What Coconat does

Coconat operates a rural workation retreat from the historic Gutshof Glien manor house in Klein Glien, Brandenburg — approximately 90 km southwest of Berlin — under the legal entity Dietrich & Kokosnuss OHG (a German General Partnership). Founded conceptually in 2012 and permanently opened in May 2017, the company combines coliving accommodation (20 rooms, capacity for 50–60 guests including private rooms, shared dorms, glamping, and a planned Coco Cabañas tiny house village), a countryside coworking facility (100 Mbit VDSL with load balancing, indoor and outdoor workspaces, meeting rooms, library, and phone booths), and a multi-program community platform spanning the Flämingo Startup Hub (six-month non-equity accelerator funded by the EU and State of Brandenburg), The Rabbit Indie Games Residency (Europe's first fully funded indie games residency, funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg), COCOLAB Makerspace, the XR Artist and Film Residencies, and the annual Fläminger Kreativsause festival (now in its 6th edition). It serves a hybrid customer base of individual freelancers and digital nomads booking self-serve via Mews and Lodgit, corporate teams booking multi-room offsites through a direct sales inquiry form, startup founders admitted to EU-subsidised programs, and global creative residents recruited through partnerships with Games Ground Berlin, Womenize!, Africa Comicade, and Catalan Arts.

The technology stack is conventional hospitality and CMS infrastructure rather than a proprietary platform: Mews property management, Lodgit online booking, WordPress with the WPML bilingual plugin for German/English, Google Analytics and Tag Manager, MailChimp newsletter, Google Maps API, Vimeo, and SSL/TLS. No AI, ML, or proprietary software components are disclosed; competitive differentiation sits in the physical asset (historic manor, vaulted cellar event venue, restored 1927 S-Bahn trailer mobility campus, orchard, natural pond, sauna) and in curated programming rather than in technology. Customer segments are weighted toward long-tail individual consumers, with episodic B2B group bookings, work-stay exchange participants contributing labour in lieu of payment, and grant-funded residencies layered on top.

The business model is deliberately modular and impact-driven rather than capital-growth oriented. Revenue is generated through per-night accommodation tiers (€25 camping to €120 team rooms), a €44/day all-inclusive vegetarian food package, monthly coworking memberships (€59/month, including access to 10 Berlin partner spaces), event venue rental, festival ticket sales, and gear rental, with a 20% discount on 30+ night stays and a free SteinTherme Bad Belzig spa voucher on 6+ night stays. A meaningful share of capacity is allocated to EU and Brandenburg grant-funded programs (Flämingo Hub, The Rabbit, Founders Attic, energy upgrades, Smart Village e.V.), which underwrite infrastructure and programming but do not generate direct guest revenue. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website and booking platforms, with marketing primarily content- and community-led across Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo, MailChimp, and earned media (NYT, Wired, Le Monde, Forbes, DW). The company employs between 11 and 50 staff including a core founding team of Janosch Dietrich and Julianne Becker (both authorised partners), Iris Wolfer (bookings), and Philipp Hentschel (networking and website), supplemented by honorary staff, scholarship holders, and work-stay exchange participants.

Name

Coconat

Legal name

Dietrich & Kokosnuss OHG

Website

https://coconat-space.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Coconat operates a rural workation retreat in Klein Glien, Brandenburg (Germany), combining coliving accommodation, countryside coworking, and curated residency programs for freelancers, digital nomads, corporate teams, startup founders, and creative residents across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workation and Coworking Hospitality Services

NAICS

All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Agritourism Eco-Lodges & Farm Nature Stays (THAAAHAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Farm Stays & Agritourism Lodges (THAMADAH), Safari Camps & Tented Lodges (THAGAOAF)

