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desk.ly Raises Funding For Hybrid Workplace Management

May 13, 2025 | By Kailee Rainse

Osnabrück-based startup desk.ly has raised a seven-figure investment from HTGF to support its next phase of growth.

SUMMARY

  • Osnabrück-based startup desk.ly has raised a seven-figure investment from HTGF to support its next phase of growth.

Founded in 2021, desk.ly helps companies manage hybrid work setups with tools like desk sharing, smart booking suggestions, and data-driven office planning. It recommends the best workspace based on past bookings, team preferences, and individual needs.

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The platform helps reduce empty desks, save office space, and improve flexibility whether by optimizing layouts or subletting unused areas.

Today, desk.ly serves over 1,000 customers, including Eurowings, Funke Medien Gruppe, OMR, Volksbank, and Fraunhofer. With more than 100,000 active users and a team of around 40 people, it’s now one of Europe’s top workplace management platforms.

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."

With hybrid work and desk sharing, offices are now about 40% less occupied. This unused space can lead to big savings—lower rent, energy bills, cleaning, and catering costs.

desk.ly helps companies turn this unused space into real financial savings and cut operating costs in a sustainable way.

Beyond rent, desk.ly also helps reduce extra costs like electricity, cleaning, and food services—boosting profits while supporting sustainability.

Maurice Kügler, Senior Investment Manager at HTGF, says desk.ly has grown quickly, used its capital wisely, and secured a strong position in a fast-changing 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.”

desk.ly will use the new funding to improve its AI features, like smart booking suggestions and intelligent assistants. It also plans to build partnerships with top brands in furniture, construction, and workplace consulting to offer more complete solutions for its customers.

About desk.ly

desk.ly is a platform that helps companies manage hybrid working. It offers tools for booking desks, meeting rooms, and parking spaces, making it easy for teams to organize their office space. The software also provides data-driven insights on space usage, helping businesses optimize their office. desk.ly integrates smoothly with existing IT systems and is easy to use, adapting to the needs of each employee.

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