What Embassy House does

Embassy House is a privately held Swedish coworking and flexible-office operator founded in 2016, headquartered in Stockholm at Östgötagatan 12 (Medborgarplatsen, Södermalm), with a second location opened in Lund in October 2025. It offers coworking memberships (hot desks and dedicated desks), fully furnished private offices on 3-month standard contracts, virtual office subscriptions starting at 750 SEK/month that are usable for Swedish AB registration with Bolagsverket and Skatteverket, hourly meeting-room rentals, and a premium turnkey managed-office product branded 'Pwrd by Embassy.' The company serves freelancers, startups and scale-ups, remote and hybrid teams, and international founders entering Sweden, with named members spanning digital health (Din Psykolog), audio technology (Elk Audio), AI/VR training (Fictive Reality), foodtech (Saveggy), and enterprise tenants such as ADB Safegate and Anocca AB.

Underlying technology is intentionally thin and non-proprietary: bookings and member management run on the third-party Spacebring platform (with iOS and Android apps under Embassy House's branding), the marketing site is built on Squarespace, and email runs on Google G Suite. There is no public API, no in-house software product, and no disclosed data assets. The operational backbone is human — an on-site office manager and a small (1–10) staff — supported by physical space, community programming, and partner events with Connect Sverige Öst, Tech Nordic Advocates, and Nordic Tech Week.

The revenue model is predominantly subscription-based (coworking, private offices, virtual office) supplemented by usage-based meeting-room rentals and managed-services revenue from 'Pwrd by Embassy.' Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the embassy.house website, email inquiries, and phone; tours and contracts convert on-site. Pricing is positioned ~40–45% below mid-range Stockholm virtual office competitors and ~25% below traditional office leases, with no setup fees or deposits. The company self-reports 100+ member companies across locations and 28 nationalities represented in Stockholm, and reports that ~40 companies use the Medborgarplatsen address as their registered business address. Embassy House operates through two Swedish private limited companies — Embassy For Entrepreneurs AB (Stockholm) and Embassy House Coworking AB (Lund) — has no disclosed venture funding, no parent company, and Anders Nilsson serves as Founder & CEO.

Name

Embassy House

Legal name

Embassy For Entrepreneurs AB

Website

https://embassy.house

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Embassy House is a Swedish coworking and flexible-office operator founded in 2016, serving freelancers, startups, remote teams, and international founders in Stockholm and Lund with coworking memberships, private offices, virtual offices, meeting rooms, and a managed turnkey office product.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Flexible Office Space

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (5612), Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (56179), Private Mail Centers (561431), Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace & Office Support Services (Reception/Mailroom/Porterage/Helpdesk) (IMAIAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Property Management (BPAJAGAA), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK), Office Services & Supplies Management (Stationery, Inventory, Vendor Coordination) (IMAIALAH), Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Flexible office space
• Coworking memberships
• Virtual office services
• Private office rental
• Meeting room booking

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Hot desks and fixed desks on month-to-month or longer terms. Includes high-speed WiFi, shared amenities, cleaning, coffee, and 24/7 access. Primary recurring revenue stream.
2. Private Office Rental: Fully furnished private lockable offices on 3-month contracts as standard. Includes all utilities, cleaning, internet, and access to shared amenities. Scalable terms for growing teams.
3. Virtual Office Subscription: Professional business address (750 SEK/month plus VAT) with mail handling and digital scanning. Optional add-ons include coworking day passes and meeting room credits. Company registration use with Bolagsverket.
4. Meeting Room Bookings: Hourly rental of equipped meeting rooms (Point Guard at 250 SEK/hr, Tiebreak at 400 SEK/hr, Boardslide at 375 SEK/hr, Overtime at 500 SEK/hr). Members receive regular monthly credits at preferential rates. Coffee and tea included.
5. Pwrd by Embassy (Turnkey Offices): Fully managed custom office solutions — design, layout, furniture, technology, cleaning, and reception. Sold as a managed service to companies wanting a branded private office without managing operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Embassy House operates coworking and flexible office facilities in Stockholm (Medborgarplatsen/Södermalm) and Lund (Scheelevägen) under legal entities Embassy For Entrepreneurs AB and Embassy House Coworking AB. The company sells coworking memberships (hot desks, fixed desks), fully furnished private offices on 3-month contracts, virtual office subscriptions (Swedish business address with mail handling for AB registration), bookable meeting rooms, and a turnkey "Powered by Embassy House" managed office service. Members receive all-inclusive amenities including 24/7 access, high-speed WiFi, cleaning, unlimited coffee, on-site operational support, and access to a community of startups, freelancers, and remote teams.

