What Smart Spaces does

Smart Spaces is a UK-based IoT smart building operating system founded in 2010 by brothers Dan and Tom Drogman. The platform connects commercial office building management systems (BMS), IoT sensors, access control, HVAC, lighting, parking, and occupancy technologies into a single white-label mobile application deployed by landlords, property managers, and occupiers. Named enterprise deployments include 22 Bishopsgate (1.275 million sq ft, AXA IM and Lipton Rogers), Landsec's London portfolio (Landsec Experience app), Beazley at 22 Bishopsgate, Great Portland Estates' 160 Old Street, AshbyCapital and Helical's 33 Charterhouse, and International Place Boston. The company holds ISO 27001:2013, SOC 2 Type II, Cyber Essentials Plus, B Corp, Living Wage, and SafeContractor certifications, and the founders received the Technology Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025.

The architecture combines a Smart Building OS — a cloud-based IoT layer that integrates with legacy BMS via BACnet and over 30 third-party technology partners (HID, Microsoft Entra ID, Cisco, LenelS2, Gallagher, Genetec, Salto, Johnson Controls, Delta Controls, zencontrol) — with a portfolio of modules: Analytics, Digital Twin 2.0, Indoor Air Quality monitoring, ESG reporting, desk and meeting room booking, visitor management, smart parking, community engagement, concierge, and lifestyle management. Notable technical differentiators include a claimed world-first Google Wallet integration and a European-first Apple Wallet deployment for building access via NFC on iPhone, Apple Watch, and Android. In 2025 the company launched Space Agent (Max), an agentic AI workplace companion that responds to natural language and connects to building systems, with predictive AI/ML underpinning the Digital Twin for HVAC and energy optimisation.

Revenue is generated through two streams: recurring SaaS licensing for the white-label platform (priced via enterprise quote, not publicly disclosed) and Master Systems Integrator (MSI) and Software Systems Integrator (SSI) professional services scoped against RIBA Stages 1-4. The company is founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and go-to-market is sales-led direct outreach to FTSE 250 and institutional commercial real estate firms, supplemented by partner channels of BMS vendors, Tier One contractors, and integrators. Operations are organised regionally from London (headquarters), New York (North America), and Wellington (APAC), with a Middle East build-out underway via MENA sales hiring.

Name

Smart Spaces

Legal name

Smart Spaces Global Limited

Website

https://smartspaces.app

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Smart Spaces is a UK-based IoT smart building platform connecting commercial office building systems — access control, HVAC, lighting, parking, and occupancy — into a single white-label mobile app for landlords, property managers, and occupiers of enterprise real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Smart Building IoT Platform (PropTech)

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Smart Building Software Platforms (IWMS/CAFM Integration, Digital Twin, Command Center) (BPABAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Occupant Experience & Smart Workplace Apps (Room/Desk Booking, Comfort Feedback) (BPABAGAO), Occupancy, Space Utilization & Workplace Experience (HSAPAPAG), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Smart building platform
• Building management software
• IoT workplace platform
• Mobile access control
• Building automation software

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. SaaS Platform Subscription: Smart Spaces operates as a B2B SaaS platform delivering a white-label IoT smart building operating system. Buildings are provided with a bespoke, branded app connected to the Smart Spaces OS. Revenue is generated through recurring SaaS licensing fees from landlords, property managers, and commercial real estate firms. No explicit per-user or per-desk pricing is publicly stated.
2. Master Systems Integrator Services: MSI services are provided from project inception (RIBA Stages 1-4) including pre-tender requirements, restructuring, testing, and secure commissioning. SSI services are provided as advisory for smart building vision and validation during commissioning. These professional services complement the core SaaS platform revenue.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Smart Spaces delivers a white-label IoT smart building operating system (Smart Building OS) and accompanying Smart Workplace mobile application that connect building management systems, IoT sensors, access control, HVAC/lighting, and third-party smart building technologies into a single software platform. The platform provides landlords, property managers, occupiers, and developers with mobile access control (Apple/Google Wallet), space and desk booking, visitor management, indoor air quality monitoring, ESG/net-zero reporting, Digital Twin 2.0 visualization, AI-powered Space Agent (Max) digital concierge, and Master/Software Systems Integrator deployment services for commercial office buildings.

