The modern workplace is shifting faster than any of us expected. Even a few years ago, offices were empty, calendars were full of Zooms, and no one really knew when or if we’d ever go back.
What teams needed was rhythm. Coordination. Clarity. They needed Kadence.
This month, we raised $20 million to build exactly that. But this funding round isn’t the story. The real story is what it unlocks, and what’s ahead.
Why Work Still Feels Broken
Take GWI. They’re a global market research company with over 500 employees across offices in London, New York, and Athens. Strong leadership. Vibrant culture. Beautiful spaces built to inspire.
But before using Kadence, their hybrid setup just wasn’t working.
Sound familiar?
This is the hybrid paradox. You give people flexibility. You reopen the office. But instead of deeper collaboration, you get missed connections, quiet floors, and real estate costs that are hard to justify.
Meanwhile, employees are overwhelmed. Slack is nonstop. Calendars are clogged. Focus time is scarce. And no one wants to commute just to sit alone next to a fake plant.
That’s the tension Kadence is built to solve—helping teams like GWI coordinate with clarity, connect with purpose, and make hybrid work actually work.
That’s the tension Kadence is built to solve.
From Chaos to Coordination
At Kadence, we believe the future of work isn’t about location. It’s about coordination.
- Where should I work today?
- Who else will be there?
- What should I focus on?
- When should I log off?
Those are the questions modern teams face every day. The companies that answer them well will outpace everyone else. That’s why we’re building the Workplace Operating System.
This is more than booking desks or scheduling meetings. It’s a system that brings people, spaces, and schedules into a single, intelligent flow. A platform that works quietly in the background to make the workplace feel natural, connected, and human.
What We’re Building Next
With this new funding, we’re doubling down on three big areas:
- AI That Works Like A Chief of Staff
We’re building coordination AI that does the invisible work for you—like suggesting the best days to come in, auto-booking a spot with your team, or protecting your deep focus time. - A Digital Twin Of Your Entire Workplace
Desks, rooms, sensors, Wi-Fi, badges—we connect it all. You get a real-time view of how your space is used, and your people get a workplace that adapts to how they actually work. - A Product Your Team Wants To Use
IT needs enterprise-grade security. Employees want simplicity. Kadence gives both. It’s a beautiful, flexible app your team will use without being forced to.
It’s Working
Since launching our AI-powered platform in 2023, over 10,000 teams in 40+ countries have used Kadence to work with purpose, not just presence.
Here’s what one of our customers shared:
The impact?
- 20% average reduction in real estate costs
- 40% increase in meaningful in-office collaboration
- Happier, more engaged teams who feel in sync
Why It Matters
I didn’t start Kadence to build software. I started it because I believe people thrive when they’re connected with each other, with their work, and with their environment.
This isn’t about returning to the office. It’s about returning to purpose. Hybrid should work for everyone.
Leaders should get visibility and control. Employees should feel empowered, not burdened. And workplace tools should be as easy to use as Spotify or Airbnb.
Where We’re Going
We’re building toward a world where every team has:
- One homepage that shows you where to work, who to meet, and what matters
- Smart systems that eliminate busywork and coordinate what can’t be planned
- Real-time data to help leaders optimize every square foot of space
- A culture of connection that survives distance and time zones
We’re also welcoming incredible people to help us get there. Our newest board member, Aaron Skonnard, built Pluralsight into a global, hybrid-first company long before it was trendy. He gets it. And we’re lucky to have him.
Join Us
To our team: this is your win. Your care, clarity, and consistency made this moment possible.
To our customers: thank you for believing in a better way to work.
To every company still navigating the chaos: we’re ready to help.
Let’s build workplaces people actually want to be in. Let’s turn flexibility into flow. Let’s work with cadence. Book a demo with us today. Explore how Kadence helps modern enterprises lower cost, boost productivity, and connect with purpose.
