Ekolution
Ekolution AB is a Swedish GreenTech company that manufactures CO2-negative hemp fiber insulation and bio-based building materials for construction and real estate developers, leveraging proprietary decortication and air-lay production technology at its Staffanstorp facility to serve the Swedish and European green construction market.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersMalmö, Sweden
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Ekolution does
Ekolution AB is a Swedish GreenTech company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Malmö that manufactures CO2-negative bio-based building materials from industrial hemp. The company's flagship product is hemp fiber insulation, which binds -56 to -70 kg of CO2 per cubic meter and delivers thermal insulation performance comparable to mineral wool (lambda 0.04 W/mK), high specific heat capacity (2300 J/kg K), moisture buffering, and acoustic absorption (Sound Class B). The product portfolio spans raw materials (hemp fiber, hemp wood/hurd), finished insulation products, and prefabricated building systems including exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists, and roof structures.
The company's underlying technology combines hemp decortication (separation of fibers from plant stalks) with proprietary air-lay production methods, developed in cooperation with world-leading natural fiber machine manufacturers. Ekolution operates a vertically integrated supply chain — from 1,500 hectares of contracted hemp farms in Skåne to a new high-tech production facility in Staffanstorp commissioned in 2024 with capacity to process 37,000 tons of hemp per year. The company holds the world's first Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for hemp fiber insulation and maintains full certifications including CE marking, European Technical Assessment (ETA), Byggvarubedömningen, SundaHus, BASTA, and Svanen registration.
Ekolution generates revenue through one-time sales of insulation products and building systems, distributed via a hybrid go-to-market model combining building materials retail partnerships (Optimera Svenska AB, Nordströms Bygghandel) for nationwide availability with direct enterprise sales to construction and real estate developers. Key enterprise customers include Logicenters (world's largest hemp insulation project at 6,500 m3 for the Bålsta logistics center), MKB Fastighets AB (Sweden's first large apartment building with climate-neutral hemp insulation), and AMF Fastigheter. The company has raised SEK 156 million (~€14.2 million) in total capital across a Series A round, Klimatklivet government grant funding, and a 2024 follow-on round, with a strategic partnership announced in April 2025 with German firm Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KG signaling international expansion ambitions.
Ekolution firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ekolution
- Legal name
- Ekolution AB
- Website
- https://ekolution.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Ekolution AB is a Swedish GreenTech company that manufactures CO2-negative hemp fiber insulation and bio-based building materials for construction and real estate developers, leveraging proprietary decortication and air-lay production technology at its Staffanstorp facility to serve the Swedish and European green construction market.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ekolution industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Bio-based Building Materials
- NAICS
- Mineral Wool Manufacturing (327993), Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Roofing, Siding, and Insulation Material Merchant Wholesalers (42333)
- SIC
- Lumber & Wood Products (No Furniture) (2400)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biodegradable Fibers & Nonwovens (industrial textiles, wipes) (IMAEAOAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Industrial Hemp Farming (Fiber-Grade) (AFAGAFAC), Wood-based Biocomposites & Natural Fiber Composites (WPC, bio-reinforced plastics) (IMAMALAF)
Keywords
Where Ekolution is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Malmö
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Ekolution business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hemp Fiber Insulation Sales: Sale of CO2-negative hemp fiber insulation products for construction applications. Products are sold through building materials retailers and directly to construction companies.
- Building Systems: Prefabricated wood rule systems and building components including exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists, and roof structures
- Raw Material Products: Sale of hemp fiber and hemp wood (hurd) as commodity products for various industrial applications
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Quote-based pricing through dealers |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Ekolution product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ekolution manufactures and sells CO2-negative bio-based building materials produced from industrial hemp. Its flagship product is Hemp Fiber Insulation, a thermal and acoustic insulation material that binds -56 to -70 kg CO2 per m3. The portfolio also includes raw hemp fiber and hemp hurd (wood) for industrial applications, prefabricated Building Systems for exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists and roofs, and the ERW GreenWall wall separation system.
Product overview
Ekolution offers a portfolio of bio-based building materials derived from industrial hemp, consisting of raw material products (hemp fiber, hemp wood/hemp hurd), finished insulation products (hemp fiber insulation), and building systems (prefabricated wood construction systems). The flagship product is Hemp Fiber Insulation, which is CO2-negative and used for thermal and acoustic insulation in buildings. The company also produces ERW GreenWall, a wall separation system. The product line includes commodity products (raw materials) and finished construction products, with the building systems covering exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists, and roofs for both new construction and renovation projects.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Ekolution Hemp Fibre Insulation: Flagship product - CO2-negative hemp fiber insulation for construction applications
- ERW GreenWall
- Ekolution Building Systems
Products and services
- Hemp Fiber Insulation (Hampafiberisolering) CO2-negative bio-based insulation material made from industrial hemp fibers, designed for thermal and acoustic insulation in residential and commercial construction. Binds -56 to -70 kg CO2 per m3, available in thicknesses 45-220 mm, fire class D, sound class B, thermal conductivity 0.04 W/m K, 60-year expected service life.
