The DECK

What The DECK does

The DECK (ザ・デッキ) is a privately-held coworking and fabrication (FAB) space operator founded in January 2016 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, at a station-connected location (Sakaisuji Honmachi Station Exit 14) in the city's Honmachi business district. The company runs a single multi-floor facility combining hot-desk coworking, private offices (1-8 person rooms, ¥218,000+/month), a professional digital fabrication lab (FAB Space) with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, embroidery machines, and laser markers available on per-30-minute rental or via the 2024-launched FAB membership plans, plus meeting rooms, event space, virtual office, business consultation, and accommodation assistance partnerships.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: recurring coworking memberships (¥25,000-29,500/month), private office rentals, usage-based FAB equipment rental, one-time workshop and event fees, transaction-fee meeting and event space rentals, and professional services business consulting for foreign companies entering the Japanese market. The customer base spans digital nomads and remote workers, entrepreneurs and startups, makers/designers, foreign firms seeking Japan market entry, and small businesses — with more than 20 named enterprise clients across sectors including semiconductors (Intel), IT services (NEC), energy (Osaka Gas), and telecommunications-adjacent firms.

The go-to-market is hybrid: community-led event programming (Digital Nomad Week Osaka, workshops, meetups) drives top-of-funnel demand, while self-serve online registration and direct enterprise sales convert demand. Distribution leverages strategic partners including Hmlet Japan, Apartment Japan, PLAY&co, Peatix, Meetup.com, Japan Digital Nomad Association (JDNA), and government channels (Osaka Prefecture, KOCHI STARTUP PARK). Three named executives (CEO Tomokazu Morisawa, a real-estate/construction director, and CFO Tetsuya Karashima, a tax accountant) lead the company alongside bilingual community coordinators with maker-space specializations; no external venture or private equity backing is disclosed.

Name

The DECK

Legal name

The DECK株式会社

Website

https://thedeck.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The DECK is an Osaka-based coworking and digital fabrication space operator founded in 2016, serving digital nomads, entrepreneurs, makers, and foreign companies entering Japan through flexible workspace, private offices, and professional-grade maker equipment at its Sakaisuji Honmachi Station location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Shared Workspace Services

akta.pro primary industry

Makerspace, Innovation Lab & Fab Lab Operations (Tools, Safety, Programming) (EDAEAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Digital fabrication lab
• Private office rental
• Makerspace equipment
• Business consultation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Space Membership: Daily drop-in (hourly and all-day), weekly, and monthly subscription plans providing access to shared workspace, amenities (WiFi, coffee, monitors, ergonomic chairs, soundproof booths), with tiered access levels from 7:00-22:00 to 24/7
2. Private Office Rental: Second-floor private offices ranging from 3.11㎡ to 19.03㎡, accommodating 1-8 people with 24/7 access, private desks, chairs, cabinets, and access to coworking space amenities. Monthly rentals starting from ¥218,000
3. FAB Space Equipment Rental: 30-minute unit pricing for professional maker equipment including 3D printers (¥550-750/30min), laser cutters (¥2,200/30min), CNC routers, laser markers (¥3,300/30min), cutting machines (¥850/30min), and embroidery machines (¥550-850/30min). Requires initial safety training (¥1,100/30min)
4. Workshop and Event Fees: Hands-on maker workshops (laser cutting, 3D printing, acrylic crafting) priced at ¥1,500-3,500 per session including materials and equipment. Community events and meetups priced at ¥1,000-2,000 including food and drinks
5. Event Space Rental: After-hours venue rental for private events, conferences, and business meetings at ¥11,000 per 30 minutes plus per-person facility fees
6. Meeting Room Rental: Hourly rental of meeting rooms with whiteboards and optional projector/monitor rental for presentations and collaborative sessions
7. Business Consulting Services: Japanese market analysis, business development, POC project support, translation, and partner introduction services for foreign companies entering Japan market

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The DECK operates a combined coworking space and digital fabrication (FAB) lab in Osaka's Honmachi district, providing shared workspace, private offices, and professional maker equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, embroidery machines) on hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly terms. Beyond physical space, the company runs community programs, hands-on workshops, and business consultation services aimed at digital nomads, entrepreneurs, makers, and foreign companies entering the Japanese market.

