What Boxit does

BOXIT A/S is a Danish privately held self-storage and container rental operator founded in 2003 and headquartered in Risskov, Denmark. The company operates 12 climate-controlled depot room branches across Jutland and Funen (Hjørring, Nørresundby, Aalborg C, Aalborg Ø, Risskov, Aarhus N, Aarhus V, Kolding, Esbjerg, and three Odense locations) plus dedicated container depots in Hasselager, Taastrup, and Kolding, with the largest single facility (Risskov) housing approximately 1,800 depot rooms integrated with a 30-office Flexoffice. Its core technology is physical infrastructure: heated and humidity-controlled storage rooms with 24/7 video surveillance, personal PIN code access (06:00-22:00, 365 days/year), indoor loading bays (lukket læssehal) allowing drive-in loading, and an owned fleet of enclosed moving trailers plus 10/20/40-foot shipping containers available for delivery across Denmark in 1-6 business days.

The company serves private individuals (life-event driven storage: moves, renovation, travel, inheritance) and small and medium businesses (e-commerce operators, small retailers, craftsmen, event organizers), with secondary revenue from office-hotel tenants via Flexoffice. Revenue streams include monthly subscription depot room rental (entry pricing from ~250 DKK/month, intro offer of 1 DKK first month in select branches), container rental and sale (transactional), the Flyttebox moving service from 5,320 DKK, Flexoffice subscriptions at 2,395-7,495 DKK/month, trailer rental, and a moving accessories retail line. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and self-serve: walk-in branches with no appointment or deposit, a website with a price calculator and city-specific SEO landing pages, phone/email sales for container and Flexoffice inquiries, and over 2,000 Trustpilot reviews as social proof. BOXIT does not disclose revenue, has no external funding rounds on record, and operates as an independent Danish Aktieselskab.

Strategic positioning centers on three differentiators: (1) climate-controlled indoor storage versus damp residential basements or open container yards; (2) very short termination notice (lease ends at month-end if cancelled by the 15th), reducing customer lock-in; and (3) bundled offerings (depot + Flexoffice + free trailer loan + Flyttebox) at the moving customer's lifecycle. Long-tenured event partnerships with Roskilde Festival and Dana Cup, plus a planned 2027 entry into the Copenhagen market via a Rødovre branch, signal a measured expansion trajectory beyond the Jutland/Fyn stronghold.

Name

Boxit

Legal name

BOXIT A/S

Website

https://boxit.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BOXIT A/S, founded in 2003, operates 12 climate-controlled self-storage branches and a container rental fleet across Jutland and Funen, Denmark, serving private individuals and SMBs with depot rooms, shipping containers, moving services, and Flexoffice co-working spaces.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Self-Storage and Container Rental Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Other Warehousing and Storage (49319)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Portable Storage Container Long-Distance & Interstate Moves (HSAKAIAG)

Keywords

• Self-storage services
• Container rental
• Climate-controlled storage
• Moving containers
• Office hotel space

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Depot Room Rental (Self Storage): Monthly rental of individual climate-controlled storage rooms in various sizes (from ~1 m² to 180 m³). Core revenue stream. Billed monthly with flexible short notice termination (by the 15th of the month). One-month trial at 1 kr available in select branches, subject to a binding period.
2. Container Rental: Rental of 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot shipping containers delivered to customer locations across Denmark. Containers available as standard, insulated, or specialized (cold storage/freezer, side-door, tool, material, event, etc.). Billed per rental period; includes delivery and pickup.
3. Container Sales: Sale of new and used shipping containers (10, 20, 40 foot). BOXIT purchases directly from factories and resells, offering standard and insulated versions. One-time purchase transactions.
4. BOXIT Flexoffice (Office Hotel): Rental of self-contained office units in Aalborg C (64 offices) and Risskov (30 offices). Offices range from 14–51 m² in Aalborg and 17–31 m² in Risskov. Includes shared meeting rooms, tea kitchens, cleaning of common areas. Electricity billed separately via sub-meter.
5. Flyttebox (Moving Container): A combined moving-and-storage service using a shipping container delivered to the origin address. Customers pack at their own pace over days/weeks/months; BOXIT transports the container to the destination. Starting price from 5,320 kr including up to one month of container rental.
6. Trailer Rental: Enclosed moving trailers loaned free to depot room customers. For non-customers, paid trailer rental is available.
7. Warehouse Goods Reception Service (Gratis lagermand): Free receipt of incoming deliveries for business customers (webshops, retailers). BOXIT staff accept shipments on behalf of customers during business hours, adding convenience for e-commerce operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BOXIT A/S rents climate-controlled, camera-monitored storage rooms (depotrum) at 12 branches across Jutland and Funen in Denmark, with units ranging from ~1 m² to large-volume rooms. The company also rents and sells 10, 20, and 40-foot shipping containers (standard, insulated, refrigerated, and specialty types) delivered nationwide, operates BOXIT Flexoffice office-hotel coworking spaces in Aalborg and Risskov, and offers a Flyttebox moving service combining a delivered container with transport.

Product overview

Boxit is a Danish self-storage and container rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of storage and moving solutions. The core offerings include depotrum (temperature-controlled storage rooms) at 12 locations across Jylland and Fyn, container rental in various sizes (10, 20, 40 foot) and types (standard, insulated, refrigerated/freezer, side-door), and Flyttebox moving containers. Additionally, Boxit offers BOXIT Flexoffice workspace solutions in Risskov and Aalborg with flexible office spaces and meeting rooms, trailer rental for customers, and moving/storage accessories. The company operates primarily through physical locations with depot rooms and container depots, serving both private and business customers with solutions ranging from personal storage (furniture, seasonal items, tires) to commercial uses (warehouse, webshop storage, event containers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BOXIT Flexoffice: Office hotel/coworking service offering flexible office space for rent in Risskov and Aalborg, with 30 independent offices in Risskov and 64 offices in Aalborg C.

