Pluria Raises $2 Million to Expand Global Flexible Workspace Network

TL;DR: Pluria secured $2 million in a funding round led by Sparking Capital, bringing its total capital to over $6 million and fueling expansion of its on‑demand workspace platform.

Pluria, a Romanian startup that lets employees book desks, meeting rooms and private offices through a mobile app, announced the new round on Tuesday. The $2 million injection was led by Sparking Capital, with participation from Crescendo Ventures, Madrid‑based Empty Ventures and a group of angel investors.

The capital raise lifts Pluria’s cumulative funding to more than $6 million. The company already operates in 150 cities across 20 countries, offering access to over 1,000 locations. Its network includes teams in Romania, Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Spain, with a particular focus on flexible, contract‑free workspace solutions.

Co‑founder and CEO Andrei Crețu framed the investment as a response to an “infrastructure issue” for distributed teams. He noted that building offices for teams spread across eleven cities cannot rely on traditional, long‑term leases. The new funds will back three initiatives: a self‑serve product called Pluria for Teams, broader coverage in existing client cities, and Pluria Intelligence, a data layer that turns usage patterns into actionable insights for people and facilities managers.

Co‑founder and CRO Gabriela Drăghia highlighted that clients now demand visibility into how remote workers collaborate, not just desk access. She said Pluria replaces dozens of individual contracts with a single platform, giving leaders the data needed to ensure distributed teams actually meet.

Sparking Capital’s Managing Partner Vlad Panait praised the founders’ execution ability and affirmed the fund’s commitment to supporting early‑stage European tech ventures. The investment aligns with Sparking Capital Fund II’s mandate, which is partially financed by Romania’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan through the European Investment Fund.

The round positions Pluria to deepen its footprint in Romania—where it runs more than 60 spaces in Bucharest alone—and to accelerate growth in other markets. By expanding its self‑serve offering and data analytics, the startup aims to become the default infrastructure for hybrid workforces worldwide.

What to watch next: Pluria’s rollout of the Pluria for Teams platform and the rollout of new workspace locations in its existing client cities will indicate how quickly the company can translate funding into market share.