Product overview

The DECK is a comprehensive coworking and maker space in Osaka's Honmachi district, offering a platform of physical workspace and fabrication services. The core offering consists of hot-desk coworking spaces and private offices (1-10 person capacity) for daily, weekly, and monthly rental. The FAB Space provides digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers (FDM and LCD resin), laser cutters, CNC routers, laser markers, and embroidery machines available per 30-minute rental or through membership plans. Supporting services include meeting and event space rental, business consultation for Japan market entry, accommodation assistance, and specialized programs like Digital Nomad Week Osaka and women's entrepreneurship support. The company operates as a physical space provider rather than a software platform, with all offerings centered on workspace, equipment access, and community-building events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Coworking Space (コワーキングスペース)

Quantifiable outcome

• WiFi download speeds exceeding 1 Gbps achieved through network infrastructure upgrades
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 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

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hmlet JapancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive accommodation partnership offering Hmlet Japan apartments to The DECK members with Visa e-Gift rewards (¥20,000 for 6+ month leases, ¥10,000 for shorter terms). Campaign code HMDK26S1 provides access to fully furnished apartments with Wi-Fi and utilities included.
• Apartment JapancoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEnglish-friendly online apartment rental portal partnership enabling The DECK members to sign leases for as little as 1 month with online approval before arriving in Japan. Simplifies long-term housing search for international professionals.
• PLAY&cocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with PLAY&co to offer discounted stays at nearby hotels and hostels for weekly and monthly The DECK members. Provides flexible accommodation options for members visiting Osaka.
• COLIVE FUKUOKAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for Japan's largest digital nomad festival (October 2026, 10-day program). The DECK offers additional 20% discount to community members using coupon code THEDECK. Showcases The DECK's role in Japan's digital nomad ecosystem.
• Japan Digital Nomad Association (JDNA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe DECK staff certified as community managers by JDNA, planning and operating digital nomad hosting and networking events in Osaka. Positions The DECK as Japan's premier global coworking space for nomads.
• Intel株式会社minorOthersMajor enterprise partner and client listed among The DECK's key business relationships.
• NECソリューションイノベータ株式会社minorOthersEnterprise client using The DECK's coworking and business consultation services.
• 富士通株式会社minorOthersEnterprise client using business consultation and coworking services.
• 大阪ガス株式会社minorOthersMajor corporate partner and client of The DECK.
• 株式会社村田製作所minorOthersEnterprise partner using The DECK's services.
• 大阪府minorOthersPartnership with KOCHI STARTUP PARK for entrepreneurship consultation window at The DECK, supporting people considering relocation to Kochi Prefecture for business startup.
• Tokyo Acryl (有限会社三幸)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerAcrylic materials supplier and workshop collaborator. Sells acrylic products at The DECK and co-hosts acrylic crafting workshops using Refine Acrylic upcycled materials.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused coworking and innovation spaces with community programming. Comparable to The DECK through community-led model, workshops, and mission-driven positioning, though operating at a larger multi-city scale.
• Coast: Japan-based coworking and serviced office chain with multiple Osaka locations. Comparable to The DECK as a direct domestic competitor serving startups, SMBs, and remote workers in the same Kansai market.
• Hmlet: Asia-focused coliving and coworking operator targeting digital nomads and young professionals, with a Japan partnership via Hmlet Japan. Comparable to The DECK through shared focus on digital nomad community, accommodation partnerships, and flexible membership tiers.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office operator with significant Japan presence including Tokyo and other major cities. Directly comparable to The DECK through shared hot-desk and private office offerings, premium locations, and enterprise tenant base.
• R-SOHO: Japanese coworking and serviced office brand with multiple locations catering to freelancers, startups, and SMBs. Comparable to The DECK through tiered membership plans, private offices, and meeting room offerings in the Japanese market.
• co-ba: Community-oriented coworking network in Japan with multiple urban locations, blending shared workspace with member-led programming. Comparable to The DECK through emphasis on community building, events, and startup support.
• FabLab (Fab Foundation): Global network of digital fabrication labs providing shared access to 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, and other maker equipment. Comparable to The DECK through equipment-as-a-service model, safety training, and maker community programming.
• WORK MILL: Osaka-based shared workspace and community hub targeting entrepreneurs and makers. Comparable to The DECK through overlapping Kansai focus, community events, and support for entrepreneurs and small teams.

Broad incumbents

• Regus / IWG: Largest global provider of flexible workspaces including coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms under brands like Regus, Spaces, and HQ. Comparable through overlapping workspace services across Japan, though broader and less community-focused than The DECK.

Regional players

• DMM.make AKIBA: Tokyo-based DMM-operated makerspace offering professional fabrication equipment access, workshops, and membership plans. Comparable to The DECK's FAB Space offering, though geographically concentrated in Tokyo rather than Osaka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/thedeck_jp
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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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