Databox

What Databox does

Databox s.r.o. is a privately held Czech limited liability company founded in 1991 and headquartered in Liberec that operates Živéfirmy.cz, one of the largest online business directories in the Czech Republic, containing 350,000+ actively maintained company records. The company's core offering is a web-based directory and information platform built on a Sphinx fulltext search engine with Google Maps and OpenStreetMaps integration, complemented by a Google Play Store Android application launched in June 2024. A dedicated data management team verifies and updates more than 1,200 company records daily and processes approximately 190,215 user inquiries annually (Živéfirmy.cz homepage metrics).

The company runs an interconnected portfolio of specialized portals beyond the core directory: Živéobce.cz for municipalities, Proškoly.cz and ŠkolaNaDlani.cz for the education sector, and FiremníPohotovost.cz for business emergency information. It also operates Databanka českých firem, an advanced filtering tool supporting multi-criteria search by industry, NACE categories, geography, revenue, employee count, and banking institutions, plus the Insolvenční strážce (Insolvency Guardian) monitoring service that alerts subscribers to changes in the Czech insolvency register. The platform integrates proprietary data feeds from Czech government registries including SÚKL (pharmacy data), MŠMT (school registry), ČTÚ (telecom codes), and the Central Register of Contracts, as well as commercial partners such as Meníčka.cz, Heureka, and Zásilkovna.

The business model is freemium: any Czech business can add itself to the catalog free of charge via self-serve web form, and revenue is generated primarily through the Balíček služeb (Service Package) annual subscription at 6,990 CZK excluding VAT — which bundles premium presentation, the Spolehlivá firma (Reliable Company) certification, Insolvenční strážce monitoring, and custom business cards — plus a-la-carte premium services (highlighted slogans, photo galleries, VIP positioning, Silver/Golden click-through links, sponsored links). A direct sales team contacts 1,000+ customers daily across the Czech Republic for bottom-of-funnel conversion, while SEO, Facebook, and the Google Play Store serve top- and mid-funnel acquisition. Customers include Czech SMBs of all sizes, schools, municipalities, and the general public searching for business contacts and supplier information.

Name

Databox

Legal name

DATABOX s.r.o.

Website

https://zivefirmy.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Databox s.r.o. operates Živéfirmy.cz, the Czech Republic's largest online business directory with 350,000+ active company records, monetizing via freemium listings and a 6,990 CZK/year premium subscription package for Czech SMBs, schools, and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Directory Services

NAICS

Directory and Mailing List Publishers (513140), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (51821)

SIC

Services-Computer Processing & Data Preparation (7374)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAFAKAF

Marketing Database & Contact Data Providers (B2B/B2C Lists)

Business & Public Services/Marketing, Advertising & PR Services/Direct Marketing & Lead Generation (Email, Telemarketing, Demand Gen)

SECONDARYBPAAAKAJ

Database Build, Migration & Master Data Management (MDM) Support

Business & Public Services/Administrative & Support Services (BPO, Call Centers, Back Office)/Data Entry, Data Processing & Document Digitization

SECONDARYHDAEADAB

Data Governance Platforms (Policies, Stewardship, Workflows)

Hardware, Technology & Telecom/Enterprise Platforms & Databases/Master Data Management (MDM) & Data Governance Platforms

Keywords

• Business directory services
• Company information database
• Premium business listings
• Insolvency monitoring services
• Business data solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Service Package (Balíček služeb): Annual subscription package priced at 6,990 CZK/year (excluding VAT) that includes premium presentation, Reliabl e Company award, custom business cards, and Insolvency Guardian service
2. Premium Services: Additional paid services including Internet upoutávka (highlighted slogan), photo galleries, VIP positioning, banners, Silver/Golden click-through links, sponsored links, and special offerings for schools and government
3. Free Basic Listings: Free company listings in the catalog with basic contact information, funded by premium service subscriptions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DATABOX s.r.o. operates Živéfirmy.cz, one of the largest online business directories in the Czech Republic with over 350,000 active and verified company records. The platform provides comprehensive business contact information, daily-updated data, industry classifications, and premium visibility services such as the Balíček služeb (Service Package) subscription, Insolvenční strážce (Insolvency Guardian) monitoring, and the Spolehlivá firma (Reliable Company) certification.

