What Woodeum does

Woodeum is the wood construction sub-brand of Cogedim, the residential real estate division of France's Altarea Group, specializing in low-carbon buildings using bio-sourced timber as the primary structural material. The company develops, designs, and constructs next-generation multi-family residential buildings in which wood serves as a carbon-storing material that stores more carbon than it emits over its lifecycle. To date, Woodeum has delivered or committed over 40 operations comprising approximately 6,000 low-carbon housing units, providing it with a specialized track record in timber-based residential development that is described as unique in France.

Woodeum operates as a sub-brand rather than an independent corporate entity, with its programs distributed through Cogedim's nationwide direct sales network in France. The commercial offer is anchored by two recent product launches: Cogedim Access (2024), a first-time buyer program that eliminates down payments, notary fees, and interim interest through partnerships with major French banks; and Cogedim Avantages (June 2025), a turnkey rental investment solution for individual property investors. Target customer segments are first-time homebuyers (primo-accédants) seeking homeownership without upfront capital, and individual property investors building rental portfolios.

In May 2025, Altarea made a strategic decision to refocus the entire group's activity on new residential real estate and to integrate Woodeum's wood construction expertise into Cogedim's core operations. This effectively positions Woodeum's timber methodology as a feature of the parent brand's broader residential pipeline rather than as a standalone business unit. Revenue model is one-time sales of new residential units; the company does not disclose standalone financials and is not independently funded. There is no evidence of proprietary software, AI/ML capabilities, or recurring revenue streams — value creation is concentrated in physical construction know-how, brand trust (Cogedim's 60+ year heritage, 130,000+ homes delivered), and embedded access to Altarea's land sourcing and capital base.

Name

Woodeum

Legal name

Woodeum

Website

https://woodeum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Woodeum is the wood construction sub-brand of Cogedim (Altarea Group), developing low-carbon multi-family residential buildings in France using bio-sourced timber. It serves first-time homebuyers through the Cogedim Access program and individual property investors through Cogedim Avantages, with 6,000 units delivered or committed.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sustainable Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

Prefabricated Wood Building Manufacturing (321992), Engineered Wood Member Manufacturing (321215)

SIC

Millwood, Veneer, Plywood, & Structural Wood Members (2430), Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452)

akta.pro primary industry

Mass Timber Panels & Components (DLT, NLT, Hybrid Panels) (IMAMACAG)

Keywords

• Low-carbon construction
• Wood construction services
• Residential real estate development
• Sustainable building materials
• Timber frame buildings

Headquarters

HQ city

Billancourt

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New residential property sales: Development and sale of new wooden residential buildings to individual buyers including first-time homebuyers and property investors

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Woodeum is the wood construction brand of Cogedim (Altarea Group) that develops and builds low-carbon multi-story residential buildings using solid wood and bio-sourced materials. The brand has committed or delivered over 40 operations and 6,000 low-carbon housing units across France, leveraging timber as a construction material that stores more carbon than it emits.

Product overview

Woodeum operates as a sub-brand of Cogedim within the Altarea Group, specializing in low-carbon wood construction. The portfolio consists of four main offerings: the core Cogedim brand delivering new-build residential housing; Woodeum as the specialized timber construction sub-brand for bio-sourced, carbon-storing buildings; Cogedim Access targeting first-time buyers with innovative financing; and Cogedim Avantages serving individual investor clients. In May 2025, Altarea strategically consolidated its new residential operations under Cogedim, integrating Woodeum's wood construction expertise into the main brand structure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woodeum Wood Construction (Low-Carbon Wooden Buildings) Development and construction of low-carbon multi-story residential buildings using solid wood and bio-sourced materials, delivered under the Woodeum brand within Cogedim/Altarea Group. Over 40 operations and 6,000 low-carbon housing units committed or delivered. Each project emphasizes carbon-storing design, with timber structures that store more carbon than they emit.
• Cogedim Access Tailored homeownership solution for first-time buyers (primo-accédants) that reimagines property acquisition by matching apartments to buyers' needs and purchasing power without compromising on quality. Backed by partnerships with major banking institutions offering preferential credit conditions.
• Cogedim Avantages Comprehensive turnkey rental investment solution for individual property investors (particuliers investisseurs), providing a managed approach to building sustainable, high-performing, and accessible real estate assets.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low-carbon buildings that store more carbon than they emit during construction and operation

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Strategic banking partnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with major banking institutions to provide preferential credit conditions and negotiated rates to ACCESS program buyers. These partnerships enable offering no down payment, no notary fees, and no interim interest payments until key handover, with monthly payments comparable to rent.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Stora Enso: Finnish-Swedish leader in renewable wood products, including mass timber (CLT, LVL) and engineered wood members. Acts as a key upstream supplier of engineered wood components that Woodeum uses in its buildings, and shapes the supply economics of the timber-construction market.
• Binderholz: Austrian family-owned manufacturer of solid wood panels, glulam, and CLT used in residential and commercial timber construction. A leading European supplier of mass timber building components and a relevant upstream peer for Woodeum's construction inputs.

Broad incumbents

• Kaufman & Broad: Major French homebuilder with national new-build residential offerings. Competes head-to-head with Cogedim/Woodeum on single-family and multi-family housing in France, including in the Île-de-France market where Woodeum has flagship projects.
• Eiffage Immobilier: Real estate development arm of the Eiffage Group, one of France's largest construction and concessions groups. Active in low-carbon and timber-based construction initiatives, with scale and integrated construction capabilities that compete with Woodeum's vertically integrated model.
• Nexity: France's largest residential real estate developer with a broad portfolio spanning new-build housing, services, and real estate. Competes with Woodeum/Cogedim in new residential, and has publicly committed to low-carbon development programs that overlap with Woodeum's value proposition.
• Saint-Gobain: Global leader in light and sustainable construction, with French operations spanning building materials, distribution, and renovation. Competes indirectly with Woodeum in low-carbon construction, and supplies many of the engineered wood and insulation products used in timber residential projects.
• Icade: French real estate company with significant residential and commercial development operations. Has a stated low-carbon strategy and competes for similar new-build residential opportunities as Woodeum, particularly in Greater Paris.

Direct peers

• Arbonis: French specialist in timber-frame and wood construction for residential and commercial buildings. Direct competitor to Woodeum in the engineered wood construction segment, with overlapping capability in mass timber building systems.
• Ogic: French real estate developer specialized in eco-construction and low-carbon housing, with a comparable focus on sustainable new-build residential projects in France. Direct overlap with Woodeum's positioning as a green-focused homebuilder.
• Ossabois: French timber-frame construction specialist focused on multi-story residential and commercial wood buildings. Direct peer to Woodeum in the mass timber and wood-frame construction market, with comparable technical expertise and project profiles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/woodeum

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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