Name

KAZ TYPE LIMITED

Legal name

KAZ Type Limited

Website

https://kaz-type.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Software (Touch Typing & Keyboard Training)

NAICS

Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Adaptive Learning & Personalized Instruction Software (EDAJAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assessment, Testing & Analytics Platforms (Formative/Summative) (EDAJAMAC), K–12 Standardized Test Prep & Practice Materials (EDAGADAA), Content Conversion, Digitization & LMS/SCORM/xAPI Packaging (EDAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Touch typing software
• Keyboard training programs
• Assistive learning software
• Regulated typing qualifications
• Inclusive typing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Leamington Spa

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Annual Online Subscriptions: Annual licenses for online access to courses. Pricing varies by edition (Home, SEN/Dyslexia, Education, Business) and user count. Includes cloud-based access with admin panel, progress monitoring, and CPD certification where applicable.
2. Download Licenses: One-time perpetual licenses for downloadable software. Family edition: 10-year license. Education downloads: 5-year license. Business downloads: 10-year tied license requiring internet only at installation for fully secure environment.
3. SCORM/LMS Licensing: Annual subscription for SCORM 1.2 compliant versions for use within institutional LMS/VLE systems. Pricing based on user count.
4. Ofqual Regulated Qualifications: Open Awards/Ofqual regulated touch typing qualifications at Level 1 (4 credits) and Level 2 (6 credits). Includes webcam-based remote invigilation options. Revenue from assessment fees integrated with training course purchases.
5. Affiliate Program: Partners earn commissions for referring customers. Affiliate registration available through website with commission structures not publicly disclosed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

KAZ Type Limited develops and sells proprietary touch-typing software built on its trademarked Accelerated Learning teaching method, offering inclusive courses for individuals, families, schools, colleges/universities, businesses, and government organizations. The product suite spans Home, SEN/Dyslexia, Visually Impaired, Education, Business, and DSA/Workplace editions, delivered as cloud subscriptions, downloadable software, SCORM 1.2 LMS packages, and an iPad app. KAZ also partners with Open Awards to deliver the only National Ofqual-regulated touch typing qualification at Level 1 and Level 2.

Product overview

KAZ TYPE LIMITED offers a comprehensive suite of touch typing software products built on its proprietary Accelerated Learning teaching method. The portfolio includes Home Editions (Adult, Junior, Family/Homeschool), specialized SEN/Dyslexia and VI (Visually Impaired) editions developed with dyslexia and VI trusts, Education Editions for Primary/Secondary and Further/Higher education with admin panels and tournament features, Business Edition for workplace training, and regulated qualifications (Ofqual Level 1 & 2). Products are available across multiple platforms: online (cloud-based with annual license), download (5-10 year license with no ongoing internet requirement), SCORM 1.2 for LMS integration, and iPad app. The unique preference screen feature across editions addresses visual disturbances for neurodiverse learners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neurodiverse Edition: Specialized touch typing software for individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, Tourette's, and other neurological differences. Features unique preference screen developed with Dyslexia Research Trust.
• VI Edition