Keywords

• Coworking space services
• Coliving accommodation
• Workation retreat
• Rural hospitality services
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Brandenburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Workation & Coliving Accommodation: Overnight stays in private rooms, dorms, camping, glamping, and tiny houses. Revenue from nightly accommodation fees plus food and workspace add-ons. Includes discounted long-stay packages (30+ nights get 20% discount).
2. Coworking Memberships: Daily drop-in (€10/day), monthly membership (€59/month), and coworking flat rate for overnight guests (€11.90/night). Monthly membership includes access to 10 partner spaces in Berlin and Cocolab.
3. Food & Beverage: All-inclusive meal package at €44/person/day (breakfast, lunch, dinner — vegetarian). Shared kitchen access at €5/person/night. Meat options for groups (10+ people) at additional €10/person. Vegan diet is free; gluten-free and special allergy diets cost €5/day extra.
4. Flämingo Startup Accelerator: Six-month non-equity accelerator program for early-growth startups in mobility, creative industries, and health, funded by European Union and State of Brandenburg. Includes founder residencies, Fläming Safaris, and one-month coliving/coworking experience.
5. The Rabbit Indie Games Residency: Europe's first fully funded indie games residency. Funded by Medienboard Berlin-Brandenburg. Provides free housing, meals, €500 stipend, and travel cost support for selected participants. Generates revenue through program delivery and partnerships.
6. Meeting & Event Venue Rental: Meeting rooms (up to 10 people each), Salon (up to 100 people), The Vault (historic cellar event space), and outdoor spaces available for rental. Equipped with flip charts and projectors. Supports team offsites, retreats, and corporate events.
7. Fläminger Kreativsause Festival: Annual week-long festival for art, culture and societal transformation. Revenue from ticket sales (Week Pass €300, 3-Night Flex Pass €160, 1-Night Pass €55, Family Week Pass €690) plus accommodation upsells (25% partner discount).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Coconat operates Europe's first Workation Retreat, a countryside hospitality venue in Klein Glien, Brandenburg (90km from Berlin), combining coliving accommodation, coworking facilities, and nature-based leisure. The estate features 20 rooms with capacity for 50-60 guests, ranging from private rooms to shared dorms, camping, and glamping. Guests receive high-speed internet (100 Mbit), shared vegetarian meals, access to multiple indoor and outdoor workspaces, and participation in community programs including startup residencies, indie game development, and creative workshops.

Product overview

Coconat is a rural workation retreat in Klein Glien, Brandenburg (90km from Berlin), operating as Europe's first Workation Retreat. The offering is a unified platform combining coliving accommodation, countryside coworking space, and leisure activities. Core products include: Coworking Space with 100 Mbit internet and multiple workspace types (indoor/outdoor, meeting rooms, library, phone booths); Coliving Accommodation with rooms, dorms, camping, and glamping; and various membership/residency programs. Supporting programs include COCOLAB Makerspace for rural craftspeople, Flämingo Startup Hub six-month accelerator for mobility/creative/health startups, and The Rabbit indie games residency. The company also offers specialized packages for freelancers, teams, and individuals seeking work-life balance in nature.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Space Countryside coworking facility offering indoor and outdoor workspaces, meeting rooms, high-speed internet (100 Mbit), and access to various work areas including library, pub, salon, and phone booths for remote workers and digital nomads.
• Coliving Accommodation Historic manor house accommodation offering private rooms, shared dorms, camping, and glamping options, all with access to coworking facilities and shared vegetarian meals, targeting remote workers and digital nomads.
• Individual/Freelancer Workation Packages Workation packages designed for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and creatives combining coliving and coworking with accommodation options from camping to premium rooms and three daily vegetarian meals.
• Countryside Coworking Membership Monthly subscription membership offering unlimited 24/7 coworking access, variety of workspaces, unlimited coffee/tea/snacks, and access to 10 partner spaces in Berlin for local remote workers in the Brandenburg/Berlin region.
• Work-Stay Exchange Program Exchange program where participants work 20 hours/week as Community Manager in exchange for free accommodation, three meals daily, snacks, and free coworking access, with a minimum one-month stay.
• COCOLAB Makerspace Rural makerspace supporting local craftsmen and artists through open workshops, maker retreats, networking events, and laser cutting facilities, developed in cooperation with Smart Village e.V. and Werkstatt für Alles.
• Flämingo Startup Hub Accelerator Six-month non-equity accelerator program for early-growth startups in mobility, creative industries, and health sectors, featuring one-month coliving and coworking residencies at the Gutshof Glien estate.
• The Rabbit Indie Games Residency

