Messaging App Balsio Launches Workspaces Feature
The European communication platform adds organization tools and a Windows app to its service.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Remote Work
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Balsio has introduced a new Workspaces feature to help teams manage internal projects alongside external messaging. The update coincides with the release of a new Windows desktop application for the messaging platform.
Why it matters
The company aims to help users distinguish professional project communication from personal messaging. This approach addresses the common practice of using consumer apps for business tasks, a habit reported by 65% of employees in messaging studies.
Balsio raised €1.7 million in funding and currently supports nine different languages. The platform saw an initial demand of 50,000 sign-ups on its waitlist.
The players
Balsio
Formerly known as BirdyChat, this European work messaging app is designed to facilitate communication between internal teams and external contacts.
The details
Workspaces allows small teams to aggregate internal conversations in one area while maintaining existing connections with external contacts. As the first service to implement WhatsApp interoperability in the EEA under the Digital Markets Act, Balsio enables cross-platform messaging.
Timeline
2025: Study conducted on employee messaging habits.
May 2026: Balsio launched across Europe.
October 15, 2026: Balsio launched Workspaces and Windows app.
Market Landscape
Balsio is carving out a niche by leveraging the EU Digital Markets Act to bridge the gap between enterprise needs and consumer app dominance. This positions the startup to compete for the 65% of workers already using WhatsApp for professional group chats.
Users can now better organize work-related projects without sacrificing their ability to reach external contacts on apps like WhatsApp. The new Windows app provides a more stable desktop experience for employees managing daily tasks.
The takeaway
Workers often struggle with blurred lines between their personal and professional communication channels. Adopting dedicated workspace tools can help streamline project management and reduce the clutter associated with mixing business and personal apps.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Baltictimes.
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