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deskbird founders Ivan Cossu and Jonas Hess

The deskbird Brand Manifesto

Published:
September 24, 2025
Updated:
October 14, 2025
Leadership and Hybrid Work
5
min

Workplaces should adapt to people — not the other way around.

In the hybrid age the way we work has changed forever. And with it, the way we interact with our workplace. The office is more than just a fixed address; it’s a living ecosystem of people, resources, and ideas. When it adapts to how people actually work, it stops being a cost center and becomes a competitive edge. deskbird’s mission is to make that shift inevitable.

From space to strategy

Maximize the return of every square meter.

Hybrid isn’t a perk—it’s the operating system of leading organizations. Yet across thousands of offices, up to 60% of space sits unused while employees waste precious time hunting for desks and meeting rooms. That’s not just friction; it’s millions lost to empty chairs and silent corners. With deskbird, every square meter earns its keep. We help organizations right-size their spaces, cut waste, and reinvest in what matters most: their people.

Simplicity that unlocks intelligence

If it isn’t smart, it won’t scale.

We go far beyond bookings. In one intuitive interface—on web, app, Microsoft Teams, or Slack—employees plan their weeks, book desks and rooms, welcome guests, manage parking, and connect with their teams. Under the hood, real-time analytics reveal how space is truly used, when collaboration spikes, and where efficiency hides. Leaders move from gut feel to great calls, armed with live attendance patterns, utilization, and resource performance.

An ecosystem that learns

From coordination to self-optimizing workplaces.

deskbird evolves traditional office management into an intelligent workplace ecosystem that learns, adapts, and optimizes in real time. As patterns emerge, the system anticipates needs — recommending schedules, reallocating resources, and aligning teams. The result is flow: fewer distractions, more connection, and a workplace people actually want to join.

Built for humans, trusted by enterprises

People-first by design. Enterprise-ready by default.

We measure success by meaningful days at work: quicker starts, fewer searches, easier collaboration. And we deliver it at scale. Trusted by leaders like Samsung, Deloitte, Philips, AON, Schaeffler, and Airbus — and used across more than 10,000 offices by over 250,000 people globally. deskbird is the operating system for modern hybrid work. Interoperability is our principle: we integrate deeply with HRIS and IT ecosystems so the workplace speaks the language of your tools, security, and culture.

Fuel for the next chapter

An investment that accelerates expansion.

We’re excited to share a major milestone: deskbird has raised $23 million in Series B funding, led by Octopus Ventures with co-investments from Neva SGR (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank) and AVP, and participation from Alstin Capital, Session, and PortfoLion. This capital propels our vision forward — scaling globally, pioneering AI-powered workplace intelligence, and moving beyond descriptive dashboards to predictive, automated decisions that continuously improve how people and space synergize.

A promise of outcomes

Less waste, more work that matters.

Goodbye 30-minute desk hunts. Goodbye oversized floors. Hello one-tap clarity, right-sized workplaces, and spaces that earn their keep. We commit to measurable impact, lower costs, higher engagement, and clearer decisions. All delivered quickly and securely at enterprise scale. As work patterns change, your workplace will adapt in real time. Today’s insight becomes tomorrow’s advantage.

Driven by a strong vision

From friction to advantage — together.

deskbird will help 100,000+ organizations worldwide transform their offices into intelligent ecosystems that become a real competitive advantage.

To our investors — thank you for backing our mission.
To our team — thank you for making the impossible possible, every day.
To our customers—we’re building the future of work with you.

Ivan Cossu, co-founder and CEO & Jonas Hess, co-founder and CPO
Copyright Simon Ziffermayer
The deskbird Brand Manifesto

Ivan Cossu

Ivan Cossu is the CEO and co-founder of deskbird, a leading platform for hybrid workplace management and modern desk booking. As a recognized speaker and author on the future of work, he’s at the forefront of helping global organizations design flexible, people-first office experiences.

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