Foldum

What Foldum does

Foldum Corp, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Oceanside, California, designs and manufactures two product lines of factory-built housing: HUD-compliant permanent homes and rapidly deployable temporary micro-shelters. The permanent homes line features approximately 10 floor plans ranging from 2 to 4 bedrooms, built using a hybrid construction approach (70% off-site, 30% on-site) with premium finishes including quartz countertops, Samsung stainless appliances, solid hardwood cabinetry, and Ecobee smart thermostats. Energy Star certification is achieved through R-38 roof, R-21 wall, and R-22 floor insulation paired with dual-pane Low-E windows. These homes are eligible for conventional 30-year mortgages through Fannie Mae MH Advantage, Freddie Mac CHOICEHome, and FHA Title II programs at up to 95% LTV.

The temporary micro-shelter line consists of flat-pack, galvanized steel units (sleeping, bathroom, laundry, and cabin modules) that compress to 18 inches in height for transport, allowing 10 units per truck. The units are fire-rated to 1,400°F, wind and earthquake rated, and include dual HVAC, smoke/CO detectors, keyless entry, and optional ADA accessibility, with a 10-year structural warranty.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: direct enterprise sales to government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and workforce housing providers for micro-shelters, alongside direct-to-consumer sales for permanent homes through the company website supported by traditional mortgage financing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, no funding rounds or named customers have been announced, and headcount is reported at 1-10 employees, indicating a very early-stage operation.

Name

Foldum

Legal name

Foldum Corp

Website

https://foldum.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Foldum Corp designs and manufactures factory-built permanent homes and flat-pack temporary micro-shelters for individual homebuyers, government agencies, disaster relief organizations, and workforce housing providers, with operations based in Oceanside, California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Modular and Prefabricated Housing

NAICS

New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Manufactured Home (Mobile Home) Manufacturing (321991), New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116)

SIC

Prefabricated Wood Bldgs & Components (2452), Mobile Homes (2451), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Modular & Prefabricated Home Construction (IMAFABAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC)

Keywords

• Factory-built housing
• Modular permanent homes
• Temporary micro-shelters
• Disaster relief housing
• HUD-compliant homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Oceanside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Permanent Home Sales: Sale of HUD-compliant permanent homes with premium finishes, available through traditional mortgage financing. Homes are built 70% off-site and 30% on-site with multiple floor plan options ranging from 2-4 bedrooms.
2. Temporary Micro-Shelter Sales: Sale of rapidly deployable flat-packed micro-shelter units designed for government, workforce housing, and disaster relief applications. Units include sleeping units, bathroom units, laundry units, and cabin units with kitchenettes.
3. Installation and Deployment Services: Expert installation support and optimized logistics for micro-shelter deployments, including optional anchoring systems and configuration services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Foldum designs and manufactures factory-built permanent homes (HUD-compliant, 8+ floor plans, 2–4 bedrooms) and temporary micro-shelters (flat-pack, rapidly deployable units) for residential, government, workforce, and disaster relief housing. Permanent homes are built 70% off-site and 30% on-site with Energy Star certification and eligibility for 30-year conventional mortgages through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA programs.

