KOFISI Africa

What KOFISI Africa does

KOFISI Africa is a premium hospitality-led shared workspace operator headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, and legally domiciled as Sunbird Business Services. The company designs, fits out, and operates serviced office centres that combine physical workspace, technology, and hospitality services for large multinational corporations, technology companies, and growing teams across Africa. Its product surface spans three recurring subscription tiers (Desk Membership, Private Office Membership, and Bespoke Office), hourly and daily Meetings and Events rentals, and standalone Design and Fit-out professional services. Underlying technology is centred on The UniKey digital access and membership platform, which enables seamless cross-centre entry and member management across the network. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for large multinational and tech clients with self-serve website enquiry for smaller businesses, supported by a community-driven marketing layer including the KOFISI Konnect podcast, monthly newsletter, and member events programme.

The business operates a multi-country footprint with established centres in Kenya (multiple Nairobi locations including the 85,000 sqft KOFISI Kaskazi flagship), Tanzania, Nigeria (Lagos), and Morocco (Casablanca), plus the Workshop17 partnership extending reach into South Africa and Mauritius. Revenue is generated primarily through monthly recurring subscriptions on membership tiers, complemented by event and meeting rentals and enterprise-level bespoke design contracts. Notable enterprise engagements include Amazon and an unnamed large tech company in Casablanca, where KOFISI delivered over 30,000 sqft of bespoke workspace, the largest shared workspace contract in North Africa. Growth capital is anchored by a $10.5 million initial tranche from Falco Group as part of a planned $35 million raise, with stated use of funds to scale the flagship model across Africa's major cities and into the GCC. The company has received consecutive Financial Times Africa's Fastest Growing Companies recognition (2025, 2026) and three consecutive years of Africa's Best Co-Working/Workplace Operator awards at the API Real Estate Summit.

Name

KOFISI Africa

Legal name

Sunbird Business Services

Website

https://kofisi.africa

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

KOFISI Africa is a premium hospitality-led shared workspace operator serving large multinational corporations, technology companies, and growing businesses across Africa through subscription memberships, bespoke office design, and meetings and events services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Events Support Services (Room Setup, AV Coordination, Hospitality) (IMAIALAE), Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE)

Keywords

• Flexible workspace services
• Office space design
• Hospitality-led workspaces
• Coworking memberships
• Bespoke office fit-outs

Headquarters

HQ city

Dar Es Salaam

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Desk Membership: Monthly access to flexible workspace options including shared office facilities, communal areas, phone booths, and member events across all KOFISI centres
2. Private Office Membership: Fully furnished private offices for teams of all sizes with dedicated desk access and shared workspace privileges
3. Bespoke Office: Customized workspace solutions for large teams with in-house design services and full Centre access
4. Meetings and Events: Hourly or daily rental of meeting rooms, conference spaces, and event venues with AV systems and hospitality support
5. Design and Fit-out Services: In-house design and office fit-out services for enterprise clients requiring customized workspace solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KOFISI Africa operates premium, hospitality-led shared workspaces across Africa, offering flexible desk memberships, fully furnished private office memberships, and bespoke customized workspace solutions for large teams. The company complements its workspace offerings with meeting and event venue rentals and an in-house design and office fit-out service, supported by a digital access and membership management system (The UniKey).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KOFISI Konnect: Podcast series featuring conversations about workplace, leadership and business topics.
• KOFISI Art Gallery
• The Unikey

Products and services

• Desk Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 70% of furniture and fittings in every Centre sourced or made locally; work of over 40 fundis and local artisans featured
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• HEN (Design Studio)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 September 2025Partnership with pioneering sustainable clothing design studio for comprehensive uniform programme for Hospitality Teams. HEN helps KOFISI rethink how uniforms are designed, sourced, produced and cared for with focus on biodegradable fabrics, PFAS-free textiles, natural trims, and end-of-life circularity. Programme is 100% constructed in Africa with over 50% raw materials sourced within the continent.
• Workshop17coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 May 2024Strategic partnership with South Africa's Workshop17 creating the largest network of collaborative flexible workspaces in Africa. Workshop17 brings 12 locations in South Africa and Mauritius, complementing KOFISI's presence across Kenya, Tanzania, and Nigeria. Members gain access to a consistent work environment across 7 countries and all 4 regions of the continent.
• Farm to FeedcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional supplier connecting farmers to markets, enabling KOFISI's kitchens to source and prioritise rescue-grade produce - misshapen, bruised or surplus fruits and vegetables overlooked by retailers. Key partner in KOFISI's kitchen sustainability movement reducing food waste and supporting local farmers.
• Uweza Art GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKOFISI has purchased over 200 pieces of art from Uweza Art Gallery which supports young artists and school children in Kibera (largest urban slum in Africa). 60% of every artwork sale goes to the artist, remainder supports gallery operations.
• African Management InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Africa's Growth Blueprint Workshop held at KOFISI Square focusing on economic growth and sustainable development across the continent.
• Kenya Charity SweepstakeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership supporting #EndPeriodPoverty campaign through generous donations of sanitary pads for girls in Kibera.
• Seedballs KenyaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKOFISI Konnect podcast interview with Teddy Kinyanjui from Seedballs Kenya, a business focusing on reforestation in different parts of Kenya and across Africa.
• Coach Cece Ojany-BekhorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellbeing and leadership workshop facilitator for men's wellness programming at KOFISI Riverside.
• One Off Contemporary Art GalleryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with One Off Contemporary Art Gallery for KOFISI Art Gallery pop-up exhibition 'Force Field' at KOFISI Kaskazi Centre.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Workstation: Nigerian premium coworking and serviced-office operator in Lagos. Overlaps with KOFISI Ikoyi on enterprise clients in Nigeria's commercial capital.
• Nairobi Garage: Kenyan coworking operator with multiple Nairobi locations serving SMEs and startups. Directly competes with KOFISI in its home market at a more price-sensitive tier.

Emerging players

• Galaxon: African flexible workspace operator with growing presence in multiple African markets. An emerging regional competitor whose footprint overlaps with parts of KOFISI's geography.
• Mindspace: Design-led flexible workspace operator with locations in Europe, the UK, US, and Israel. Comparable on the hospitality-driven, design-forward positioning that anchors KOFISI's brand.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus/Spaces): Global market leader in flexible workspace with brands including Regus, Spaces, and HQ. Operates thousands of locations worldwide and is the most likely global incumbent to challenge KOFISI's premium positioning in African tier-1 cities.
• WeWork: Global premium coworking operator with extensive enterprise client base. Closely comparable hospitality-driven, design-led workspace positioning, though currently focused on Americas, Europe, and select Asian markets rather than Africa.
• Servcorp: Premium serviced-office provider with virtual office and coworking offerings for enterprise clients across 30+ countries. Comparable on the enterprise-focused, high-service positioning that KOFISI targets with its MNC segment.
• The Office Group (now part of IWG): Design-led flexible workspace operator offering premium coworking and private offices primarily in the UK. Comparable on the design-driven, hospitality-style approach KOFISI uses to differentiate in African markets.

Direct peers

• Workshop17: South Africa's largest network of collaborative flexible workspaces (12 locations across South Africa and Mauritius), and KOFISI's strategic partner. Operates a directly comparable coworking/office model and gives members cross-continental access through the partnership.
• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace operator serving enterprise clients across the US with an emphasis on hospitality-grade experience. Closely aligned with KOFISI's hospitality-led value proposition and enterprise sales motion.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kofisiafrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kofisi
• Instagraminstagram.com/kofisicentres/?hl=en
• Xx.com/africakofisi

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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