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WorkChew is a technology company.
WorkChew operates a platform providing on-demand workspaces, transforming underutilized areas within restaurants and hotels into flexible work environments. It offers a curated network where mobile professionals can book temporary office alternatives, often including essential amenities and discounted food and beverage options, supporting the dynamic needs of the remote workforce. The company leverages existing infrastructure to create accessible and convenient coworking solutions.
WorkChew was founded in late 2018 by Maisha Burt. The company originated from Burt's recognition of the increasing demand for flexible work solutions beyond traditional office settings or working from home. She identified the untapped potential in hospitality venues to serve as productive, convenient spaces for individuals and teams needing adaptable environments for their daily routines.
The platform primarily serves remote professionals, freelancers, and small teams seeking dynamic and convenient locations to work outside a conventional office. WorkChew’s vision is to foster an expansive network of accessible, comfortable, and affordable co-working spaces embedded within local communities, ultimately reimagining how and where people connect and accomplish their tasks.
WorkChew has raised $3.1M across 2 funding rounds.
WorkChew has raised $3.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
WorkChew is a technology platform that enables remote professionals, freelancers, entrepreneurs, and companies to discover and book flexible workspaces in underutilized hotels and restaurants across US cities and suburbs.[1][2][3][4] By transforming hospitality venues into functional work areas, it addresses the demand for affordable, on-demand coworking amid the rise of remote work, serving individuals seeking beautiful, convenient spots and businesses needing scalable options for teams.[1][3][5] Backed by Techstars, WorkChew solves the problem of limited traditional office space by monetizing idle restaurant and hotel areas during off-peak hours, creating a win-win for users and venue owners.[2][5]
The company has gained early traction in the post-pandemic flexible work economy, with operations spanning urban and suburban locations, though specific growth metrics like user base or revenue are not publicly detailed in available sources.[2][4]
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in the Washington, DC area, WorkChew emerged from the need to repurpose underused hospitality spaces amid shifting work patterns.[4][5] While specific founders' names and backgrounds are not detailed in public profiles, the company quickly aligned with accelerators like Techstars, signaling strong early validation and support for its marketplace model.[2] Pivotal moments include navigating pandemic phases, where restaurant closures highlighted the potential for workspaces, leading to expanded offerings for both individual freelancers and corporate teams.[5] This bootstrapped evolution positioned WorkChew as a nimble player in the gig and remote work boom.
WorkChew stands out in the flexible workspace market through these key strengths:
These features emphasize speed, beauty, and economic efficiency over traditional coworking's rigidity.
WorkChew rides the remote and hybrid work megatrend, accelerated by the pandemic, where 25-30% of the workforce now operates flexibly and demands varied workspaces beyond fixed desks.[5] Its timing is ideal: as restaurants recover but face persistent off-peak voids, WorkChew taps into the $13B+ flexible workspace market, bridging hospitality's oversupply with digital nomads' needs amid urban flight to suburbs.[1][4] Favorable forces include rising freelance economies (projected to hit 50% of US workers by 2027) and venue digitization, positioning it to influence how ecosystems rethink "third places" for productivity. By democratizing premium spaces, it challenges incumbents like WeWork and fuels a more distributed, hospitality-integrated work model.
WorkChew is primed for expansion as hybrid work solidifies, potentially scaling to international markets or enterprise contracts with AI-driven matching for workspaces.[2][4] Trends like AI-optimized bookings, sustainability-focused venues, and corporate "workation" budgets will shape its path, amplifying influence in a fragmented market. Evolving from niche player to ecosystem staple, it could redefine hospitality's role in productivity—turning "lunch spots" into livelihoods, much like it began by transforming idle tables into thriving desks.
WorkChew has raised $3.1M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in March 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2021 | $3M Seed | Harlem Capital | Commonweal Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, ONE WAY Ventures, Revolution, Revolution Ventures, Touchdown Ventures, Wilshire Lane Capital, Mark Casady, Naveen Selvadurai, Alex Chan, Chris Maguire, Kathryn Petralia, Kyle Tibbitts, Invictus Advisory Group, RW Capital Investments, Techstars | Announced |
| Sep 1, 2020 | $70K Seed | — | Techstars | Announced |
WorkChew has raised $3.1M in total across 2 funding rounds.
WorkChew's investors include Harlem Capital, Commonweal Ventures, Jenny Fielding, Scott Hartley, One Way Ventures, Revolution, Revolution Ventures, Touchdown Ventures, Wilshire Lane Capital, Mark Casady, Naveen Selvadurai, Alex Chan.