The startup Atom Modular, specialised in industrialised construction with wood, has incorporated engineering firm 360 Soluciones Cambio Climático as an investor. The goal is to reach a production of 10,000 homes per year by 2030.
Atom Modular, the startup founded in 2024 by architect Ignasi Pérez Arnal and engineer Roger Buxadé, has added a new investment partner to its industrialised wooden construction project. This is 360 Soluciones Cambio Climático, an engineering and environmental consultancy based in Badajoz, specialising in renewable energies, circular economy, and waste valorisation.
The investment has been realised through a tokenised participatory loan, called Atom-P1, designed by Urban Token Investments. This vehicle links the investor's remuneration to the business's performance and has been structured by the Barcelona-based firm, which also acts as a technology platform.
Expansion plan in three phases until 2030
The company, based in Vitoria-Gasteiz, has outlined a roadmap that includes three phases until 2030, with a total investment of 200 million euros. The ultimate goal is to achieve a production of 10,000 homes annually.
In the first phase, which extends until 2027, Atom Modular plans to build 10 single-family homes and 100 tiny houses (mini houses of 18 m²) to validate the model in a real environment. So far, it has raised 120,000 euros, 20% of the target of 600,000 euros for this stage. The prototypes are being manufactured at the Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia, in Solsona (Lleida).
The second phase, which would start in 2028, involves the creation of a fully robotised factory with the capacity for 1,000 homes per year, including apartment blocks of up to eight floors. The company is looking for a location of about 150,000 m² in an industrial estate near a port, motorway, and with a railway branch. This phase will extend until 2029 and includes expansion to France, Italy, Switzerland, or Germany.
The third and final phase, between 2029 and 2030, anticipates the creation of a European network capable of executing 10,000 homes annually, as well as other buildings such as offices, hotels, hospitals, and industrial facilities. By the end of 2030, Atom Modular estimates sales of 863.8 million euros, an EBITDA of 252.4 million, and a net profit of 195.8 million.
Industrialised model inspired by the automotive industry
Atom Modular bets on MMC (Modern Methods of Construction), modular solutions in structural wood, and digital tools based on BIM, automation, and artificial intelligence. Its model is inspired by the production processes of the automotive industry, with 3D volumetric manufacturing off-site, optimised logistics, and on-site assembly.
For the investor interested in sustainable construction, this startup represents a commitment to industrialisation and reducing the carbon footprint. Wood as a structural material allows for a lower environmental impact and shorter construction times. If the plan is fulfilled, Atom Modular could become a significant player in the housing market in Spain and Europe.
For now, the company is still in the validation phase, but the arrival of 360 Soluciones Cambio Climático reinforces its credibility. The next milestone will be to complete the first phase of prototypes and reach the 600,000 euros of funding necessary to move forward. For the reader, the news suggests that industrialised wooden construction could be a real alternative to traditional housing in the coming years, with more predictable timelines and costs.
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