deskbird raises $23 million Series B

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, has raised $23 million in Series B funding. The round was led by Octopus Ventures, with co-investments from Neva SGR (Intesa Sanpaolo Bank) and AVP, alongside participation from Alstin Capital, Session, and PortfoLion. This strategic investment empowers deskbird to spearhead the shift from traditional office management toward intelligent workplace ecosystems that adapt, learn, and optimize in real time. These ecosystems enable organizations to transform office space from a cost center into a strategic advantage.

65% of Companies Still Lack Tools for Efficient Workspace Management - Wasting Millions on Unused Office Space

Hybrid work, shared desks, and flexible office environments are no longer emerging trends — they’ve become the new standard. Yet, 65% of companies operating shared workspaces still lack a dedicated solution to manage them efficiently, leading to unnecessary costs and wasted resources. Insights from more than 10,000 offices reveal that workspaces are frequently oversized by up to 60%, highlighting a significant opportunity for optimization and smarter space planning.

For instance, a 1,000 employee-organization with 800 desks and 2.5 office days per week experiences substantial inefficiencies without a dedicated workplace management tool. These range from employees spending 30 minutes each day searching desks and meeting rooms to more than €5 million per year spent on unused office space. That’s equivalent to hiring 50 additional employees — lost simply to empty desks.

From Space Management to Workplace Intelligence

deskbird goes beyond booking desks. It gives companies the intelligence to right-size their offices, boost collaboration, and create a workplace employees love to join. Users effortlessly book and manage every office resource, from desks and meeting rooms to visitors and parking through a single, intuitive interface. At the same time, organizations gain access to real-time analytics that reveal actual space utilization, employee attendance, and resource efficiency. These insights enable smarter decisions that reduce costs and maximize the return on every square meter of office space. Trusted by over 10,000 offices and 250,000 users globally, deskbird is the solution of choice for industry leaders like Samsung, Deloitte, Philips, AON, Schaeffler, and Airbus, empowering smarter, more efficient hybrid work.

Series B funding fuels product innovation and market leadership

The funding follows a year of rapid growth, during which deskbird grew its customer base, expanded into new markets, and launched advanced analytics and smart scheduling features that help companies optimize office space, cut costs, and manage workplace operations.

With the Series B funding, deskbird will focus on:

Pioneering AI-Powered Workplace Intelligence

Moving beyond basic analytics to predictive insights that help organizations anticipate space needs, optimize resource allocation, and create workplaces that adapt automatically to changing patterns and preferences.

Scaling the Vision Globally

Expanding globally to establish deskbird as the foundational platform for the next generation of intelligent workplaces.

Building Enterprise-Scale Integration

Deepening connections with HRIS and IT ecosystems to create unified workplace intelligence that seamlessly integrates with how organizations already operate.

"Workplaces should adapt to people - not the other way around! With deskbird, companies can eliminate empty desks, reduce wasted space, and create offices employees actually want to return to. 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."
Ivan Cossu, co-founder and CEO of deskbird.

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 redefining 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-first platform built for global scale. Having backed the team since their Series A two years ago, we’ve seen their vision, execution, and momentum firsthand - and we’re excited to continue supporting them on their journey."
François Robinet, Managing Partner at Atlantic Vantage Point (AVP)