What Mama Works does

Mama Works is a French flexible-workspace brand operating coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues in two locations: a 3,000 m² flagship in Bordeaux (Bassins à Flot) accommodating 300+ coworkers and 40+ companies, and a 1,600 m² site in Lyon's Part-Dieu district with 200+ workstations. The company operates as a flagship brand within the Wojo network, France's largest flexible-office operator, giving members access to 170 partner coworking spaces nationwide. Service offerings span four coworking tiers (Mama Office private offices from €379-420/workstation/month, Mama Desk dedicated workstations from €299-340/month, Mama Mobile hot desks from €5-6/hour or €149-229/month, and the customizable Mama Suite for 10+ person teams), complemented by meeting rooms for 4-50 people, event venues (Le Loft) for up to 200 guests, a coffee shop and lunch restaurant at Le Loft Bordeaux, and a €49/month business domiciliation service.

The underlying technology stack centers on the Wojo booking platform for self-service reservations, with on-site infrastructure including high-speed fiber WiFi, video conferencing equipment, ergonomic furniture, phone booths, and professional printing facilities. Mama Works has built strategic differentiation through integration with Accor's ALL (Accor Live Limitless) loyalty program, granting members Silver status and point-earning capabilities redeemable across 4,500+ hotels globally. The go-to-market combines product-led self-service booking for individuals and small teams through Wojo.com with consultative sales for private offices, Mama Suite deployments, and event privatization.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions for desks and offices, supplemented by usage-based meeting room and event space rentals, café/catering revenue, and virtual office services. The customer base spans 31% large enterprises and ETIs, 35% mid-market companies, and 35% startups and small businesses, with named enterprise tenants including TER SNCF, RATP Dev, Dolby, Finalcad, and Bee.Cycle. ESG positioning is documented via a SOCOTEC-verified 45% energy and 52% CO2 reduction versus traditional office space, plus a 94/100 gender equality index score in 2024, supporting enterprise procurement narratives.

Name

Mama Works

Legal name

Mama Works

Website

https://mamaworks.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mama Works is a French flexible-workspace brand operating coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues in Bordeaux and Lyon as part of the 170-space Wojo network, serving startups, SMEs, and enterprises with subscription and usage-based pricing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Workplace Hospitality & Office Services (Pantry, Refreshments, Supplies) (BPABAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF), Meeting & Events Support Services (Room Setup, AV Coordination, Hospitality) (IMAIALAE)

Keywords

• Flexible workspace solutions
• Coworking office rentals
• Private office leasing
• Meeting room rentals
• Corporate event venues

Headquarters

HQ city

Lyon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Subscriptions: Monthly recurring subscriptions for dedicated desks (Mama Desk) and non-dedicated hot desks (Mama Mobile). Subscriptions range from part-time (159-149€/month) to full-time access (229-219€/month), with 24/7 access to all Mama Works locations within the network.
2. Private Office Rental: Rental of dedicated private offices (Mama Office) with monthly subscriptions starting at 379-420€ per workstation depending on location. Includes all charges (rent, furniture, utilities, internet, maintenance, cleaning), meeting room credits, and access to the Wojo network.
3. Meeting Room & Event Space Rental: Hourly, half-day, or full-day rental of equipped meeting rooms and event spaces. Meeting rooms accommodate groups from 4 to 50 people. Event spaces (Loft) can host 60-200 people in Bordeaux and up to 100 in Lyon.
4. Corporate Suite (Mama Suite): Fully customizable private office suites for larger teams (10+ people), with personalized branding, furniture, and layout. Priced via custom quote based on requirements.
5. Business Domiciliation: Virtual office address services starting at 49€ HT/month, providing a professional business address for mail handling and company registration.
6. Food & Beverage: Coffee shop and lunch restaurant operations at Le Loft Bordeaux, serving specialty coffee, pastries, and daily-changing lunch menus. Also includes catering services for events and meetings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mama Works operates flexible workspace solutions including coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues across two flagship locations in Bordeaux and Lyon, France. The company offers tiered workspace products (Mama Office, Mama Desk, Mama Mobile, Mama Suite) bundled with all-inclusive amenities such as ergonomic furniture, fiber WiFi, meeting room credits, and access to the Wojo network of 170 partner coworking spaces across France. Members also benefit from the ALL Accor loyalty program integration and on-site hospitality services including coffee and event catering.

