Baru provides locally-made, endlessly customizable cabinetry through an efficient online design and ordering platform. This technology-driven approach significantly reduces lead times compared to traditional custom options. Customers benefit from transparent, real-time pricing and higher quality materials by eliminating long-distance freight costs.
Funding
$940K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Traditional methods of ordering custom cabinetry involve lengthy design processes, extended lead times, and high costs due to warehousing, long-distance freight, and manual processes. This makes custom cabinetry inaccessible to many customers and inefficient for design and build professionals.
Solution
Baru provides a self-service online configurator that allows users to design and order custom cabinets with dynamic pricing and instant quotes. By partnering with local manufacturers and utilizing their excess machine capacity, Baru offers high-quality, made-to-order cabinets at a lower cost and with faster delivery times. The platform streamlines the ordering process, eliminating the need for manual drawings and reducing the risk of damage during transit. Baru's technology automates the creation of precise parts lists and machine instructions, which are then sent directly to the local manufacturing partners' advanced robotics. This approach reduces waste, supports local businesses, and minimizes the carbon footprint associated with traditional cabinetry supply chains.
Target Audience
Baru targets homeowners, property managers, design and build professionals, and resellers seeking customizable, high-quality cabinetry solutions at competitive prices and with reduced lead times.
Features
- Online configurator for designing custom cabinets with real-time dynamic pricing
- Access to a wide range of sizes, materials, door styles, and colors
- Local manufacturing network ensuring faster turnaround and reduced shipping costs
- Automated parts list generation and machine instructions for manufacturing partners
- Blanket-wrapped delivery to the job site, minimizing damage risk
- Integration with Coohom's Complete Room Design Tool for visualizing designs
- Support for various cabinet types, including base, wall, tall, and corner cabinets