The founders of SomiPods are real life landlords who saw the challenges of shared housing in North America. Affordable housing often meant sacrificing privacy, comfort, or living in outdated buildings in terrible locations.
One of the co-founders, James, experienced a revelation during a trip to Japan. There, he encountered the sleeping capsule. These capsules offered comfort, privacy, quiet – and most importantly – affordability. An idea sparked: Could these pods offer a comfortable, affordable living option for young professionals, while also increasing rental yield for landlords? The answer was a resounding yes.