Product overview

Foldum offers two core product lines: Permanent Homes and Temporary Micro-Shelters. Permanent Homes is a HUD-compliant, factory-built housing portfolio featuring 10 distinct floor plans (The Altra, Briza, Coro, Endra, Loftin, Loftin Duplex, Moro, Noa, Rivo, and Vara) ranging from 2-4 bedrooms, built 70% off-site with premium finishes including quartz countertops, Samsung appliances, and Ecobee smart thermostats, eligible for traditional 30-year mortgages through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA programs. Temporary Micro-Shelters are flat-pack, rapidly deployable units comprising Cabin Units with kitchenettes and private bathrooms, Sleeping Units for up to 8 occupants, Bathroom Units with multiple stalls, and Laundry Units supporting 6 users—designed for government response, disaster relief, workforce housing, and education/training scenarios.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permanent Homes HUD-compliant, factory-built permanent homes with premium finishes including quartz countertops, Samsung stainless appliances, and solid hardwood cabinetry. Built 70% off-site and 30% on-site with 9-foot sidewalls, Hardie Cement Siding, Class A Fire-Rated Shingles, R-38 roof / R-21 wall / R-22 floor insulation, Ecobee Smart Thermostat, and dual-pane Low-E windows. Eligible for 30-year conventional loans through Fannie Mae MH Advantage, Freddie Mac CHOICEHome, and FHA Title II programs at up to 95% LTV. Designed for individual homebuyers, families, multi-family developments, and infill housing projects.
• Temporary Micro-Shelters Flat-pack, rapidly deployable housing units engineered for disaster relief, workforce housing, and government response. Galvanized steel construction, fire-rated to 1,400°F, wind and earthquake rated, resistant to mold and microbial growth. Flat-packs down to 18 inches high with 10 units per truck. Dual HVAC units, smoke and CO detectors, keyless entry, optional ADA accessibility. On-grid or off-grid ready with 10-year structural warranty.
• Cabin Micro-Shelter Unit Temporary micro-shelter combining comfort and privacy with built-in kitchenette and private bathroom in one self-contained unit. Designed for long-term deployments in workforce housing, transitional programs, or emergency response settings.
• Sleeping Units Temporary micro-shelter sleeping units accommodating up to 8 individuals with secure, easy-to-clean bunks. Designed for teams, crews, and emergency staff.
• Bathroom Units Temporary micro-shelter bathroom units with up to 4 stalls, each including shower, toilet, and sink for hygienic personal care in field deployments.
• Laundry Units Temporary micro-shelter laundry units supporting up to 6 users with high-performance washers and dryers for dependable on-site laundering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 95% LTV financing available through Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and FHA programs
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Blu Homes: Prefab green-built homes sold direct to consumers with energy-efficient design and rapid site installation. Comparable to Foldum's permanent homes line on D2C energy-efficient prefab positioning.
• Boxabl: Factory-built foldable homes targeting both permanent and rapid-deployment use cases, with consumer and government-facing sales motion. Closest analog to Foldum's dual-line prefab strategy and the most direct competitor in the segment.
• Plant Prefab: Sustainable factory-built prefab homes serving both custom residential and multifamily/developer projects. Comparable to Foldum's Permanent Homes line in the hybrid off-site/on-site construction approach and D2C/developer GTM.
• Method Homes: Prefab modular builder of custom single-family and ADU homes with an emphasis on energy efficiency and architectural design. Comparable to Foldum's permanent product line on factory precision and premium sustainable finishes.

Broad incumbents

• Clayton Homes: Berkshire Hathaway-owned national leader in manufactured and modular housing with deep HUD financing relationships and dealer network. Broad incumbent competing against Foldum across both permanent and attainable-home financing channels.
• Cavco Industries: Public manufactured housing builder offering HUD-compliant homes across multiple price tiers and floor plans. Directly comparable to Foldum's HUD-compliant permanent homes line at incumbent scale.
• ATCO Structures: Modular building manufacturer serving workforce housing, disaster relief, education, and government globally. Comparable to Foldum's Temporary Micro-Shelters on rapid-deploy durable modular units for government and emergency use.
• WillScot: Leading modular space leasing provider for workforce, education, and disaster-response applications. Comparable to Foldum's Temporary Micro-Shelters business on enterprise/government deployment of relocatable structures.
• Champion Homes: Large-scale manufactured and modular home builder serving single-family, multifamily, and developer segments. Comparable to Foldum on modular floor plan breadth and HUD mortgage-eligible products.

Emerging players

• Dvele: Tech-enabled luxury prefab smart homes focused on California buyers. Adjacent to Foldum in factory-built premium homes with smart-home integrations like the Ecobee-equipped specs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Foldumcorp
• Facebookfacebook.com/foldumcorp
• Instagraminstagram.com/foldumcorp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foldum

Compliance1 record

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

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