QUANTUM

Name

QUANTUM

Legal name

QUANTUM, a.s.

Website

https://quantumas.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vyskov

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Natural Gas Sales: Sale of natural gas to end customers including households, municipalities, and small businesses. Operated since 2003 with license from the Energy Regulatory Office. Distribution fees set annually by ERU.
2. Electricity Sales: Sale of electricity to households (DOMÁCNOST) and small commercial customers (MALOODBĚR). Operating since 2013.
3. Gas Distribution Services: Operation and maintenance of owned gas pipeline networks. Providing gas supply to all customers in defined territories. Revenue from distribution fees regulated by Energy Regulatory Office.
4. Gas Appliance Sales: Sale of gas storage water heaters, condensing boilers, heat pumps, solar systems, and accessories through authorized wholesalers. Direct sales for Slovak market from Bratislava.
5. Construction and Realization Services: Installation and reconstruction of building technical equipment (heating, plumbing, gas), engineering networks (water, sewerage, gas pipelines), and civil construction.
6. Real Estate Development: Residential development projects including Bytové domy Rousínov and Jižní Terasy in Vyškov. Started development activities in 2009.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

QUANTUM, a.s. is a Czech family-owned energy company that distributes natural gas through 550 km of owned pipeline networks across 110 municipalities (4th largest gas distributor in the Czech Republic), supplies natural gas and electricity to households, municipalities, and small commercial customers, and manufactures/distributes a proprietary line of gas-fired heating equipment including Q7 storage water heaters, Q7K condensing boilers, IR series condensing storage water heaters, heat pumps, and solar thermal systems, complemented by construction, installation, and real estate development services.

Product overview

QUANTUM is a Czech family-owned company with 30 years of history operating across three main pillars: (1) Energy distribution and supply - natural gas distribution through 550 km of networks in 110 municipalities (4th largest distributor in Czech Republic) and electricity supply since 2013; (2) TZB equipment distribution - manufacturing and selling gas storage water heaters (Q7 series since 1993), condensing storage water heaters (IR series with 109% efficiency), condensing boilers (Q7K with dual heat exchanger), solar thermal systems, and accessories; (3) Project design and construction services - installation of heating systems, boiler rooms, water supply, sewage, and gas pipelines. The product portfolio centers on the Q7 series water heaters and boilers, including IR condensing models, Q7K condensing boilers, Q7E storage heaters, Q7C condensing units, and solar thermal solutions. Services include 24/7 gas distribution with emergency response, professional installation through 800 authorized technicians, and customer portals (Q-portal and Q-extranet).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Q portal: Customer portal for managing contracts, invoices, and payments
• Q extranet

Products and services

• Q7 Series Gas Storage Water Heaters Stationary gas storage water heaters for domestic hot water preparation in residential and light commercial applications. Available in Q7E (open combustion) and Q7C (condensing, closed chamber) variants, with capacities ranging from 80L to 500L. Customers include households, senior homes, sports facilities, and industrial users.
• IR Series Condensing Storage Water Heaters Stationary condensing storage water heaters with closed combustion chamber and forced flue gas exhaust. Models IR-12-160, IR-20-160, IR-12-200, IR-20-200, IR-24-245, IR-32-245, IR-24-285, IR-32-285, IR-32-380. Feature 109% efficiency, ErP class A, NOx emissions ≤37 mg/kWh, integrated maintenance-free electric anodes, and 40-85°C temperature range. Suitable for applications without chimneys.
• CoilMaster CM 35 Condensing Storage Water Heater Condensing storage water heater with coil for high-efficiency water heating in applications requiring continuous hot water supply, such as car washes, commercial laundries, and high-demand industrial operations.
• Q7K Condensing Boilers Condensing boilers with proprietary dual heat exchanger technology providing fast and stable hot water production. Models include Q7K-48 SOLO HRE. Deliver temperature comfort even in freezing conditions. Used for combined heating and domestic hot water in residential, hotel, and institutional buildings.
• Heat Pumps Heat pump systems for residential and commercial heating applications, providing alternative renewable-energy-based heating solutions alongside gas-fired equipment.
• Gas Air Heaters Gas-fired air heaters for space heating, including terrace heaters (e.g., Allison) and industrial air heating applications.
• Solar Thermal Systems Solar thermal systems including Q7-3000-EKS/V and Q7-300-EKS/V collectors, Q7-300-ZDV / Q7-1000-ZJV / Q7-500-ZJV storage tanks with heat exchangers, and solar controllers. For residential hot water preparation, swimming pools, and large commercial systems (e.g., 12-collector installations at Aquapark Vyškov).
• Industrial Electric Water Heaters Industrial-scale electric water heating equipment for large-volume hot water production in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Natural Gas Distribution Service Distribution of natural gas through QUANTUM's owned 550 km pipeline network serving 12,000+ connection points in 110 municipalities across four Czech regions (Jihomoravský, Olomoucký, Jihočeský, Vysočina). 24/7 emergency and fault service. QUANTUM is the 4th largest natural gas distributor in the Czech Republic. Distribution fees regulated annually by the Energy Regulatory Office.
• Natural Gas Supply Sale of natural gas to end customers under subscription: households (DOMÁCNOST), municipalities (MUNICIPALITA), and small commercial (MALOODBĚR). Operated under license from the Czech Energy Regulatory Office since 2003. Energy supply secured until 2026 with underground gas storage utilization.
• Electricity Supply Electricity trading and supply to households (DOMÁCNOST) and small commercial customers (MALOODBĚR). Operating under electricity trading license since 2013 with specific rate cards and terms per customer segment, billed monthly.
• TZB Installation and Construction Services
• Engineering Network Construction
• Real Estate Development

