desk.ly secures seven-figure funding for the future of hybrid workplaces

Osnabrück-based start-up desk.ly, provider of an AI-powered platform for modern workplace management, announces the successful closing of a seven-figure financing round from HTGF for its next growth phase. With the new capital, desk.ly will expand its AI capabilities, improve data analysis and strengthen its market position through strategic partnerships in the furniture, construction and workplace consulting sectors.

Strong demand for intelligent workplace solutions

desk.ly addresses the growing challenges of hybrid working models with features such as desk sharing, smart booking suggestions and data-driven office management. Based on past bookings, teammates’ workspace choices and individual needs and preferences, desk.ly suggests the optimal workspace.

Hybrid working models offer companies new opportunities for efficient office use

With desk.ly’s desk sharing software, you can reduce vacancies, optimise resources and make office space more flexible – whether through more compact space planning or subletting. More efficiency, less unused space.

Since its founding in 2021, desk.ly has been helping companies transition to hybrid working models. With over 1,000 customers, including Eurowings, Funke Medien Gruppe, OMR, Volksbank and Fraunhofer, and more than 100,000 active users, desk.ly is one of the leading platforms for intelligent workplace management in Europe. The team now consists of around 40 employees.

Felix Mohr, CEO and founder of desk.ly, says: “In the new world of work, efficiency, flexibility and data intelligence are the keys to success. That’s why we’re building desk.ly – together with our customers and based on our belief that every workplace should be smart, sustainable and people-centric.”

More efficiency, less cost

Desk sharing software helps companies reduce their energy costs, optimise their building structure and tailor services to their needs. Flexible space planning and optimised space utilisation create a more efficient office infrastructure that not only improves resource utilisation, but also reduces operating costs in the long term – a clear gain in efficiency and a quick return on investment (ROI).

Optimise space and reduce costs

Hybrid working models and shared desks mean that offices are on average 40% less occupied. This unused space offers huge savings potential – from reduced rental and energy costs to lower cleaning and catering expenses. desk.ly helps companies turn this potential into concrete financial benefits and sustainably reduce their operating costs.

In addition to reducing rental costs, desk.ly can also optimise ancillary costs such as energy, cleaning and food – benefiting the company’s bottom line and contributing to sustainability.

Next steps: AI features and scaling

desk.ly will use the funding to further develop its AI-based features, such as personalised booking recommendations and intelligent agents. desk.ly will also focus on strategic partnerships with leading brands in the furniture, construction and workplace consultancy industries to create a holistic solution for its customers.

desk.ly has achieved strong growth with impressive capital efficiency and has successfully positioned itself in a dynamic market. We are excited to accompany the strong team on its journey and believe that desk.ly will play a key role in shaping the future of work environments,’ said Maurice Kügler, Senior Investment Manager at HTGF. 

About desk.ly
desk.ly is the AI-powered workplace management platform that organises hybrid work environments in an efficient, sustainable and user-centric way – from desk sharing and smart booking recommendations to data-driven office management. For over two years, desk.ly has been the category leader in workplace management and desk booking on platforms such as OMR Reviews. Further information: www.desk.ly

About HTGF – High-Tech Gründerfonds 
HTGF is one of the leading and most active early-stage investors in Germany and Europe, financing startups in the fields of Deep Tech, Industrial Tech, Climate Tech, Digital Tech, Life Sciences and Chemistry. With its experienced investment team, HTGF supports startups in all phases of their development into international market leaders. HTGF invests in pre-seed and seed phases and can participate significantly in later-stage financing rounds. Across its funds, HTGF has over 2 billion euros under management. Since its inception in 2005, HTGF has financed more than 770 startups and achieved almost 200 successful exits.
Fund investors in the public-private partnership include the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, KfW Capital as well as 45 companies and family offices.  
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