Design Offices

What Design Offices does

Design Offices (Design Offices GmbH) is a premium German flex-office operator founded circa 2019 with the backing of Art-Invest Real Estate and the Zech Group and headquartered in Nürnberg. The company offered fully serviced private offices, coworking spaces, meeting rooms, and large-scale event and conference venues across approximately 50 locations in 15 German cities, totalling roughly 260,000 m² of workspace, with notable density in Munich (10 locations including the 16,500 m² Macherei and 13,000 m² Atlas flagships). Revenue streams combined recurring subscriptions (coworking memberships from €349/month, Flexible Office rentals, DO.Address virtual office services) with usage-based fees (Day Pass at €39, meeting rooms from €69/hour, Day Offices from €19/hour) and packaged event pricing (all-inclusive meetings from €79/person/day).

The technology backbone was a self-serve booking platform accessible 24/7 via web and the DO.App (iOS and Android), augmented by Matterport-powered 3D virtual tours and standard marketing-analytics integrations (Google, LinkedIn, Hotjar, Mollie for payments, Zeeg for scheduling). Distribution blended a product-led growth motion for SMBs and individuals with a dedicated enterprise sales motion targeting large corporates — disclosed customers included Deutsche Bahn, Sparda-Bank Berlin, Porsche, Roche, Salesforce, Villeroy & Boch, Doctolib, Xiaomi, brainbirds, and Motel One. In 2024 the company reported revenue of €142 million at ~80% occupancy and launched the Service Offensive 2024, expanding community events, F&B, member benefits, and customer-service digitalization.

On April 13, 2026, IWG (International Workplace Group, the parent of Regus) fully acquired Design Offices — the most substantial acquisition in the history of the German flex-office market — bringing the company's 50 locations and ~260,000 m² into IWG's global portfolio. Post-acquisition, Design Offices operates as a wholly-owned IWG subsidiary serving enterprise, mid-market, and individual customers in Germany.

Name

Design Offices

Legal name

Design Offices GmbH

Website

https://designoffices.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Premium German flex-office operator (Design Offices GmbH) offering coworking, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues across ~50 locations in 15 German cities, serving enterprise clients (Deutsche Bahn, Porsche, Roche, Salesforce), SMBs, and freelancers. Acquired by IWG in April 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Flexible office space
• Coworking spaces
• Meeting room rental
• Corporate event venues
• Virtual office address

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Flexible coworking passes offering access to DO Lounges at all locations. Options include day passes, monthly subscriptions, and Fix Desk (dedicated desk with 24/7 access). Revenue generated through recurring membership fees with tiered access levels.
2. Office Space Rental: Flexible private office rentals for teams and companies. Day offices, flexible offices, and Work Lofts available. Revenue from per-use fees and longer-term rental agreements.
3. Meeting & Conference Room Bookings: Hourly and daily rental of meeting rooms (Fireside Room, Meet & Move Room), training rooms, conference spaces, and event venues. Includes all-inclusive meeting packages.
4. Event Venue Rental: Large-scale event spaces for conferences, roadshows, and corporate events up to 1,000 participants. Full-service event management with catering options.
5. Business Address Service: Virtual office and business address services allowing companies to establish a professional presence at premium locations without physical office space.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Design Offices operates approximately 50 premium flexible workspace locations across 15 German cities, offering private offices (Day Office, Flexible Office, Work Loft), coworking spaces (Day Pass, Fix Desk, DO Lounge), meeting and conference rooms, and event venues for up to 1,000 participants. The company provides fully equipped, immediately available workspace with flexible terms, complemented by virtual business address services and a mobile booking application.

