This startup manufactures wooden mobile homes designed to provide sustainable housing solutions for individuals facing homelessness or precarious living situations. By producing, selling, and renting tiny houses, the company enables access to stable shelter, facilitating a pathway towards communities with zero homelessness.
Funding
$690K 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.
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals facing homelessness or precarious housing situations often lack access to stable and affordable shelter, hindering their ability to secure employment and reintegrate into society. Traditional housing solutions may be too expensive, unavailable, or unsuitable for immediate needs.
Solution
La Fabrik à Yoops manufactures and distributes eco-friendly, wooden tiny houses designed as transitional housing for individuals experiencing homelessness. These mobile units, known as "Yoops," provide immediate, secure shelter and a stable address, which are critical for accessing employment opportunities and social services. The company partners with local associations that provide social support and job placement assistance to residents, facilitating their path toward self-sufficiency. Yoops are available for purchase by individuals, private companies, associations, and local authorities, and are also offered for rent to create a local housing stock.
Target Audience
The primary customers are local municipalities, social-service organizations, private investors, and individuals seeking to provide or invest in transitional housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness.
Features
- Eco-designed tiny houses constructed from locally sourced wood and sustainable materials
- Mobile design allows for flexible placement on available land
- Serial production process enables cost-effective manufacturing
- Partnerships with social-work organizations to provide comprehensive support services
- Houses can be purchased or rented, offering flexible financing options