What Smartblock Oy does

Smartblock Oy is a Finnish private limited company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Helsinki that designs, manufactures, and sells soundproof modular workspace pods under the SmartBlock brand. The product line spans six sizes — Block01 (single-person phone booth), Block1.5 (compact video-conference workspace), Block02 (two-person meeting cube), Block04 (four-person meeting or individual workspace), Block06 (six-person meeting or spacious workspace), and Block08 (largest module for meetings, work, and customer service) — each available in SmartCall, SmartMeeting, SmartWorking, and SmartService configurations and offered in either mobile (caster-equipped) or fixed wheelchair-accessible (FIX) variants. All modules integrate proprietary acoustic insulation, motion-sensor lighting, automatic ventilation with user-adjustable settings, electric height-adjustable desks, and on larger models Full HD displays for video conferencing. Products carry a 5-year structural and glass warranty and a 2-year electrical and wear-parts warranty.

The company's customers are primarily Finnish enterprises and public-sector organizations, with named installations at the University of Vaasa (48 units in a workspace renewal project), the University of the Arts Helsinki, municipal services firm Monetra Oulu Oy, and sports venues including Tammelan Stadion (Ilves Stadium), Ilves Stadion Oy, and the Football Association of Finland. The company claims 'hundreds of customers' overall.

Smartblock operates a direct enterprise sales motion supported by three physical showrooms in Helsinki (HQ factory plus an Epicenter Living Showroom), Oulu, and Tampere, complemented by a website-based inquiry funnel and organic social channels (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube). Revenue is generated through quote-based hardware sales of modules with optional installation services, under multi-year contract structures. Manufacturing is conducted domestically at the Helsinki facility, combining traditional carpentry with modern production methods. The company is privately held with 1-10 employees and no disclosed revenue; the only known funding event is approximately $108,906 from Sontek Oy in January 2016.

Name

Smartblock Oy

Legal name

Smartblock Oy

Website

https://smartblock.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Smartblock Oy is a Helsinki-based Finnish manufacturer of soundproof modular workspace pods (six sizes, four configurations) sold primarily to Finnish enterprises, educational institutions, and public-sector organizations via direct sales and three showroom locations across Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215), Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing (337)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540), Public Bldg & Related Furniture (2531)

akta.pro primary industry

Acoustic & Soundproofing Works (IMAFANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Accessibility & Special Needs Equipment (Assistive Devices, Adaptive Furniture, Sensory Rooms) (EDAEAIAM)

Keywords

• Soundproof office pods
• Modular workspace solutions
• Acoustic meeting rooms
• Mobile phone booths
• Office furniture manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workspace Module Sales: Smartblock Oy generates revenue primarily through the sale of soundproof workspace modules in six different sizes (Block01, Block1.5, Block02, Block04, Block06, Block08). Products are sold as complete units with various customization options including SmartCall, SmartMeeting, SmartWorking, and SmartService configurations. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with optional professional installation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Smartblock Oy designs, manufactures, and sells modular soundproof workspace pods (phone booths, meeting cubes, individual work pods, and customer-service spaces) in six sizes (Block01 through Block08), each available in configurations such as SmartCall, SmartMeeting, SmartWorking, and SmartService. Modules come in mobile or fixed-accessible variants and integrate acoustic insulation, automatic ventilation, motion-sensor lighting, and optional Full HD displays. The company produces all units at its Helsinki factory and distributes through showrooms across Finland.