Product overview

Mama Works is a flexible workspace and coworking provider operating across two locations in France (Bordeaux and Lyon), offering a unified platform of workspace solutions. The core offering includes four tiers of coworking products (Mama Office private offices, Mama Desk dedicated workstations, Mama Mobile flexible hot-desks, and Mama Suite customizable spaces) complemented by meeting room rentals and event/privatization spaces. The product portfolio spans from individual flexible seating (Mama Flex, Mama Mobile) to team-ready private offices (Mama Office, Mama Suite), alongside dedicated meeting and event venues (Le Loft spaces in Bordeaux and Lyon), a coffee shop/cafe (Le Loft Coffee Shop), and business address services (Domiciliation). Mama Works is part of the Wojo network, providing access to 170 partner spaces across France, and integrates with the ALL Accor loyalty program for member benefits.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mama Office Private office rental for teams of 2-50 people with 24/7 access, available with or without commitment. Includes modular spaces, all-inclusive amenities (furniture, utilities, internet, cleaning, reception), meeting room credits, and Wojo network access. Starting at 379 EUR HT per workstation per month.
• Mama Desk Dedicated open-space workstation with 24/7 access and personal locker. Includes Wojo network access across 170 spaces in France. Starting at 299 EUR HT per month.
• Mama Mobile Non-dedicated coworking seat offering maximum flexibility with hourly (5-6 EUR HT/hour), daily (29 EUR HT/day), and monthly subscription options (149-229 EUR HT/month). Includes Wojo network access.
• Mama Suite Fully customizable and branded private workspace for 10+ people with bespoke furniture, private meeting rooms, and custom layout. Pricing on quote.
• Mama Flex Hybrid work desk solution for teams working 1-3 days per week, starting from 2 workstations with flexible desk allocation and online booking system.
• Domiciliation Professional company address service starting at 49 EUR HT per month, providing a credible business address for company registration and mail handling.
• Meeting Rooms Bordeaux Meeting rooms and seminar spaces at Bordeaux location including Le Salon (30 people), Mama Meets (16 people), and various rooms for 4-45 people, equipped with projectors, screens, whiteboards, and catering options.
• Meeting Rooms Lyon Meeting rooms and seminar spaces at Lyon location including Le Petit Salon du Mama, Mama Meets 1 (35 people), and Mama Play & Meet (4-10 people) with interactive screens.
• Le Loft Bordeaux Event Space Unique 350 m² event venue at Bordeaux for 60-200 people, featuring a pink bar, dual projection system, and terrace overlooking Bassins à Flot. Available for conferences, cocktails, and private events with full-service event management.
• Le Loft Lyon Event Space 200 m² event space at Lyon Part-Dieu for up to 100 people, featuring Malabar pink bar, fireplace, foosball table, and outdoor terrace with pétanque court.
• Le Loft Coffee Shop Coffee shop and lunch venue at Mama Works Bordeaux offering specialty coffee, pastries, daily-changing lunch menus with local fresh products, and terrace views. Open Monday-Friday 8:30-18:30. Also provides catering services for events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% less energy consumption per m² compared to traditional office space
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• WojocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMama Works is a brand owned by and part of the Wojo network, France's leading flexible office provider. Wojo operates 170 coworking spaces across France. Mama Works locations serve as flagship venues within the Wojo network, with bookings and subscriptions managed through the Wojo platform. Mama Works members receive unlimited access to all 170 Wojo partner spaces.
• ALL (Accor Live Limitless)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic loyalty program partnership with Accor's ALL (Accor Live Limitless), one of the world's largest loyalty programs with 4,500+ hotels in 110+ countries. Mama Works members automatically receive SILVER status and earn points on all subscriptions and meeting room rentals (1€ = 1 point for coworking, 2€ = 1 point + 1 status point for meeting rooms). Points are redeemable at hotels, restaurants, events, concerts, and sports experiences globally.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Deskopolitan: Paris-based French coworking and private-office provider with multiple locations. Overlaps directly with Mama Works on flexible subscriptions, private offices and meeting-room products for SMEs and large enterprises.
• Hiptown: French flexible-workspace brand focused on hospitality-driven offices and meeting rooms. Mirrors Mama Works' lifestyle-led differentiation and pricing structure across coworking and private-office tiers.
• Kwerk: Premium French coworking chain with flagship sites in Paris and other major cities. Targets a similar enterprise and mid-market segment as Mama Works, with comparable design-forward, hospitality-led positioning.
• New Way Office: French managed-office and coworking provider offering turnkey workspaces for SMEs and enterprise clients. Directly competes with Mama Works on private-office and event-space deals in French regional markets.
• Multiburo: Established French flexible-office operator with multiple sites including Paris and other major cities. Competes head-to-head with Mama Works for SME and mid-market private office and meeting-room contracts in France.
• Wojo: Parent network and direct operator of the Mama Works sub-brand, also running its own branded coworking locations. Provides the 170-space French network that gives Mama Works members geographic scale, making it the single most comparable peer.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking brand continuing to operate locations in France post-restructuring. Comparable on product mix (private offices, coworking, event space) and target segments, with a stronger brand but higher-cost structure.
• IWG (Regus / Spaces / HQ): World's largest flexible-office operator, present in France through Regus, Spaces, HQ and Signature. Competes with Mama Works for enterprise and SME memberships across French cities, but at vastly larger scale.
• Spaces (IWG): Design-forward flexible-office brand under IWG, present in France including major regional cities. Closest large-incumbent analogue to Mama Works' experiential, community-driven positioning.

Regional players

• Worklib' (Workplace / Offimax / equivalent local regus variants): Regional French flexible-office and coworking provider operating across multiple French metros. Comparable offering portfolio (offices, coworking, meeting rooms, domiciliation) targeting similar SME and enterprise customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mamaworksofficial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mama-works

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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