Product overview

Smart Spaces is an enterprise smart building IoT platform consisting of a core Smart Workplace mobile app complemented by the Smart Building OS platform. The platform architecture includes building management modules (Analytics, Digital Twin 2.0, Indoor Air Quality, ESG), space management modules (Meeting Room Booking, Desk Booking, Visitor Management, Smart Parking), and engagement modules (Community Engagement, Concierge, Lifestyle Management). The platform integrates with mobile wallet solutions (Apple Wallet, Google Wallet) for access control and leverages AI through Space Agent for natural language building interaction. Smart Spaces provides Master Systems Integrator and Software Systems Integrator services for deployment, supporting a comprehensive smart building ecosystem.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smart Workplace: Smart building management and control app for occupiers providing access control, lighting, HVAC, energy management, and community features through a mobile device.
• Smart Building OS
• Space Agent
• Digital Twin
• 22B App

Products and services

• Smart Workplace Flagship white-label mobile application enabling occupiers to control their office environment, engage the workplace community, and access buildings hands-free. Provides lighting control, HVAC/climate control, contactless mobile access, desk and meeting room booking, visitor management, smart parking, energy monitoring, and community engagement from a single smartphone interface.
• Smart Building OS 360° cloud-based IoT platform connecting all operational parts of a building, interfacing with data from modern building systems. Provides landlords and property managers with real-time visibility, space utilization management, energy and water consumption monitoring, and asset maintenance capabilities.
• Digital Twin 2.0 3D replica of a building acting as a secondary IoT platform, providing real-time analysis, testing, and actioning of smart building systems. Enables facility management teams to operate and maintain devices while converging operational, engineering, and information technologies, with data on CO2/VOC, noise, occupancy, and environmental conditions.
• Analytics Data insights module collating data from separated building systems into a single easy-to-read solution. Provides predictive analytics, real-time reporting, and sustainability monitoring to improve workspace utilization and energy efficiency.
• Meeting Room Booking System Interactive meeting room booking system with real-time calendar view, room search by location/size/layout, amenity availability, and pre-meeting food ordering. Integrated with visitor management and touch-free access control.
• Desk Booking System Interactive desk booking dashboard with real-time office plan view and desk selector. Supports hybrid workforce flexibility with hot desking, team seating coordination, and indoor air quality monitoring for workspace optimization.
• Visitor Management System Contactless visitor management system with automated pre-visit invitations, temporary QR code passes, real-time arrival alerts, and reception self-registration. Integrated with building access control and occupancy monitoring.
• Smart Parking Parking management with automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), live space availability updates, parking flow predictions, and integration with access control and desk booking for automated space allocation.
• Concierge Virtual concierge service supporting front-of-house staff with bookable services, meeting room management, and issue reporting. Includes Pepper robot assistant integration for visitor experience and help desk ticketing system.
• Lifestyle Management 24/7 lifestyle assistant providing restaurant bookings, lunch deliveries, corporate event organization, wellness services, and access to building perks like yoga classes and gym passes through the dedicated Lifestyle Manager.
• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Cutting-edge sensor technology and monitoring platform integrated with air purification systems, measuring CO2, VOCs, temperature, humidity, particulate matter (PM0.5 to PM10), NOX, CO, air pressure, lux, noise dB, and bipolar ionisation systems to reduce infectious pathogens.
• Master Systems Integrator (MSI) Service Master Systems Integrator service coordinating smart building enablement from project inception (RIBA Stages 1–4) through commissioning, integrating existing infrastructure with latest building systems and third-party sub-systems while ensuring cybersecurity compliance (ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus accredited).
• Software Systems Integrator (SSI) Service Software Systems Integrator advisory service analyzing data landscape requirements to ensure software compatibility with base systems and physical access control, focusing on operational technology integration from design through commissioning.
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Module ESG management module helping organizations achieve net-zero carbon goals through energy consumption control, real-time efficiency monitoring, workplace inclusivity features, and governance compliance reporting via single-pane-of-glass dashboard.
• Space Agent (Max) AI-powered digital concierge that responds to natural language, connects seamlessly to building systems, and transforms how workplace and facilities teams interact with their space. Powers conversational interface for building management with agentic capabilities.
• Community Engagement Social engagement features including a Social Wall for posting and sharing content, Events calendar, Loyalty/rewards program, and in-app messaging and calls to connect occupiers within the building community.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22 Bishopsgate: 27,000+ active app users, 10,000 daily on-site users, with app central to everyday building access and engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration38 records