Product overview

Smartblock Oy is a Finnish manufacturer of six modular sound-insulated workspace pods/cubicles designed for modern offices. The product line includes Block01 (single-person phone booth), Block1.5 (compact individual workspace), Block02 (2-person meeting cube), Block04 (4-person meeting/individual workspace), Block06 (6-person meeting/spacious workspace), and Block08 (largest module for meetings, work, and customer service). Each size comes in variants: SmartCall (phone booths), SmartMeeting (meeting rooms with displays), SmartWorking (individual workspaces with desks), and SmartService (customer service spaces). Models are either mobile with casters or fixed wheelchair-accessible (FIX variants). Products are manufactured in Helsinki with high-quality materials, featuring motion-sensor lighting, automatic ventilation, and optional Full HD displays. The company provides 5-year warranty on structures and glass, 2-year warranty on electrical and wear parts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SmartCall Block01 Compact, mobile single-person phone booth (1205 x 1030 x 2295 mm) designed for private phone calls and quick video conferences. Features height-adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, motion-sensor lighting, and automatic ventilation. Sold to corporate offices, educational institutions, and public venues needing private workspace.
• SmartWorking Block1.5 Compact mobile individual workspace (1650 x 1030 x 2295 mm) designed specifically for video conferences, with high-quality acoustics and privacy. Includes height-adjustable desk, power outlet, USB port, motion-sensor lighting, and automatic ventilation. Targeted at office workers needing private video-meeting space.
• SmartMeeting Block02 Compact mobile meeting cube for two people (2245 x 1030 x 2295 mm, 2.2 m² floor area), ideal for small meetings and teamwork. Includes comfortable sofas and table, motion-sensor lighting, and automatic ventilation. Fixed casters make the unit movable.
• Block04 Workspace Modules (SmartMeeting / SmartWorking / FIX) Versatile four-person workspace modules (2245 x 1520 x 2295 mm, 3.34 m²) available as mobile SmartMeeting rooms with sofa group, central table, and Full HD display, as SmartWorking individual workspaces with height-adjustable desk, and as FIX variants designed for wheelchair accessibility with wide door openings and low thresholds. Sold to offices and institutions needing 1-4 person focus rooms.
• Block06 Workspace Modules (SmartMeeting / SmartWorking / FIX) Multi-purpose six-person modules (2245 x 2260 x 2295 mm, 4.97 m²) configured as SmartMeeting rooms with high table and Full HD display, as SmartWorking individual workspaces accommodating 1-2 visitors with height-adjustable desks, and as FIX accessible variants with wider door openings and low thresholds for wheelchair users.
• Block08 Workspace Modules (SmartMeeting FIX / SmartWorking FIX / SmartService FIX DD) Largest fixed-accessible modules (2245 x 3000 x 2250 mm, 6.6 m²) configured as SmartMeeting rooms for 6-8 people with Full HD display, as SmartWorking spaces for up to 3 people with L-shaped height-adjustable corner desk, and as SmartService DD units with two separate entrances and an L-shaped height-adjustable desk for secure, accessible customer service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Effective activation of underutilized spaces such as stairwells, lobbies, and corridors into productive work areas

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Framery: Finland-based (Tampere) manufacturer of soundproof office pods, phone booths, and meeting rooms. Framery is Smartblock's closest direct competitor — same product category, same Finnish origin, same target customers (corporate offices, education) — but at significantly larger scale with global distribution and substantial venture funding.
• Hush Office: Polish manufacturer of acoustic office pods including phone booths, meeting rooms, and huddle spaces. Directly competes with Smartblock in the same soundproof modular workspace category for European enterprise and institutional customers.
• Soundoff: US-based manufacturer of modular soundproof office pods and booths, primarily serving North American enterprise, healthcare, and education markets. Comparable to Smartblock in product format (modular pods) and customer use cases, though focused geographically on the US.
• Zenbooth: US-based manufacturer of modular soundproof office booths (Work, Focus, Phone, Meeting) targeting corporate and education customers. Competes with Smartblock on the same fundamental product proposition — modular acoustic workspace pods — primarily in the North American market.

Broad incumbents

• Haworth: Major global office furniture manufacturer with workspace systems, seating, and increasingly modular acoustic solutions. Competes with Smartblock for enterprise office furniture budgets but operates across a much wider product portfolio and global dealer network.
• Steelcase: Global office furniture incumbent with a broad portfolio that includes acoustic and modular workspace solutions (including the acquired ROOM brand). Competes with Smartblock at the high end of enterprise and institutional contracts where buyers prefer single-vendor full-office fit-outs.
• MillerKnoll: Parent company of Herman Miller, Knoll, and other premium office furniture brands, offering broad workspace solutions including acoustic pods and modular furniture systems. Represents the high-end enterprise incumbent that Smartblock's premium Finnish craftsmanship positioning competes against for design-led corporate accounts.
• Orangebox: UK-based office furniture manufacturer with a strong acoustic and modular pod portfolio (Smartworking, Air, etc.). Overlaps with Smartblock's value proposition for European corporate and education customers while offering broader office furniture lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@smartblockoy5287
• Facebookfacebook.com/smartblockFI
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smartblock-oy
• Instagraminstagram.com/smartblockfi
• Xx.com/smartblockfi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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