Enabling Organizations globally to Transform their Workplace into a Competitive Edge
Pfäffikon (SZ), Switzerland, September 24, 2025
deskbird, Europe’s fastest-growing workplace management platform, raises $23 million in Series B funding. The round is led by Octopus Ventures, with co-investments from Neva SGR (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank) and AVP, alongside participation from Alstin Capital, session, and PortfoLion. With its Series B funding, deskbird will expand into the UK and European markets and beyond, advancing its mission to pioneer AI-powered workplace intelligence that provides predictive insights to help organizations anticipate space needs, optimize resources, and create adaptive workplaces.
65% of Companies Lack Tools for Efficient Workspace Management — Wasting Millions on Unused Office Space
Hybrid work, shared desks, and flexible offices are now the norm, yet 65% of companies still lack solutions to manage them, driving huge costs. Data from 10,000+ offices shows workspaces are oversized by up to 60%. A 1,000-employee company with 800 desks and 2.5 office days per week can lose over €5 million annually to empty desks — the cost of hiring 50 people.
From Space Management to Workplace Intelligence
deskbird goes beyond desk booking, giving organizations real-time intelligence to right-size offices, boost collaboration, and cut waste. Employees can book desks, rooms, and resources via one interface, while leaders gain analytics on space use, attendance, and efficiency. Trusted by 10,000+ offices and 250,000 users — including Samsung, Deloitte, Philips, and Airbus — deskbird empowers smarter, more efficient hybrid work.
Series B Funding Fuels Product Innovation and Market Leadership
Backed by its Series B funding, deskbird is advancing its mission to redefine workplace intelligence with AI-driven solutions that move beyond standard analytics to deliver forward-looking insights. These capabilities enable organizations to forecast space requirements, optimize resource allocation, and design workplaces that adapt dynamically to evolving needs. The company is expanding its presence in the UK and across European markets, while strengthening integrations with HRIS and IT ecosystems to deliver a unified, enterprise-ready platform that fits seamlessly into existing organizational workflows.
“Workplaces should adapt to people – not the other way around! With deskbird, companies can eliminate empty desks, reduce wasted space, and create offi ces employees actually want to return to.”, said Ivan Cossu, co-founder and CEO of deskbird. “Every company will eventually realize that their physical workspace is as critical to competitive advantage as their technology stack. This funding accelerates our mission to make that future accessible today.”
Leading investors back the vision:
“deskbird is doing more than just building a product, they’re reshaping how modern workplaces run. We’re excited to see this funding used to expand their product into new sectors such as [real estate], and take it to key markets like the UK: cementing their position as Europe’s category leader and setting a new standard for the future of work in the process. By unlocking the full potential of people and space, deskbird is creating the operating system for tomorrow’s workplaces – exactly the kind of ambitious vision we’re proud to back at Octopus Ventures.” — Saranyah Douse, Principal at Octopus Ventures.
“Workplaces are one of the last frontiers of digital transformation. deskbird is redefi ning them as dynamic, data-driven ecosystems that unlock both cost savings and human potential. We believe they are poised to lead this global shift.” — Mario Costantini, CEO and General Manager of Neva SGR (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank)
“Every company will need a workplace strategy as intelligent as its cloud or cybersecurity stack. deskbird delivers that with a people-fi rst platform built for global scale. Having backed the team since their Series A two years ago, we’ve seen their vision, execution, and momentum fi rsthand – and we’re excited to continue supporting them on their journey.”— François Robinet, Managing Partner at Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP)
About deskbird
deskbird is Europe’s leading all-in-one platform for workplace management—making hybrid work effortless. Employees can book and manage desks, meeting rooms, and parking spaces, welcome guests, and plan their week—easily via app, web, Microsoft Teams, or Slack. deskbird provides powerful analytics for data-driven decisions on space utilization, collaboration, and office strategy. With more than 10,000 offices and over 250,000 users worldwide, companies save costs and work more efficiently together.
Learn more at: https://www.deskbird.com
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