What FutureWard does

FutureWard (legal entity 芳舟福泰股份有限公司) is a privately held startup resource management company headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2014 by Daniel Lin as one of Taiwan's largest makerspaces at Tatung University. After co-founder Jonathan Liao joined in 2016 as COO, the company pivoted to coworking and opened FutureWard Central (a 500-ping space near Nanjing Fuxing MRT) in Songshan District, Taipei, followed by a second location, FutureWard Civic, in Da'an District. The company self-describes as "Coworking+," positioning itself as a curated ecosystem for international entrepreneurs soft-launching in Taiwan rather than a commoditized coworking operator.

FutureWard's core products comprise workspace tiers (Hot Desk, Dedicated Desk, Dedicated Pod with 24/7 access, and 15 Private Offices), five equipped meeting rooms (7-12 seats each), a 150-person Function Room, and the award-winning Atrium social space. Beyond physical space, the company bundles business support services (company registration, accounting, visa assistance) with memberships and operates add-on programming (e.g., the monthly FutureWard Forum, Xiri Law office hours) to drive retention. The technology layer is conventional: a meeting room booking system, tour request forms, event ticketing via Accupass, and standard content/social tools — no proprietary platform or software product is disclosed.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly/annual membership subscriptions for workspace tiers, usage-based fees for meeting rooms (300 NTD per non-member booking), event space rentals, and bundled business services. Member throughput reached 1,500+ members and 150+ companies (2016-2019) across 40+ nationalities, and 260+ events have been hosted. Strategic partnerships — notably with fabbit (Japan) for cross-border access, ITRI and the Ministry of Science and Technology for the now-ended Taiwan Tech Arena contract (2018-2021), and accelerators (MOX, SparkLabs, BE Accelerator, IAPS, TSI) — anchor both member acquisition and government-aligned revenue lines, including the Taiwan Employment Gold Card program that FutureWard has supported since October 2020.

Name

FutureWard

Legal name

芳舟福泰股份有限公司

Website

https://futureward.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FutureWard is a privately held startup resource management company in Taipei operating two coworking locations (Central and Civic) and bundling workspace subscriptions with company registration, visa, and business support services for international founders soft-launching in Taiwan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Taipei

HQ country

Taiwan

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Coworkspace Memberships (Hot Desk, Dedicated Desk, Dedicated Pod): Monthly recurring membership fees for access to shared workspace. Members choose from Hot Desks (flexible, non-dedicated seating), Dedicated Desks (reserved personal desk with storage), and Dedicated Pods (enclosed private cubicles with 24/7 access). Private office rentals (entire rooms) also available under separate office rental agreements. Membership includes access to open social areas, kitchen, Atrium, Wi-Fi, and community events.
2. Meeting Room Rentals: Hourly or session-based rental of 5 equipped meeting rooms. Each room accommodates 7-12 people and includes HDMI cables, 50-inch HD TV, whiteboard, electrical/network outlets, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. Rooms average 5.5 ping (195.7 sq ft). Members and non-members can book via the online schedule system.
3. Event Space Rental: Rental of Function Room (150-person capacity) and Atrium for events, product launches, screenings, and gatherings. Users sign an event rental agreement and pay a deposit (30% of total fee) within 3 days of contract signing. The space accommodates curated speaker events, workshops, and FutureWard's own forum series.
4. Business Support Services: Services include company registration assistance, accounting, visa services, and advisory referrals. A 1-year contract for dedicated desk or coworking membership includes free company registration. These services are bundled with space membership to drive workspace sign-ups.
5. Transnational Coworking Access (fabbit Partnership): Included as a membership benefit — FutureWard members receive 3 free days per month at fabbit locations in Japan. Revenue is effectively cross-subsidized through membership fees rather than generating separate income from this arrangement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FutureWard operates coworking spaces, private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues across two Taipei locations (FutureWard Central and FutureWard Civic). The company also provides startup ecosystem services including company registration, accounting, visa support, and introductions to mentors and investors. Between 2018-2021, FutureWard additionally managed the Taiwan Tech Arena, a 900-ping government-sponsored coworking hub.