Products and services

• Home Edition - Adult Touch typing course for adults using the Accelerated Learning teaching method, teaching A-Z keys in approximately 90 minutes. Includes UK and North American options. Delivered as cloud subscription (£29.95/year) or one-time download (£49.95).
• Home Edition - Junior Age-appropriate touch typing course for children using junior vocabulary, fun imagery, and animations designed to hold younger learners' interest. Delivered as cloud subscription (£29.95/year) or one-time download (£49.95).
• Home Edition - Family/Homeschool Economical family/homeschool solution offering both Adult and Junior versions in one package with 5-user multi-licence for the price of three, including an admin panel for parents to monitor progress. Online annual £89.95 or download £149.95.
• SEN/Dyslexia Edition Specialized touch typing software developed with the Dyslexia Research Trust, featuring a unique preference screen to minimize visual disturbances. Suitable for individuals with dyslexia, dyspraxia, dysgraphia, ADHD, ASD, Tourette's, and Meares-Irlen Syndrome. Includes speaking keys and spoken instruction.
• VI (Visually Impaired) Edition Touch typing course developed with the Thomas Pocklington Trust for visually impaired and blind users. Features audio descriptive version with speaking keys and spoken instruction, and works alongside JAWS, SuperNova, and other screen readers. Winner of Teach Secondary Award 2023 SEND and Inclusion.
• Education Edition - Primary/Secondary Inclusive touch typing software for primary and secondary schools with comprehensive admin panel, real-time progress monitoring, ability to upload spelling lists, and choice of Standard or SEN/Dyslexia editions. Includes the worldwide Touch Typing Tournament. Pricing scales by user count from £75 (up to 5 users) to £0.80/user (over 1,000).
• Education Edition - Further/Higher Education Touch typing software for colleges and universities with CPD accreditation, SCORM 1.2 LMS compatibility, and admin panel for monitoring student progress. Used by The Open University, Bournemouth and Poole College, Hull College, and Oxford Business and Media School.
• Business Edition Professional keyboard training software for employers offering secure download, online cloud-based, or SCORM 1.2 LMS options. Features CPD/CEU certification, ROI calculator for productivity gains, and volume pricing from £50/user (single) down to £3/user (1,000+).
• DSA/Workplace Edition Touch typing solution for workplace disability adjustments and Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) support, available with webinars and downloadable files. Approved by Student Finance England and used in Access to Work schemes for over 25 years.
• Open Awards / Ofqual Regulated Qualification Only National Ofqual-regulated touch typing qualification available at Level 1 (4 credits) and Level 2 (6 credits), delivered in partnership with Open Awards. Includes webcam facilities for remote online assessments. Eligible for ESFA, FALA, and QWS public funding.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Touch Typing Course Touch typing course approved for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme at Bronze, Silver, and Gold levels for young adults aged 14-24.
• RSI Protector Software module designed to protect users from Repetitive Strain Injury through proper typing technique training and posture guidance, sold alongside the Business Edition.
• KAZ iPad App iPad version of the KAZ touch typing course available for download on the Apple App Store, activated via email and password, compatible with touch screen functionality and external keyboards.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of students learn A-Z keys in 90 minutes with Accelerated Learning method
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thomas Pocklington TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Collaboration to develop VI/Blind Edition with advice and guidance from Graham Page, Technology Officer. Trust is national charity supporting blind and partially sighted people with focus on education, employment and engagement.
• Open AwardscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to produce the only National Ofqual Regulated Touch Typing Qualification at Level 1 (4 credits) and Level 2 (6 credits). Open Awards handles regulatory compliance, certification, and reporting to Ofqual, DfE, QAA, UCAS, and LRS.
• Dyslexia Research TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop SEN/Dyslexia Edition with advice and guidance from Dr. Sue Fowler and team. Trust's research on 10,000+ children informed preference screen features addressing visual disturbances.
• OpenSesameminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKAZ courses available through OpenSesame marketplace for global distribution to educational institutions and businesses.
• Trust PaymentsminorOthersSecure payment gateway provider (TRU//ST PAYMENTS) handling card transactions on behalf of KAZ. KAZ does not store or hold any card payment information.
• BESAcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBritish Educational Suppliers Association membership recognized as gold standard. BESA supplier listing provides credibility assurance to UK schools.
• British Dyslexia AssociationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBDA Assured certification. Association logo use on website. Collaboration for product endorsement and awareness.
• American Dyslexia AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as associated organization. Logo displayed on website indicating partnership/affiliation.
• ICO (Information Commissioner's Office)minorOthersRegistered data controller with ICO (Registration No: ZA112705). Demonstrates GDPR compliance and data protection commitment.
• Student Finance EnglandminorOthersCourse approved for DSA funding. Used in Disabled Students' Allowance and Access to Work schemes for over 25 years.
• The Open UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConducted year-long effectiveness study and wrote white paper. Deployed KAZ to all 90,000 students/year for over 14 years. Validated research partner.
• NAACEminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUK education technology association membership. Listed among professional affiliations on website.
• TSO Host / 123-reg.co.ukminorOthersServer hosting provider based in UK. TSO Host maintains and manages server. Data stored on secure VPS server in US.
• Google AnalyticsminorOthersThird-party analytics service collecting standard internet log information to understand website visitor behavior.
• The Invisible GiftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity dedicated to raising awareness about neurodiversity. KAZ sponsored webinar on dyslexia awareness featuring their expert speakers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Keyboarding Online: Web-based keyboarding curriculum for schools and districts with standards-aligned lessons and reporting. Comparable to KAZ's education editions in K-12 deployment, admin tooling, and per-seat licensing model.
• Typing Pal: Touch typing software for primary and secondary schools, popular in Canada and Europe. Comparable to KAZ in pedagogy and school-tier licensing, with overlap in UK/European education markets.
• Typing.com: Online typing instruction platform with both free and school/enterprise tiers. Closest functional peer to KAZ in serving primary/secondary schools with typing curriculum, lesson plans, and progress reporting.
• Nitro Type: Gamified competitive typing platform used widely in schools. Comparable to KAZ's touch typing tournament and student engagement features, though differentiated by a free, game-led approach.
• TypingClub: Free web-based touch typing instruction platform widely used in K-12 schools. Directly comparable to KAZ in core product offering (typing lessons, school admin, progress tracking) but competes on a freemium vs. paid, regulated-qualification model.
• EdClub: Educational platform offering typing alongside other subjects for schools. Direct competitor to KAZ in K-12 typing curriculum delivery and school license model.
• Touch-type Read and Spell: UK-based typing program specifically designed for learners with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. Closest peer to KAZ's SEN/Dyslexia Edition in mission and target learner, competing in the same niche disability-assistive segment.
• UltraKey: School-focused typing software for K-12 with structured lessons and assessment. Directly comparable to KAZ's primary/secondary education edition in target customer, lesson structure, and progress measurement.
• Typesy: Typing instruction software targeting schools and individuals with video-based lessons and admin reporting. Comparable to KAZ's education and home editions in delivery format and school deployment model.

Broad incumbents

• Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing: Long-established consumer and education typing instruction software brand. Comparable to KAZ in core typing tutor functionality but positioned as a broader mass-market incumbent rather than a specialized SEND/regulated solution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/KazType
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfuMNVuxbQQqPAqWwI-TMeQ/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/kaztype1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaz-type-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaztypeltd/?hl=en

Compliance11 records

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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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