Name

CODE_n

Legal name

CODE_n GmbH

Website

https://code-n.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Innovation Campus / Co-working and Event Space Services

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

Keywords

• Innovation campus
• Co-working spaces
• Office space rental
• Event venues
• Startup community

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office Space Rental: Flexible rental of office spaces including co-working desks, private offices, scale-up rooms, business offices, and full floor rentals. Minimum rental period typically 6-12 months. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to individual needs.
2. Event & Workshop Space Rental: Rental of versatile event venues accommodating 2-150 people. Includes Event Area (160sqm, 40-90 participants), Conference Room (10-30 participants), Workshop Area (20-50), Gallery (up to 25), Rehberger Room, and move_n sport studio. Payment by invoice after events.
3. Community Membership: Community membership providing access to networks, resources, events, workshops, and collaborative workspace benefits. Members gain access to innovation networks, expert knowledge, and business development opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CODE_n operates an Innovation Campus in Stuttgart comprising five modern buildings that deliver flexible office rentals, event and workshop venues for 2-150 people, and a community platform connecting startups, corporations, and ecosystem partners. The offering bundles physical workspace, event hosting, and innovation networking into a single integrated environment designed to accelerate startup growth and corporate innovation. Supporting services include on-site amenities, AV technology, and programs such as the UK Tech Accelerator.

Product overview

CODE_n is an Innovation Campus offering physical spaces, community, and events rather than a software product. The core portfolio includes Event & Workshop Spaces (accommodating 10-150+ attendees with AV and streaming capabilities), Office Spaces (Co-Working, Small One, Scale-up Room, Business Office, and The Floor), and a Community Platform connecting startups, corporations, and ecosystem partners. Supporting offerings include the Rehberger Room (immersive art venue), move_n sport studio, and specialty venues. CODE_n also operates programs including the UK Tech Accelerator and hosts the de:hub Future Industries Stuttgart. The booking system enables space reservations through a web-based request process.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event & Workshop Spaces Versatile event and workshop venues accommodating up to 150 people, including the Event Area (160sqm, 40-90 participants), Conference Room (10-30 participants), Workshop Area (20-50 people), and Gallery (up to 25 people). Features state-of-the-art AV technology, live streaming options, modular layouts, and professional support for workshops, networking sessions, and large-scale conferences.
• Office Spaces Flexible office rentals for teams of all sizes, including Co-Working Space, The Small One (compact office), The Scale-up Room, The Business Office, and The Floor (full customizable level). Includes high-quality amenities and community access, with minimum rental periods typically 6-12 months and customizable to company needs.
• Community Platform Innovation ecosystem connecting startups, corporations, and ecosystem partners through networking opportunities, shared resources, collaborative workspaces, and exclusive events and workshops. Members gain access to innovation networks, expert knowledge, and business development opportunities.
• Rehberger Room Unique immersive art space designed by Tobias Rehberger, offering a vibrant creative atmosphere for brainstorming, ideation, and high-energy collaboration sessions. Bookable as an event venue through the campus.
• move_n Sport Studio On-campus sport studio suitable for yoga, Pilates, and mobility classes, as well as seminars, workshops, and wellness activities. Bookable through the campus's event booking system.

