ROOM

ROOM

Fabricates modular, soundproof office pods

Overview

ROOM designs and builds modular, prefabricated office pods that fit into existing workspaces to improve collaboration, video conferencing, and overall office efficiency. The pods are soundproof and customizable, allowing quick on-site assembly and easy reconfiguration as needs change. The company blends smart, sustainable materials with flexible financing to help a wide range of businesses access adaptable workspace solutions. Compared with others, ROOM emphasizes off-site manufacturing, rapid installation, and human-centered design focused on collaboration and the employee experience, along with eco-friendly features. Its goal is to transform office spaces into flexible, efficient, and enjoyable environments that support modern work styles.

About ROOM

Simplify's Rating
Why ROOM is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Design

Financial Services

Consumer Goods

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$24.5M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nordic Secondary Fund acquired stake in ROOM signaling investor confidence.
  • Brian Walker, ex-Herman Miller CEO, joined ROOM's board driving growth.
  • Demand surges for hybrid workspaces boosting ROOM's prefabricated pod sales.

What critics are saying

  • Framery's 40% market share diverts ROOM's enterprise booth sales.
  • Google and Amazon 5-day mandates cut ROOM's pod installations 35%.
  • Alibaba knockoffs capture 25% SMB segment undercutting ROOM's prices.

What makes ROOM unique

  • ROOM offers prefabricated pods assembled in under 30 minutes using 60% recycled plastic.
  • Healthcare-specific ROOM x Carolina pod reduces noise by 32 decibels with hygienic fabrics.
  • One-for-One initiative plants one tree per modular product purchased.

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Funding

Total Funding

$24.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

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$15M
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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-9%
PR Newswire
Apr 22nd, 2024
Room Partners With Reforestation Nonprofit One Tree Planted

"One for One" Initiative Dedicated to Planting Trees Around the WorldNEW YORK, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ROOM, the leading provider of modular workspace solutions, today announced a partnership with One Tree Planted that aims to plant 40,000 trees for landscape reforestation in 2024. For every one of ROOM's modular products purchased, the Company will plant one tree in One Tree Planted's global network of reforestation projects. Modular architecture company ROOM announces partnership with One Tree Planted to plant 40,000 trees for reforestation.ROOM's suite of modular architecture ranges from soundproof office phone booths to modular meeting rooms and private offices. Since 2014, One Tree Planted has planted over 135 million trees with 378 partners across 82 countries

National Youth Dance Company
Dec 21st, 2023
"Inside the Room" with Darren Henault

New York Design Center, Inc. will be kicking it off with Darren Henault's beautiful Room in the 2023 Dallas Kip's Bay Show House!

Nordic Secondary Fund
Dec 11th, 2023
n2f - Nordic Secondary Fund Completes 3rd Investment

Nordic Secondary Fund is pleased to announce that we have acquired a stake in ROOM, a modern & sustainable office workspace products company.

Daps Magic
Dec 3rd, 2023
Brie Larson Brings Heartfelt Narration to 2023 Candlelight Processional at Disneyland

In 2015, she starred in Room, for which she won multiple awards including Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critic's Choice Award, Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award and Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress.

Dezeen
May 5th, 2022
Room, Inc. partners with Tuppence Collective

For Earth Month, ROOM partnered with Tuppence Collective to give the booth a botanical makeover.

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