Products and services

• Depotrum (Self-Storage Rooms) Climate-controlled, camera-monitored self-storage rooms in various sizes (~1 m² to 180 m³) rented monthly with short notice termination. Each customer receives a personal PIN code for gate access (06:00-22:00, 365 days/year) and a personal key for the unit. Indoor loading bays (læssehal) provided for weather-protected loading and unloading. Available across 12 branches in Jutland and Funen. Pricing from ~250 kr/month with 1 kr first-month offer in select branches.
• Container Rental (Shipping Container Hire) Rental of 10-foot, 20-foot, and 40-foot shipping containers delivered to customer locations across Denmark within 1-6 business days. Available types include standard, insulated, refrigerated/freezer (Carrier, Thermo King, or Star Cool units), side-door, storage, fireworks, banner, tire, tool, material, and event containers. Includes delivery, pickup, and optional insurance at 59 kr/month with 0 kr deductible.
• Container Sales Sale of new and used 10, 20, and 40-foot shipping containers, both standard and insulated versions. BOXIT purchases directly from manufacturers and resells to customers. One-time purchase transactions for customers needing permanent on-site storage solutions.
• Flyttebox (Moving Container Service) A combined moving and storage service in which a shipping container is delivered to the customer's origin address. Customers pack at their own pace over days, weeks, or months; BOXIT then transports the loaded container to the destination. Starting price from 5,320 kr including up to one month of container rental. Targets private and commercial customers needing flexible moving solutions.
• BOXIT Flexoffice (Office Hotel) Flexible office hotel rental with private offices, shared meeting rooms, tea kitchens, and cleaning of common areas. Aalborg C offers 64 offices (14-51 m²) priced from 2,395 kr/month to 7,495 kr/month. Risskov offers 30 offices (17-31 m²) priced from 2,975 kr/month to 5,425 kr/month, with deposit equal to one month's rent. Electricity billed separately via sub-meter at cost + 15%. Short termination notice by 15th of the month. Offices can be combined.
• Trailer Rental Rental of enclosed moving trailers for transporting belongings. Free of charge for BOXIT depot room customers; paid rental available for non-customers. Used to facilitate moving items to and from storage facilities.
• Lagerhotel (Business Warehouse) External warehouse service for businesses offering flexible storage space with stock management capabilities and inventory handling. Includes free goods receipt service (gratis lagermand) where BOXIT staff accept incoming deliveries on behalf of customers during business hours. Targets e-commerce operators, webshops, and small retailers needing flexible external storage.
• Moving and Storage Accessories Shop Sale of moving and storage accessories including moving boxes (flyttekasser), plastic crates (plastkasser), protective materials, tools, tape, strapping, and wood shavings (spåner). Sold to customers preparing for moves or organizing storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Depot rooms are more dry, secure, and climate-stable than basement or attic storage
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Roskilde FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOXIT Container partnered with Roskilde Festival to design and build 'Trade Zone West' — a complete container village including bars, shops, and viewing terraces for over 130,000 festival guests. BOXIT contributed container expertise, logistics planning, setup, and flexible placement. The project required authority approval and involved significant creativity and flexibility from BOXIT's team beyond core business.
• Dana Cup (Hjørring)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDana Cup, Denmark's largest youth sports tournament (25,000 guests, 13,000 meals served over 5 days), has used BOXIT cold storage containers as mobile refrigeration units for many years. Currently uses 9 containers for food storage, receiving, and preparation. BOXIT delivers containers before the event and provides rapid service support during the tournament. Dana Cup's head chef has been using BOXIT for 26 years.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Extra Space Storage: US self-storage REIT with 4,000+ locations. Provides public-market benchmark for self-storage economics; broadly comparable business model to BOXIT, though at much larger scale.
• Big Yellow Group: UK's largest self-storage REIT with 100+ locations. Comparable business model and product offering in the same self-storage category, useful for benchmarking valuation and unit economics.
• CubeSmart: US self-storage REIT with 1,300+ locations. Comparable self-storage business model providing public-market valuation benchmarks, though at materially larger scale than BOXIT.
• Public Storage: Largest US self-storage REIT with over 2,800 locations. Comparable self-storage business model providing the public-market valuation reference point for the broader category BOXIT competes in.
• Safestore Group: UK-listed self-storage group operating across UK, France, Spain, Germany, and Netherlands. Overlaps with BOXIT in the self-storage category with broader geographic reach and a more developed digital booking platform.
• Shurgard Self Storage: Europe's largest publicly listed self-storage REIT operating across 7 countries with 250+ locations. Direct competitor in the self-storage category with broader geographic reach and deeper capital resources than BOXIT.

Others

• Container Centralen: European pooling and logistics provider for reusable containers. Adjacent infrastructure player relevant to BOXIT's container rental and depot business; provides industry context on container supply and standards.
• IWG plc: World's largest flexible workspace operator (parent of Regus and Spaces brands). Comparable business model to BOXIT's Flexoffice offering across Aalborg and Risskov, useful for benchmarking office hotel economics.

Direct peers

• Pelican Self Storage: Largest Danish self-storage competitor operating multiple climate-controlled indoor storage facilities across Denmark. Directly comparable to BOXIT's depot room offering in the same geography, with similar customer base of private individuals and SMBs.
• Self Storage Group AB: Scandinavian self-storage operator listed on Nasdaq First North with locations in Sweden and Norway. Provides a directly comparable climate-controlled indoor self-storage product to BOXIT in the broader Nordic market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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