Verticcio

What Verticcio does

Verticcio is a privately held Slovak specialty coffee roastery and equipment retailer founded in 2015 by Lukáš Tóth in Žilina, operating with a team of 14 people across roasting, equipment service, barista training, and e-commerce. The company roasts coffee on a Joper CRS30 Portuguese gas roaster equipped with an automatic destoner and Brigus logging software, applying Agtron-scale quality standards (espresso blends at 60–65 points medium; single origins at 65–70 points medium-light) to ensure batch consistency. Verticcio's branded coffee portfolio spans six espresso blends (Classic, Metropola, Bulvar, Korzo, Office, Balance) and more than ten single origins sourced from countries including Ethiopia, Colombia, Burundi, Nicaragua, Kenya, Peru, Uganda, Rwanda, Indonesia, and India, plus a decaffeinated offering (Mama Coffee). The company also distributes the full La Marzocco professional and home espresso line, professional and manual grinders, water treatment systems, barista accessories, teas, and beverage ingredients.

Verticcio monetizes through a multi-channel, predominantly transactional model: direct-to-consumer sales via verticcio.sk with publicly listed EUR pricing (coffee €9–€41 across 200g/500g/1kg SKUs; La Marzocco Linea Micra + PICO sets from €4,638.95), a brick-and-mortar retail/café in Žilina, and a B2B field-sales motion supplying more than 230 active café, restaurant, and office customers across Slovakia. The B2B offering is bundled — coffee supply, La Marzocco equipment, installation, maintenance, Verticcio Academy barista training, and water filtration — which positions the company as a one-stop coffee solutions provider rather than a single-category vendor. Pricing is per-unit pay-as-you-go with no disclosed subscription layer; service revenue is generated through equipment maintenance contracts and training programs.

The company is founder-led, privately held with no disclosed external funding, and recently crossed the €1 million revenue threshold per STARTITUP coverage. In 2025, Verticcio relocated from its original Bulvár location in Žilina after 11 years to open a new flagship store and café concept oriented toward urban take-away, while maintaining nationwide Slovakia reach through e-commerce and B2B sales. Its go-to-market combines sales-led B2B outreach, content marketing (company blog, press coverage in Forbes Slovakia, STARTITUP, KÁVIČKÁRI, Standart), and email newsletters.

Name

Verticcio

Website

https://www.verticcio.sk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Verticcio is a Žilina-based Slovak specialty coffee roastery and equipment retailer, founded in 2015, that roasts coffee on a Joper CRS30 roaster and supplies its own blends plus La Marzocco espresso machines, grinders, accessories, and barista training to more than 230 B2B café and office customers and DTC consumers across Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Coffee Roasting and Equipment Supply

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Coffee & Tea (Single-Origin, Micro-lot, Premium) Processing (AFAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee Roasters with Cafe (Roastery Cafes) (THAFADAE), Specialty Coffee & Tea Retail (Beans, Leaves, Accessories) (CRAHAGAI), Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC), Coffee & Tea Concentrates (Liquid, Extracts, Syrups) (AFAFAGAC)

Keywords

• Specialty coffee roasting
• Coffee equipment supply
• Barista training services
• Espresso machine distribution
• Coffee retail and e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Žilina

HQ country

Slovakia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Roasted Coffee Sales: Verticcio roasts and sells freshly roasted specialty coffee under its own brand, including espresso blends (Classic, Metropola, Bulvar, Korzo, Office, Balance), single origin coffees (Ethiopia Sidamo, Colombia La Manuela, Burundi Kayave Hill, Nicaragua Finca Los Alpes, Kenya Kibugu, Peru San Martin, Uganda Sucafina, Rwanda Kilimbi, Sumatra Gayo, India Bababudangiri), and decaffeinated coffee (Mama Coffee). Coffees are available in 200g, 500g, and 1kg packages. Revenue is generated through B2C e-commerce, B2B supply to cafés and offices, and physical store sales.
2. Professional Coffee Equipment: Sale of professional and home espresso machines (La Marzocco Linea, Strada, KB90, GB5, Leva, Micra, Mini, GS3), grinders (La Marzocco PICO, Mahlkönig, Anfim, Fiorenzato, Compak, Comandante, Hario), water treatment systems (Brita, BWT), cleaning/hygiene products, and replacement parts.
3. Barista Accessories & Supplies: Sale of barista accessories including milk pitchers (Motta), tampers, scales (Mahlkönig Sync Scale, Rhino), cups (Loveramics, Ancap/Verticcio branded), travel mugs (Kambukka), and alternative brewing tools.
4. Tea and Beverage Ingredients: Sale of teas (BONThé, DB brand) including black, green, herbal, fruit, rooibos, and matcha varieties; syrups and toppings (Fonte brand); and frappe mixes.
5. Service, Training, and Water Filtration: Verticcio offers equipment servicing, barista training (Verticcio Academy), and water filtration solutions for cafés and offices as part of their comprehensive coffee solutions offering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Verticcio roasts and sells specialty coffee under its own brand, complemented by professional and home espresso machines (as official La Marzocco distributor), grinders, barista accessories, tea, and beverage ingredients. The company also provides barista training through Verticcio Academy, equipment servicing, private-label roasting, and water filtration solutions, serving both B2C consumers and B2B café and office customers across Slovakia.

