Gorazdo

What Gorazdo does

Gorazdo is a privately-held digital design and development agency headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, founded in 2015 and operating with a team of 11-50 employees. The company delivers bespoke web and mobile applications, UX/UI design, design systems, branding, and customer development research for a mixed client base of startups, mid-market firms, and larger enterprises across healthcare, energy, publishing, agriculture, fintech, and retail. Its core technical stack centers on TypeScript, React, Next.js, and Jamstack architecture, with headless CMS implementations on Contentful, cloud infrastructure on AWS, Google Cloud, and Vercel, and an atomic-design methodology for component libraries.

The agency's productized offerings include the BoxDesign subscription bundle (customer development plus a no-code website on Webflow, Shopify, or Unbounce plus marketing campaigns on a 12-month minimum), tiered Website Audit services (€750-€3,600+), and the Planning Poker app distributed through the Miro Marketplace as an MIT-licensed Scrum estimation tool. More recent service lines cover European Accessibility Act compliance ahead of the June 2025 deadline and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to make client websites legible to AI search engines, priced from €6,000 per sprint with optional retainers. Bespoke projects are quoted per engagement, and revenue is largely project-based with a growing recurring component from BoxDesign.

Gorazdo is founder-controlled (co-founders Anna Tomova and Pavel Shchegolev), with no disclosed institutional funding, parent company, or acquisition history. Distribution relies on direct sales through the company website, content marketing via its Journal, presence on Clutch and The Manifest, and the Miro Marketplace integration. The agency has received third-party recognition including The Manifest's 2022 Best Recommended B2B Leaders list and the 2023 Netherlands' Top Web Development CEO award, and it claims global service delivery despite the single Dutch office.

Name

Gorazdo

Legal name

Gorazdo

Website

https://gorazdo.studio

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gorazdo is a Utrecht-based digital agency delivering bespoke web and mobile development, design systems, SEO, and customer development services for startups, SMBs, and enterprises across global markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Web Development Services: Custom web development services including full-service websites, application enhancement, and custom web applications. Projects are delivered using modern tech stack (TypeScript, React, Next.js) with scalable cloud solutions on AWS/Google Cloud.
2. Mobile App Development: Native and hybrid mobile application development for iOS (Swift, Objective-C) and Android (Java, Kotlin), as well as React Native for cross-platform solutions.
3. UX/UI Design Services: Comprehensive design services including Sprint Zero preparation, prototyping, customer journey mapping, user flows, wireframing, and UI design. Also includes design system and UI kit creation.
4. Customer Development (CustDev): Customer development research services including in-depth interviews, interview analysis, customer journey mapping, and real-user testing to validate product-market fit.
5. Website Audit Services: AI-driven website audits covering performance, SEO optimization, UX/CX design, and technical analysis with actionable recommendations.
6. Marketing & SEO Services: SEO optimization services across four pillars (technical SEO, on-page SEO, content, off-page SEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) for AI-readiness.
7. BoxDesign Package: Subscription-based product offering customer development, no-code website (Webflow, Shopify, Unbounce), and marketing campaign services. Minimum 12-month contract with monthly installments covering maintenance, hosting, marketing, and landing page development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gorazdo is a bespoke digital design and development agency that delivers custom websites, web applications, mobile apps, UX/UI design, customer development research, SEO, and Generative Engine Optimization services. It also produces standalone digital products such as the Planning Poker agile estimation app distributed via the Miro Marketplace. Engagements are typically project-based with custom quotes, supplemented by a subscription BoxDesign package bundling customer development, a no-code website, and marketing services.