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 rooms with capacity for 50–60 guests, plus camping for 10 tents and 5 campervan spots
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Smart Village e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Umbrella organization for initiatives using digitalization and smart solutions for rural life in the High Fläming region. Founded in 2019 by Märkische Allgemeine Zeitung, town of Bad Belzig, municipality of Wiesenburg/Mark, Daniela Singhal (Wir zu Lande), Naturpark Hoher Fläming e.V., Studio Wiesenburg, and Coconat. Coconat is a founding board member. The network has grown to 20+ individual projects.
• Netzwerk Zukunftsorte e.V. (Network of Future Places)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Coconat is a founding member of this association that brings together practical experts from the most dynamic future locations, innovative organisations, institutions, and politics. It researches and disseminates knowledge about collaborative living, working, and coming together in the countryside.
• Märkische Allgemeine ZeitungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Smart Village e.V. Local newspaper supporting rural development initiatives in Brandenburg.
• Town of Bad BelzigminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal government partner in Smart Village e.V. and co-founder of the smart rural development initiative.
• Naturpark Hoher Fläming e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature park association partner in Smart Village e.V., supporting nature-based tourism and outdoor activities around Coconat.
• Games Ground BerlinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner supporting The Rabbit Indie Games Residency, contributing to the creative community ecosystem and participant recruitment.
• Womenize! / Womenize LatamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for The Rabbit Indie Games Residency focused on gender inclusion, supporting the program's goal of achieving 50% marginalized genders among selected participants.
• Africa ComicademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for The Rabbit Indie Games Residency, supporting recruitment from Africa and underrepresented communities globally.
• Indie Dev DayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for The Rabbit Indie Games Residency, connecting the residency to the broader indie game developer community.
• Catalan ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for The Rabbit Indie Games Residency supporting Catalan game developers and cultural exchange.
• Berlin Game SceneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for The Rabbit Indie Games Residency connecting the residency to Berlin's vibrant game development community.
• Media Deals (Creative World)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Flämingo Startup Summer event, representing the Creative World track focused on creative technologies, media innovation, and cultural entrepreneurship.
• DB mindboxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating with Flämingo Startup Summer event, representing the Mobility World track focused on mobility, logistics, and transportation innovation.
• Fraunhofer IZI-BBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partner for Flämingo Startup Summer Health World track, bringing healthcare innovation expertise to the startup ecosystem.
• ZDD – Zentrum Digitale DiagnostikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Flämingo Startup Summer Health World track, contributing digital diagnostics and healthcare innovation expertise.
• Historische S-Bahn e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociation that donated/restored the 1927 S-Bahn trailer car 275 626 to Coconat's Mobility Campus in 2021. The historic vehicle serves as a visual landmark for sustainable mobility projects.
• Milan KunsthandwerkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArts and crafts shop combined with a small café in the former cowshed. Acts as the sales and social room of the COCOLAB. Offers organic snacks, drinks, and handmade goods from local makers.
• Mobile Mosterei Hoher FlämingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partner pressing apple juice from local fruits. Coconat's own apple juice is sold through this partnership.
• Neuland 21minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThink-and-do tank dealing with rural development topics, based in Klein Glien since 2019. Collaborates on rural innovation projects.
• LandwärtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram for new citizens and founders in rural areas, initiated by first Erasmus for Entrepreneurs scholarship holder Franka Kohler. Active in the Fläming region.
• Wir zu LandeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitizen journalism project supported by MABB, committed to media diversity in the region. Hosts media training workshops and partners with Coconat for events.
• DorfspätiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional products shop (Konsum Konsol) in the manor house, selling regional specialties including Old Sandhill whisky and products from Lebenslust.
• 10 Berlin Coworking Space Partners (co-up, r!, and others)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonthly coworking memberships at Coconat include access to 10 partner coworking spaces in Berlin. Partners include co-up, r!, Coworking Europe network, Digital Media Women, and others.
• SteinTherme Bad BelzigminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThermal spa partner offering free spa day vouchers to Coconat guests staying 6+ nights. Coconat recommends the spa for relaxation and wellness activities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tribepreneurs: Curated retreats and coliving experiences targeting entrepreneurs and creatives. Emerging player with overlap on founder/creative residency product adjacent to Coconat's Flämingo Startup Hub and Kreativsause offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Selina: Global hospitality brand targeting digital nomads with a portfolio of hostels, hotels, and coworking-enabled properties. Larger scale incumbent offering a similar workation-and-community value proposition across multiple geographies.
• Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity: Long-established residency and retreat operator combining accommodation, studios, and programming in a nature setting. Comparable residency-and-retreat structure (housing + meals + workspace + community) for creative professionals.

Direct peers

• Roam: Coliving/coworking network with multiple locations globally targeting location-independent workers and entrepreneurs. Comparable all-inclusive, community-led workation product serving overlapping personas.
• Outsite: Network of coliving spaces designed for remote workers and founders, offering accommodation-plus-coworking stays. Direct peer serving the same freelance/digital-nomad segment with comparable nightly/community product structure.
• welance: Coworking space founded by Coconat team member Philipp Hentschel in Berlin. Direct peer for the coworking-product dimension and referral channel into Coconat's countryside offering.
• Hof Prädikow: Rural coliving/coworking retreat in Brandenburg operated by a close collaborator of Coconat co-founder Philipp Hentschel. Comparable offering of countryside workation stays and community-based programming within 2-3 hours of Berlin.
• Sun and Co. Coliving/coworking retreat in Javea, Spain, explicitly targeting remote workers and digital nomads with all-inclusive packages. Closely comparable product (rural setting, accommodation + coworking + community + meals) and customer overlap with Coconat.

Regional players

• Betahaus: Berlin-based coworking and event space with an established community of freelancers and founders. Indirect overlap via Coconat's partnership network (10 Berlin coworking partners) and shared customer base of Berlin remote workers.
• Wi-Cowork: Network of rural and small-town coworking spaces across Germany, comparable to Coconat's positioning within the Smart Village e.V. network. Indirect competitive overlap for German countryside remote-worker demand.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/workationRe
• YouTubevimeo.com/user40076413
• Facebookfacebook.com/Workation.Retreat
• Instagraminstagram.com/coconat.workation.retreat
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coconatworkation

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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