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• HID GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHID Global and Smart Spaces have a strategic technology partnership focused on mobile access control and smart building experiences. HID acts as the trusted identity provider. Smart Spaces integrates HID's mobile access solutions including HID Origo and Wavelynx credential platforms, enabling organisations to manage employee access to buildings through smartphones using Microsoft Entra ID. 61 percent of security leaders cite mobile identity proliferation as a top trend. This partnership enabled the European-first Apple Wallet mobile access deployment at 22 Bishopsgate.
• Microsoft (Office 365)coreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft 365 integrates with Smart Spaces to provide seamless single sign-on (SSO) and workplace workflow integration across tools such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and Microsoft 365. Smart Spaces uses Microsoft Entra ID for mobile identity management in partnership with HID Global.
• Google WorkspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Workspace integrates with Smart Spaces to provide seamless single sign-on (SSO) and workplace workflow integration across tools such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Meet.
• Delta ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationDelta Controls provides a full BACnet Web Services REST API that Smart Spaces utilise, giving full access to all BACnet points in a building for integration with the Smart Spaces OS.
• LenelS2 by HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationLenelS2's OnGuard is a security management/access control solution utilised by the world's largest organisations. LenelS2 OnGuard integrates seamlessly with Smart Spaces, providing security and access control integration for building management.
• LandsecflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Spaces rolls out the Landsec Experience app across Landsec's entire London workplace portfolio. This is a flagship white-label deployment covering multiple buildings in London's commercial real estate portfolio.
• 22 Bishopsgate (AXA IM & Lipton Rogers)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSmart Spaces appointed as official platform provider for 22 Bishopsgate (1.275M sq ft), collaborating with Cisco, Lenel, HID, Ideal, Microsoft, AXA, and JLL. The deployment includes mobile access, visitor management, Apple Wallet, and community features. Launched early 2021 with 27,000+ active users.
• Acre SecuritycoreTechnology or IntegrationAcre Security integrates its unified security platform with Smart Spaces to connect access control, identity, and real-time security data into the Smart Spaces app.
• Avigilon AltacoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon Alta integrates its cloud-based video surveillance and access control platform with Smart Spaces to connect real-time security data and mobile access into the Smart Spaces app.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications partners with Smart Spaces to deliver integrated video surveillance and access control solutions that enhance building security while improving operational efficiency.
• BrivocoreTechnology or IntegrationBrivo integrates its cloud-based access control platform with Smart Spaces to enable secure, mobile-first entry and real-time visibility of building access.
• GallaghercoreTechnology or IntegrationGallagher integrates its access control and security systems with Smart Spaces to enable seamless, secure entry and identity management through the Smart Spaces app.
• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationGenetec integrates its Security Center platform with Smart Spaces to connect access control, security, and real-time building data into the Smart Spaces app.
• Integrated Design Limited (IDL)coreTechnology or IntegrationIDL Security Lanes provide seamless controlled access integration with Smart Spaces visitor management system via their range of Fastlane Security Lanes.
• Johnson ControlscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart Spaces integrates with Johnson Controls to connect core building systems with a seamless occupier experience, combining infrastructure, data, and user interaction in one unified platform.
• NedapcoreTechnology or IntegrationNedap integrates its access control and physical identity management platform with Smart Spaces to connect identity, credentials, and real-time data into the app.
• Roger ASSA ABLOYcoreTechnology or IntegrationThe integration of the RACS 5 access control system with the Smart Spaces smart building platform creates a unified, intelligent environment for managing modern commercial buildings.
• SaltocoreTechnology or IntegrationSalto integrates its smart access control and digital credential platform with Smart Spaces to enable seamless, keyless entry and identity management through the app.
• STidcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTid integrates its contactless access control and mobile credential solutions with Smart Spaces to enable secure, seamless entry and identity management within the app. Deployed at JJ Mack Building as part of first Wavelynx, STid and digital wallet deployment.
• zencontrolcoreTechnology or Integrationzencontrol integrates its DALI lighting control and smart building automation platform with Smart Spaces to provide real-time lighting, occupancy, and environmental control data within the Smart Spaces app.
• 2NcoreTechnology or Integration2N integrates its IP intercom and access control systems with Smart Spaces to enable seamless building entry, visitor management, and mobile access through the Smart Spaces app.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rise Buildings: Rise Buildings delivers a white-label tenant experience app and building analytics platform used by commercial landlords. Closely mirrors Smart Spaces' Smart Workplace, Community Engagement, and Analytics modules across the same CRE customer base.
• Building Engines: Building Engines provides commercial property operations software (CAFM/IWMS) covering tenant experience, visitor management, work orders, and analytics. Comparable to Smart Spaces' Smart Building OS modules for landlords and property managers.
• HqO: HqO is a workplace experience platform providing a tenant-facing mobile app layered on top of building systems, with integrations to access control, room/desk booking, and tenant engagement. Highly comparable to Smart Spaces' Smart Workplace app and Digital Twin 2.0 offerings.
• iOFFICE: iOFFICE offers workplace and asset management software for commercial real estate including space management, visitor management, and IoT-driven occupancy insights. Directly comparable to Smart Spaces' desk booking, visitor management, and analytics modules.

