AISTI

What AISTI does

AISTI Corporation Oy is a Finnish materials-technology company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Jyväskylä, Finland. It manufactures high-performance acoustic ceiling tiles made from natural wood fibre (FSC-certified chemi-thermo mechanical pulp) using a proprietary foam-forming process in which water-based foam distributes fibres evenly so they bond via hydrogen bonds without synthetic binders or mineral wool. The resulting tiles deliver Class A sound absorption and B-s1,d0 fire safety — the latter achieved through a patented potassium-based salt treatment that forms a protective ceramic layer under heat — while storing carbon (-3.09 to -6.71 kg CO₂e/m²), carrying a low fossil-carbon footprint (1.29–1.74 kg CO₂e/m² across A1-C4 lifecycle per EN 15804) and achieving 99.3% recyclability certified by CEPI. Certifications include M1 and French VOC A+ indoor air classifications, and operations are aligned with the EU Taxonomy framework. The product line comprises AISTI® acoustic tiles in 600×600mm and 600×1200mm formats, in 20mm and 40mm thicknesses, designed for standard suspended t-grid systems or direct-to-ceiling adhesive installation.

The company is pre-industrial-scale: it operates a pilot plant in Vaajakoski for R&D and small-batch production, and is constructing a 2.5 million sqm/year production facility in Kitee, Eastern Finland, scheduled to begin manufacturing in Q3 2026. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of acoustic ceiling tiles, sold exclusively via channel partners — Ogeborg (Sweden), AGS Group AS (Norway) and Beyond Rational (Denmark) — covering initial Nordic markets, with architects targeted for specification and subcontractors for installation. Pricing is positioned as competitive with conventional mineral-wool tiles with "no green premium." The company has raised approximately €1.6 million in seed funding (April 2022) plus substantially larger equity rounds in late 2024 (with Voima Ventures, Finnish Climate Fund, Maki.vc, Valve Ventures, Finnvera and Norion Bank) and a €20 million EIB debt facility in December 2025 to fund the Kitee build-out and double production capacity by 2026.

AISTI is led by CEO Mikko Paananen with CTO Petri Jetsu, CFO Suvi Sell and CBMO Heidi Luck, supported by a 17-person team spanning R&D engineering, supply chain, production, automation, maintenance, marketing and HR. The company is currently hiring across multiple functions as it scales toward industrial production.

Name

AISTI

Legal name

Aisti Corporation Oy

Website

https://aisti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AISTI is a Finnish materials-technology company that manufactures Class A acoustic ceiling tiles from natural wood fibre using patented foam-forming technology, targeting architects and subcontractors across Nordic markets through distributor partnerships ahead of its Kitee factory coming online in 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Building Materials

NAICS

Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineered Wood Underlayment & Subfloor Panels (IMAMACAK)

Keywords

• Wood fiber acoustic tiles
• Sustainable ceiling materials
• Bio-based acoustic panels
• Foam-forming technology
• Carbon negative building materials

Headquarters

HQ city

Jyväskylä

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Ceiling Tile Sales: Aisti manufactures and sells bio-based acoustic ceiling tiles made from natural wood fibre. Products are sold through Nordic distributor partnerships across Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, initially serving the Nordic markets. Tiles are designed for standard suspended ceiling systems (t-grid) or direct-to-ceiling adhesive installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AISTI manufactures and sells Aisti® acoustic ceiling tiles made from natural wood fibre using patented foam-forming technology. The bio-based tiles deliver Class A sound absorption and B-s1,d0 fire safety without plastic binders, mineral wool, or synthetic shortcuts, and are sold in standard suspended ceiling and direct-mount sizes. Initial sales are concentrated in the Nordic region through dedicated distributor partnerships in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

Product overview

AISTI offers a single core product line: Aisti® acoustic ceiling tiles manufactured from natural wood fibre using patented foam-forming technology. These bio-based ceiling tiles serve as a direct alternative to conventional mineral wool acoustic systems, delivering Class A sound absorption and B-s1,d0 fire safety without synthetic binders or plastic content. The product portfolio includes suspended ceiling and wall solutions in multiple sizes (600x600mm and 600x1200mm) and thicknesses (20mm and 40mm), with selected color options available. The company operates a pilot plant in Vaajakoski and is constructing a large-scale production facility in Kitee, Eastern Finland, scheduled to begin manufacturing in Q3 2026 with annual capacity of approximately 2.5 million square metres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aisti® Acoustic Tiles

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint: 1.29 kg CO₂e/m² (20mm tile) and 1.74 kg CO₂e/m² (40mm tile) for A1-C4 lifecycle per EN 15804
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OgeborgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic distributor in Sweden for Aisti acoustic tiles. One of three Nordic distributors serving the region.
• AGS Group AScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic distributor in Norway for Aisti acoustic tiles. One of three Nordic distributors serving the region.
• Beyond RationalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic distributor in Denmark for Aisti acoustic tiles. One of three Nordic distributors serving the region.
• LinkedIn IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint controllers for Aisti's LinkedIn page under GDPR controller addendum. LinkedIn Ireland responsible for enabling data subject rights for personal data stored by LinkedIn.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Troldtekt: Danish manufacturer of wood-wool acoustic panels for ceilings and walls; closest direct analogue to Aisti in terms of bio-based wood-fibre acoustic panel product and Nordic market focus, although using a different cement-bonded wood-wool process rather than foam-forming.
• BAUX: Swedish manufacturer of acoustic panels made from wood fibre and other bio-based materials for commercial interiors; highly comparable in bio-based material positioning, Nordic origin, and architectural specification sales motion.
• Heraklith: European manufacturer of wood-wool acoustic and thermal panels bound with cement or magnesite; another direct competitor using wood-based raw materials for acoustic ceiling and wall applications, providing established reference for the bio-based acoustic panel category.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Ecophon: Global market leader in glass-wool and mineral-wool acoustic ceiling systems with extensive specification relationships across Europe; the dominant incumbent whose mineral wool tile line Aisti directly aims to displace with a bio-based alternative.
• Rockfon (ROCKWOOL): Brand of ROCKWOOL Group manufacturing stone-wool acoustic ceiling tiles; a major incumbent competitor with global scale, established distribution, and growing sustainability positioning that competes directly in Aisti's target application.
• Knauf Ceiling Solutions: Mineral-wool and grid-based acoustic ceiling systems producer; large established European competitor with broad product portfolio and deep contractor relationships across the same B2B specification channels Aisti targets.
• Armstrong Ceiling Solutions: Global manufacturer of mineral fibre and metal acoustic ceiling tiles and suspension systems with significant commercial specification presence; one of the largest incumbents in the global acoustic ceiling tile market Aisti is contesting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors8 records

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M&A

Investments

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