Finnish Furniture Startup KHOY Raises €2 Million to Take Its Vacuum-Packed Sofa-Bed Model Global

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Finnish Furniture Startup KHOY Raises €2 Million to Take Its Vacuum-Packed Sofa-Bed Model Global

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Finnish Furniture Startup KHOY Raises €2 Million to Take Its Vacuum-Packed Sofa-Bed Model Global

October 7, 2026 October 7, 2026 The Furniture Times0Tagged #AirbnbFurniture, #CompactPackaging, #DirectToConsumer, #FinnishFurniture, #FlatPackFurniture, #FurnitureDesign, #FurnitureEcommerce, #FurnitureExports, #FurnitureFunding, #FurnitureInnovation, #FurnitureLogistics, #FurniturePackaging, #FurnitureShipping, #FurnitureStartup, #FurnitureTechnology, #GlobalFurnitureIndustry, #GlobalIndustryIntelligence, #HospitalityFurniture, #Innovestor, #KHOY, #KHOYCompany, #LastMileDelivery, #ModularFurniture, #NordicDesign, #OnlineFurniture, #SofaBed, #SofaInABox, #SustainableLogistics, #TFT, #TheFurnitureTimes, #VacuumPackedFurniture, #VacuumPackedSofa, #VentureCapital, #VirtaEquity, Airbnb sofa bed, boxed furniture, compact furniture packaging, direct-to-consumer furniture, European furniture startups, Finland furniture industry, Finnish furniture startup, Finnish Furniture Startup KHOY Raises €2 Million to Take Its Vacuum-Packed Sofa-Bed Model Global, flat-pack furniture, furniture delivery innovation, furniture e-commerce, Furniture Export, furniture international expansion, furniture logistics innovation, furniture packaging, furniture product innovation, furniture shipping costs, furniture startup funding, furniture supply-chain innovation, Furniture Venture Capital, Furniture Warehousing, Global Industry Intelligence, Helsinki startup, hospitality furniture, Innovestor, KHOY Company, KHOY furniture, last-mile furniture delivery, modular furniture, online sofa sales, sofa in a box, sofa-bed design, sustainable furniture logistics, TFT, The Furniture Times, US Furniture Market, vacuum-packed furniture, vacuum-packed sofa, vacuum-packed sofa bed, Virta Equity, Visa Friström

Helsinki-based KHOY Company has secured €2 million from a round led by Virta Equity, with Innovestor and angel investors participating. The direct-to-consumer company says vacuum compression can reduce delivery costs by as much as 95%. After reporting €4.3 million in 2025 revenue and generating more than 80% of sales through exports, KHOY plans to expand across Europe, Switzerland and the UK while accelerating its entry into the United States.

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July 2, 2026 July 2, 2026 The Furniture Times0Tagged #BusinessGrowth, #BusinessTourism, #BuyerConfidence, #DirectSourcing, #FactoryExperiences, #FactoryVisits, #FISE, #FurnitureBusinessTourism, #FurnitureCities, #FurnitureExports, #FurnitureFactoryTours, #FurnitureIndustry, #FurnitureIndustryEcosystem, #FurnitureIndustrySearchEngine, #FurnitureInnovation, #FurnitureLeadership, #FurnitureManufacturing, #FurnitureMarketplace, #FurnitureNews, #FurnitureTrade, #FutureOfFurniture, #GlobalBusiness, #GlobalFurniture, #IndustrialTourism, #InternationalTrade, #ManufacturingTransparency, #SmartManufacturing, #SupplyChain, #TheFurnitureTimes, #TradeShows, Beyond Trade Shows: Why Factory Experiences Will Become the Future of Global Furniture Buying, Buyer Confidence, Direct Furniture Sourcing, Factory Experiences, Factory Tourism, FISE, Furniture Business Tourism, Furniture Buying, Furniture Cities, Furniture Export, Furniture Factory Tours, Furniture Industry Ecosystem, furniture industry innovation, Furniture Industry Search Engine, Furniture Manufacturing, Furniture Trade Intelligence, furniture trade shows, Global Furniture Trade, Global Trade Intelligence Desk, Long-Term Partnerships, Manufacturing Transparency, The Furniture Times

The future of global furniture buying is moving beyond trade fairs. This in-depth report explores why factory visits, manufacturing transparency, direct sourcing and year-round Furniture Business Tourism are becoming essential for building trust, strengthening exports and creating lasting international partnerships.

Why Foshan Is Becoming Asia’s Global Destination for Custom Furniture

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Why Foshan Is Becoming Asia’s Global Destination for Custom Furniture

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Foshan is transforming from a global manufacturing hub into an international destination for furniture tourism. This report explores how factory-direct sourcing, custom furniture, digital technology, logistics, AI and changing consumer behaviour are reshaping the future of the global furniture industry.

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Furniture Cities Can Become the Next Global Business Destinations

June 26, 2026 July 1, 2026 The Furniture Times0Tagged #BusinessGrowth, #BusinessTourism, #CityBranding, #EconomicDevelopment, #FISE, #Foshan, #FurnitureBusiness, #FurnitureBusinessTourism, #FurnitureCities, #FurnitureExports, #FurnitureIndustry, #FurnitureIndustryEcosystem, #FurnitureIndustrySearchEngine, #FurnitureInnovation, #FurnitureLeadership, #FurnitureManufacturing, #FurnitureNews, #FurnitureTourism, #GlobalFurniture, #GlobalTrade, #HighPointMarket, #IndustrialTourism, #Jepara, #ManufacturingExcellence, #MilanDesign, #Muar, #RegionalDevelopment, #SmartCities, #TheFurnitureTimes, #TourismInfrastructure, City Branding, Economic Clusters, Foshan Furniture, Furniture Business Tourism, Furniture Cities, Furniture Cities Can Become the Next Global Business Destinations, Furniture Export, Furniture Industry Ecosystem, Furniture Industry Search Engine, Furniture Manufacturing Clusters, Furniture Tourism, High Point Furniture, Jepara Furniture, Milan Furniture, Muar Furniture, Smart Furniture Cities, The Furniture Times, Tourism Infrastructure, Urban Development & Smart Cities Intelligence Desk

Can furniture cities become the next global business destinations? This in-depth analysis explores how manufacturing clusters, city branding, tourism infrastructure, economic ecosystems and Furniture Business Tourism can transform regional development while creating new opportunities for manufacturers, SMEs, investors and local communities.

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Finnish Furniture Startup KHOY Raises €2 Million to Take Its Vacuum-Packed Sofa-Bed Model Global

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