Coworking Switzerland

What Coworking Switzerland does

Coworking Switzerland (legal name "Coworking Switzerland," UID CHE-215.651.905) is a Swiss non-profit association (Verein) headquartered in Bern that serves as the national alliance for the Swiss coworking movement. Founded on 17 March 2015 at Impact Hub Zurich with 12 founding members, the association now represents approximately 150 Full Members operating roughly 200 coworking spaces across Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is governed by two Co-Presidents (Mélanie Burnier for Romandie and Claudius Krucker for German-speaking Switzerland), a board of approximately seven volunteer operator-directors, and a small paid staff of about eight that includes a Content Creator & Social Media Manager. The organization does not operate coworking spaces or booking systems; instead it functions as a membership-based industry body and community platform.

Its core product surface consists of a tiered membership program (Starter CHF 250/year, Full CHF 100/year with CHF 50 per additional location, Patron CHF 500+/year, and Associate CHF 50–100/year), an interactive four-language (DE/EN/FR/IT) directory map of member coworking spaces at coworking.ch, a self-serve member portal at my.coworking.ch, the "This Works!" podcast (available in French and German and sponsored by dormakaba, Basler Versicherungen, and PSP Swiss Property), a regional and national events program, and the Coworking Anywhere exchange network that issues vouchers for cross-space access. Complementary services include discounted Swiss delegations to the Coworking Europe Conference, a Real Estate Ad package (CHF 100) for landlords seeking operator tenants, and an inherited knowledge base absorbed from the dissolved VillageOffice Cooperative in December 2021.

The business model is membership-dues-driven subscription revenue, supplemented by podcast sponsorships, event ticket sales, and Real Estate Ad listings. The association distributes services primarily through its website and self-serve member portal, with a community-led and event-driven go-to-market motion. Primary customer segments are coworking space operators (Full Members), companies seeking flexible workspace (channel-served via the Flesk partnership), individual coworkers and freelancers (Associate Members and map users), coworking founders (Starter Members), and municipalities interested in coworking as local public infrastructure. Notable ecosystem partners include Yaasa (Main Partner), Flesk (core channel partner for enterprise access), and operational vendors such as Cobot, OfficeRnD, SaasOffice, Spacebring, Salto, and KleverKey, which offer member discounts.

Name

Coworking Switzerland

Legal name

Coworking Switzerland

Website

https://coworking.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Coworking Switzerland is a Swiss non-profit association founded in 2015 that represents approximately 150 members operating roughly 200 coworking spaces across Switzerland and Liechtenstein through tiered memberships, a directory map, events, a podcast, and an exchange network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Workspace Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (81391)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Coworking industry association
• Flexible workspace network
• Shared office directory
• Workspace membership programs
• Coworking community platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Bern

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The association generates revenue through annual membership fees at multiple tiers: Starter Member (CHF 250/year) for those building a coworking space, Full Member (CHF 100/year) for coworking space operators including one location with additional locations at CHF 50 each, Patron Member (CHF 500+/year) for supporters, and Associate Member (CHF 50/year for individuals, CHF 100/year for legal entities).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Coworking Switzerland is a Swiss non-profit association that supports and promotes coworking across Switzerland and Liechtenstein through a tiered membership program (Starter, Full, Patron, Associate), an interactive directory map of member coworking spaces, the bilingual "This Works!" podcast, a regional and national events program, the Coworking Anywhere voucher-based cross-space exchange network, and the my.coworking.ch member portal. The association does not operate coworking spaces or a booking system itself; it connects and represents coworking space operators, companies seeking flexible workspaces, individuals, and municipalities, and represents approximately 150 members operating about 200 coworking spaces across all Swiss language regions.

Product overview

Coworking Switzerland is a national non-profit association (founded March 17, 2015, in Zurich) that supports and promotes coworking across Switzerland with approximately 150 members operating about 200 coworking spaces. The organization does not operate a SaaS platform but provides a portfolio of membership-based services including an online coworking space map directory, the This Works! podcast (available in French and German), an events program featuring regional meetups and workshops, the Coworking Anywhere exchange network for cross-space access, the my.coworking.ch member portal, and discounted Coworking Europe Conference delegation tickets. Membership tiers (Starter at CHF 250/year, Full at CHF 100/year, Patron at CHF 500+/year, Associate from CHF 50/year) provide access to knowledge exchange, best practices, national/international networking, market studies, and coaching.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Switzerland Membership Association membership programme for individuals, companies, and legal entities interested in coworking in Switzerland and Liechtenstein, offered in four tiers: Starter Member (CHF 250/year, for those building a coworking space, including document templates and one hour of board coaching), Full Member (CHF 100/year per location for operating coworking spaces, including map pin, full profile, voting rights at the General Assembly, knowledge exchange, networking, market studies, and discounted events), Patron Member (CHF 500+/year for supporters), and Associate Member (CHF 50/year for individuals, CHF 100/year for legal entities).
• Coworking Space Map Interactive directory map of coworking spaces across Switzerland and Liechtenstein, allowing individuals, companies, and municipalities to find and contact member coworking spaces directly. Free pins are available to any space signing the Coworking Manifesto via the membership application form; Full Members receive a pin with full contact and profile information. The association explicitly does not operate a booking system or act as a booking agent.
• This Works! Podcast Podcast dedicated to the flexible working world, human resources, and coworking, produced in French and German, and distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Anchor. The podcast positions coworking in the broader discussion about the office of the future and is sponsored by industry partners.
• Events Program Events programme for the Swiss coworking community, including informal after-work meetups, lunch meetups, regional meetups, workshops, and an annual General Assembly with expert dialogues. Registration and management run through the events.coworking.ch platform.
• Coworking Anywhere Exchange Network Swiss coworking exchange network where coworkers from participating member spaces receive vouchers to access other coworking spaces in the network for free, enabling cross-space collaboration and distributed work across the member network.
• my.coworking.ch Member Portal Online member portal at my.coworking.ch where Coworking Switzerland members apply for and manage their membership, access documents and exclusive resources, and interact with the broader member community.
• Coworking Europe Conference Swiss Delegation Group ticket programme that coordinates a Swiss delegation to the annual Coworking Europe Conference, offering Swiss coworking professionals discounted group access to the international conference.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports approximately 200 coworking spaces across Switzerland and Liechtenstein
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered main partner, minor and core.

