What Zenbooth, Inc. does

Zenbooth, Inc. is a Berkeley, California-based manufacturer of soundproof office phone booths and privacy pods, founded in 2016 and operating as a privately held, bootstrapped company with 11-50 employees. Its product line comprises five core SKUs—the 1-person Solo ($5,490) and premium Solo Pro ($7,490) with over 30% more floorspace, the 2-person Duo ($10,490) with electric height-adjustable desk, the ADA-compliant 4+ person Quad ($16,490), and a Refurbished line starting at $3,490—supplemented by add-on modules such as exterior acoustic side panels, deadbolt locking doors, frosted privacy film, and professional installation ($540-$1,540). The underlying technology is built on Cocoon™ acoustic insulation delivering up to 30dB noise reduction, motion-activated ventilation that cycles air once per minute, dimmable occupancy-sensor LED lighting, skylight ceilings, UL-listed plug-and-play power distribution, and ETL certification to UL 962 for safety and permitting.

The company's go-to-market is a hybrid sales motion combining direct e-commerce on a Shopify storefront with sales-assisted enterprise quotes, an authorized dealer/reseller program, physical showrooms, and 100% customer financing through Ascentium at $115-$348/month. Target customer segments include open offices, schools and universities, libraries, co-working spaces, non-profits, and government facilities, with named customers spanning YMCA, Bay Area Technical School, Komodo Health, Miramonte High School, Rippling, Infillion, and Yerdle. Distribution is US-domestic (contiguous US flat-rate shipping, with surcharges for remote or international locations), and the company differentiates on US-made craftsmanship, locally sourced sustainable materials, competitive pricing positioned at roughly half the cost of European competitor Framery, a tree-planted-per-booth sustainability commitment, 30-day returns, and a 3-year warranty. The most recent product and channel signals—Solo Pro, Quad ADA, Refurbished line, Growmeo indoor growing pod sub-brand, dealer program activation, and Ascentium financing—indicate active expansion of the product surface and distribution footprint, though Zenbooth has not disclosed funding, revenue, or headcount growth data.

Name

Zenbooth, Inc.

Legal name

Zenbooth, Inc.

Website

https://zenbooth.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Zenbooth is a Berkeley, California-based manufacturer of soundproof office phone booths and privacy pods for open offices, schools, libraries, co-working spaces, non-profits, and government facilities in the US. Products include Solo, Solo Pro, Duo, Quad ADA, and refurbished models featuring Cocoon acoustic insulation and ETL certification to UL 962.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: One-time purchase of soundproof office pods and meeting booths. Products include Solo ($5,490), Solo Pro ($7,490), Duo ($10,490), Quad ($16,490), and Refurbished models ($3,490). Flat-rate shipping additional. Professional installation available as add-on.
2. Financing Services: Ascentium's 100% financing program allows customers to pay with zero down and low monthly payments, including booths, taxes, shipping, and installation. Monthly payments range from $115 to $348 depending on model.
3. Accessories and Add-ons: Additional revenue from accessories including professional installation ($540-$1,540), deadbolt locking door upgrades ($695), frosted privacy film ($500), and exterior acoustic side panels ($500).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zenbooth designs, manufactures, and sells soundproof office phone booths and privacy pods for use in open-plan offices, schools, libraries, co-working spaces, government facilities, and non-profits. The product line includes single-occupant (Solo, Solo Pro), two-person (Duo), and four-plus-person (Quad ADA) booths, alongside refurbished units and a Growmeo indoor growing pod sub-brand, sold primarily through direct e-commerce, a dealer program, and showrooms in the USA.

Product overview

Zenbooth, Inc. is a direct-to-business manufacturer of soundproof office phone booths and privacy pods, designed and handcrafted in Berkeley, CA. Their product portfolio includes: the Solo (1-person booth, from $5,490) and Solo Pro (premium 1-person booth with 30% more space, from $7,490) for individual focused work; the Duo (2-person meeting pod, from $10,490) for collaborative conversations; and the Quad ADA (4+ person meeting room, from $16,490) with full wheelchair accessibility. A Refurbished line offers budget-friendly options starting at $3,490. All booths feature Cocoon™ acoustic insulation for up to 30dB noise reduction, motion-activated ventilation, skylights, dimmable LED lighting, and ETL certification to UL 962. Add-on accessories include exterior acoustic panels, locking door upgrades, frosted privacy film, and professional installation. The company plants one tree for every booth sold as part of its sustainability commitment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zenbooth Solo
• Zenbooth Solo Pro
• Zenbooth Duo
• Zenbooth Quad (ADA)
• Refurbished Zenbooth
• Growmeo

Quantifiable outcome

• 30dB noise reduction for private conversations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dealer NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer program allowing third-party resellers to distribute and sell Zenbooth products. Dealers can offer Zenbooth pods to their customers as part of office furniture solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase: Steelcase is one of the world's largest office furniture manufacturers and acquired ROOM in 2023. While its core products are workstations and seating, its ROOM division directly competes with Zenbooth in office pods. Serves enterprise, education, and government at massive scale.
• Haworth: Haworth is a global office furniture manufacturer offering workstations, partitions, and increasingly office pods/privacy solutions as part of a broader workplace portfolio. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering acoustic office solutions within a much wider product line.

Direct peers

• Spacestor: Spacestor manufactures office pods, phone booths, and workspace furniture with a focus on acoustic privacy and modern office design. Directly competes with Zenbooth in the soundproof pod category serving enterprise, education, and co-working customers.
• Framery: Framery is the global market leader in soundproof office pods and phone booths, founded in Finland. It is Zenbooth's primary direct competitor in the same product category, with overlapping customer base (open offices, enterprises) and comparable acoustic/ventilation features. Zenbooth explicitly positions as 'half the price of Framery.'
• Silen: Silen (formerly known as Pods and Silen Space) is an Estonian manufacturer of acoustic office pods and phone booths serving global enterprise customers. Directly comparable product line and target market to Zenbooth with similar pricing tier and acoustic engineering focus.
• Orangebox: Orangebox is a UK-based office furniture and acoustic pod manufacturer offering meeting pods, phone booths, and workplace furnishings. Comparable product portfolio targeting open offices and enterprise customers, with deeper UK/European distribution.
• ROOM (Steelcase): ROOM was a direct competitor in soundproof office booths before being acquired by Steelcase in 2023. It offered comparable Solo/Duo-style acoustic pods and was explicitly cited by Zenbooth customer Komodo Health as an evaluated alternative. Steelcase ownership gives ROOM massive distribution muscle.

Emerging players

• Autonomous: Autonomous sells ergonomic office furniture (desks, chairs) and adjacent workspace products to tech/startup customers, including some acoustic solutions. Partially comparable as a DTC workplace brand targeting similar open-office buyer personas.
• Soundbox Pods: Soundbox is a smaller manufacturer of soundproof office booths offering comparable Solo- and Duo-style acoustic pods. Direct competitor with similar feature set (ventilation, LED lighting, acoustic panels) targeting open offices and small businesses.
• Phonea: Phonea is a Polish manufacturer of acoustic office pods and phone booths offering 1- to 4-person enclosures. Direct competitor with similar product format and pricing, primarily serving European customers with growing international distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/zenbooth
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmShanl9KWFEZiM6mVlY-vA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/zenbooth
• Instagraminstagram.com/zenbooth/?hl=en

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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