What Basislager does

Basislager Coworking is a coworking and event-space operator based in Leipzig, Germany, established in 2019 as an initiative of Leipziger Verlags- und Druckereigesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, itself part of the MADSACK Mediengruppe media conglomerate. The company operates three interconnected locations within a 3-minute walking radius in central Leipzig, totaling approximately 2,500 square meters of workspace, including 150 coworking desks, 22 private team offices (for 2 to 25 persons), 10 meeting rooms, multiple event spaces (notably the LVZ Glaskuppel landmark venue capable of hosting up to 300 persons), and a podcast/photo/video production studio. Its underlying technology stack is built on the Nexudus coworking-management platform for self-serve membership management, room booking, resource scheduling, and billing, supplemented by MailChimp for bi-weekly newsletter distribution.

The business generates revenue primarily through recurring subscription memberships across four tiers — Postfach/Virtual Office (€100/month), Flex Light (€137.50/month), Flex (€275/month), and Fix (€385/month) — supplemented by longer-term team-office leases, pay-as-you-go day passes (€10–€25), and direct-booking event-space and production-studio rentals. Pricing is net of 19% German VAT, with self-serve online conversion via Nexudus for individuals and SMBs and direct outreach for office leasing, enterprise inquiries, and large event bookings.

Basislager serves a horizontally-segmented customer base — freelancers, self-employed and remote workers, startups and growing companies, community organizers running meetups, and creative and digital professionals — using its 400+ annual community events and meetups as the primary top-of-funnel acquisition channel, complemented by SEO, LinkedIn, and newsletter marketing. The company is privately held under the MADSACK Mediengruppe umbrella, with on-site leadership by Josefine Melanie Klingner (Head of Basislager & Communications), Oliver Viehweg (Head of Basislager & Events), and Vivien Siewert (Head of Content & Community Management).

Name

Basislager

Legal name

Leipziger Verlags- und Druckereigesellschaft mbH & Co. KG

Website

https://basislager.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Basislager Coworking operates three connected coworking and event venues spanning 2,500 sqm in central Leipzig, offering 150 desks, 22 offices, meeting rooms, a podcast/photo/video production studio, and a landmark 300-person event hall (LVZ Glaskuppel) for freelancers, startups, creatives, and community organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Business Service Centers (56143), Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ), Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF)

Keywords

• Coworking space services
• Flexible office leasing
• Event space rental
• Meeting room booking
• Virtual office services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Monthly subscription plans (Virtual Office, Flex Light, Flex, Fix) providing workspace access, meeting room credits, postfach, and community benefits. Core revenue driver for the coworking space.
2. Event Space Rental: Hourly and daily rental of meeting rooms, event spaces, and the LVZ Glaskuppel hall for up to 300 persons. Catering and production services (podcast, video, photography studio) available as add-ons.
3. Office Leasing: Dedicated private offices for 2 to 25 persons, offered as flexible or long-term leases with inclusive utilities and cleaning.
4. Day Passes: Daily drop-in workspace tickets priced between EUR 10 and EUR 25, providing occasional access without a monthly commitment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Basislager operates a coworking and event space business in central Leipzig spanning 2,500 sqm across three interconnected locations, offering 150 shared and dedicated desks, 22 private offices for 2–25 persons, 10 meeting rooms, event spaces (including the LVZ Glaskuppel landmark venue for up to 300 attendees), and a podcast/photo/video production studio. Memberships are sold as monthly subscriptions (Postfach/Virtual Office, Flex Light, Flex, Fix), alongside day passes, team office leases, and hourly event-space rentals.

Product overview

Basislager is a coworking and events business operating 3 locations in Leipzig with approximately 2,500 square meters of space and 150 workstations. Its core offering is the Coworking Space, which provides shared desks (hot-desks) and fixed desks for freelancers, remote workers, and digital businesses. Complementing the coworking space are private Team Offices for 2–25 persons and a range of bookable Event Services including Meeting Rooms (up to 12 persons), Event Rooms/workshops (up to 30 persons), a Production Studio for podcast/photo/video, and the LVZ Glaskuppel Event Space (up to 300 persons). Workspace access is available through tiered memberships (Postfach/Virtual Office, Flex Light, Flex Desk, and Fix Desk) and short-term day tickets. All spaces are supported by shared amenities including kitchen, chill-out areas, high-speed internet, and regular community networking events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Space

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LVZ (Leipziger Volkszeitung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LVZ Glaskuppel (glass dome), a landmark venue in Leipzig, is operated in partnership with Basislager Coworking. This provides Basislager with access to a high-profile event space for up to 300 persons, while LVZ gains activation of its physical asset through a professional operator.
• NexuduscoreTechnology or IntegrationNexudus (Nexudus Limited, London) provides the cloud-based coworking space management platform used by Basislager for membership management, room bookings, resource scheduling, and billing. Members use the Nexudus portal for online account management and self-service bookings.
• MADSACK MediengruppecoreOthersBasislager Coworking is an initiative of Leipziger Verlags- und Druckereigesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, part of the MADSACK Mediengruppe. MADSACK provides institutional backing, the LVZ partnership, and shared infrastructure, positioning Basislager within a major regional media group.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Hub:raum: Deutsche Telekom's tech incubator and coworking space. Comparable in tech/startup community focus, event programming, and corporate-backed coworking model.

Direct peers

• Design Offices: German coworking and flexible office brand with locations in multiple German cities, including Leipzig. Offers comparable desk, office, and event space rentals with a community-led model.
• Mindspace: Premium European coworking and flexible office operator with multiple German locations. Comparable in offering flexible memberships, private offices, and event venues for SMBs and enterprise clients.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office operator with a significant presence in Germany. Directly comparable offering: flexible desks, dedicated offices, event spaces, and meeting rooms, with a focus on community and design-led workspaces.
• Work Republic: Germany-focused coworking operator with multiple locations offering flexible desks, private offices, and meeting rooms. Closely comparable business model targeting freelancers, startups, and corporates.

Regional players

• Factory Berlin: Berlin-based members' club and coworking operator with multiple locations, strong event programming, and a focus on startups and corporates. Comparable in community, event scale, and tiered membership approach.
• St. Oberholz: Berlin-based coworking space and café concept with a strong community and event programming focus. Comparable in community-led membership model and event-first approach, though rooted in a different city.
• Spielfeld: Berlin-based coworking and innovation hub operated together with a corporate partner (Hubraum/Deutsche Telekom). Comparable in event-driven community model and corporate backing.

Broad incumbents

• Spaces (IWG): IWG's design-led coworking brand. Comparable in offering creative workspaces, event spaces, and community-driven memberships, with a much larger international footprint.
• Regus (IWG): Global flexible workspace incumbent with hundreds of locations including multiple German cities. Comparable in offering flexible offices, meeting rooms, and virtual offices, though at a much broader scale and more enterprise-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/basislager-coworking
• Xx.com/basislagerco

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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