FutureOffice

What FutureOffice does

FutureOffice GmbH is a privately held German office design and furnishing consultancy headquartered in Mannheim, with showrooms in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, and Kaiserslautern serving the Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate regions. Founded in 2007, the firm provides an integrated service portfolio spanning change management, concept and space planning, interior fit-out, and project management, combined with the resale of premium office furniture from brands including Steelcase, Interstuhl, viccarbe, Girsberger, Haworth, WINI, and Bene. Its core methodology, branded as Community Based Design and complemented by Neurodesign and Adaptive Concepts, frames workspace projects as cultural transformation initiatives rather than transactional furniture sales, and the firm operates the futureoffice Akademie educational platform and the futureworkspace coworking sub-brands to maintain year-round client engagement.

The business model blends professional services, product resale, and recurring subscription revenue. Consulting is priced at published hourly rates of EUR 200 for Managing Directors/Project Leaders, EUR 120 for Interior Architects, and EUR 65 for Installers, with a 50% deposit required at contract signing and 7-day net payment terms. Furniture is sold under one-time project engagements, supplemented by an outlet channel reselling showroom samples at up to 80% off retail and a Remade refurbishment program for Steelcase chairs that offers 20-30% savings versus new purchase with a 5-year warranty. Subscription-recurring revenue is generated through futureworkspace coworking and meeting-room rentals in Karlsruhe and Mannheim. The primary customer segment is medium-to-large enterprises undergoing New Work transformation in the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, with secondary segments including freelancers and small teams using coworking services and corporates booking event and meeting space.

Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, anchored by showroom-based consultative engagement and a heavily programmed event calendar: monthly After Work sessions, NWOW Expert Days, the annual Night of the Networks (approximately 300 guests in 2025), and trade show participation including GaLaBau 2024 and New Work Evolution. Distribution is regional, with three owned showrooms functioning as both experiential retail venues and live product demonstrations. The firm is led by Managing Partner Nadine Laule and Managing Director Andreas Retsch, holds Steelcase Platinum Partner status (DACH region, awarded in 2024 and 2025), and is co-embedded in at least six regional business networks, including BVMW, Aurelis, and the Immobiliennetzwerk Rhein-Neckar, which provide recurring referral channels.

Name

FutureOffice

Legal name

futureoffice GmbH

Website

https://futureoffice.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FutureOffice GmbH is a German office design and furnishing consultancy, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Mannheim, that provides change management, workspace planning, interior fit-out, and project management services to medium and large enterprises in Baden-Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, reselling premium furniture from Steelcase and other manufacturers through three regional showrooms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Office Furniture & Workspace Design Services

NAICS

Office Furniture (including Fixtures) Manufacturing (33721), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Retail-Furniture Stores (5712), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Office Furniture & Workspace Accessories Retail (CRALABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space Planning & Workplace Design (BPAHAKAI), Office Furniture (Used & Refurbished) Retail (CRAIANAK)

Keywords

• Office furniture retail
• Workspace design consulting
• Interior fit-out services
• New work advisory
• Coworking space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workspace Design & Consulting Services: Comprehensive workspace consulting including change management, concept & planning, interior design consulting, and project management. Revenue generated through service fees, hourly rates (Geschäftsführer:in/Projektleiter:in at 200 EUR net, Innenarchitektin at 120 EUR net, Monteur at 65 EUR net), and project-based engagements.
2. Furniture & Office Equipment Sales: Sale of office furniture, workplace solutions, lighting, acoustics, work tools, and accessories through partnerships with premium brands like Steelcase, Interstuhl, viccarbe, Girsberger, WINI, Haworth, and Bene. Products include seating, desks, meeting solutions, acoustic pods, and outdoor furniture.
3. Coworking & Meeting Space Rental: futureworkspace provides rented workspaces and meeting/conference rooms in Karlsruhe and Mannheim locations. Bookable spaces include individual workstations and project areas, generating recurring rental revenue.
4. Outlet Sales: Sale of nearly new or lightly used showroom sample furniture at discounted prices (up to 80% off). Clear incremental revenue stream from rotating showroom inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FutureOffice GmbH plans, designs, and realizes modern workspaces for organizations through an integrated service portfolio covering Change Management, Concept & Planning, Furnishing Consultation, Interior Fit-out, and Project Management. The company resells premium office furniture from manufacturer partners (Steelcase, Interstuhl, viccarbe, Girsberger, WINI, Haworth, Bene) and operates its own showrooms and coworking spaces (futureworkspace) in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, and Kaiserslautern to deliver New Work advisory, special furniture solutions, and an outlet channel for nearly-new showroom samples.

