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Oya was founded to revolutionise kitchen spaces
40% female employees
Oya was started in January 2020 as a B2B marketplace that connects commercial spaces with short term use. Its platform allows landlords to list and market empty commercial space for short-term lease.
While gaining landlords extra revenue, business owners can also rent directly from the landlord for as short as an hour, or as long as months. This includes spaces for office, photography, film, retail, events, food, and meeting.
This approach has created new opportunities in interesting spaces, allowing users to search hundreds of locations across the UK and unlocking new markets and engaging new customers. Oya's dedicated customer manager offers comprehensive support, while the platform includes high-quality photos and full details of the space, allowing renters to book easily.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Mar 2021
$0.2m
SEED
This company has top investors
Ashley Lockwood
(COO)After working at Borro and co-founding deskmate, Ashley co-founded Oya in January 2020. Since then, he has served as COO.
Mark Newton
(CEO)Previously worked as a Director at multiple companies including MelodyVR, Hideout Festival, New Citizens, Broadwick Live and Verso