“Work From Anywhere” Startup Raises $16M

A startup that helps companies provide remote working options for their employees has raised $16 million.

Gable allows employees to search for and book a spot at locally available workspaces in 26 different countries.

It also indicates if colleagues are booked in, so that they can work together at the employers’ expense.

The startup was launched in 2020 just as the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to switch to remote work and fundamentally change how and where teams worked together. 

Companies using the service have experienced increased employee interest in coming into an office by 75 percent, according to Gable. 

Gable also vets all of the locations to check for Wi-Fi speed and kitchen availability, and helps companies manage workspace spending and reduce real estate costs.

“Most employees want flexibility, but they also want the ability to meet with coworkers and connect,” said Liza Mash Levin, CEO of Gable. 

“Meanwhile, companies find it hard to provide workspaces across locations, stay on top of budgets, and have insight into how the spaces are being utilized. That’s where Gable comes in.”

Gable was founded by Levin and Omri Haviv, former program managers and engineering leaders at Microsoft.

The funding was raised by SemperVirens and Foundation Capital, with participation from Tishman Speyer Ventures, Ulu Ventures and January Ventures.