Broad incumbents

• Schneider Electric (EcoStruxure): Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure platform unifies building management, energy, and sustainability analytics for commercial buildings. Competes with Smart Spaces' ESG, IAQ, and Smart Building OS offerings across enterprise CRE customers.
• Johnson Controls (OpenBlue): Johnson Controls' OpenBlue platform combines BMS, digital twin, AI, and tenant experience for commercial real estate. Directly competes with Smart Spaces' Smart Building OS, Digital Twin, and analytics, and is already listed as a Smart Spaces integration partner.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure (Building X / Xcelerator): Siemens' Building X and Xcelerator portfolios provide cloud-based smart building software, digital twin, and energy management for enterprise landlords. Overlaps with Smart Spaces across BMS integration, ESG reporting, and digital twin.
• KONE: KONE's 24/7 Connected Services and Flow Manager bring smart building and people-flow analytics to commercial properties. Comparable to Smart Spaces' occupancy analytics and digital twin, though anchored in elevator/escalator hardware.
• Honeywell Building Technologies (Honeywell Forge): Honeywell's building automation and Forge analytics platform serves commercial real estate owners globally with deeply embedded BMS, security, and energy software. Competes with Smart Spaces at the integration layer for landlord RFPs but bundles hardware plus software at much greater scale.

Emerging players

• Disruptive Technologies (or KODE Labs / Mitto / SpaceOS): KODE Labs is an emerging smart building platform focused on portfolio-level data unification and tenant experience for commercial real estate, similar in scope to Smart Spaces' Smart Building OS and analytics modules, and a credible emerging competitor in the same niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SmartSpacesApp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smartspacesapp

Compliance18 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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