Wallemi

What Wallemi does

Wallemi is a Canadian boutique design-build firm founded in 2014 by Guillaume Brunet, P.Eng, headquartered in Ottawa with additional offices in Montréal and Toronto. The company specializes in full-scale, custom greenery planning for commercial interiors and exteriors, executing vertical gardens (living walls), moss walls, planters, green roofs, and custom canopy systems for clients across office, institutional, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and government segments. Named customers include Carleton University, Yorkdale Shopping Center, Sid Lee, Carbonleo, Montfort Hospital, Nutrien, Canada Post, and Sun Life, with international projects in Sweden and Portugal.

The company's technical core is a patented felt and soil system, licensed through its core partnership with Swedish firm Vertical Garden Design, which enables larger and leafier plants than traditional pot or hydroponic systems. Reported technical performance metrics include a 1-4% annual plant replacement rate versus an industry average of 15-25%, and water usage of 1-1.5 litres per square metre per day with less than 10% water loss. Selected living wall systems include integrated drip irrigation and WiFi-monitored watering and lighting controls. Three product variants address different installation contexts: Self-sustained (integrated with building plumbing), Reservoir (autonomous for spaces without plumbing), and Pinnacle (freestanding sculptural installations).

Wallemi operates a project-based professional services revenue model with three streams: (1) one-time design and installation fees at approximately $3,000 per square metre, which includes a one-year warranty on plants and equipment and the first year of maintenance bundled into the construction cost; (2) ongoing maintenance subscriptions ranging from weekly to monthly cadence; and (3) custom planter sales. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by consultation requests, referrals from architects, designers, and contractors, and partnership-sourced international work. The company operates as a small team of 1-10 employees supported by a network of specialist partners.

Name

Wallemi

Legal name

Wallemi

Website

https://wallemi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wallemi is a Canadian boutique design-build firm that designs, installs, and maintains custom living walls, moss walls, planters, and green roofs for commercial office, institutional, hospitality, retail, healthcare, and government clients across Canada and internationally via partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Green Infrastructure Services

NAICS

Landscape Architectural Services (54132), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Landscape Design & Installation (HSAIABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Landscape Design, Build & Installation (Hardscapes/Softscapes) (BPABADAF)

Keywords

• Living wall design
• Vertical garden installation
• Biophilic design services
• Green roof construction
• Interior landscaping

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Living Wall Design, Installation and Maintenance: Full-service offering including consultation, design, project coordination, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance of living walls, moss walls, interior/exterior plants, and green roofs. Includes one-year warranty on plants and equipment plus first year of maintenance in construction cost.
2. Custom Planter Design and Installation: Custom-designed planters for interior and exterior spaces including materials such as galvanized, metal, zinc, stainless steel, aluminum, and corten steel.
3. Maintenance Packages: Maintenance packages for vertical gardens range from weekly to monthly, customized to suit client needs and budget. Moss walls are preserved and require no water, light or maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Wallemi designs, installs, and maintains custom living walls, moss walls, interior and exterior planters, green roofs, and ceiling canopy systems for commercial and institutional buildings. The company delivers full-service greenery solutions including consultation, design, project coordination, construction, installation, and ongoing maintenance, leveraging a patented felt and soil system licensed through its partnership with Vertical Garden Design. Pricing is approximately $3,000 per square metre for installation, with recurring maintenance packages available on weekly or monthly cadences.