Product overview

FutureOffice is an office design and furnishing consultancy (Büroeinrichtung) serving organizations in Mannheim, Karlsruhe, and Kaiserslautern. Its service portfolio spans five core offerings: Change Management (organizational change consulting with workshops and analysis), Konzept & Planung (space concept and design planning), Einrichtungsberatung (furnishing consultation with custom solutions), Innenausbau (interior fit-out execution), and Projektmanagement (end-to-end project delivery). Beyond these, FutureOffice operates the futureoffice Akademie as an educational/events platform (After Work talks, expert days, networking events) and the futureworkspace coworking brand offering bookable workspaces and meeting rooms in Mannheim and Karlsruhe. The Outlet channel sells nearly-new showroom furniture at discounted prices. The company specializes in New Work environments, emphasizing human-centered design, Kindness culture, and adaptive workspace concepts. As a Steelcase Platinum Partner, the company resells or specifies products from furniture brands including Steelcase, Interstuhl, viccarbe, WINI, Girsberger, Haworth, Bene, Maiks, and others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• futureworkspace: Coworking spaces operated by futureoffice in Karlsruhe and Mannheim, featuring bookable workspaces, meeting rooms, and workshop spaces.
• futureoffice Akademie

Products and services

• Change Management Consulting service that involves listening, workshops, analyses, and active engagement with clients to understand their culture, processes, and people before designing solutions that drive meaningful organizational change. Targeted at companies undergoing transformation in the Rhine-Neckar region.
• Konzept & Planung (Concept & Planning) Development of work environments that combine functionality and culture, applying expertise in acoustics, ergonomics, lighting, materials, flow, and space utilization to create step-by-step future-oriented room concepts for business clients.
• Einrichtungsberatung (Furnishing Consultation) Individualized furnishing consultation to identify the best products for client requirements — functional, high-quality, and aesthetically aligned — including custom solutions, kitchens, and reception areas tailored to each project.
• Innenausbau (Interior Fit-out) Execution of interior fit-out projects through a network of specialized tradespeople (painters, carpenters, flooring, lighting), coordinating everything from minor adjustments to full renovations for business clients.
• Projektmanagement (Project Management) End-to-end project steering from start to move-in, ensuring on-time delivery, structured processes, and high quality in logistics and assembly, with continued support after occupancy for enterprise clients.
• Sondermöbel (Custom Furniture) Custom furniture solutions designed and sourced to meet specific client needs that standard products cannot fulfill, addressing unique spatial, functional, or brand requirements.
• futureoffice Akademie Educational platform hosting events, workshops, talks, and networking formats (e.g., After Work series, NWOW Expert Days) focused on New Work trends, workplace design, and culture change for business audiences.
• futureworkspace (Coworking) Coworking and meeting space offering in Karlsruhe (historic mill building, since 2007) and Mannheim (Turbinenwerk), featuring bookable workspaces, meeting/conference rooms, and project surfaces integrated with live showroom environments for freelancers and small teams.
• Outlet (Discontinued/Showroom Sample Furniture) Discounted sale of nearly new or lightly used showroom and sample furniture at prices up to 80% off retail, with logistics and assembly services available upon request.

Quantifiable outcome

• Remade program offers 20-30% cost savings vs. new furniture purchase with 5-year warranty and significantly reduced CO2 footprint

