codeks GmbH

What codeks GmbH does

codeks GmbH is a privately held German coworking space operator headquartered in Wuppertal, serving freelancers, startups, small and mid-sized businesses, and corporate event organizers in the Bergisches Städtedreieck region. The company runs a 2,000 sqm industrial-style facility inside the ELBA-Hallen complex, offering a tiered workspace portfolio that spans day tickets (€15), hot desks (€129/month), fixed desks (€229/month), greenhouse-style private offices (€550–€1,520/month for 2–6 people), Work Lab private desks (€650–€1,600/month for 1–4 people), and a 10-person team office (€3,500/month). The facility also includes meeting rooms (Meet & Greet, Canvas, Vereinsheim) and event venues (Arena up to 199 persons, Parlament, Wohnzimmer), with shared infrastructure including 1 GB/s symmetric fiber internet, professional laser printing up to DIN A3, smart TVs, and video conferencing equipment.

The business model is primarily subscription-recurring for memberships, supplemented by transaction-based revenue from meeting and event room rentals, day passes, and ancillary services (printing, equipment rental, beverages, event management support). Distribution is self-serve via the website and the OfficeRnD booking platform for individual and SMB customers, with direct sales for larger office requirements and corporate event inquiries. The company is managed by two managing shareholders, Dr. Bodo Kúpper and Florian Kroll, supported by a small team of approximately six operating staff, and operates without public subsidies.

The company's GTM is community- and event-led, leveraging recurring Member Lunches, Community Challenges, Feierabendbier, content marketing via its blog, and a social/newsletter funnel to drive acquisition and retention. Notable external relationships include a multi-year strategic partnership with mid-market software vendor humbee solutions GmbH (hosting its 7th annual Experience Day) and regional partnerships with coworkit and the Bergische IHK. The company's public homepage explicitly states that Factory operations will cease on 29 May 2026, indicating a planned wind-down of the core workspace offering. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary technology platforms, or funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

codeks GmbH

Legal name

codeks GmbH

Website

https://codeks.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

codeks GmbH operates a 2,000 sqm coworking space and event venue in Wuppertal, Germany, serving freelancers, startups, SMEs, and corporate event clients with flexible desks, private offices, meeting rooms, and a 199-person event Arena.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Space / Flexible Workspace

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Event Space Services (Setup/Teardown) (BPABAFAL)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Flexible office rentals
• Meeting room booking
• Event venue hire
• Private office space

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuppertal

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Memberships: Monthly recurring subscriptions for hot desks, fixed desks, private offices, and team offices with 24/7 access, internet, coffee, and community access
2. Day Tickets: One-time daily passes for non-members wanting to use the coworking space during opening hours (8:00-18:00)
3. Meeting & Event Room Rental: Hourly or daily rental of meeting rooms (Meet & Greet, Canvas, Vereinsheim) and event spaces (Arena, Parlament, Wohnzimmer) with equipment and optional catering
4. Additional Services: Revenue from printing services, external monitor/keyboard/mouse rental (5 EUR/day), beverages (2 EUR each), and professional services like event management support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

codeks GmbH operates a 2,000 sqm coworking space and event venue in Wuppertal's ELBA-Hallen, providing flexible workspaces (day passes, hot desks, fixed desks, and private offices for 1-10 people), meeting rooms (Meet & Greet, Canvas, Vereinsheim), and large event spaces (Arena, Parlament, Wohnzimmer) with capacities from 8 to 199 persons. The offering is bundled with shared infrastructure including 1 GB/s fiber internet, professional printing, kitchen facilities, business address and mail services, and an active community events program.