Product overview

DATABOX s.r.o. operates a portfolio of interconnected web platforms focused on Czech business information and public services. The core product is Živéfirmy.cz, one of the largest online business databases in the Czech Republic, which serves as the primary directory for searching and verifying business contacts and information. The portfolio includes Databanka českých firem (an advanced filtering tool for detailed company research), Živéobce.cz (municipal information portal), Proškoly.cz and ŠkolaNaDlani.cz (education sector platforms), and FiremníPohotovost.cz (business emergency information portal). The company also offers a comprehensive Android mobile application and premium service packages including the Balíček služeb (Service Package) with features like the Spolehlivá firma certification and Insolvenční strážce monitoring service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Živéfirmy.cz (Business Directory) The flagship online business directory of the Czech Republic, providing a comprehensive catalog for searching and verifying information and contacts on more than 350,000 business entities. Used by Czech businesses, schools, municipalities, and individual users.
• Databanka českých firem Online filtering and research tool that allows users to build detailed company lists by combining multiple criteria such as industry, location, NACE categories, revenue, employee count, and banking institutions.
• Živéfirmy.cz Android Mobile App Android application providing access to the Živéfirmy.cz database of 350,000+ active Czech businesses, featuring GPS-based search, favorites management, inquiry functionality, and free access to all core features.
• Insolvenční strážce (Insolvency Guardian)

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration14 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Meníčka.czcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Integration with Meníčka.cz, the largest Czech server focused on restaurant menus and daily lunch offers. Provides users with regularly updated menu information directly from restaurants' kitchens. The collaboration ensures current data on dining options.
• Státní ústav pro kontrolu léčiv (SÚKL)coreTechnology or IntegrationData provider for pharmacy information in the Czech Republic. Each pharmacy profile includes link to detailed information from the institute, enabling quick access to verified pharmaceutical data.
• Asociace českých cestovních kanceláří a agentur (AČCKA)coreTechnology or IntegrationData source for detailed travel agency information including specialization (foreign/domestic), destinations, and focus areas (sports, tourism, congresses, school trips).
• Český telekomunikační úřad (ČTÚ)coreTechnology or IntegrationData provider for telecommunications services and assigned numbers/codes for companies in electronic communications and postal services sectors.
• Ministerstvo školství, mládeže a tělovýchovy (MŠMT)coreTechnology or IntegrationData source for school information from the School Registry including additional school facilities, pupil capacity, and school founders.
• Centrální registr smluv (Central Register of Contracts)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with the central government contract registry. Displays contract date and value for companies with state contracts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Yelp: Global consumer-facing business directory with reviews and advertising. While not focused on the Czech market, it competes indirectly for SMB advertising budgets and end-user attention for local business discovery.
• Dun & Bradstreet: Global provider of business credit and company data, including Czech coverage. Competes in the broader B2B data/insolvency-monitoring space where Databox's Insolvenční strážce is positioned.
• ZoomInfo: Large-scale B2B sales intelligence and company data platform. Comparable to Databox's Databanka tool but at a much larger scale, focused on enterprise sales teams rather than SMBs.

Direct peers

• ZlatéStránky.cz: Long-standing Czech business directory (the local equivalent of Yellow Pages), offering company listings and premium placement. Directly competes with Databox on the same SMB customer base in the Czech Republic.
• Kompass International: Global B2B directory and company data provider with strong European coverage, including Czech Republic. Competes with Databox in the same business-listing and B2B lead-generation category, particularly for cross-border procurement.
• 1188.cz: Czech telephone and business directory service historically operated by telecom incumbents; provides company and contact search similar to Živéfirmy.cz. Overlaps in user intent (finding business contacts) and competes for the same B2C search traffic.
• Cylex: European local-business directory with a Czech site (cylex.cz), offering free listings, ratings, and premium services. Directly comparable to Živéfirmy.cz in scope, pricing model, and target SMB advertisers.
• Firmy.cz: Direct Czech competitor — the largest free business directory in the Czech Republic, operated by Seznam.cz. Offers free basic listings plus premium visibility packages, directly competing with Živéfirmy.cz for SMB visibility and lead generation.
• Europages: European B2B directory and marketplace used to source suppliers across Europe, including Czech Republic. Comparable to Živéfirmy.cz for B2B visibility and cross-border lead generation.

Emerging players

• Foursquare: Location-data and POI platform with global business-directory functionality. Comparable to Databox's GIS-integrated listings and mobile app discovery, particularly relevant given Živéfirmy.cz's Google Maps/OpenStreetMap integration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zivefirmy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zivefirmy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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