Cove Secures Strategic Investment from Lead Edge Capital 

by Kay Aloha Villamor in June 3rd, 2025

Cove, a Washington, D.C.-based commercial property management software platform, has received a strategic investment from Lead Edge Capital. 

Investors 

Lead Edge Capital is a $5 billion growth equity firm founded in 2011, with offices in New York City, London, and Santa Barbara. It invests globally in software, internet, and tech-enabled businesses. Its 700+ member investor network of executives and entrepreneurs provides strategic support to portfolio companies beyond the capital. 

Cove Use of Funds 

The company will use the funding to continue product expansion, helping real estate owners and operators increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve tenant experience. 

About Cove 

Cove offers an all-in-one software platform that simplifies operations for stakeholders across commercial real estate—including property managers, landlords, and engineers. By integrating communication, task management, maintenance, and real-time insights into a single interface, Cove streamlines complex property management workflows. The platform supports commercial real estate assets, including office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and medical offices. Cove’s client base includes iconic properties such as Chicago’s Willis Tower. Founded in 2013, Cove’s mission is to build software and enable experiences that transform the way people engage with their physical environment. 

Funding Details 

Company: Livelyhood, Inc. (Cove) 

Raised: Undisclosed 

Round: Strategic Investment 

Funding Date: June 2025 

Lead Investor: Lead Edge Capital 

Additional Investors: Nuveen Real Estate, Blackstone Innovations Investments 

Company Website: https://www.cove.is/ 

Software Category: Commercial Property Management / Tenant Experience

Source: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250602077890/en

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