coworkit

What coworkit does

coworkit is a coworking space and startup incubator headquartered in Solingen, Germany, operating two city sites (SG-Grünewald at Grünewalder Straße 29-31 and Mitte at Linkgasse 12). The company is operated by Gründer- und Technologiezentrum Solingen GmbH & Co. KG (HRA 23306, Amtsgericht Wuppertal) as a public-private partnership project of Solingen.Business, the municipal economic development agency (Wirtschaftsförderung Solingen). Founded in 2016 and marking its tenth anniversary in 2026, coworkit positions itself as a 'Gründer Garage' (founder's garage) targeting early-stage startups, freelancers, self-employed professionals, and small teams in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

The product surface spans Hot Desk and Fix Desk memberships (standard and Comfort tiers with 24/7 transponder upgrades), Business Starter Paket subscriptions with a registered business address in Solingen, lockable Team Offices from €500/month, a Family Office (Eltern-Kind-Büro), and a Content Studio for media production. Day Passes at €10 (or ten-pack for €75) provide pay-as-you-go flexibility. Ancillary revenue comes from hourly meeting room (€6.25/hour) and workshop room (€12.50/hour) rentals, mailbox service (€25/month), event venue hire (Pliestersaal), and a Community Card granting quarterly cross-location access. All memberships bundle WiFi, a coffee flatrate, printing, and shared kitchen and lounge amenities.

The underlying technology is the third-party Cobot coworking management platform (bookit.coworkit.de) for online booking, membership management, payments, and event handling, supplemented by GoCardless SEPA direct-debit processing, Google Analytics, and LinkedIn OAuth login. Go-to-market is product-led and community-led: customers self-serve through the booking portal, while acquisition is supported by Solingen.Business referrals, the StarterCenter NRW partnership, and word-of-mouth within the regional startup ecosystem. Programming includes regular breakfast meetups, Demodays, and workshops on Design Thinking, 3D printing, and IoT. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, headcount is listed at 1-10 employees, and the operating model depends on municipal economic-development support rather than venture capital.

Name

coworkit

Legal name

Gründer- und Technologiezentrum Solingen GmbH und Co. KG

Website

https://coworkit.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

coworkit operates two coworking spaces in Solingen, Germany, under municipal economic-development agency Solingen.Business, providing flexible desks, dedicated desks, team offices, meeting rooms, and event programming for startups, freelancers, and small teams in the North Rhine-Westphalia region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Spaces

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Coworking space services
• Startup incubator
• Flexible workspace rentals
• Meeting room rentals
• Business address services

Headquarters

HQ city

Solingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Monthly Coworking Memberships: Recurring subscription revenue from Hot Desk, Fix Desk, Business Starter Paket, and related monthly plans. Customers pay recurring fees for flexible or fixed workspace access with included amenities.
2. Day Passes and Time Passes: One-time purchase of Tagesticket (€10/day) or bundled Time Passes (10 passes for €75). Provides flexible, pay-as-you-go access for occasional users.
3. Meeting and Workshop Room Rentals: Hourly and daily rental of meeting rooms (€6.25/hour), workshop spaces (€12.50/hour), and event venues. Additional revenue stream from equipment rental and moderation materials.
4. Additional Services: Ancillary revenue from 24/7 transponder access (€20/month), mailboxes (€25/month), printing/copying, and beverages. Team office rentals starting at €500/month for up to 6 workstations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

coworkit operates a physical coworking space and startup incubator in Solingen, Germany, providing flexible hot desks, dedicated fix desks, private team offices (Team Office, Daily Office), meeting rooms, workshop rooms, and a content studio on hourly, daily, and monthly terms. Memberships include business address/mailbox services, WiFi, coffee flatrate, printing, and access to a curated community of founders, freelancers, and creatives under the "Gründer Garage" concept.

