What Raumfabrik Durlach does

Raumfabrik Durlach is a privately held commercial real estate operator headquartered in Karlsruhe, Germany, running a mixed-use business campus in the redeveloped former Pfaff sewing machine factory. Founded in 2001 when ten Karlsruhe businessmen acquired the insolvent industrial site, the company has grown the campus to approximately 80,000 m² across two sub-campuses (Campus A and Campus B), housing roughly 100 companies and 3,000 employees as of the latest reporting. Core offerings include traditional office and commercial space leasing, the WorkSpace shared office concept (introduced 2021 in Bauhaus style), and the EventFabrik event venue with four configurable rooms (240 m², 160 m², 120 m², 80 m²). The legal entity is RaumFabrik Vermietungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Durlach, a German limited partnership, with a small internal team of 8-10 staff led by Managing Director Dominik Mock.

The business operates a recurring-revenue rental model anchored by long-term office and commercial leases distributed across IT, technology, consulting, and healthcare tenants, supplemented by event venue bookings, coworking memberships, and on-site services including a tenant job portal and room booking system. On-campus amenities (Japanese, Italian, and casual dining restaurants, a tenant garden "FreiRaum," and community programming such as the annual RaumFabrikLauf charity run) are designed to drive tenant retention and ecosystem value. Distribution combines direct B2B leasing, listings on Germany's ImmobilienScout24 marketplace, and an Instagram/LinkedIn-driven community marketing approach, with partnerships including Gold Partner status with regional high-tech network CyberForum e.V. and cooperation with health insurer Techniker Krankenkasse on community events. Marketing infrastructure emphasizes the historic Pfaff industrial heritage and over 30 art installations creating an open-air museum atmosphere as differentiators.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company has not raised venture or private equity capital — ownership remains with the original consortium of Karlsruhe investors. Recent strategic activity has been measured: the WorkSpace coworking product was launched in 2021, Campus B's full ~80,000 m² build-out was completed by 2020, and a new UNKAI Asia-fusion restaurant is slated for late summer 2026. Geographic scope remains domestic within Baden-Württemberg, with no disclosed expansion plans beyond the Karlsruhe-Durlach site.

Name

Raumfabrik Durlach

Legal name

RaumFabrik Vermietungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG Durlach

Website

https://raumfabrik-durlach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Raumfabrik Durlach is a privately held German commercial real estate operator running a ~80,000 m² mixed-use business campus in Karlsruhe-Durlach, redeveloped from the historic Pfaff factory. It leases office and commercial space to ~100 companies (mostly IT, tech, consulting, healthcare), operates the EventFabrik event venue and WorkSpace coworking concept, and runs tenant community programming.

Ownership category

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Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Office and Commercial Space Leasing: Rental of office and commercial spaces to companies ranging from startups to established enterprises. Spaces include flexible layouts, modern offices, and industrial-style workspaces in converted factory buildings.
2. Event Venue Rental (EventFabrik): Rental of event spaces for business meetings, conferences, seminars, workshops, networking events, and cultural events. Four room sizes available (240m², 160m², 120m², 80m²) with state-of-the-art conference technology and high-quality furnishings.
3. WorkSpace Shared Offices: Shared office memberships offering light-flooded offices, flexible space sizes, and shared meeting, kitchen, and lounge areas. Bauhaus-style design workspace opened in 2021.
4. Tenant Services: Job portal for tenants to post job offers and attract potential employees. Room booking system for tenants to reserve spaces on campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Raumfabrik Durlach operates a 80,000 m² business park in Karlsruhe-Durlach, Germany, built on the repurposed historic Pfaff sewing machine factory site. The company leases traditional office and commercial spaces (Büro- und Gewerbeflächen), flexible Bauhaus-style shared offices (WorkSpaces), and operates the EventFabrik event venue with four configurable room sizes. Additional offerings include a tenant job portal, on-campus gastronomy, a rentable garden area (FreiRaum), and campus property management services.

