Tylko is a technology company.
Tylko has raised $36.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Tylko has raised $36.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tylko is a Warsaw-based technology-driven furniture company founded in 2015, specializing in premium, customized storage solutions like shelving units and wardrobes.[2][3][4] It serves homeowners and offices across Europe and beyond through an intuitive online platform, solving the problem of ill-fitting, mass-produced furniture by enabling users to design perfect-fit pieces via an AR app and 3D configurator, with direct manufacturing and delivery cutting out middlemen.[1][2][3] The company has demonstrated strong growth momentum, serving nearly 60,000 customers, selling over 70,000 units worldwide, and achieving 132% sales growth in 2020 to €36 million while expanding to 28 countries; it has raised $41.37M in funding, including a recent $8.09M debt round, and employs around 186 people with €29.4M in revenue.[1][2][4][5]
Tylko emerged from the 2014-founded Bridge Design and Technology Bureau, which specialized in augmented reality, parametric modeling, 3D printing, and CNC automation for clients like BMW and the European Space Agency.[1] In 2015, co-founders Hanna Kokczyńska (experienced in team management, graphics, and design), Jacek Majewski, Mikołaj Molenda (expert in 3D rendering, architecture, and videography), and Benjamin Kuna launched Tylko in Warsaw, driven by a vision to revolutionize furniture with tech-enabled personalization and set new industry standards.[3][5] Early traction came from their AR app for visualizing custom furniture, leading to rapid prototyping, Polish manufacturing partnerships, and investor interest; the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated growth as demand for home offices surged.[1][3]
Tylko rides the wave of direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-commerce and AR/VR personalization in furniture, digitizing a traditionally analog industry amid rising demand for sustainable, custom home solutions post-pandemic.[1][6] Perfect timing aligns with remote work trends turning homes into multifunctional spaces, boosting sales as consumers prioritize quality over quantity.[1][2] Market forces like supply chain digitization and EU green initiatives favor its local, efficient production and climate-neutral goals (aiming for 5 million homes).[3][6] It influences the ecosystem by modernizing Poland's furniture sector through job creation, tech innovation, and setting benchmarks for software-enabled manufacturing, as supported by EIB funding.[6]
Tylko is poised for international scaling and product diversification, leveraging recent debt funding and EIB support to innovate in AR, supply chain digitization, and modular designs while pursuing climate neutrality.[4][6] Trends like AI-enhanced customization, sustainable materials, and global DTC growth will propel it, potentially capturing more of the €200B+ furniture market amid e-commerce acceleration. Its influence may evolve from European leader to global pioneer, empowering consumers with tech that harmonizes living spaces—reinforcing its mission to revolutionize furniture without compromise.[1][2][3]
Tylko has raised $36.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Tylko's investors include AngelPad, Bloomberg Beta, Builders VC, Gotham Gal Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Makers Camp, Notion Capital, Pitango Venture Capital, TDJ Pitango Ventures, Marcus Segal, Mark Williamson, Bain Capital Ventures.
Tylko has raised $36.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $26.0M Series C in March 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | $26.0M Series C | AngelPad, Bloomberg Beta, Builders VC, Gotham Gal Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Makers Camp, Notion Capital, Pitango Venture Capital, TDJ Pitango Ventures, Marcus Segal, Mark Williamson | |
| Jan 1, 2019 | $8.0M Series B | Gotham Gal Ventures, Notion Capital, Pitango Venture Capital, TDJ Pitango Ventures, Marcus Segal, Mark Williamson | |
| Jan 1, 2015 | $2.0M Seed | Bain Capital Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, Catapult Capital, CoinFund, Cowboy Ventures, Draper Associates, Evolve VC, ff Venture Capital, FirstMark Capital, First Round Capital, FJ Labs, Gotham Gal Ventures, HOF Capital, Lobby Capital, Mayfield, Motier Ventures, Rick Yang, NFX, Notion Capital, Otherwise Fund, Paradigm, Plug & Play Ventures, Sierra Ventures, Spark Capital, The Hit Forge, Transcend Fund, Uncork Capital, White Star Capital, Jesse Hertzberg, Shervin Pishevar, Tom Williams, Will Gaybrick |