Product overview

codeks GmbH operates a coworking space and event venue in Wuppertal's ELBA-Hallen, offering a tiered portfolio of workspace solutions and event spaces. The core offering consists of flexible seating products (Day Ticket, Hot Desk, Fix Desk) for open-plan coworking, and private office solutions (Gewächshaus and Private Desk/Team Office lines) for enclosed workspace needs. Meeting and event facilities include Meet & Greet, Canvas, and Vereinsheim rooms alongside large event spaces Arena (up to 199 persons), Parlament (20-60 persons), and Wohnzimmer (24-60 persons). The product portfolio is unified by shared infrastructure (high-speed internet via fiber, professional printing, kitchen facilities) and community ecosystem (online community, events, networking). The space occupies 2000 sqm and operates 24/7 for members, with standard opening hours Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00 for day visitors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Day Ticket A daily coworking pass at €15 granting flexible access during opening hours (Mon-Fri 8:00-18:00), including 1 GB/s symmetric WiFi, coffee flat rate, and kitchen access. Targeted at occasional users, remote workers, and visitors who do not require a monthly membership.
• Hot Desk Factory Monthly hot desk membership at €129 offering flexible seating in the Open Space 'Wohnzimmer', 24/7 access, 1 GB/s fiber internet, coffee fair use, kitchen access, business address, mail service, 20% room booking discount, and community/event access. Designed for freelancers and solo professionals who need flexible workspace without a dedicated desk.
• Fix Desk Factory Monthly fixed desk membership at €229 providing a dedicated workspace in the Coworking-Area, 24/7 access, fiber LAN/WiFi, professional color laser printer up to DIN A3, coffee fair use, kitchen access, business address, mail service, 20% room booking discount, locked storage compartment, and community/event access. Targeted at members who need a permanent, dedicated workspace.
• Gewächshaus 2 Factory Private enclosed office in the greenhouse area for 2 workspaces at €550/month + €100 setup fee, with 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, 20% room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, company branding (company sign), and community/event access. Targeted at small teams and startups needing a lockable private office.
• Gewächshaus 3 Factory Private enclosed office in the greenhouse area for 3 workspaces at €760/month + €100 setup fee, including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, 20% room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at small teams needing a private office for 3 people.
• Gewächshaus 6 Factory Private enclosed office in the greenhouse area for 6 workspaces at €1,520/month + €100 setup fee, including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, 20% room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at larger small teams needing a private office for 6 people.
• Private Desk 1 Factory Single enclosed office for 1 person in the Work Lab area at €650/month + €100 setup fee, including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, €50/month conference room credit, 20% additional room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, landline phone, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at solo professionals needing a fully private office.
• Private Desk 2 Factory Enclosed office for 2 persons in the Work Lab area at €860/month + €100 setup fee, including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, €60/month conference room credit, 20% additional room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at small teams or pairs needing a private office.
• Private Desk 4 Factory Enclosed office for 4 persons in the Work Lab area at €1,600/month + €100 setup fee, including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, €80/month conference room credit, 20% additional room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at small teams needing a private office for 4 people.
• Team Office 10 Factory Enclosed office for 10 persons in the Work Lab area at €3,500/month + €100 setup fee (minimum 6-month contract term), including 24/7 access, high-speed internet, printer, kitchen, €100/month conference room credit, 20% additional room booking discount, business address, mail and package service, branding, and community/event access. Targeted at established teams of up to 10 needing a dedicated office.
• Meet & Greet meeting room Meeting room accommodating up to 12 persons in 25 sqm with classic industrial charm, available for hourly/daily booking via [email protected]. Targeted at teams needing a small-to-medium meeting space.
• Canvas meeting room Flexible meeting room for up to 10 persons in 22 sqm, also suitable for standing (creative) meetings, featuring a writable wall. Targeted at creative teams and workshops.
• Vereinsheim meeting room Quietly located meeting room for up to 8 persons in 18 sqm with additional writing surface. Targeted at small groups needing a quiet, focused meeting environment.
• Arena event space Large event venue accommodating up to 199 persons in 360 sqm, suitable for lectures, concerts, or workshops. Features stage, large screen, and flexible seating arrangements (U-shape, conference tables). Targeted at corporate events, conferences, concerts, and large workshops.