Product overview

Gorazdo is a digital agency offering a broad portfolio of design and development services organized around product development, tech services, and creative services. The core service portfolio includes BoxDesign (packaged customer development + no-code website + marketing), Website Audit (AI-driven technical/UX/SEO assessment), Customer Development (interview-based idea validation), Web Development and Next.js Development (custom web applications), Mobile App Development (iOS/Android/hybrid), AI-Readiness & GEO (Generative Engine Optimization for AI engines), European Accessibility Act compliance, SEO Optimization, and Maintenance. Creative services include UX/UI Design, Design System & UI Kit, Identity & Branding, and 2D/3D Illustrations. Representative client projects include Eco Sence (Web 3 carbon credit mobile app), Squads (global developer community platform), Boer in Natuur (sustainable agriculture website), and Planning Poker App (Miro-integrated agile estimation tool). The company operates on a modern tech stack (TypeScript, React, Next.js, JAMstack) and is headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Web Development Full-service web development delivering bespoke websites, application enhancements, and custom web applications using TypeScript, React, Next.js, and cloud infrastructure on AWS or Google Cloud. Targets businesses needing scalable, server-rendered web platforms with CI/CD via GitHub.
• Next.js Development Specialized Next.js development service for scalable, server-rendered websites optimized for SEO and performance, leveraging the Next.js App Router, server components, and Vercel deployment. Targets clients who need modern, SEO-optimized web platforms.
• Mobile App Development Native and hybrid mobile app development for iOS (Swift, Objective-C), Android (Java, Kotlin), and cross-platform using React Native. Targets businesses needing mobile applications across platforms.
• UX/UI Design UX/UI design service covering Sprint Zero (briefing, research, MVP composition), prototyping, customer journey mapping, user flows, wireframing, and UI design. Targets clients needing research-driven, validated product designs.
• Design System & UI Kit Design system and component library creation following atomic design methodology (atoms, molecules, organisms, templates, pages), built on Material UI. Establishes a unified source of truth for design and code, targeting clients needing scalable brand consistency.
• Identity & Branding Brand identity and branding service including visual identity design, motion design, social media kit, research, sketching, design, and brand guidelines. Targets businesses launching or refreshing their brand identity.
• 2D/3D Illustrations Custom illustration service producing 2D illustrations, 3D illustrations, infographics, and icon sets for use across websites and mobile applications. Targets clients needing differentiated visual assets.
• Customer Development Customer discovery service involving in-depth interviews, interview analysis, customer journey mapping, and real-user product testing to validate business ideas with target audiences. Targets startups and product teams needing product-market fit validation.
• Website Audit AI-driven website audit covering performance, SEO optimization, and UX/CX analysis with actionable recommendations. Available in tiered one-time offerings (1-day Technical SEO Check at €750; UX/CX Design & Content Audit at €1,650; SEO & Technical Audit at €2,100) and an Enterprise subscription from €3,600/month. Targets businesses needing technical, SEO, and conversion improvements.
• SEO Optimization SEO service covering technical SEO, on-page SEO, content marketing, backlink analytics, and technical issue resolution across four pillars: technical, on-page, content, and off-page SEO. Targets businesses seeking improved organic search performance.
• AI-Readiness & Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) Service to make websites legible, citable, and quotable to AI engines (ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini). Includes server-rendering for AI crawlers, JSON-LD structured data (LocalBusiness, Organization, Product, Offer, AggregateRating, FAQPage, BreadcrumbList, Article), llms.txt files, content amplification, and GEO measurement. Engagements start at €6,000 for a 4-week sprint with optional €1,200/month retainer. Targets premium boutiques, B2B SaaS, and e-commerce brands needing AI-engine visibility.
• European Accessibility Act (EAA) Compliance Accessibility compliance service preparing websites and apps for the EU European Accessibility Act (effective June 28, 2025). Includes accessibility guidelines, user flow testing, automated tests, designer tools, API checks, and component testing against WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Targets EU-facing businesses needing regulatory compliance.
• Maintenance Ongoing website and software maintenance including software updates, security checks, performance optimization, backups, and JAMstack architecture support. Infrastructure hosted on AWS, GCP, and Vercel using CI/CD methods. Targets clients needing post-launch reliability and security.
• BoxDesign Subscription-based packaged product combining customer development, a no-code website (Webflow, Shopify, or Unbounce), and a full marketing campaign for rapid product launch. Minimum 12-month contract with monthly installments covering maintenance, hosting, marketing, and landing page or custom block development per month. Targets SMBs and small businesses needing fast, low-friction market entry.
• Planning Poker App Consensus-based, gamified agile estimation app for Scrum teams, integrated with Miro as a Marketplace app. Features 11 basic cards plus Infinity, Coffee-break, and Question cards. Accessibility support via screen readers and keyboard navigation. MIT-licensed and open-source on GitHub, hosted on Vercel. Targets Scrum teams running estimation sessions within Miro boards.

Quantifiable outcome

• Website speed increased by 60% after implementing headless CMS and optimizations (Squads case study)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MirocoreTechnology or IntegrationPlanning Poker app is integrated with Miro's platform and available on the Miro Marketplace. The app enables consensus-based estimation for Scrum teams directly within Miro boards, with accessibility support for screen readers and keyboard navigation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Huge: Large digital experience agency offering web, app, design, and SEO services to enterprise clients. Same broad service lines as Gorazdo but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• R/GA: Global digital agency combining design, technology, and marketing services. Overlaps with Gorazdo across bespoke digital product development and brand-led web builds, but with vastly larger resources.

Direct peers

• Work & Co: Digital product studio delivering bespoke websites, apps, and ecommerce experiences for premium brands. Comparable to Gorazdo on bespoke product delivery, modern stack, and brand-name client roster.
• Fantasy Interactive: Digital design and engineering studio known for bespoke web product design and development for premium brands. Highly comparable to Gorazdo on the craft-led, design-system-first, modern-stack positioning.
• Active Theory: Creative technology agency building immersive web experiences and interactive digital products — comparable to Gorazdo on web-first bespoke delivery and modern JavaScript stack usage.
• Dept Agency: Large Dutch-headquartered digital agency offering end-to-end web development, design, SEO, and digital marketing. Directly comparable to Gorazdo on service mix and client type, but at materially larger scale.
• Ustwo: Global digital product studio building bespoke web/mobile products, design systems, and brand experiences for enterprises and startups — same service architecture as Gorazdo with a stronger product-strategy bent.
• Qonqord: Utrecht-based digital studio providing custom web development, design systems, and product engineering — closely matching Gorazdo's boutique agency profile and NL operating geography.

Emerging players

• The Stable: Digital commerce agency delivering bespoke ecommerce builds, headless CMS implementations, and web development. Adjacent to Gorazdo's e-commerce and Contentful-based work, with a narrower commerce focus.

Regional players

• Netlight: Nordic-origin digital and tech consultancy covering web platforms, design, and product engineering. Comparable service profile to Gorazdo, but primarily serves Northern European enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gorazdo.studio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gorazdo-studio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 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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