Living in Freedom

Name

Living in Freedom

Legal name

Lif

Website

https://projectlif.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prefabricated Modular Wooden Structures

NAICS

Architectural Services (541310)

SIC

Mobile Homes (2451)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury Eco-Villas & Sustainable Premium Stays (THAMAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Treehouses & Canopy Stays (THAMADAC), Outdoor Living Structures Retail (Sheds, Gazebos, Pergolas, Greenhouses) (CRAIAIAG)

Keywords

• Modular wooden structures
• Eco-tourism accommodations
• Prefabricated wooden homes
• Glamping modular units
• Sustainable construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Paese, TV

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Modular Wooden Structure Sales: Sale of prefabricated wooden modular units including UNICA, Serenitypods, Modul Tech, Hug Tree, and Poli Sense collections. Units are sold as complete structures with various customization options for finishes, interiors, and accessories. Pricing varies by model, size, and customization level.
2. Design Architecture Services: Comprehensive architectural and engineering services including project design, landscape integration, and interior design through Synnova and Sumysura divisions. Services include consultation, custom module design, and branded solutions.
3. Construction and Delivery Services: Site preparation including foundation work, modular structure delivery and installation by qualified workers, providing turnkey solutions to customers.
4. After-Sales Support Services: Systematic maintenance checks and interventions, both scheduled and on-demand, with qualified operators serving as single point of contact for customers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Living in Freedom (LIF) designs, produces, and sells prefabricated modular wooden structures for sustainable residential housing and slow-tourism accommodations, alongside turnkey design, construction, and after-sales services. Its portfolio spans five core collections (UNICA, Modul Tech, Serenitypods, Hug Tree, and Poli Sense/Glampwood) targeting private homeowners, B&Bs, agritourism operators, glamping sites, vineyards, and cycling-tourism routes across Italy.

Product overview

Living in Freedom (LIF) offers a portfolio of modular wooden housing and tourism structures designed for slow tourism and sustainable living. The core offering comprises multiple collections—Unica Collection (the flagship single-slope roof modular homes in Hotel/Tourist/House variants), Modul Tech Collection (dual-slope roof with integrated photovoltaics), Serenitypods Collection (flat-roof bungalows for glamping), Glampwood Collection (tent-like wooden structures), and Hug Tree Collection (elevated treehouse-style units)—all built with customizable interiors and sustainable materials. Supporting services include Method TIME+ for phased residential construction, Method NO.STOP+ for hospitality expansion, Design Architecture (Synnova and Sumysura divisions), Rete Re.Pro professional network, Mapping Service for community geolocation, and Construction/Customer Services for turnkey delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UNICA Collection: Primary collection featuring modular wooden units with single-slope roof design, available in Hotel (20 mq), Tourist (35 mq), and House (48 mq) models.
• Modul Tech Collection
• Serenitypods Collection
• Glampwood Collection
• Hug Tree Collection
• Poli Sense
• TIME+ Method
• NO.STOP+ Method
• Synnova
• Sumysura

Products and services

• UNICA Collection

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular structures can be expanded without interrupting existing facility operations using the NO.STOP+ method
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Arkinè Architettura Naturale ed EcosostenibilecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Sauro Crosato, Arkinè is the architecture firm co-developer of the LIF project. With 37 years of experience in construction, Sauro brings expertise in residential, craft, commercial, and industrial architecture, specializing in natural and sustainable wooden construction methods.
• Hemma GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed by Renato Favero, Hemma Group is the prefab wooden construction company co-developer of LIF. Founded in the 2000s, Hemma Group became a reference point in prefabricated wooden construction, focusing on high-energy-efficiency homes with low VOC materials.
• La Meridiana ImmobiliaresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agency founded in 1994, synonymous with prestige and reliability. Over two decades of experience in the Treviso territory with deep local knowledge, passion, and professionalism.
• Agenzia Immobiliare My HomesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agency founded in 2010 by Massimo Ongarato and Mosè Fraccaro, specializing in residential sales with home staging method applied since 2018.
• Mardegan Samuele Soluzioni ImmobiliarisupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent since 2017, started own business in 2021 collaborating with other entities. Describes himself as an empathetic agent capable of listening and interpreting client needs in home search.
• Susanna Bastianon Sarà casa miasupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agent since 2000, currently serving as provincial councilor Fimaa and national Fimaa Donne councilor. Expert in valuations according to international standards, preferring sustainable and ecological choices.
• Agenzia immobiliare Sbetta & NovellosupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate agency founded in 2010 with headquarters in Borgo Valsugana, distinguished by youth and dynamism. Offers tailored service based on attentive and personalized consulting. Present in Trento since April 2023.
• Studio RA+ architetturasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture studio led by Architect Roberto Pozzebon providing complete services from architectural design to interior design to retail point design. Continuously seeking new challenges and solutions.
• Formentin e AssociatisupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHistoric technical studio based in Piombino Dese (PD) specialized in various areas of the building sector: design, quantity surveys, inspections, and technical expert reports.
• Studio Napoli IngegneriasupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering studio with twenty years of experience, capable of facing any technical challenge to guarantee customer satisfaction. Young and dynamic studio animated by sincere passion for work.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Getaway: US operator of small prefab cabin rentals in nature locations, with proprietary modular designs. Getaway is a downstream incumbent that buys/built similar structures, illustrating both the demand-side market and a potential vertically integrated competitor.
• Huttopia: Established French glamping and nature-resort operator that develops and deploys its own wooden cabin structures across Europe. Huttopia represents the kind of large incumbent LIF sells into — and could eventually compete with as a vertically integrated operator.

Direct peers

• Wikkelhouse: Dutch modular prefab dwelling maker using sustainable materials and factory-built transportable units. Wikkelhouse shares LIF's factory-built modular approach, sustainability narrative, and targeting of nature-based hospitality and residential buyers.
• Koto Design: Finnish designer and manufacturer of modular prefab wooden cabins and lodges sold to both hospitality operators and private homeowners. Koto's sustainability ethos, modular construction, and design-led branding closely mirror LIF's positioning across UNICA and Hug Tree collections.
• Bivvi: US-based modular prefab cabin manufacturer focused on glamping and outdoor hospitality operators. Bivvi directly competes in the prefab eco-tourism accommodation segment that LIF serves with its Serenitypods and Glampwood collections.

Emerging players

• Den Outdoors: US prefab outdoor structure maker offering modular backyard studios, saunas, and cabins. Den overlaps with LIF on customizable modular wooden construction for residential outdoor use cases.
• Vipp Shelter: Danish design firm offering prefab micro-shelters and modular wooden lodges targeted at hospitality and high-end residential buyers. Vipp overlaps with LIF on design-led prefab micro-structures for nature-immersive stays.
• Plant Prefab (Cover): US sustainable prefab home manufacturer using factory-built panels and modular systems. Plant Prefab overlaps with LIF on eco-friendly prefab construction but skews more toward mainstream residential than tourism hospitality.
• Muji Hut: Japanese brand marketing minimalist prefab wooden cabins for nature-based living. While more residential-focused, Muji Hut competes for the same eco-conscious, design-led prefab buyer that LIF targets with its UNICA and Hug Tree collections.

Others

• Cabinporn / Boutique Modern: US prefab cabin marketplace and builder connecting buyers with modular cabin manufacturers for residential and hospitality use. Adjacent ecosystem player rather than a direct manufacturer but competes for the same eco-cabin customer LIF serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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