ELIS DESIGN
#1
on the Czech Montessori toys market
25+
Markets served
250+
Public playrooms completed
Design and D2C sale of sustainable toys and children’s furniture
Sector:
E-commerce
Main location:
Czech Republic
Investment date:
April 2026
Exit date:
–
Fund:
GGEF I
Website:
www.elisdesign.cz
Stratum contact:
Ondřej Pernica
ELIS DESIGN is a Czech D2C e-commerce company focused on the development and online sale of high-quality toys, furniture, and accessories for children and families, with a product offering inspired by the Montessori philosophy. The company combines functional and purposeful design, safety, and sustainability with a product offering that supports children’s natural development, movement, and curiosity.
In April 2026, Stratum acquired a significant stake in the company. The founder transitioned into a product strategy role, while two internal managers assumed leadership responsibilities and are driving the execution of the next phase of the company’s growth strategy.
Stratum is supporting the management team in expanding into new geographic markets and product categories, with the aim to build a leading European brand that recognized by parents for its quality, trust, and inspirational product offering.
Investment highlights
- Insourcing of logistics operations and redesign of logistics processes to support scalable and more efficient growth
- Implementation of a comprehensive reporting and KPI framework across all operational areas
- Consolidation of e-commerce platforms into a unified technology and design standard across markets