Named customers17 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• GFT TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium Corporate Partner and main shareholder. GFT leads digital transformation in finance and industry, offering cutting-edge software, cloud computing, and IT solutions. Located next to CODE_n campus. Managing Director Lorenz joined as shareholder in 2021. Collaborates on events like AI meets Robotics and Scaling Innovation.
• Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Arbeit und Tourismus Baden-WürttembergcoreOthersSupports economic growth, innovation, and workforce development through strategic policies and funding initiatives. Key funding partner for CODE_n and co-sponsor of UK Tech Accelerator program.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Landeshauptstadt StuttgartcoreOthersStrengthens Stuttgart's business landscape through economic development, investment support, and innovation programs. CODE_n counts them as a funding partner.
• Universität StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading research university advancing innovation in engineering, technology, and applied sciences through academic and industry collaboration. Key ecosystem partner for innovation initiatives.
• de:hub Future Industries StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCODE_n is proud sponsor of de:hub Future Industries Stuttgart, one of the first digital hubs to connect companies with a comprehensive innovation ecosystem since 2020. Part of Germany's Federal Digital Hub Initiative. Hosts Pitch-Night events and Ecosystem Forums.
• Baden-Württemberg International (BW_i)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral location marketing agency for business and science in Baden-Württemberg. Key partner for UK Tech Accelerator program, facilitating international startup placements and cross-border innovation.
• OMM SolutionsstrategicGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital growth strategies and IT solutions provider. Organizes The Future of Digital Innovation events at CODE_n spaces covering Autonomous, Service, and Open Innovation topics.
• Bitkom e.V.strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading digital association and Europe's largest think tank on digital topics. Co-organizes events like AI meets Robotics and Defense as an Option with CODE_n.
• Startup-Stuttgart.deminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKey platform for startup news, networking, and ecosystem insights in the Stuttgart region. Supports CODE_n community events and promotion.
• bwcon (Baden-Württemberg: Connected)strategicGTM or Marketing PartnerFosters digital business transformation and innovation through networking, funding, and expertise-sharing. Co-hosts Ecosystem Insights events and supports startup programs.
• ALLIANZ Industrie 4.0 Baden-WürttembergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAccelerates digital transformation in manufacturing by fostering Industry 4.0 adoption and technological advancements. Ecosystem partner for innovation initiatives.
• GFT Technologies (AI meets Robotics)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium Partner for AI meets Robotics event series. Provides expert speakers and supports panel discussions on Physical AI and its impact on SMEs in manufacturing and logistics.
• Wirtschaft Digital BWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDrives digitalization in businesses by providing resources, consulting, and networking opportunities across various industries.
• Hochschule der Medien StuttgartminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecializes in media, digital business, and communication, fostering creative and tech-driven talent for the industry.
• Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart (WRS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoosts regional business growth by connecting industries, startups, and research institutions.
• UK Government's Department for Business and TradecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey partner for UK Tech Accelerator program (September 2024 - January 2025). Placed six British technology startups in CODE_n Stuttgart hub including companies in robotics, AI, quantum physics, and VR/AR.
• Ministry of Economic Affairs, Labour and Tourism Baden-WürttembergcoreOthersCo-sponsor of UK Tech Accelerator program, providing funding and strategic support for international startup collaboration between UK and Baden-Württemberg.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RocketSpace: Innovation campuses connecting startups with corporate members through curated programs and event-driven engagement. Comparable in the mix of physical space, accelerator-style programs, and enterprise scouting logic that defines CODE_n's model.
• Factory Berlin: Berlin-based innovation campus combining coworking, event venues, accelerators, and corporate-startup matchmaking. Comparable to CODE_n's physical-campus community model across Germany, both targeting enterprise and startup members through similar programmatic formats.
• Munich Urban Colab: Munich-based innovation hub offering co-working, event venues, and accelerator programming with strong public-sector and university backing. Closest German peer to CODE_n in structure (campus + community + public-funded innovation mandate), differing mainly by geography.
• Hub:raum (Deutsche Telekom): Deutsche Telekom's startup hub running accelerator programs and corporate-startup engagement in Berlin and Krakow. Comparable to CODE_n's federal-hub-style corporate-backed accelerator offering, including international startup placement and matchmaking with a parent enterprise.
• Betahaus: Berlin and Hamburg coworking and event-space operator with a community-programming layer for startups and creators. Comparable to CODE_n's coworking plus events plus community model, differing mainly by city focus and smaller real-estate footprint.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible-workspace incumbent also selling event venues and enterprise memberships. Comparable on subscription office rentals and event-booking revenue, but operates at a much larger scale and without CODE_n's accelerator/community positioning.
• Wayra (Telefónica): Telefónica's global corporate accelerator operating cohorts across multiple geographies with corporate-introduction mechanics. Comparable to CODE_n's accelerator revenue line and corporate-startup matchmaking, though much larger and venture-backed.
• Mindspace: Premium flexible-workspace operator with multiple European locations, supplying enterprise-grade offices and event spaces. Comparable to CODE_n on the workspace and event-rental revenue lines, though broader in geographic footprint and lacking a federal hub / community angle.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global accelerator and innovation platform operating startup scouting, corporate partnerships, and ecosystem programs. Comparable to CODE_n's accelerator and corporate-innovation matchmaking offerings, although at much larger scale and with a venture-funding model.

Emerging players

• Antler: Global early-stage startup generator with cohort programs and corporate innovation partnerships across multiple geographies. Comparable to CODE_n's accelerator and program-style engagement for founders, though differentiated by venture-capital deployment and a primarily remote model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/code_n
• Facebookfacebook.com/CODEoftheNEW

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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