Matrikel1

What Matrikel1 does

Matrikel1 ApS operates a coworking and event hub located at Højbro Plads 10 in central Copenhagen, housed in a carefully restored historic building that combines classic architecture with modern disruptive design elements. It is a wholly-owned Danish subsidiary of Mesh Community AS, a Norwegian parent organization founded in 2012 that runs a network of startup hubs across key Nordic cities including Oslo (Mesh Nationaltheatret and Mesh Youngstorget), Trondheim (Digs), and Copenhagen (Matrikel1). The Mesh Community network collectively serves more than 5,000 members and over 100,000 annual users, positioning it as one of the largest startup communities in the Nordic region.

The core product offering consists of physical workspace (hot-desking and dedicated desks), meeting and event space rentals, multi-tier memberships granting access across all hub locations, food and beverage services via in-house Workbars, and a curated annual program of hundreds of networking and educational events. Core technology is a coworking and community hub platform — predominantly a physical operations business with member-facing web tooling (separate Norwegian and Danish member login portals). Distribution is direct: walk-in visits and membership sign-ups at the Copenhagen location, supplemented by event-driven marketing. No mobile app, public API, or software integrations are disclosed.

The business model combines recurring membership fees, per-event ticket sales (e.g., Vibecoding Bootcamp at 900-1900 NOK ex VAT per attendee), event sponsorship (notably DNB as a key sponsor), meeting room and event venue rentals, and ancillary F&B revenue. Customer segments are horizontally oriented toward startups, founders, and entrepreneurial individuals across stages. Strategic partnerships span core financial sponsors (DNB), flagship ecosystem events (Oslo Innovation Week), vertical-specific collaborators (Space Port Norway for space-tech, Tekna for security, StartupTRD for tax incentive support), and GTM partners running joint afterwork programming (TechSavvy, TechBBQ, Seed, Heartcore, PSV.Tech, Scale Capital). The company is privately held with no external investors or PE/VC ownership signals.

Name

Matrikel1

Legal name

Matrikel1 ApS

Website

https://meshcommunity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Matrikel1 ApS operates a coworking and event hub in central Copenhagen as the Danish subsidiary of Norwegian parent Mesh Community AS, serving startups and entrepreneurs with workspace, memberships, meeting rooms, Workbar food and beverage, and a curated program of hundreds of annual networking and educational events across the Nordic region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Matrikel1 is a coworking and event hub located at Højbro Plads 10 in central Copenhagen, Denmark, serving startups and entrepreneurs. As part of the Mesh Community network, it provides flexible workspace memberships, meeting and event rooms, an on-site food and beverage concept called Workbar, and a calendar of community programming and partner-led events.

Product overview

Mesh Community operates a platform of physical coworking and startup hub locations across Nordic cities (Copenhagen, Oslo, Trondheim). Matrikel1 is the Copenhagen location, operating from a historic building at Højbro Plads 10. The offering consists of physical workspace and meeting spaces (Matrikel1, Mesh Nationaltheatret, Mesh Youngstorget, Digs), membership access, food/beverage services (Workbar), and community events programs. The company serves startups and entrepreneurs with over 5,000 members and 100,000 annual users across the Nordic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Memberships Flexible workspace memberships providing startups and entrepreneurs with daily access to the Matrikel1 hub at Højbro Plads 10, Copenhagen, including desk space, common areas, and community programming.
• Meeting and Event Rooms Bookable meeting rooms and event spaces for hire at the Matrikel1 hub, used for off-sites, workshops, partner events, and startup community gatherings.
• Workbar (Food & Beverage) On-site bar and food concept at the Matrikel1 hub, serving drinks and curated food offerings to members, event attendees, and walk-in guests throughout the day.
• Community Events & Programs Curated programming for the Mesh Community member base at Matrikel1, including partner-led meetups, founder gatherings, and member-only events designed to connect the Nordic startup ecosystem.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AstarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on vibecoding bootcamp educational event for AI tools training, held at Digs location.
• DNBcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDNB is a key sponsor and partner, supporting events and providing special pricing for DNB customers at Mesh/Digs events.
• StartupTRDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on startup support programs including SkatteFUNN application assistance events.
• SkatteFUNNguide.nominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing tax incentive application assistance services to startup members.
• Space Port NorwayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Ground Control monthly meetup series for Norway's space ecosystem community.
• ScriveminorOthersScrive is a member tenant that hosts events and housewarmings at Mesh Youngstorget.
• TechSavvyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• TechBBQminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• SeedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• HeartcoreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• PSV.TechminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• Scale CapitalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJoint afterwork series for the Nordic startup scene.
• Oslo Innovation WeekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured event partner for Oslo Innovation Week programming across Mesh locations.
• AnthropicminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport for Claude Code Meetup series organized by local community enthusiasts.
• TeknaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization behind the Security for Devs morning meetup series.

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation hubs with a Copenhagen location. Directly comparable as a peer coworking network serving entrepreneurs and purpose-driven startups with the same membership-based, community-driven model.
• Mindspace: Premium coworking and serviced office operator with locations across Europe and Israel. Directly comparable as it targets similar mid-market and enterprise segments with design-led workspaces and hospitality-style services.
• Industrious: Premium flexible office and coworking operator with hospitality-led design. Directly comparable as it provides similar high-end workspace with design and community amenities, targeting mid-market and enterprise teams.
• The Founders House: Berlin-based coworking space designed for startups and entrepreneurs. Comparable as a direct peer in European startup coworking with a similar member-community focus and event programming model.
• Rainmaking Loft: Copenhagen-based coworking and startup community space operated by Rainmaking. Directly comparable as a Nordic regional peer serving startups and entrepreneurs with workspace, community, and programming similar to Matrikel1.

Broad incumbents

• Spaces (IWG): Global flexible workspace operator with the Spaces brand targeting entrepreneurs and creatives. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering similar coworking services across major cities and competing for the same startup segment.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office operator (post-restructuring). Comparable as the most well-known broad incumbent in the coworking space and the reference point for any premium coworking pitch.
• Soho Works: Premium membership-based workspaces operated by Soho House. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering premium coworking with strong community emphasis and event programming, serving a similar premium member profile.

Emerging players

• Station F: Paris-based startup campus and incubator, the world's largest startup facility. Comparable as an emerging player operating a startup ecosystem hub similar in mission to Matrikel1's community-building role.

Regional players

• Plus X Innovation: Danish innovation hub operator with locations in Copenhagen and other Danish cities. Comparable as a regional peer offering workspace, prototyping facilities and innovation services to startups in the Danish ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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