Quantifiable outcome

• 4th largest natural gas distributor in Czech Republic
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIGETY & ŠÁRKA s.r.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerService partner ensuring operation of QUANTUM gas pipelines in Vysočina region. Located in Třebíč, handles emergency and fault services for QUANTUM distribution network in the region.
• ČVUT (Czech Technical University in Prague)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with specialists on preparation of technical manuals and publications for designers, and technical training for designers in hot water preparation field in Czech Republic and Slovakia.
• Univerzitní centrum energeticky efektivních budov ČVUT (UCEEB)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Modular Heating and DHW System project involving development of modular heat source system for combined heating and hot water preparation (All in one).
• VUT (Brno University of Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical cooperation with university specialists in development and innovation of gas appliances.
• Česká komora autorizovaných inženýrů a techniků (ČKAIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional chamber collaboration for designer support and training programs.
• Cech topenářů a instalatérů ČRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with trade guild for heating and plumbing professionals.
• ASPP (Association of Gas and Product Pipeline Builders)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in professional association for pipeline construction industry.
• Střední odborná škola a Střední odborné učiliště VyškovminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVocational school partnership for technical education and workforce development.
• STU (Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with Slovak technical university for technical cooperation.
• Svaz obchodu a cestovního ruchu ČR (SOCR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in commerce and tourism association.
• Technická inspekce ČRminorOthersState technical inspection authority that oversees safety of reserved technical equipment. Inspects regular tests of installers, revision technicians, and monitors pressure tests.
• Český plynárenský svaz (ČPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional gas industry association. Services regularly used for increasing technical qualifications of employees.
• Společnost pro techniku prostředí (STP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional organization for building environment technology. Organizes professional seminars and training for designers.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Thermotechnology (Buderus): Global manufacturer of heating, hot water, and air-conditioning systems (Bosch, Buderus, Junkers brands), including condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar. Competes with QUANTUM in Czech commercial and residential heating projects and has far greater R&D and brand scale.
• RWE Transgas (RWE Gas Storage / innogy): Major European energy incumbent with a significant Czech gas and electricity retail and distribution presence. Overlaps with QUANTUM in regulated gas distribution and retail energy supply across overlapping Czech regions.
• E.ON Česká republika: Major integrated energy utility in the Czech Republic supplying electricity and gas to households and businesses. Overlaps with QUANTUM on retail gas and electricity supply and regional distribution activities, but operates at national scale with a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• GasNet: Czech Republic's largest natural gas distribution system operator, owning and operating the majority of the country's gas transmission and distribution networks. Directly comparable to QUANTUM's regulated distribution business and the natural benchmark for its 550 km network footprint.
• Vaillant Group: European heating and hot water technology manufacturer (Vaillant, Saunier Duval, Protherm brands), producing condensing boilers, heat pumps, and water heaters. Direct product-line competitor to QUANTUM's Q7K boilers and IR-series water heaters, and supplies the Czech and Slovak markets.
• BDR Thermea Group: European market leader in smart indoor climate solutions (brands include Baxi, De Dietrich, Remeha, Brötje). Direct product competitor to QUANTUM's boiler and water heater range, with a similar focus on condensing technology and heating decarbonization.
• Viessmann: German manufacturer of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems, including condensing boilers, heat pumps, and solar thermal. Competes head-to-head with QUANTUM's condensing boiler and solar product line in Czech and Slovak commercial and residential projects.
• Jihočeská plynárenská: Regional natural gas distributor in South Bohemia, one of the regional gas distribution companies that operates in a defined Czech territory. Direct regional peer to QUANTUM in the gas distribution value chain.
• Pražská plynárenská: Prague-based natural gas distribution and supply utility serving the capital region. A direct Czech gas distribution and supply peer, operating a similar model of regulated distribution combined with retail gas and appliance services.
• Intergas Verwarming B.V. Dutch manufacturer of high-efficiency gas condensing boilers (the supplier behind QUANTUM's Q7K line). Direct manufacturing partner and product peer, supplying the same condensing boiler technology that QUANTUM distributes under its own brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QuantumasVyskov
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quantum-a.s.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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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