Nooka Space Raises €2M and Appoints New CEO

Shared 4 October, 2023

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Romania-based Nooka Space, a tech-enabled network of Proximity Office Pods with a mission to redefine productivity on the go, announced on Tuesday, October 3, that it has appointed Irina Leca as CEO of the company.

Leca says, “I’m all in to lead Nooka Space and to build a local and international team that is going to drive our strategic goals.”

Leca brings a blend of business expertise from her MBA at Quantic School of Business and Technology, and design knowledge from Ion Mincu University of Architecture. This will help lead the company in redefining proximity workspaces for professionals.

Additionally, Nooka Space has also announced a new investment round of €2M supported by existing investors and partners.

The company says the funds will be used to fuel international expansion, targeting markets in Portugal, Italy, and the aviation sectors. Nooka Space aims to redefine productivity on the go with its approach to mobile office spaces.

A global network of proximity offices:
Founded in 2020 by Teodora Mocian, Nooka Space aims to reshape workspaces for the future and contribute to the evolution of future offices marked by intelligence, accessibility, flexibility, and sustainability.

Nooka Space offers comfortable and tech-savvy office pods, enabling users to control their workspace. Its vision spans various venues, transforming underutilised spaces into flexible offices.

This approach benefits both users and partners, maximising revenue streams and adapting to the changing nature of work. Currently, Nooka Space is operating in 10 countries, including Romania, The Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Ireland, and Switzerland.

Leca says, “Real estate developers are keen to maximise their revenue by renting out under-utilised space, and companies are looking for flexibility. That’s where we step in. We’re the missing link.”

“We’re already eyeing Portugal and Italy for our next steps. Our business model is versatile and easily adapts to any type of location, from airports and train stations to hotels, coffee shops, and gas stations,” adds Leca.

The company provides modern workspaces catering to professionals’ needs with products like Nooka Cube and Nooka Air One for indoor and outdoor use. They also offer solutions for airport waiting areas.

Tackling real problems:
Leca highlights the pressing challenges faced by real estate developers dealing with unused space and companies transitioning to hybrid work models.

“Both trends create a need for our product. On-demand proximity offices and our technology fit this need perfectly, providing a sustainable way to maximise underutilised space while meeting today’s labour market demands,” adds Leca.

Nooka Space tech licensing goals:
Nooka Space claims its tech ensures easy search and booking for proximity offices, enhancing user convenience.

Leca says, “We have developed a proprietary IoT system that can turn any cubicle or physical space into a smart office or meeting room, available for on-demand booking through the Nooka Space mobile app. No need to hire a receptionist anymore; our technology gives owners full control of their booked space.”

Nooka Space is expanding its services by offering its IoT system to other companies. This technology enables fully automated leasing of flexible office spaces, benefiting real estate developers with un-leased spaces, coworking space operators aiming to reduce staff costs, and hotels looking to rent their meeting rooms automatically.


 
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