SilentLab

What SilentLab does

SilentLab s.r.o. is a Czech designer and manufacturer of acoustic pods and soundproof meeting rooms, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Prague. The company sells modular workspace enclosures under three product lines — GEN4 (premium fourth-generation pods with patented pro-cognitive Natural Light at CRI 98% and Dual Light system), SPARK (durable powder-coated steel pods for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and office use), and MICROOFFICE (private pods through large well-being meeting rooms including UNIQ, PRIME, CUBIQ, QUADRIO I–IV, and REALM) — plus an Office Landscaping service for modular workspace configuration. Acoustic performance is verified to ISO 23351-1:2020 standards with Class A and Class A+ speech-level reduction (up to 32 dB), and the product range is supported by patented lighting and silent ventilation technology.

SilentLab operates a sales-led, enterprise-focused go-to-market with quote-based pricing, multi-language digital presence (Czech, English, German), showroom-based selling, and active participation in international trade fairs including Orgatec, NeoCon, Clerkenwell Design Week, Fuorisalone, and Workspace Expo. Customer deployments span large enterprises such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, IKEA, Siemens, Vodafone, BNP Paribas, ČSOB, Avast, Deloitte, Mercedes, and Adidas, plus coworking operators, universities, and law firms across Europe and beyond. The company is founder-led (Jaroslav Vendl identified as head) and operates as a privately held s.r.o. entity, sharing joint marketing arrangements with sister companies VERTI s.r.o. (glass dividers) and CONTREA s.r.o. (custom wooden furniture).

Revenue is generated through direct hardware sales of pods and meeting rooms to enterprise and institutional buyers. The company has accumulated multiple international design awards (Red Dot 2019 and 2025, German Design Award 2021, Archiproducts 2020 and 2022, Chicago Athenaeum Good Design, Prague Design Awards 2025). No public revenue or external institutional investment is disclosed in the available data; one funding record from 2018 lists zero raised and unknown investors.

Name

SilentLab

Legal name

SilentLab s.r.o.

Website

https://silent-lab.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

SilentLab s.r.o. is a Czech designer and manufacturer of acoustic pods and soundproof meeting rooms (GEN4, SPARK, MICROOFFICE lines), selling enterprise-focused modular workspace enclosures with patented pro-cognitive lighting to corporate, banking, education, and industrial clients across Europe and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acoustic Office Furniture

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (3372), Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing (337215)

SIC

Office Furniture (2520), Partitions, Shelvg, Lockers, & Office & Store Fixtures (2540)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Room Input Devices (Speakerphones, Control Pads, Room Controllers) (HDACAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Acoustic office furniture
• Soundproof meeting pods
• Modular workspace design
• Acoustic engineering solutions
• Office acoustics products

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Acoustic Pod Sales: Direct sales of acoustic pods including GEN4, SPARK, and MICROOFFICE series. Products are sold as complete units with various configurations and accessories. Premium pricing targeting enterprise customers with custom requirements

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SilentLab designs, manufactures and sells modular acoustic pods and soundproof meeting rooms for modern workspaces. The portfolio spans the premium GEN4 line (solo focus and meeting pods up to 8 people with patented natural light and advanced ventilation), the SPARK line (powder-coated steel pods for manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and offices), and the MICROOFFICE line (premium meeting rooms from private pods up to 10-person well-being rooms). Products are sold as complete standalone units to enterprise customers, accompanied by an Office Landscaping service for modular workspace design.

Product overview

SilentLab is a Czech manufacturer of acoustic pods and soundproof meeting rooms. The product portfolio consists of three main product lines: GEN4 (premium fourth-generation pods with patented pro-cognitive lighting and advanced ventilation), SPARK (durable pods for demanding environments featuring powder-coated steel construction), and MICROOFFICE (premium acoustic meeting rooms in various sizes). GEN4 includes solo focus pods (SPOT), meeting pods (CHAT2, CHAT4), and large meeting hubs (SUMMIT4, SUMMIT6, SUMMIT8). SPARK offers single and multi-person pods (SPARK, SPARK2, SPARK4) designed for manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. MICROOFFICE ranges from private pods (UNIQ, PRIME, CUBIQ) to meeting rooms (QUADRIO I-IV for 2-9 people) and large well-being rooms (REALM for 10 people). The company also offers Office Landscaping services for modular workspace design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GEN4: Fourth generation acoustic pods offering advanced sound insulation and customizable modular design for modern offices
• SPARK
• MICROOFFICE