• Parlament event space Industrial-style event space for 20–60 persons in 100 sqm, suitable for larger events. Targeted at medium-sized corporate events, meetings, and conferences.
• Wohnzimmer event space Large loft-style event space for 24–60 persons in 300 sqm, available evenings and weekends, featuring a cozy living room character. Targeted at evening and weekend corporate events, workshops, and gatherings.
• Community Events program Regular community events program including Member Lunch on Mondays (12:30), Community Challenges on Wednesdays (12:00, currently paused), Happy Hour Beer on Thursdays (17:00-20:00), and seasonal terrace BBQ events. Some events are open to the public. Targeted at members and the broader community to drive engagement, networking, and referrals.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• humbee solutions GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 October 2025Long-term strategic partner since 2019. Hosts humbee's annual Experience Day event for 7 consecutive years - a key customer and partner event featuring keynotes, product updates, and networking. humbee is a cloud software company for business process digitization (document management, CRM, project management). Partnership demonstrates capability to host recurring corporate events for mid-market software companies.
• coworkitminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2022Coworking network partner based in Solingen. Collaborated on berg-pitch startup competition event in Wuppertal, hosted at codeks. Joint marketing and event partnership in the Bergisches Land region.
• Bergische IHK (Chamber of Industry and Commerce)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 November 2022Regional Chamber of Commerce partnership for joint events like berg-pitch startup competition. Supports local startup ecosystem and business networking in the Bergisches Städtedreieck region.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Design Offices: German coworking and flexible office operator with locations in Munich, Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Düsseldorf, and other cities. Closest direct peer to codeks in Germany: equally design-led environments, tiered memberships, meeting rooms, and event spaces aimed at corporate and mid-market clients.
• St. Oberholz: Berlin-based coworking and café concept. Closely comparable to codeks in community-led DNA, member events, and design-forward industrial space. Both target the same freelancer/startup audience with a strong community programming emphasis, though St. Oberholz operates in Berlin rather than Wuppertal.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office giant operating in multiple German cities. Comparable to codeks because it sells the same core product (hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, meeting rooms) to freelancers, startups, and mid-market companies, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Satellite Office: German premium serviced office and coworking provider offering Virtual Office, Business Address, and coworking products. Directly comparable to codeks on the business address, mail service, and private office offerings, with a higher-end orientation aimed at enterprise and professional services clients.
• rent24 (now Vanagon): German-origin coworking and serviced office chain with locations in Berlin, Hamburg, and other German cities. Comparable to codeks in tiered coworking product and meeting room/event space offering, but at significantly larger scale and a more corporate sales approach.
• Mindspace: Premium European coworking and serviced office provider with locations in Germany (Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg). Directly comparable to codeks in tiered product offering (flexible desks, private offices, meeting rooms) and member community programming, but operates at a larger, multi-city scale.

Regional players

• coworkit Solingen: Coworking operator in Solingen, Germany, and a named GTM partner of codeks (joint berg-pitch startup competition). Comparable to codeks in product structure and Bergisches Land target market, but geographically distinct (Solingen vs Wuppertal), making it a collaborator/peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Workflex: German coworking and flexible workspace operator with a regional presence. Comparable to codeks in product structure (flexible desks, team offices, meeting rooms) and SME/freelancer target audience, though not active in Wuppertal, making it more of a regional comparable than a direct head-to-head competitor.
• Starterkitchen: Coworking space in Wuppertal, sometimes called a "sister space" of codeks and previously located in the same building. The most direct local peer, with overlapping product (hot desks, fixed desks, offices) and community programming serving the same Wuppertal freelancer and startup audience.

Emerging players

• CoWomen: Germany-based coworking and community concept targeted at female founders and professionals. Comparable to codeks in the community-led, event-driven model and member programming, but specialized in a niche demographic and operating at a smaller, multi-city scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/codeks.de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/codeksgmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/codeks_working.people

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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