Product overview

Verticcio is a Slovak specialty coffee roastery and retailer operating from Žilina, offering a comprehensive coffee ecosystem through an e-commerce platform and physical store. The core product portfolio consists of Verticcio-branded freshly roasted coffees (including blends like Classic, Metropola, Bulvar, Korzo, Office, Balance, and single-origin offerings from major coffee-producing countries) complemented by professional and home espresso machines (La Marzocco being a flagship brand), coffee grinders, and barista accessories. The offering extends to tea, beverages (syrups, frappés, hot chocolates from brands like Fonte), and service offerings including roasting services for private labels, café and office solutions, barista training through Verticcio Academy, and equipment servicing. The company positions itself as a complete coffee solutions provider rather than a single-product seller.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verticcio Coffee (Own Roasted Coffee)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 230 active B2B customers served across Slovakia
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• La MarzoccocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVerticcio is an official distributor of La Marzocco professional and home espresso machines in Slovakia. They sell the full La Marzocco professional lineup (Linea, Strada, KB90, GB5, Leva) and home machines (Micra, Mini, GS3), along with branded accessories and the La Marzocco PICO grinder. They also offer La Marzocco machine installation and maintenance services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coffee Lab: Polish specialty coffee roaster offering roasted beans, equipment, and barista training across retail and wholesale channels. Directly comparable vertical integration (roasting + equipment + training) to Verticcio's bundled offering.
• Bonanza Coffee Roasters: Berlin specialty coffee roaster operating cafés, an academy, and B2B/wholesale distribution across Europe. Comparable to Verticcio as a roaster-retailer with training programs, but at larger geographic scale.
• Green Plantation: Slovak specialty coffee roaster based in Bratislava, roasting single-origin and blended coffees for B2B and B2C customers in Slovakia. Directly comparable to Verticcio in country, business model (in-house roasting, e-commerce, café), and specialty positioning.
• The Barn Coffee Roasters: Berlin-based specialty coffee roaster and café operator with B2B supply and premium single-origin positioning. Comparable specialty-roaster-plus-café model to Verticcio, but with broader European reach.
• Hard Beans: Polish specialty coffee micro-roastery selling single-origin coffees via e-commerce to consumers and wholesale to cafés. Highly comparable model to Verticcio's specialty roasting and DTC focus, though operating from Poland rather than Slovakia.
• Kofein Coffee Roasters: Czech specialty coffee roastery operating in Prague with in-house roasting, a flagship café, and B2B supply. Comparable to Verticcio as a Central European specialty roaster combining retail café, e-commerce, and B2B distribution.
• Five Elephant: Berlin-based specialty coffee roastery and café with strong single-origin program, e-commerce, and B2B/wholesale presence in Europe. Comparable as a specialty roaster combining café, retail, and wholesale, though operating at larger European scale than Verticcio.

Broad incumbents

• Illy Caffè: Italian premium coffee producer with global retail, foodservice, and equipment distribution. Comparable incumbent competing for the same premium café and equipment customer segment that Verticcio targets in Slovakia.
• Lavazza: Global Italian coffee brand with broad presence across retail, foodservice, and espresso equipment. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same Slovak coffee and equipment market, but with vastly greater scale and brand reach.

Others

• La Marzocco: Italian manufacturer of premium espresso machines and a key supplier/distributor relationship for Verticcio. Not a direct competitor but a critical partner whose products anchor Verticcio's premium equipment offering in Slovakia.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/verticcio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/verticcio-coffee-tea

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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