coverings, stone veneer, and rattan patterns. The company sells directly to consumers via its own e-shop and retail centers, and exports internationally.

Product overview

Kazeto is a Czech manufacturer of attractive and modern cardboard products. The company offers a diverse portfolio centered on handcrafted storage solutions and accessories made from recycled cardboard: children's suitcases and cases (Dětské kufříky, Školní kufříky), interior storage boxes in various shapes (round Kulaté krabice, square Hranaté krabice, conical Kónické krabice, oval Oválné krabice), drawer boxes (Boxy se šuplíky), designer riveted suitcases (Nýtované kufry), hat boxes (Kloboukovky), decorative tissue box covers in various editions (Stone, Metal, Rattan), office products (folders, binders, DVD boxes, tablet covers), seasonal Christmas boxes and bags, and children's licensed collections (Krtek, DecorPlay). The company also produces specialty items like shipping boxes and drawer cabinets. Note: According to multiple sources, production of cardboard suitcases and boxes was discontinued on March 31, 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Leitner collection: A collection of round boxes with star patterns in various colors (red, white, pink, turquoise) featuring non-woven textile covering
• DecorPlay
• Kolekce Krtek

Products and services

• Children's suitcases (Dětské kufříky)
• School cases (Školní kufříky)
• Round storage boxes (Kulaté krabice)
• Square and rectangular storage boxes (Hranaté krabice)
• Conical boxes (Kónické krabice)
• Oval and semi-oval boxes (Oválné / půloválné krabice)
• Drawer boxes (Boxy se šuplíky)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Domestic and foreign designerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKazeto collaborates with a wide range of domestic and international designers for product design and development. This design collaboration is a core part of their value proposition, combining traditional manufacturing with modern design aesthetics.
• DecorPlayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLimited edition collaboration producing DecorPlay branded children's boxes and suitcases. Products include decorated boxes with train conductor designs for children.
• Leitner Collection designersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium collection of round boxes featuring distinctive star and dot designs. The collection represents a collaboration with specific designers for high-end interior decoration products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• HAY: Danish contemporary design brand offering home goods, storage and lifestyle accessories. Comparable to Kazeto in designer-led aesthetic for home organization products, though HAY focuses on contemporary materials and design rather than recycled cardboard.
• MUJI: Japanese minimalist lifestyle brand retailing cardboard and recycled-paper storage boxes, stationery and home organization goods globally. Competes with Kazeto in the eco-friendly minimalist storage category with a much broader product portfolio and international retail footprint.
• The Container Store: US specialty retailer focused on storage and organization products for home and office, including boxes, bins and shelving. Overlaps with Kazeto on home and office storage solutions but operates at much larger scale as a multi-category retailer.

Regional players

• Søstrene Grene: Danish variety/home goods chain selling affordable decorative paper goods, storage products and gift items across European markets. Comparable to Kazeto in product mix (decorative cardboard storage and gift items) but operates at much larger retail scale across many countries.
• Flying Tiger Copenhagen: Danish variety retailer offering low-priced design-led home, gift and stationery items across Europe. Overlaps with Kazeto on decorative paper goods, gift boxes and seasonal items, though Flying Tiger sources globally rather than manufacturing in-house.
• JYSK: Scandinavian home goods retailer with broad assortment of storage, boxes and household organization products across European markets. Comparable to Kazeto on home storage category, but at significantly larger retail scale with global sourcing rather than domestic manufacturing.

Direct peers

• Bigso Box: Swedish manufacturer of collapsible, decorative cardboard and wood storage boxes sold across Europe. Direct product and category overlap with Kazeto's cardboard storage box line, including children's, home, and office organization use cases.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kazeto.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kazeto-spol.-s-r.o.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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