What is Naava?
Founded in 2011, Naava operates at the intersection of health technology and interior design. The company specializes in smart active green walls that function as natural air purifiers, effectively bringing the benefits of forest air into indoor spaces. By combining millions of years of natural biological filtration with advanced Scandinavian engineering, Naava provides a scalable solution for organizations aiming to enhance employee well-being and productivity. With over 1,000 installations globally, the company has established a robust footprint in both corporate offices and high-end residential settings, proving that sustainable, nature-integrated technology is a viable and necessary component of modern architecture.
How much funding has Naava raised?
Naava has raised a total of $11.4M across 2 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$3.6M
Unspecified
$7.8M
Private Equity (2017): $3.6M with participation from Delos, Leena Niemisto, Jaakko Ollila, Hannu Turunen, Jasper Paakkonen, Sitra, Butterfly Ventures, and Halton
Unspecified (2022): $7.8M led by Nidoco AB, Mika Ihamuotila, Butterfly Ventures, and Tesi
Key Investors in Naava
Delos
Delos is a wellness real estate and technology firm that founded the WELL Building Standard, focusing on improving human health through evidence-based environmental solutions.
Butterfly Ventures
A prominent Nordic venture capital firm specializing in early-stage deep tech, hardware, and hardware-interfacing software investments.
Tesi
Finnish Industry Investment Ltd is a state-owned venture capital and private equity firm that accelerates company growth by providing high-quality deal-flow and strategic capital.
What's next for Naava?
With the infusion of its most recent capital, Naava is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion and further refine its smart-wall technology. The company's strategic roadmap focuses on deepening its penetration into the North American market while continuing to innovate within the wellness real estate vertical. As the global emphasis on indoor environmental quality intensifies, Naava is poised to leverage its existing partnerships and technological expertise to set new standards for healthy, sustainable living and working spaces. The focus remains on scaling production capabilities and enhancing the digital integration of its green walls to provide real-time data on air quality and environmental health.
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