IOTA

What IOTA does

IOTA Garden and Home Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke metal planters, seating, and architectural landscape products, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Taunton, Somerset with a registered office in Weston-super-Mare. The company operates as a B2B supplier to the UK landscape and construction industries, with products specified at the project design phase by architects and landscape designers and procured by principal contractors and property developers. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees and the company explicitly self-positions as a leading specialist supplier to UK exterior and interior landscape sectors.

The core offering rests on sheet metal fabrication across multiple materials — Zintec steel, stainless steel, Corten steel (offered pre-weathered to minimize on-site run-off), aluminium, lead, zinc, and bronze/brass — with proprietary capabilities including double-skin lead-clad steel construction, non-constant radius forming for complex curved geometries, large-scale sectional planter fabrication (>3000mm) with sub-1.0mm tolerances, and integrated LED lighting solutions. IOTA delivers complete contract solutions up to full Design & Build (D&B) responsibility, covering site survey, design, manufacture, supply, installation, and post-contract maintenance such as wet spray reapplication. End-clients cited in project casework include Bloomberg (European HQ, London), BBC Wales, Adare Manor Hotel, Northacre (Vicarage Gate House), Great Portland Estates (Elsley House), Cheval Collection, and Doncaster City Council. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based, with deposits required on order confirmation, and revenue is project-driven (one-time sales) rather than recurring.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, built on architect specification (including Foster + Partners, Tom Stuart-Smith Studio, Andy Sturgeon Design) and contractor channel relationships (ISG, Faithdean, Bowles & Wyer, Space Solutions Scotland). Distribution is single-country (United Kingdom), with marketing conducted through a project-portfolio website, specifier technical resources, and organic SEO targeting bespoke metal planter queries. The company is privately held (IOTA Garden and Home Limited, England & Wales) with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds.

Name

IOTA

Legal name

IOTA Garden and Home Limited

Website

https://iotagarden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IOTA Garden and Home Limited is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke metal planters, seating, and landscape products for commercial, public realm, and residential projects, serving architects, principal contractors, and property developers with full design, manufacture, supply, and installation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Metalwork and Planters

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (332323)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMADACAE

Architectural & Miscellaneous Metals (Stairs, Railings, Ladders)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Structural Steel & Metal Building Products

Keywords

• Bespoke metal planters
• Landscape metalwork
• Sheet metal fabrication
• Architectural metalwork
• Commercial landscape products

Headquarters

HQ city

Wick Saint Lawrence

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Landscape Products: One-time sale of custom-designed and manufactured landscape products including planters, seating, architectural metalwork. Products are fabricated to client specifications with pricing based on design complexity, materials, and quantity. Revenue is project-based rather than recurring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IOTA designs, fabricates, and supplies bespoke metal planters and landscape products — including planters, seating, fencing, lighting features, and architectural metalwork — for commercial, residential, and public sector projects across the UK. The company provides end-to-end contract solutions comprising design consultancy, in-house sheet metal manufacture, finishing, site installation, and post-contract support, working from architectural drawings through to handover.

Product overview

IOTA operates two distinct entities: (1) The IOTA Foundation develops a distributed ledger technology protocol providing decentralized digital identity (IOTA Identity), trade finance automation (TWIN platform), and cross-chain interoperability infrastructure. The IOTA Trust Framework and ADAPT initiative extend these capabilities for enterprise and government trade applications. (2) IOTA Garden and Home Ltd. is a UK-based manufacturer of bespoke metal planters and landscape products, offering Design, Manufacture, Supply, and Installation services with capabilities up to full Design & Build responsibility. The company specializes in sheet metal fabrication using Zintec Steel, Stainless Steel, Corten Steel, Aluminium, Lead, Zinc, and Bronze/Brass, serving commercial, public realm, and residential sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bespoke Metal Planters & Landscape Products Bespoke-designed and manufactured metal planters and landscape products for commercial, residential, and public sector projects in the UK. Includes standard planters, non-standard planters, sectional planters, extra-large planters, self-watering planters, and planters with integrated seating, lighting, or fencing, produced across Corten steel, stainless steel, lead, zinc, and aluminium. Intended for landscape architects, principal contractors, property developers, hospitality operators, and local authorities specifying high-specification, custom landscape metalwork.
• Design & Build Services Design consultancy and technical build service supporting clients from concept and architectural drawings through to manufacture. Engaged at the design phase to refine specifications, resolve technical challenges, and prepare quotations for bespoke metal planters and landscape products. Targeted at landscape architects, contractors, and developers requiring technical input on complex metalwork projects.
• Site Works and Installation Services On-site delivery and installation of IOTA planters, seating, fencing, and lighting features as part of the contract solution. Capable of handling sectional and extra-large planters and coordinating within broader construction programmes. Offered to principal contractors, property developers, hospitality operators, and local authorities.
• Post-Contract Support

