Nokken
Nokken is a UK-based modular cabin platform founded in 2022 that designs, manufactures, and sells flatpackable prefab cabins and business services to hotel operators, landowners, and retreat developers, with pricing from €62,000 and a product line spanning micro-suites to wellness saunas.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2022
- HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Nokken firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Nokken
- Legal name
- The Nokken Group LTD
- Website
- https://the-nokken.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2022
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Nokken is a UK-based modular cabin platform founded in 2022 that designs, manufactures, and sells flatpackable prefab cabins and business services to hotel operators, landowners, and retreat developers, with pricing from €62,000 and a product line spanning micro-suites to wellness saunas.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Nokken industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Modular Hospitality Cabins
- NAICS
- All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199), Residential Building Construction (23611)
- SIC
- Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)
- akta.pro industry
- Cabins & CottagesTravel & Hospitality/Vacation Rentals & Short-Term Stays/Boutique & Unique Stays (Cabins, Tiny Homes, Treehouses, Yurts)Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home ConstructionIndustrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Residential Building ConstructionCabin & Cottage CampgroundsMountain & Wilderness Lodges
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Where Nokken is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- London
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Nokken business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Modular Cabin Sales: Nokken generates revenue primarily through the sale of modular cabin units. The company offers a range of models (NKN-18, NKN-29, NKN-35, NKN-36, NKN-KONEKT) with varying sizes and price points. All fixed items are included within the base price, with optional upgrades and customizations available for additional cost. The platform approach allows operators to start with a few cabins and scale up as needed.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Base cabin pricing from €62,000 |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Nokken product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Nokken designs, manufactures, and sells flatpackable modular cabins for hotel operators and landowners seeking to launch or diversify into retreat hospitality. The product range includes micro hotel suites, studio suites, one-bedroom suites, and connection modules, complemented by business services covering brand design, configurable architecture, marketing, and operating partner support. Average construction time is 10-12 weeks with no traditional foundations required, enabling deployment in remote, non-urban locations.
Product overview
Nokken is a modular cabin hospitality platform offering a range of cabin models (NKN-18 micro suite, NKN-29 studio, NKN-35 one-bedroom, NKN-36 large one-bedroom) and connection modules (NKN-KONEKT). The platform is complemented by the acquired Space of Mind brand offering wellness-focused modular cabins and saunas. Combined with business services (design, architecture, marketing, operations support), Nokken provides hotel operators and landowners with an end-to-end solution for creating retreat hospitality offerings.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Space of Mind by Nokken: Wellness-focused modular cabin and sauna product line acquired from Finnish company Space of Mind, targeting hospitality clients including hotels, resorts, spas, and retreat destinations.
- NKN
Products and services
- NKN-18 An 18sqm (194sqft) micro hotel suite cabin with ensuite facilities and outer dimensions of 5m x 3.6m x 3.6m. Usable internal area is 15.4sqm. Features customisable options and can be used individually, clustered, or joined via connecting tunnels. Designed for hotel operators and retreat hospitality businesses.
- NKN-29 A studio suite cabin for weekend getaways with outer dimensions of 8m x 3.6m x 3.6m and a usable internal area of 22.6sqm (243sqft). Designed for hotel operators and retreat hospitality businesses.
- NKN-35 A one-bedroom suite cabin designed as a direct representation of the traditional hotel suite, with one private bedroom and a lounge area. Outer dimensions 10m x 3.6m x 3.6m; usable internal area 27.9sqm (300sqft). Designed for hotel operators and retreat hospitality businesses.
- NKN-36 A large one-bedroom suite cabin with wall-run picture windows designed to bring the outdoors in, with a usable internal area of 28.5sqm (306sqft). Outer dimensions 10m x 3.6m x 3.6m. Designed for hotel operators and retreat hospitality businesses.
- NKN-KONEKT A connecting corridor module between two or more cabin units, designed as a sleeve that fits over existing window/door panels. Enables scalable configurations from individual units to clustered layouts.
- NKN-Softshell A sustainable, experience-led accommodation developed in collaboration with Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Combines architectural elegance with practical versatility for eco resorts, glamping sites, and boutique hotels.