Products and services

• SPOT Personal acoustic pod for quick calls and focused individual work within the GEN4 line, featuring pro-cognitive lighting (CRI 98%), top-tier ventilation, and sound insulation rated Class A+ per ISO 23351-1:2020. Exterior dimensions: 1150 × 2300 × 1030 mm.
• GEN4 Series Acoustic Pods Fourth-generation acoustic pod line featuring advanced sound insulation, customizable modular design, silent ventilation, and patented pro-cognitive lighting with CRI 98%. Includes SPOT (solo focus), FOCUS, CHAT2 and CHAT4 (small meetings), and SUMMIT4, SUMMIT6, SUMMIT8 (larger gatherings up to 8 people).
• CHAT2 Acoustic meeting pod for two people within the GEN4 line, designed for small meetings and calls with patented natural light, silent ventilation, and Class A/A+ acoustic insulation.
• CHAT4 Acoustic meeting pod for up to four people within the GEN4 line, featuring advanced sound insulation, patented natural light, and silent adjustable ventilation.
• SUMMIT4 Acoustic meeting hub for up to four people within the GEN4 line, featuring advanced sound insulation, patented natural light, and silent adjustable ventilation.
• SUMMIT6 Acoustic meeting hub for up to six people within the GEN4 line, featuring advanced sound insulation, patented natural light, and silent adjustable ventilation.
• SUMMIT8 Spacious acoustic meeting hub for up to eight people featuring cutting-edge acoustic technology with Class A+ speech level reduction per ISO 23351-1:2020. Includes the Dual Light system combining natural light and adjustable ambient light (3000K-6000K), and Silent Ventilation with standard airflow of 1184 m3/h up to 1824 m3/h. Exterior dimensions: 2675 × 2300 × 4120 mm.
• SPARK Series Acoustic Pods Durable acoustic pod line designed for challenging environments including manufacturing halls and healthcare facilities. Features powder-coated steel exterior, easy maintenance, and superior acoustic performance. Includes SPARK (1 person), SPARK2 (2 people) and SPARK4 (4 people) models.

Quantifiable outcome

• Class A+ acoustic performance achieved (Summit8)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• VERTI s.r.o.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company with joint consent for marketing purposes. VERTI specializes in glass dividers, mobile walls, and built-in structures. Companies share common interest in promoting interior design solutions.
• CONTREA s.r.o.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerSister company specializing in custom-made wooden furniture. Part of joint marketing consent arrangement with shared purpose of promoting products across sister companies.
• toi toi toi creative studiostrategicImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInterior design studio that partnered with SilentLab and photographers Koy + Winkel to create 'offices of the future' for Contentful GmbH Berlin headquarters. Implemented inclusive design approach.
• Brunner UK Showroom (London)strategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecial collaboration showcasing SilentLab acoustic pods at Brunner UK Showroom in Clerkenwell, London. Partnership formed after SilentLab exhibit during Clerkenwell Design Week.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Knoll: Knoll (now part of MillerKnoll) is a US designer and manufacturer of premium office furniture and workspace solutions. It competes with SilentLab at the high end of the enterprise contract channel where acoustic pods are bundled into full office fit-outs.
• Vitra: Vitra is a Swiss office and home furniture manufacturer and a customer/adjacent partner of SilentLab. While Vitra primarily competes with broader workplace furniture systems, it overlaps with SilentLab in premium acoustic pod demand from enterprise clients.
• Haworth: Haworth is a global office furniture manufacturer with acoustic pod offerings (e.g., the Framery partnership in some markets) and a broad enterprise contract channel. It competes with SilentLab as a one-stop alternative for enterprise office redesigns.
• Steelcase: Steelcase is a global office furniture manufacturer offering acoustic solutions, enclosed meeting spaces, and pods (e.g., the Steelcase Roam and PolyVision). It competes with SilentLab as a broad incumbent with deeper enterprise dealer relationships and a larger product portfolio.

Direct peers

• Boss Design: Boss Design is a UK designer and manufacturer of office acoustic pods (e.g., the Capsule collection) and contract office furniture. It competes with SilentLab in the premium enterprise acoustic pod segment with overlapping showroom-led sales channels.
• Framery: Framery is a Finnish manufacturer of office acoustic pods and soundproof booths (Framery O, Framery One, etc.) targeting enterprise customers globally. It is the most direct competitor to SilentLab with the same core product, customer segment, and ISO 23351 acoustic certification approach.
• Orangebox: Orangebox is a UK-based manufacturer of acoustic pods, soft seating, and modular office furniture. Its phone booths and meeting pods (e.g., Away from the Desk range) directly overlap with SilentLab's MICROOFFICE and GEN4 product lines for the same enterprise channel.
• Spacestor: Spacestor is a UK/US manufacturer of office pods, phone booths, and modular workspace solutions. Its Acoustic Hub and phone booth ranges directly overlap SilentLab's solo and meeting pod SKUs and compete for the same enterprise office redesign budgets.
• Phonea (formerly Privacy Pop / Phonea Booth): Phonea is a Finnish manufacturer of office phone booths and meeting pods with overlapping acoustic pod SKUs and a similar European enterprise GTM. It competes head-to-head with SilentLab in single-occupant and small meeting pod categories.

Others

• Studio Bouroullec / Acoustic Pod Specialists: Maxalto (B&B Italia group) and other design-led office furniture brands occupy the adjacent premium design-furniture segment. While not direct acoustic-pod competitors, they compete for the same enterprise interior design and architect specifications that drive premium acoustic pod adoption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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