Product overview

coworkit is a coworking space operated by Gründer- und Technologiezentrum Solingen GmbH & Co. KG, located in Solingen Grünewald, Germany. The offering is a unified coworking platform combining flexible and dedicated desk memberships (Hot Desk, Fix Desk, and Comfort variants), private offices (Teamoffice, Daily Office), meeting and workshop rooms, and a Content Studio. Additional services include business address registration (Business Starter Paket), mailbox services, a Family Office for parents, Community Card for multi-location access, and community events/workshops. All plans include WiFi, coffee flatrate, and access to shared infrastructure (kitchen, printer, lounge areas). The booking is managed through the Cobot platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tagesticket (Day Pass) Day pass providing access to a flexible coworking workspace for a single day, including coffee flatrate and WiFi. Targeted at occasional users, freelancers, and visiting professionals.
• Hot Desk Membership Monthly flexible desk membership with access during opening hours (Mon-Fri 8-16h), free WiFi, community access, and optional 24/7 transponder upgrade. Targeted at founders, freelancers, and professionals needing a flexible recurring workspace.
• Fix Desk Membership Monthly dedicated desk membership with 24/7 transponder access, weekly 2 hours meeting room usage, and printing credits. Targeted at members who want an assigned permanent desk with round-the-clock access.
• Business Starter Paket Monthly startup package including 10 day tickets, a registered business address with mailbox in Solingen, 12 hours monthly meeting room access, and coffee flatrate. Targeted at startups and founders needing a turnkey business presence.
• Business Starter Paket Comfort Enhanced monthly package with 10 day tickets in a Comfort Office (height-adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, modern ambiance), post forwarding (max 6x/month), and 12 hours monthly meeting room access. Targeted at founders wanting a higher-spec workspace plus mail forwarding.
• Meeting Room Rental Conference room with 6 seats, digital presentation screen, whiteboard, and flipchart, available at €6.25/hour. Targeted at members and external customers needing professional meeting space for client or team meetings.
• Workshop Room Rental Workshop space for 12 persons with 3 metaplan boards, large whiteboards, projector, flipcharts, and standing work islands; €12.50/hour or €100/day. Targeted at teams running trainings, workshops, and collaborative sessions.
• Content Studio Creative studio space for content production available at €69/hour (up to 4 hours) or €119 (up to 8 hours). Targeted at creators, marketers, and teams producing video, photo, or other content.
• Team Office (Teamoffice) Lockable private office for up to 6 team members with whiteboard, shelves, and 2 transponders included, starting at €500/month. Targeted at small startup teams and SMBs needing a private, dedicated office.
• Daily Office Lockable private office with up to 4 workstations available for hourly booking (€69/hour up to 10 hours or €34.50/hour up to 5 hours), includes transponder for day use. Targeted at teams needing a private workspace for part of a day.
• Family Office (Eltern-Kind-Büro) Parent-child office enabling parents to bring children to work, featuring a changing table, subject to availability. Targeted at parents in the founder and freelancer community who need flexible childcare while working.
• Community Events Networking events including regular breakfast meetups, startup Demodays, and other community gatherings. Targeted at members and regional founders seeking peer connection.
• Workshops (Education) Educational workshops covering topics like Design Thinking, 3D printing, and Internet of Things for skill development. Targeted at members and regional professionals seeking hands-on training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 included day tickets per month with Business Starter packages
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Solingen.Business (Wirtschaftsförderung Solingen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolingen.Business is the parent economic development organization behind coworkit. The coworking space is described as 'Ein Projekt von' (A project of) Solingen.Business, which operates the Gründer- und Technologiezentrum (Founder and Technology Center). This is a foundational partnership providing legitimacy, infrastructure, and regional economic development support.
• StarterCenter NRWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional startup support organization affiliated with NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia). Listed as a partner in the coworkit network, likely providing startup resources and referrals.
• Cantow CommunicationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing and communications partner appearing in the partner/network section of the coworkit website.
• fairmischtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner organization appearing in coworkit's partner network section.
• Local LifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal lifestyle/business platform partner in coworkit's network.
• HanneliseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner appearing in coworkit's partner network section.
• Wirtschaftsjunioren SolingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoung entrepreneurs' organization within the Solingen region. Partner in coworkit's network for startup community building.
• Techcampus SolingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology-focused campus initiative in Solingen. Listed as partner in coworkit's network section.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office giant with presence in major German cities, representing the large-scale end of the market that pressures localized players on brand recognition and capital depth.
• Regus / IWG: Global incumbent in flexible workspaces (Regus, Spaces, HQ) operating hundreds of locations worldwide, providing the broader competitive backdrop against which small community-led operators like coworkit compete.

Direct peers

• Design Offices: German coworking and flexible office provider with locations across major German cities, offering comparable workspace tiers (hot desks, team offices, meeting rooms) at higher price points.
• St. Oberholz: Berlin-based coworking space and startup community with a strong 'founder garage' identity, comparable in concept and self-serve booking model to coworkit's community-led positioning.
• Impact Hub Germany: Global network of community-driven coworking and incubator spaces for entrepreneurs, directly comparable to coworkit on community programming, startup focus, and event-led engagement.
• Workhaus Germany: Germany-based flexible workspace operator offering coworking, dedicated desks and private offices with a community orientation, overlapping closely with coworkit's offering.
• Mindspace Germany: Premium coworking and flexible office operator with multiple German locations (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt), offering a similar tiered product (hot desks, offices, meeting rooms) to coworkit but at greater scale.
• Betahaus Berlin: Berlin coworking and startup hub offering hot desks, fixed desks, meeting rooms and event programming with a community-driven model directly comparable to coworkit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMJtMQrpLldmEpOsYD-nVqQ
• Facebookde-de.facebook.com/coworkit.de
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/coworkit-coworking-space-solingen?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
• Instagraminstagram.com/coworkit.de
• Xx.com/coworkitde

Compliance2 records

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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