Amsterdam, 9th of October 2023 – Wezoo, a Dutch tech startup shaping the future of hybrid work, is thrilled to announce a significant milestone in its journey. The company has successfully closed a pre-seed funding round, with Arches Capital leading the investment together with angels from the tech and hospitality industry. This investment not only underscores Wezoo’s potential but also positions it for significant growth and digital innovation in the hybrid work landscape.
Founded by a team passionate about shaping the future of work, Wezoo aims to build a platform that prioritises employee well-being and flexibility by offering easy on-demand access to hundreds of coworking spaces. The ultimate goal is to change the way we work for the better, freeing people from the burden of choosing between the isolation of working from home and the daily commute to the same office. First in The Netherlands, then across Europe.
“We’re thrilled to have Arches Capital as our partner in this transformative journey. Their investment is a testament to our team’s dedication and hard work. This funding round empowers us to accelerate our mission.”
Tjeerd Bongers, CEO and Co-Founder at Wezoo
‘’The COVID pandemic has permanently changed the way we work. On this backdrop, the market for space-as-a-service is rapidly growing. To succeed in this tough market requires a great product, long-term partnerships with coworking spaces and a scalable growth model.
– Frank Appeldoorn, Managing Partner at Arches Capital
The Wezoo team has a unique mix of capabilities that allows it to reshape the office market – and with this investment round we bet on their success.’’
About Wezoo
The way we work has fundamentally changed. With hybrid work as the new norm and offices sitting empty, employers must adapt their work strategies but often struggle to find the right solutions. After all, how do you keep employees connected, cut costs on underutilised office space, and lower your carbon footprint?
Wezoo is here to help employers navigate these challenges. Employees gain hassle-free, on-demand access to a diverse range of coworking spaces, including flex seats, meeting rooms, and private offices. Wezoo is building the digital infrastructure to facilitate this, making it easier than ever to work wherever, whenever, and with whomever you like.
In doing so, Wezoo clients can significantly reduce their real estate costs, increase workforce flexibility, and stimulate real-life collaboration. It’s a win-win solution for everyone, enabled by our ‘space-as-a-service’ model.
About Arches Capital
Arches Capital is a group of 100+ business angels that invests in start-up and scale-up companies with a large growth potential. Through its investments Arches Capital bridges the gap between formal investors (VCs) and informal investors (business angels), by joining the best of both worlds: “We source, select and invest like a professional investor; we engage, care and inspire as the angel we are”.
The angels in the Arches Capital group are seasoned entrepreneurs and experienced angel investors. Where most traditional investors can only promise access to a network, Arches Capital itself is built upon the valuable knowledge and vast experience of its ‘Archangels’.
Arches Capital supports its portfolio companies from initial investment all the way to a successful exit. Arches Capital invests in entrepreneurs that build generation-proof B2B software companies, through empowering the entrepreneurs and by accelerating the growth of their companies.
For more information
- Website: www.wezoo.com
- LinkedIn: Wezoo LinkedIn
