What is Breather?
Headquartered in Montreal, Canada, Breather operates a sophisticated network of private, on-demand workspaces designed to enhance professional productivity. By leveraging a proprietary digital platform, the company provides seamless access to high-quality office environments, effectively bridging the gap between traditional long-term commercial leases and the increasing demand for agile, short-term workspace solutions. Breather's business model is centered on the 'space-as-a-service' paradigm, which prioritizes user experience, location accessibility, and operational flexibility for modern enterprises and remote-first teams.
How much funding has Breather raised?
Breather has raised a total of $113.2M across 6 funding rounds:
Angel/Seed
$1.5M
Private Equity
$740K
Series A
$6M
Series B
$20M
Series C
$40M
Private Equity
$45M
Angel/Seed (2013): $1.5M with participation from Real Ventures
Private Equity (2013): $740K, investors not publicly disclosed
Series A (2014): $6M supported by Slow Ventures, Vayner Capital, and RRE Ventures
Series B (2015): $20M featuring SOS Ventures, Valar Ventures, RRE Ventures, Real Ventures, and Slow Ventures
Series C (2016): $40M backed by RRE Ventures, Slow Ventures, Valar Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and Real Ventures
Private Equity (2018): $45M with participation from Temasek, Ascendas-Singbridge, Menlo Ventures, and Caisse de depot et placemenut du Quebec
Key Investors in Breather
Temasek
Founded in 1974, Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore. We are a generational investor, seeking to make a difference always with tomorrow in mind.
Menlo Ventures
Menlo Ventures is a Menlo Park-based venture capital firm that invests in early and growth-stage technology companies across sectors such as enterprise software and infrastructure, partnering with founders through multiple stages of scale.
Valar Ventures
Valar Ventures is an investment firm focused on high-margin, fast-growing technology companies globally, providing comprehensive support to their portfolio companies from day one.
What's next for Breather?
Looking ahead, the infusion of capital positions Breather to further optimize its footprint and enhance its technological infrastructure. As the demand for hybrid work environments persists, the company is well-positioned to expand its service offerings and deepen its penetration into key urban markets. Strategic focus will likely remain on operational efficiency and the integration of advanced property management tools to maintain its competitive edge in the evolving real estate technology ecosystem. By prioritizing sustainable growth and high-utilization assets, Breather aims to solidify its role as a foundational element of the future of work.
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