Product overview

Design Offices operates a platform of flexible workspace solutions encompassing three core product lines: Office Spaces (private offices for teams including Day Office, Flexible Office, and Work Loft options), Coworking Spaces (shared workspaces including Day Pass, Fix Desk, and DO Lounge), and Meeting & Conference Spaces (bookable rooms and event venues). The portfolio also includes specialized venue types (Training Room, Work Lab, Arena, Rooftop Lounge, Outdoor Space, Eatery, Meet & Move Room, Fireside Room), the DO.Address virtual office service, and the DO.App mobile application. All offerings are available across approximately 50 locations in 15 German cities, providing businesses and individuals with scalable, short-term access to premium workspace without long-term commitments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Office Fully equipped private office available for hourly or daily booking, ideal for traveling professionals needing a quiet workspace or to meet clients. Starting at €19/hour or €150/day.
• Flexible Office Fully equipped private office space with flexible contract terms, providing a dedicated workspace with comprehensive service and 24/7 access. Includes use of pantry, bike fleet, and DO.Lounge access at all German locations.
• Work Loft Large open-plan workspace tailored for agile working methods, customizable on an exclusive-use floor area for a single company. Designed for project-based and team-centric organizations.
• Coworking Day Pass Daily access pass to DO.Lounges at all Design Offices locations across Germany during business hours (Mon–Fri 8:00–18:00). Starting at €39/day or €349/month, providing full coworking experience with networking and focused work options.
• Fix Desk Permanent dedicated desk with 24/7 access at a chosen Design Offices location, including use as business address and own desk in a shared area.
• DO Lounge Open-plan shared coworking area offering flexible seating with an inspiring environment for productive work and creative exchange with other professionals.
• Fireside Room Intimate meeting room with a cozy ambiance, ideal for private conversations and small group discussions. Bookable online from €69/hour.
• Meet & Move Room Meeting room designed for agile workshops with height-adjustable desks, writable magnetic walls, and functional furniture. Bookable online from €89/hour.
• Conference Spaces (Training Room, Work Lab, Arena, Rooftop Lounge, Outdoor Space, Eatery) Large-scale event and conference spaces for networking events, corporate events, conferences, and roadshows at approximately 50 locations throughout Germany, hosting events for up to 1,000 participants. Includes Training Room (up to 130 persons), Work Lab, Arena (up to 130 participants), Rooftop Lounge, Outdoor Space, and Eatery.
• DO.Address (Business Address) Virtual office and business address service allowing users to use a Design Offices location as their professional mailing address, complemented by a professional postal service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save compared to traditional office leases starting from €39/day vs. long-term commercial real estate commitments
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• IWG (International Workplace Group / Regus)flagshipOthers · 13 April 2026IWG (International Workplace Group), the world's largest flex-office operator, has fully acquired Design Offices, one of Germany's leading flex-office companies. The acquisition brings 50 locations across 15 German cities and approximately 260,000 m² of premium workspace into IWG's portfolio. This was the most substantial acquisition in the history of the German flex-office market. The deal fills a gap in IWG's German operations by adding large corporate-focused locations.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hubble: UK-based flexible office marketplace and operator focused on SMEs and mid-market teams. Comparable product offering (day offices, meeting rooms, team subscriptions) but earlier-stage and more marketplace-oriented.
• Cobeo (formerly Secondhome): Design-led coworking and event space operator with presence in Germany (Berlin) and other European cities. Comparable design-focused, premium coworking positioning and event venue offerings.

Regional players

• Workhaus: Canadian premium flex-office operator providing coworking, private offices, and meeting spaces in premium urban locations. Comparable premium positioning and product mix; geographically distinct (Canada only).

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium flex-office operator focused on enterprise-grade suites, meeting rooms, and virtual offices. Comparable product mix (offices, coworking, meeting spaces, virtual offices) and enterprise sales motion.
• Spaces (IWG brand): IWG's premium coworking and creative office brand, positioned for design-conscious professionals and enterprises. Closely comparable premium positioning and product mix to Design Offices.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flex-office operator offering private offices, coworking, and meeting rooms to enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable business model with premium city-center locations and enterprise sales motion.
• Mindspace: European flex-office operator with locations in Germany (Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf), Poland, Israel, and beyond. Closest direct competitor to Design Offices in the German premium flex-office segment.
• HQ (IWG brand): IWG's premium flexible workspace brand targeting large enterprise occupiers with private offices and suites. Competes for the same enterprise accounts (Deutsche Bahn, Porsche-tier) as Design Offices.
• Knotel (Newmark): Originally a flex-office operator focused on custom-built enterprise headquarters (now part of Newmark). Comparable enterprise-focused bespoke office offering and flexible lease model.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (International Workplace Group / Regus): World's largest flex-office operator with 3,500+ locations globally, parent of Regus, Spaces, HQ, and Signature. Now the acquirer of Design Offices; directly comparable as a multinational flexible workspace operator with overlapping enterprise customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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

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