What is Breather?
Breather operates as an app and a comprehensive provider of space-as-a-service, offering a network of private workspaces designed to enhance productivity. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Montreal, Canada, the company has established itself as a key player in the evolving landscape of work environments. By providing on-demand, flexible office solutions, Breather caters to the modern workforce's need for adaptable and efficient spaces.
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 Vayner Capital, Slow Ventures, and RRE Ventures
Series B (2015): $20M featuring Real Ventures, SOS Ventures, Slow Ventures, Valar Ventures, and RRE Ventures
Series C (2016): $40M backed by Slow Ventures, Valar Ventures, RRE Ventures, Real Ventures, and Menlo Ventures
Private Equity (2018): $45M with participation from Caisse de depot et placemenut du Quebec, Temasek, Menlo Ventures, and Ascendas-Singbridge
Key Investors in Breather
Real Ventures
Real Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs visionary founders building innovative tech companies with large-scale positive impacts. They focus on nurturing communities and providing guidance for entrepreneurs to achieve global success.
Temasek
Temasek is a global investment company headquartered in Singapore, operating as a generational investor focused on making a difference with tomorrow in mind.
Valar Ventures
Valar Ventures is an investment firm specializing in high-margin, fast-growing financial technology companies globally, empowering startups with comprehensive support and expertise.
What's next for Breather?
The recent major strategic investment of $45M positions Breather for its next phase of growth. Given the company's history of securing substantial capital, including Series B and Series C rounds, this latest backing suggests a move towards scaling operations, potentially expanding its network of private workspaces into new markets, and further developing its technology platform. The enterprise-level funding context indicates a focus on solidifying its market leadership and exploring new service offerings within the space-as-a-service domain.
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