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Foster + PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoster + Partners has specified IOTA products for multiple high-profile projects including Bloomberg London European Headquarters and BBC Wales New Broadcasting House. Design concept provided by the architecture firm with IOTA responsible for design detailing, value engineering, manufacture and supply.
• ISG (Fit Out Limited)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorISG Fit Out Limited commissioned IOTA products for Bloomberg London's European headquarters. IOTA's planters were commissioned by ISG on behalf of Bloomberg LP.
• ISG UK Construction WestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrincipal contractor for BBC Wales New Broadcasting House project, commissioning IOTA's roof garden elements.
• Willerrby LandscapesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSoft landscaping contractor for BBC Wales project.
• Peter O'Brien LandscapingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscape design and build contractor for Adare Manor Hotel project.
• Bowles & WyercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading landscape architects engaged as garden design and build contractors for Vicarage Gate House development. Planter concept by Bowles & Wyer with design detailing by IOTA.
• Lateral LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorContractor for Cheval Old Town Chambers Edinburgh project.
• Faithdean PLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrincipal contractors commissioning IOTA products for Elsley House refurbishment on basis of Design, Manufacture, Supply and Installation.
• Burwell DeakinsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLandscape architect for Elsley House project.
• Space Solutions (Scotland) LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommissioned and installed IOTA's elements for Aberdeen Corporate Headquarters Roof Terrace project.
• The Garden Design Company Scotland LtdminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGarden designer for Aberdeen Corporate Headquarters project.
• Rightacres PropertyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeveloper of BBC Wales headquarters building and Central Square masterplan in Cardiff.
• Bradleys Metal FinishersminorOthersApplied Metalite Zinc Age finish system to Bloomberg London planters.
• Powdertech (Anomatch)minorOthersProvided specialist BGB 717 powder coating finish for BBC Wales roof garden products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Streetlife: Dutch designer and manufacturer of bespoke street furniture, planters, and seating for public realm and landscape projects across Europe. Closely comparable to IOTA in product mix (bespoke planters/benches), specification-led B2B model, and emphasis on premium design and multi-material fabrication.
• Furnitubes: UK-based manufacturer of street furniture, planters, bollards, and seating for public realm, commercial, and residential schemes. Direct peer to IOTA in terms of UK specification-led supply of metal landscape products, with overlapping customer base among landscape architects and contractors.
• Woodscape: UK manufacturer of street furniture, planters, and seating combining timber and metal for public realm and commercial landscapes. Comparable to IOTA in serving UK landscape architects and contractors with combined metal/timber bespoke products for premium schemes.
• Bailey Streetscene: UK designer and manufacturer of street furniture, planters, bins, and seating for town centre, retail, and public realm projects. Comparable to IOTA in the UK specification channel and custom metal fabrication for landscape and public realm.
• Borough Group: UK manufacturer of street furniture, bollards, and planters serving local authorities, developers, and landscape architects. Comparable to IOTA in the UK market with a focus on durable, design-led metal products for public and commercial environments.
• GreenBlue Urban: UK supplier of urban greening infrastructure including tree pits, planters, and RootRain systems for streetscapes and commercial developments. Adjacent peer to IOTA in the UK specification-led urban landscape channel, with overlap on planters and developer/council customers.
• Procity: European manufacturer of street furniture, planters, and signage for public spaces. Comparable to IOTA in custom metal landscape products, with a broader catalogue but similar specification-led B2B go-to-market across European urban projects.
• Vestre: Scandinavian designer and manufacturer of outdoor furniture and planters for public realm, sold across Europe. Comparable to IOTA in design-led, durable metal planters and benches specified by architects for premium landscape projects.

Regional players

• Omos: Irish manufacturer of street furniture, planters, and bins serving the UK and Irish markets. Comparable to IOTA in metal fabrication and specification-led supply of landscape products, with primary geographic focus on Ireland and partial UK overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Kompan: Large global supplier of outdoor urban infrastructure including street furniture, play equipment, and fitness solutions. Comparable to IOTA at the broad category level (outdoor metal landscape products) but serves a much wider portfolio and lower-end specification market than IOTA's premium bespoke niche.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/IOTAGarden
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iota-garden-and-home-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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