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SteelcasecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025Platinum Partner status (highest tier) for the DACH region. Steelcase provides premium office furniture, research insights on workplace trends, and co-marketing opportunities. FutureOffice sells Steelcase products including seating (Reply, Think, Let's B, Please, Eastside, QiVi), work tools, and workspace solutions. Partnership includes Remade refurbishment program for Steelcase chairs.
• Aurelis Real Estate Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate partner providing FutureOffice space in Turbinenwerk Mannheim (Haus Watt) for their flagship showroom. Aurelis is developing the 20-hectare former BBC industrial site into a modern commercial quarter. Co-hosts networking events and provides access to tenant network.
• InterstuhlminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer partner providing ergonomic seating solutions. Featured at Night of the Networks events and showroom displays.
• viccarbeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish furniture manufacturer partner for contemporary office furniture. Featured at networking events and showroom displays.
• GirsbergerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss manufacturer partner specializing in contract furniture, sustainable office solutions, and flexible workspace products.
• WINIminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman office furniture manufacturer partner. Products featured in showroom displays and event setups.
• HaworthminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal office furniture manufacturer partner. Featured at Night of the Networks events.
• BeneminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian office furniture manufacturer. Partner at Night of the Networks events.
• MaiksminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTech/accessories partner providing workplace technology solutions. Featured at networking events.
• EGOE lifeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutdoor furniture manufacturer. FutureOffice exhibited EGOE life products at GaLaBau 2024 trade fair as part of their mission to make workspaces greener and incorporate outdoor areas into workplace design.
• Stockwerk ConsultantsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on pop-up office design in Betriebswerk Heidelberg, showcasing how historic buildings can incorporate modern workspace concepts.
• Lepel & Lepel ArchitektenminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerArchitecture firm that designed FutureOffice's Mannheim showroom in Haus Watt. Design won 2nd place Best Workspaces Award.
• BVMW Nordbaden – Rhein-NeckarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman SME association network. Partner for Night of the Networks events and joint networking activities.
• Growth and Technology HeidelbergminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional technology and growth network. Partner for Night of the Networks.
• Immobiliennetzwerk der Metropolregion Rhein-NeckarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReal estate network of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Co-organizes networking events including the 56th Immobilien-Dialog hosted at FutureOffice.
• Stiftung DialogstarkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation focused on dialogue and communication. Partner for Night of the Networks.
• Frauen & BusinessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWomen's business network. Partner for Night of the Networks and networking events.
• Metropolregion Rhein-Neckar Convention BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConvention and meeting bureau of the region. Partner for Night of the Networks.
• Anpfiff ins LebenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports foundation for youth development. Original founding partner for Night of the Networks event series.
• AntlessminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesign studio. Original founding partner for Night of the Networks.
• Assenheimer RacingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRacing team. Original founding partner for Night of the Networks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Steelcase Inc. Global office furniture manufacturer and FutureOffice's most important supplier (Platinum Partner). Comparable as the broader incumbent whose research, products, and dealer network underpin FutureOffice's offering.
• Haworth Inc. Global office furniture manufacturer and FutureOffice partner. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping product lines (seating, workstations) and competing for the same workspace transformation projects.
• Vitra International AG: Swiss premium furniture and office systems manufacturer with showroom-based sales across Europe. Comparable to FutureOffice in premium positioning, design-led showroom concept, and corporate project delivery in DACH.

Direct peers

• raumPROFIL GmbH: German workspace design and office furniture dealer combining interior design consulting with premium furniture supply. Comparable to FutureOffice in German SME/corporate target segment and integrated design-plus-furniture offering.
• Sedus Stoll AG: German premium office furniture manufacturer with its own showroom network and workspace consulting. Comparable to FutureOffice in DACH market presence, premium ergonomic positioning, and integrated sales/service model.
• Bene GmbH: Austrian premium office furniture manufacturer and workspace design consultancy serving the DACH region with showrooms and integrated consulting. Closely comparable to FutureOffice in target customer, premium positioning, and integrated furniture-plus-design offering.
• König + Neurath AG: German premium office furniture manufacturer offering workspace consulting and showroom-based sales. Comparable to FutureOffice in customer base (corporate clients) and in combining furniture manufacturing with design advisory services.
• ASSMANN Büromöbel GmbH & Co. KG: German office furniture manufacturer and dealer with workspace design services for corporate clients. Comparable to FutureOffice in offering combined furniture supply and interior design across German enterprises.
• USM U. Schärer Söhne AG: Swiss premium modular office furniture manufacturer with own showrooms and design advisory across Europe. Comparable to FutureOffice in premium positioning, modular reconfigurable products, and showroom-driven sales of high-end office furniture.

Emerging players

• Officebase / Schäfer Shop (office furniture segment): German office furniture retailer with growing online and catalogue presence targeting SMBs and individual buyers. Comparable to FutureOffice's Outlet channel in offering discounted/new office furniture to a price-sensitive segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/futureoffice.de
• Instagraminstagram.com/futureoffice.de

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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