- Hemp Fiber (Hampafiber) Raw industrial hemp fiber with high durability and stiffness, supplied as a commodity input for manufacturing applications including biocomposites, textiles, and technical materials.
- Hemp Wood / Hemp Hurd (Hampaved) Hemp hurd/wood material with high absorbency, used for animal bedding, stable litter, and building applications; keeps environments dry and comfortable.
- Building Systems (Byggsystem) Prefabricated wood rule construction systems including exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists, and roof structures. Degree of prefabrication can vary from finished frame to complete construction, supplied for new production and renovation projects.
- ERW GreenWall Wall separation system with 83% lower climate impact than conventional solutions and 44-56 dB noise reduction. Contains bio-based and recycled materials. Type approved (certificate C900856) by RISE.
Quantifiable outcome
- 300% less climate impact than conventional insulation materials
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Ekolution
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Ekolution technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Ekolution partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic partnership with German company Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KG for the development and production of advanced hemp-based building materials and insulation solutions.
- Optimera Svenska ABcoreFirst building products store in Sweden to offer Ekolution hemp fiber insulation. Products are stocked enabling fast deliveries across most of Sweden. Agreement enables Optimera to offer sustainable insulation alternatives to customers.
- Nordströms BygghandelmajorPartnership with leading construction trading company for professional customers. Combines Ekolution's expertise in hemp fiber insulation with Nordströms' extensive experience and contact network in the construction industry.
- LogicentersmajorDelivery of 6500 m3 hemp fiber insulation for logistics center in Bålsta - world's largest construction project using hemp insulation. Completed spring 2024.
- MKB Fastighets ABmajorPartnership for Sweden's first large apartment building with climate-neutral hemp fiber insulation.
- AMF FastigheterminorIndustry collaboration on innovative solutions for a more sustainable future with bio-based building materials.
- Svenska TakelementminorPrefabricated modules supplier for ceiling and wall systems in the Bålsta logistics center project.
- MartinssonsminorFrame/supplier for the Bålsta logistics center project.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Ekolution competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- HempFlax: Netherlands-based industrial hemp processor producing fibers, shives, and insulation products. Comparable as an integrated hemp-to-building-materials supplier operating across Europe.
- Hempitecture: US-based producer of hemp-based insulation and building materials. Directly comparable as a hemp fiber insulation manufacturer targeting construction applications with sustainability-driven value propositions.
- IsoHemp: Belgian manufacturer of hempcrete blocks and hemp-based building solutions. Closest European peer in terms of bio-based building materials for residential and commercial construction.
- Nature Fibres: UK-based natural fiber insulation manufacturer with hemp-based products. Comparable as a bio-based insulation specialist targeting sustainable construction markets.
- Cavac Biomatériaux: French cooperative producing bio-based building materials including hemp insulation. Comparable vertically integrated approach from hemp cultivation to finished construction products.
- Thermo-Hemp: German manufacturer of flexible hemp fiber insulation mats for construction. Direct competitor in the same hemp insulation product category serving the DACH market.
Broad incumbents
- Rockwool: Global leader in mineral wool insulation serving construction markets worldwide. Comparable as the dominant conventional insulation incumbent that hemp-based alternatives compete against.
- Steico: German market leader in wood fiber insulation and building systems. Comparable as an established bio-based insulation manufacturer serving European construction with broader product portfolio.
- Gutex Holzfaserplatten: German wood fiber insulation manufacturer with comprehensive product range for sustainable construction. Comparable as an incumbent bio-based insulation producer in the European market.
Others
- Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in insulation and building materials, now Ekolution's strategic partner. Relevant as an adjacent industry participant enabling geographic expansion into the DACH market.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Ekolution social profiles
Digital presenceEkolution compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Ekolution financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Ekolution leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Ekolution funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors6 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Ekolution M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Ekolution
What does Ekolution do?
Ekolution manufactures and sells CO2-negative bio-based building materials produced from industrial hemp. Its flagship product is Hemp Fiber Insulation, a thermal and acoustic insulation material that binds -56 to -70 kg CO2 per m3. The portfolio also includes raw hemp fiber and hemp hurd (wood) for industrial applications, prefabricated Building Systems for exterior walls, interior walls, intermediate joists and roofs, and the ERW GreenWall wall separation system.
Is Ekolution a public or private company?
Ekolution is a private company. It is classified as venture growth investor backed and is currently operating.
When was Ekolution founded?
Ekolution was founded in 2015. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Ekolution based?
Ekolution is headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Ekolution make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hemp Fiber Insulation Sales are the primary driver. The others are building Systems and raw Material Products.
Who are Ekolution's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are HempFlax, Hempitecture, IsoHemp, Nature Fibres, Cavac Biomatériaux and Thermo-Hemp. Broad incumbents are Rockwool, Steico and Gutex Holzfaserplatten. Wilhelm G. Clasen GmbH & Co. KG is listed as an others.
Does Ekolution have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ekolution.
What industry is Ekolution in?
Ekolution's product category is Bio-based Building Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAEAOAG, Biodegradable Fibers & Nonwovens (industrial textiles, wipes), with a secondary code of AFAGAFAC, Industrial Hemp Farming (Fiber-Grade). Its NAICS code is 327993 and its SIC code is 2400.