• Yaasamain partnerTechnology or IntegrationYaasa produces ergonomic office furniture for everyday use including height-adjustable desks and office chairs. Listed as a Main Partner of Coworking Switzerland.
• Masaba CoffeeminorOthersCoffee beans and machines solution ideal for coworking spaces.
• FleskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss-based company enabling companies and teams to easily book flexible workspaces and meeting rooms in Switzerland. Preferred partner for corporate access to coworking network.
• CoworkiesminorOthersListed as partner/patron organization.
• VillageOffice (Legacy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVillageOffice Cooperative was dissolved in December 2021. Coworking Switzerland took over the VillageOffice legacy including the knowledge base and brand, building on this platform for member services.
• CommunityOfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer VillageOffice coaches now run CommunityOffice, providing consulting services for building coworking spaces. Recommended for full support in starting coworking spaces.
• VillageOfficeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhile VillageOffice dissolved, Coworking Switzerland maintains the relationship through taking over the legacy platform and knowledge base.
• dormakabaminorOthersMain Sponsor of the This Works! podcast. Provides access management solutions.
• Basler VersicherungenminorOthersGold Sponsor of the This Works! podcast.
• PSP Swiss PropertyminorOthersSilver Sponsor of the This Works! podcast.
• SwissInterProminorOthersSocial security solution with a single point of contact, featured as Coworking Friend.
• GewerbevereinminorOthersPartnership offering reduced membership fees for members of the association.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Flesk: Flesk is a Swiss coworking pass provider enabling companies to access multiple workspaces through a single contract. It is a direct peer because both organizations target Swiss enterprise demand for flexible workspace, share the same end-user base (Swiss knowledge workers and companies), and Flesk is already an official channel partner of Coworking Switzerland.
• Copass: Copass is a global coworking pass network giving members access to hundreds of coworking spaces worldwide. It is comparable to Coworking Switzerland because both aggregate and distribute access to independent coworking spaces, and Coworking Switzerland's Coworking Anywhere exchange is functionally analogous to Copass's voucher network.
• Coworking Europe: Coworking Europe is a non-profit network supporting the European coworking movement, organizes the annual Coworking Europe Conference, and runs delegations from national associations. It is directly comparable to Coworking Switzerland because Coworking Switzerland coordinates Swiss delegations to Coworking Europe, both operate as community-building bodies for operators, and they share a membership-association model.
• Coworker.com: Coworker.com is a global marketplace and directory of coworking spaces with booking functionality. It is directly comparable to Coworking Switzerland's interactive map because both aggregate coworking inventory for discoverability, target both operators and end users, and compete for attention as the entry point for finding Swiss coworking.
• GCUC: GCUC (Global Coworking Unconference Conference) is a US-based community and conference organizer for coworking operators worldwide. It is a direct peer because it pursues the same mission as Coworking Switzerland — convening coworking operators, sharing best practices, and producing community events — but at a global scale rather than nationally.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: WeWork is one of the largest global operators of flexible and coworking office space with locations in major Swiss cities. It is a broad incumbent because it competes for the same Swiss flexible-workspace demand as Coworking Switzerland's member spaces, but operates its own locations rather than supporting an operator community through membership.
• Impact Hub: Impact Hub is a global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces operating in over 100 cities, including Impact Hub Zurich where Coworking Switzerland was founded. It is comparable as a broad incumbent in the mission-driven coworking space — it overlaps in values (sustainability, community) and serves overlapping audiences, but operates for-profit locations rather than as a member association.
• Industrious: Industrious is a large premium flexible-workspace operator serving enterprise clients across North America and Europe. It is comparable as a broad incumbent because it competes for Swiss enterprise flexible-workspace budgets that Coworking Switzerland's members (via Flesk) also target, but it operates a proprietary network rather than enabling independent operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/coworkingCH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/coworkingch
• Instagraminstagram.com/coworking.ch

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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