Product overview

FutureWard is a startup resource management company operating shared office spaces in Taipei, Taiwan. The company offers a portfolio of workspace solutions comprising Private Offices (exclusive team spaces), Coworking Spaces (including Dedicated Desks, Hot Desks, and Dedicated Pods with 24/7 access), Event Spaces (function room, Atrium, and activity venues), and Meeting Rooms (5 rooms with AV equipment for 7-12 people). Beyond physical workspace, FutureWard provides startup ecosystem services including business registration, accounting, visa support, and investor/mentor networking. The company previously managed Taiwan Tech Arena (2018-2021), a 900-ping government-sponsored coworking hub housing multiple international accelerators.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Office Dedicated fully enclosed private office rooms for small teams (1-2 people), available at FutureWard Central. Includes separate office rental agreement with multi-year contract terms and 1-month renewal notice.
• Coworking Space Shared workspace offering three membership tiers: Hot Desk (flexible seating), Dedicated Desk (reserved personal desk with storage), and Dedicated Pod (private enclosed cubicle with 24/7 access). Includes access to open social areas, kitchen, Atrium, Wi-Fi, and community events.
• Event Space Flexible event venues including a 150-person capacity Function Room and the award-winning Atrium social area for product launches, workshops, screenings, and gatherings. Users sign an event rental agreement and pay a 30% deposit.
• Meeting Rooms Five meeting rooms with capacity for 7-12 people, equipped with HDMI cables, 50-inch HD TVs, projectors, whiteboards, Wi-Fi, and electrical outlets. Average room size approximately 5.5 ping (195.7 sq ft). Non-members pay 300 NTD per booking.
• Startup Ecosystem Services Business support services including company registration assistance, accounting, visa services, mentor introductions, and connections to investors and partners. A 1-year dedicated desk or coworking membership includes free company registration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,500+ members, 150+ companies served in 3 years (2016-2019)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• fabbitcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 February 2020Transnational coworking partnership with fabbit, Japan's largest coworking space operator with 45 locations globally. Beginning in 2020, FutureWard members receive 3 days per month of free access to fabbit's Otemachi Tokyo, Osaka Honmachi, and Fukuoka locations. Members can participate in fabbit's regular industry discussions and consultations. FutureWard entrepreneurs seeking Japan market entry receive transitional support and ongoing assistance from fabbit. The partnership creates a cross-border coworking bridge between Taiwan and Japan.
• Meet TaipeiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2019FutureWard collaborated with Meet Taipei to create a unique coworking space presence and participate in the annual startup exhibition.
• Taiwan Tech Arena (TTA)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2018Taiwan Tech Arena is a flagship project of Taiwan's Ministry of Science and Technology located in Taipei Arena. FutureWard won the bid with ITRI in 2018 and led the design and construction of the 900-ping coworking hub. The space houses international accelerators (MOX, SparkLabs, BE Accelerator, IAPS, TSI) and accommodates 250 desks and 22 meeting rooms. FutureWard manages facility operations and spreads its coworking culture and community at TTA. Since September 2018, TTA has served 130+ teams, 560 members, 600 meetings, and 250 events.
• ITRI (Industrial Technology Research Institute)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFutureWard partnered with ITRI to bid on and manage the Taiwan Tech Arena project at Taipei Arena. ITRI leads the program and events team while FutureWard handles operations and community management.
• Xiri LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerXiri Law provides monthly office hours at FutureWard Central for legal consultation on corporate law matters. Non-members pay 300 NTD per session; members attend free. Services include advising on domestic and cross-border transactions, M&A, joint ventures, and startup-specific legal needs.
• Hardware MassiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal hardware and startup event organizer. Partnered with FutureWard to host events and workshops at FutureWard Central.
• Founder's InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal startup accelerator program. Collaborated with FutureWard on speaker events and workshops at FutureWard Central.
• All Hands TaiwanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStartup community organization. Worked with FutureWard on curated speaker events and programs at FutureWard Central.
• Anchor TaiwanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCultural immersion program for international entrepreneurs and professionals. FutureWard provides space and access to its startup ecosystem for program participants.
• Taiwan Adventure Outing (TAO)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal adventure and cultural activity organizer. TAO initiated Taiwan National Clean Up Day (TNCU), collecting 4+ tons of trash in 2018. FutureWard participated in the Fulong Beach Cleanup event in May 2019 with ~70 volunteers collecting 536kg of trash, demonstrating community and social responsibility engagement.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: WeWork is a global coworking incumbent offering flexible offices, event spaces, and enterprise solutions. It is not a direct niche competitor in FutureWard's startup-international segment, but it sets the category benchmark and competes for enterprise demand.
• IWG (Regus / Spaces): IWG operates Regus, Spaces, HQ, and Signature flexible-workspace brands globally, including a Taiwan presence. It is a broad incumbent comparable in the underlying shared-office model even though its target customer mix skews more enterprise than startup.

Regional players

• Common Ground: Common Ground is a Malaysia-based coworking and serviced-office operator with multiple KL and regional locations targeting startups and corporates. Comparable operating model and member base to FutureWard, though focused on Malaysia.
• The Working Capitol: The Working Capitol is a Singapore-based coworking operator that combines workspace with venture-building and corporate-innovation programs. Comparable to FutureWard's startup-ecosystem and government/accelerator partnership positioning.
• JustCo: JustCo is a Singapore-headquartered coworking operator with locations across Southeast Asia, Korea, and China. It is comparable in business model (flexible office memberships, event spaces, enterprise offerings) and is a key Asia-Pacific peer for any operator like FutureWard.
• The Hive: The Hive operates design-forward coworking spaces across Asia (Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok, Taipei, Tokyo, etc.) targeting entrepreneurs and SMEs. It overlaps with FutureWard's international-member positioning and Asia-Pacific expansion thesis.

Emerging players

• Impact Hub: Impact Hub is a global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces. It overlaps with FutureWard's community/ecosystem model and international-member positioning, though its scale in Asia is thinner.

Direct peers

• Paper Space: Paper Space is a Taipei-based coworking operator offering shared workspace, dedicated desks, and meeting rooms to startups and small teams. It competes with FutureWard for the same Taipei-based early-stage and SMB customer base.
• CLBC: CLBC is one of Taipei's largest and most established coworking operators, with multiple locations, event programming, and a startup/creator community focus. It is the closest direct head-to-head competitor to FutureWard in the Taipei market.

Others

• Antler: Antler is a global early-stage venture firm that combines founder residencies with coworking-style workspace at its hubs (including Taipei). It is thematically comparable to FutureWard's startup-international community role, though its primary business is investment, not space rental.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/futureward_tw
• Facebookfacebook.com/futurewards
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/futureward
• Instagraminstagram.com/futurewardtaiwan

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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