Product overview

Wallemi is a full-scale greenery planning company offering a portfolio of vertical garden and biophilic design solutions. The core product is the Living Wall system, available in three variants: Self-sustained (integrated with building infrastructure), Reservoir (autonomous for spaces without plumbing), and Pinnacle (freestanding sculptural installations). Supporting products include Moss Walls, Interior and Exterior Plants, Custom Planters, Canopy Systems for ceilings, Exterior Living Walls, and Green Roofs. All products center on the company's patented felt and soil system technology developed in partnership with Vertical Garden Design for optimal plant health and sustainability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Self-sustained Living Walls Fully integrated living wall systems that mount to existing structural walls and integrate with the building's water and drainage systems, featuring custom plant lighting and WiFi-monitored watering and lighting for optimal plant growth year-round. Designed for commercial and institutional buildings.
• Reservoir Living Walls Autonomous living wall systems for spaces without plumbing access, featuring automated watering on timers with recirculating water requiring refilling every 3-4 weeks, plus WiFi monitoring for irrigation and lighting. Suited to commercial interiors without direct plumbing connections.
• Pinnacle Living Walls Freestanding vertical garden masterpieces combining plant sculptures and 360-degree visual experiences, featuring automated irrigation and fertilizer systems with unique landscape silhouette or monolith design options for high visual impact in large commercial spaces.
• Moss Walls Preserved moss installations on structures in various designs and sizes, offering a lower-maintenance, more affordable alternative to living walls for environments less hospitable to live plants. Requires no water, light, or maintenance.
• Interior Plants Custom living plant arrangements designed to promote well-being, reduce stress, and enhance indoor commercial environments through biophilic design principles. Includes seasonal designs and year-round solutions.
• Custom Canopy Systems Lightweight planting systems designed specifically for ceilings, creating green ceilings with cascading plants. Feature fully automated irrigation and fertilization with WiFi-monitored watering and lighting.
• Custom Designed Planters Custom-designed planters for interior and exterior spaces, available in galvanized metal, zinc, stainless steel, aluminum, and corten steel finishes. Suitable for luxury private gardens, condo rooftops, interior landscaping, and community spaces.
• Exterior Living Walls Fully integrated exterior living walls with specialized felt pocket systems designed for seasonal weather conditions, integrating with building water and drainage systems for curb appeal on commercial facades.
• Green Roofs Garden roofs offering heating and cooling benefits, stormwater control, and biodiversity habitat for bees, insects, and birds. Contribute to LEED credit categories and can qualify for tax rebates.
• Maintenance Packages Recurring maintenance packages for vertical gardens, customized from weekly to monthly cadences to suit client needs and budget. First year of maintenance is included in construction cost with a one-year warranty on plants and equipment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Plant replacement rate of 1-4% per year (vs competitors at 15-25%)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vertical Garden DesigncoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2004Swedish company founded in 2004 and world leader in green wall systems for its patented technology. Partner serves as distributor for Vertical Garden Design products and brings extensive experience working on international projects including planning, logistics, installation and maintenance. Vertical gardens can be found in hotels, restaurants, offices and façades around the world from Barcelona to Dubai, Beijing, New York, London and Stockholm.
• Jardins d'Albert (Albert Mondor)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner providing ornamental horticulture and garden design expertise. Albert Mondor is a passionate horticulturist and garden designer for over 30 years with deep understanding of plants.
• Toits VertigeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner for green roof installations and projects.
• PlantecaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner in plant-related services and consultation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Biotecture: UK-based living wall design, installation, and maintenance specialist serving commercial and public-sector clients. Direct product overlap with Wallemi's living wall and maintenance subscription model.
• Nedlaw Living Walls: Canadian living wall design, build, and maintenance firm based in Ontario. Directly comparable to Wallemi in product offering, customer segments, and Canadian commercial market.
• Sagegreenlife: Designer and manufacturer of preserved moss walls and living wall systems for commercial interiors. Comparable to Wallemi's moss wall and living wall offerings targeting office, retail, and hospitality clients.
• GSky Plant Systems: US-based provider of modular living wall systems for commercial interiors and exteriors. Competes directly with Wallemi in the biophilic design category for office, hospitality, and institutional customers.
• Green Living Technologies International: US-based designer and installer of exterior and interior green walls, including modular and hydroponic systems. Comparable product category and commercial customer base to Wallemi.
• Vertical Garden Design: Swedish green wall specialist founded in 2004 with patented living wall technology used by Wallemi. Same product category (custom living walls for commercial interiors/exteriors) and explicitly comparable as Wallemi's technology partner and international distributor.

Emerging players

• LiveRoof: North American modular green roof system provider. Comparable to Wallemi's green roof offering for stormwater management, biodiversity, and LEED credits on commercial and residential buildings.
• Tournesol Siteworks: US-based manufacturer of commercial site furnishings, planters, and modular green wall systems. Overlaps with Wallemi's custom planter and living wall product lines for commercial landscapes.

Broad incumbents

• Ambius: Interior plantscaping and biophilic design division of Rentokil Initial, serving commercial offices, hospitality, and healthcare across North America and Europe. Overlaps with Wallemi's interior plant and living wall offerings but as part of a broader facility services portfolio.
• Mobilane LivePanel: Netherlands-based provider of modular green wall and façade systems with broader European distribution. Comparable biophilic wall product line, though distributed more broadly than Wallemi's custom full-service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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