- Space of Mind by Nokken Nordic-crafted, flatpackable modular wellness cabins and sauna ranges designed for wellness and recovery experiences. Serves hospitality clients including hotels, resorts, spas, and retreat destinations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Average construction time of 10-12 weeks
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Nokken
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Nokken technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Nokken partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and minor.
- Space of MindflagshipNokken acquired Space of Mind, a Finnish specialist cabin company known for innovative modular cabin and sauna ranges designed for wellness and recovery. The acquisition brings Space of Mind's Nordic-crafted, flatpackable wellness cabins into Nokken's ecosystem, expanding the company's offering into design-led modular hospitality and retreat spaces.
- BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)flagshipBIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) collaborated with Nokken to create the NKN-Softshell, a future of innovation in adaptable architecture. The NKN-Softshell is set to redefine sustainable, experience-led accommodations combining architectural elegance with practical versatility.
- EcologiminorNokken partners with Ecologi to plant trees. The company displays the Ecologi tree-plantping badge on their website, supporting environmental sustainability initiatives.
- ACID (Anti Copyright in Design)minorThe Nokken Group is a member of ACID and supports the trade organisation's aims and objectives. All Nokken Group designs are supported by ACID through their Copyright & Design Databank.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Nokken competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Cover: Software-driven backyard ADU and modular unit maker. Comparable on prefabricated modular construction methodology, though primarily residential-focused rather than hospitality.
- Getaway: Tiny cabin rental operator offering nature-based short stays. Comparable on the tiny cabin / nature-retreat product category, though operates a B2C rental model rather than B2B sales like Nokken.
- Muji Hut: Minimalist prefabricated cabins launched by retail brand Muji. Comparable on flatpack, prefabricated cabin product targeting lifestyle and retreat use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Method Homes: Premium modular home builder serving custom residential and hospitality projects. Comparable on prefabricated modular construction for high-end buyers, though with a broader residential focus than Nokken's hospitality niche.
- Plant Prefab: Largest prefabricated home builder in California, offering sustainable modular buildings across residential and hospitality use cases. Comparable as a broader modular construction platform with sustainable materials focus.
Direct peers
- AutoCamp: Premium outdoor hospitality brand offering Airstream suites and cabin-style accommodations in nature destinations. Comparable on the design-led, nature-immersive retreat hospitality experience Nokken enables for operators.
- Dvele: Design-led, tech-enabled modular home manufacturer targeting premium residential and hospitality buyers. Comparable on premium, designer-driven modular construction with sustainability positioning.
- Backcountry Hut Company: Designs and supplies modular, prefabricated cabin systems for remote and wilderness hospitality. Directly comparable to Nokken's flatpackable cabin platform targeting boutique retreats and off-grid operators.
- Leckie Studio Architecture: Architect-designed modular cabins (Backcountry Huts) for the hospitality and recreation market. Comparable to Nokken on designer-led, prefabricated cabin offerings for boutique hospitality buyers.
- KODA by Kodasema: Movable concrete micro-modular buildings designed for hospitality, offices, and residential use. Comparable on flatpackable/movable modular construction deployed without traditional foundations.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Nokken social profiles
Digital presenceNokken financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Nokken leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Nokken subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Nokken funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Nokken M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Nokken
What does Nokken do?
Nokken designs, manufactures, and sells flatpackable modular cabins for hotel operators and landowners seeking to launch or diversify into retreat hospitality. The product range includes micro hotel suites, studio suites, one-bedroom suites, and connection modules, complemented by business services covering brand design, configurable architecture, marketing, and operating partner support. Average construction time is 10-12 weeks with no traditional foundations required, enabling deployment in remote, non-urban locations.
Is Nokken a public or private company?
Nokken is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was Nokken founded?
Nokken was founded in 2022. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Nokken based?
Nokken is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Nokken make money?
One revenue line is on record: modular Cabin Sales.
Who are Nokken's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Cover, Getaway and Muji Hut. Broad incumbents are Method Homes and Plant Prefab. Direct peers are AutoCamp, Dvele, Backcountry Hut Company, Leckie Studio Architecture and KODA by Kodasema.
Does Nokken have an API?
No public API is recorded for Nokken.
What industry is Nokken in?
Nokken's product category is Modular Hospitality Cabins. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAMADAA, Cabins & Cottages, with a secondary code of IMAFABAF, Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction. Its NAICS code is 721199 and its SIC code is 7000.