Product overview

Embassy House is a Swedish coworking and flexible office provider offering a portfolio of interconnected workspace solutions. The core offering consists of coworking memberships (hot desks and dedicated desks), private offices (fully furnished with ergonomic furniture), and virtual offices (business address with mail handling). These are complemented by bookable meeting rooms and a premium turnkey solution called 'Powered by Embassy House' for companies wanting complete office management. All offerings share access to the same community ecosystem, on-site support, and central Stockholm/Lund locations, allowing members to scale between services as their needs evolve.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FoodWorks Foodtech Hub and Labs: Foodtech innovation hub and laboratories located at Embassy House Lund for foodtech innovators, startups, and scale-ups.

Products and services

• Coworking Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• Small businesses save 20–30% in overhead costs when switching from a traditional lease to a coworking space (Savills 2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FoodWorks Foodtech Hub and LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025Foodtech hub and labs launched alongside Embassy House Lund at Scheelevägen 22. Strategic collaboration with local businesses and universities to accelerate growth for foodtech innovators, startups, and scale-ups. Includes cutting-edge lab facilities for product development and research.
• Tech Nordic AdvocatescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2025Embassy House co-hosts 'AI in Action: The Nordic Way' events with Tech Nordic Advocates and Nordic Tech Week. Events bring together AI enthusiasts, corporates, and startups to explore real-world AI applications. Full-house events in Stockholm featuring expert panels.
• Nordic Tech WeekcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 September 2025Partner in co-hosting AI in Action: The Nordic Way events at Embassy House Stockholm, alongside Tech Nordic Advocates.
• Connect Sverige ÖstcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 July 2025Embassy House Stockholm partners with Connect Sverige Öst (part of Sweden's largest angel investor network) to host startup pitch events at Östgötagatan 12, Södermalm. Events connect investment-ready startups with investors and professionals. Led by CEO Naimul Abd. Practical, results-driven networking focus.
• AMF FastighetercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023Property developer partnership for the Pelarbacken expansion at Östgötagatan 12. AMF Fastigheter delivered the new sustainable premises. Embassy House and AMF conducted a climate impact assessment to evaluate design and material choices. Project focused on recycling, upcycling, and climate-conscious construction.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global flexible office incumbent with Stockholm presence. Offers overlapping coworking and private office products but at significantly larger scale and price points, serving a broader enterprise customer base than Embassy House.
• Spaces (IWG): International flexible office brand under IWG, with Stockholm locations. Comparable product portfolio (coworking, private offices, virtual offices) but global scale and a more design-led, premium positioning versus Embassy House's 'unpretentious, business casual' brand.

Direct peers

• Impact Hub Stockholm: Stockholm-based impact-focused coworking and incubation network. Directly comparable to Embassy House as a community-driven coworking operator targeting startups and impact entrepreneurs — Office Manager Cathy Chen previously served as Head of Operations here.
• Helio: Stockholm coworking operator targeting startups and growth-stage companies. Directly comparable business model, customer segment, and Stockholm geographic focus as Embassy House.
• Mindspace: European flexible office provider with multiple Stockholm locations (after acquiring The Park). Closest direct peer in scale and product offering — premium coworking, private offices, and managed offices for startups through enterprises.
• Hiven: Premium shared office provider in Stockholm focused on smaller, curated communities. Directly comparable target market (startups, SMBs) and product mix, positioning as a more design-forward alternative to Embassy House.
• The Park (Mindspace): Historic Swedish coworking brand (now part of Mindspace) targeting startups and creative companies. Closely comparable in product offering and Stockholm roots — Embassy House's 'longest-standing' claim overlaps with The Park's heritage positioning.
• Norrsken House Stockholm: Impact entrepreneurship hub in Stockholm operated by the Norrsken Foundation. Targets the same startup/impact-founder segment as Embassy House; Cathy Chen previously served as Growth and Acquisition Lead there, evidencing close community overlap.
• United Spaces: Swedish flexible office and coworking operator with multiple locations. Comparable Nordic market positioning, product portfolio (coworking, private offices, meeting rooms), and SMB/startup customer focus.

Regional players

• Foodhills / Ideon (Lund): Lund-based innovation and science parks including Ideon, focused on deep-tech, foodtech, and life sciences. Comparable as a workspace and lab ecosystem in Lund — directly relevant to Embassy House's FoodWorks Foodtech Hub and Labs partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/embassyhouse
• Facebookfacebook.com/embassy.house
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/embassyhouse

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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