Alcove, a NYC-based developer of private Pods for neighbourhoods or hotels, has raised $1 million in a pre-seed funding round led by Christine Wendell (Pronto Housing) and former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy (Togal AI).
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The company plans to use the funds to grow its technology capabilities and expand across the country.
ALCOVE offers premium, private Pods that help professionals focus, whether at home or on the go. Modern workers face distractions from noise, travel, and constant task switching. Each Pod, designed by the teams behind Soho House, Glossier, and SoulCycle, and led by executives who scaled Gopuff to 600+ locations, includes comfortable seating, customizable lighting and calming interiors to help users settle in and work efficiently.
With over 40% of remote workers taking calls from cars, closets, or bathrooms, ALCOVE provides a private, productive space in neighbourhoods or hotels. Customers include journalists, tech founders, lawyers and finance executives seeking privacy and focus.
ALCOVE Pods are offered to hotel partners at no cost and can generate up to $100K per year per Pod, with the hotel receiving a share of the revenue—similar to adding an extra room. Over the next year, ALCOVE will open additional locations with partners such as Ohana Real Estate Investors, Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, and Fairmont San Francisco, in cities including Manhattan, San Francisco, and Seattle. Full standalone flagship locations are also planned for 2026.
“Jennifer Compton, owner of the global marketing agency J&L Communications and an ALCOVE customer for over a year, said, ‘It’s like someone finally built the workspace I had been imagining. For professionals like me who are always on the move or working from home, it offers the perfect balance of calm, focus, and flexibility. I cancelled my other office membership the day I joined.’”
“Christine Wendell, founder of Pronto Housing, said, ‘For me and many others, working from home means dealing with toddlers, dogs, and construction noise—not ideal for calls. When I learned about the idea of private Pods on demand, I was immediately interested. After 15 years in commercial real estate, I also see the business potential for properties. ALCOVE isn’t just solving a space problem—they’re creating the future of how we access our best thinking.’”
“Scott Lane, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, said, ‘ALCOVE Pods are a win-win for our property, guests, and the local community. They offer private, productive spaces for guests while adding a unique amenity that brings real value to our hotel. We look forward to growing our partnership in 2026.”
About Alcove
Founded by Helen Knight, a McKinsey, Bridgewater, and Yale alumna, ALCOVE provides private, hospitality-grade Pods designed to help users focus without distractions. Each Pod features comfortable chairs, customizable lighting and calming interiors, making it easy to settle in and work efficiently. The company currently operates Pods in Park Slope, Brooklyn at the Claremont Resort & Club in Berkeley and at the Hilton Brooklyn New York. Since launching in October 2024, over a thousand paying customers have booked more than 10,000 hours in ALCOVE Pods, with more than half returning. The new funding will allow ALCOVE to scale its technology and expand nationwide to meet growing demand.
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