Product overview

Raumfabrik Durlach is a business park and campus offering that provides office and commercial spaces, flexible workspace solutions, and event facilities. The offering includes traditional office spaces for rent (Büro- und Gewerbeflächen), the WorkSpace shared office concept, the EventFabrik event venue with multiple room sizes, tenant services including room booking and a job portal, on-campus gastronomy establishments, and campus management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EventFabrik Durlach: Event venue on the RaumFabrik Durlach campus offering event rooms for business meetings and cultural events. Offers four room sizes (240 m², 160 m², 120 m², and 80 m²).
• WorkSpace

Products and services

• Office and Commercial Spaces (Büro- und Gewerbeflächen) Rental of office and commercial spaces across Campus A and Campus B totaling over 80,000 m², offering flexible layouts for businesses ranging from startups to established companies.
• WorkSpaces (Shared Offices) Bauhaus-style shared office spaces featuring light-filled offices, flexible area sizes, and communal meeting, kitchen, and lounge areas designed for creativity and productive work.
• EventFabrik Durlach Event venue offering four room sizes (240 m², 160 m², 120 m², and 80 m²) with state-of-the-art conference technology, sound systems, and high-quality furnishings for business meetings, conferences, seminars, and cultural events.
• RaumFabrik Jobportal Campus-based job portal allowing tenants to post job offers and reach potential employees across the RaumFabrik campus companies.
• Mietergarten FreiRaum Managed garden area on campus available for tenants to rent for relaxation and outdoor activities.
• Campus Management Services Campus management services including administrative support, commercial property management, technical property management, accounting, and room booking for tenants.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ASC Grünwettersbach e. V.minorOthersLocal sports club that RaumFabrik Durlach supports as part of its community engagement. ASC Grünwettersbach is a sports organization in the Karlsruhe region.
• ASV Durlach 1902 e. V.minorOthersLocal sports club with a long history in Durlach (founded 1902) that receives support from RaumFabrik Durlach.
• Durlacher TafelminorOthersFood bank / social welfare organization in Durlach that RaumFabrik supports as part of its social commitment.
• Association of Durlach and Auer Clubs e. V. (ARGE Durlach)minorOthersAssociation of local clubs in Durlach and Aue neighborhoods, supported by RaumFabrik Durlach.
• Durlacher Selbst e. V.minorOthersLocal self-help organization that RaumFabrik supports in its community engagement efforts.
• Robin Hood Animal Shelter ServiceminorOthersAnimal shelter service supported by RaumFabrik as part of its social responsibility initiatives.
• CyberForum e. V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHigh-tech entrepreneur network where RaumFabrik Durlach is a Gold Partner. RaumFabrik hosts CyberForum events (e.g., InfoMarkt on digital sovereignty) and participates in the network's programs. The partnership provides access to Karlsruhe's technology and startup ecosystem.
• DurlacherLeben e. V.coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association in Durlach where RaumFabrik Durlach is an active member, supporting local business community development and networking.
• Techniker KrankenkassecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance company (Die Techniker) that cooperates with RaumFabrik on health-related topics. They co-organize events such as HR seminars on 'Successful Employee Leadership in Change Management' for the RaumFabrik community.
• raumobil GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider powering the Smart Mobility Map on the RaumFabrik website, helping visitors plan their journey to the campus using sustainable transportation options.
• ASC Grünwettersbach (Table Tennis)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports club collaborating with RaumFabrik on the annual Table Tennis Cup event, providing tournament organization and JOOLA partnership for prizes.
• JOOLAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTable tennis equipment brand providing prizes for the RaumFabrik Table Tennis Cup event.
• Hotel Der Blaue ReiterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended hotel partner for EventFabrik attendees requiring overnight accommodation.
• Kunzmann EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended event services partner for catering and event management.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Citycube (Smart Office) / Spacemade: European flexible-workspace operator focused on boutique, design-led offices with strong community programming. Comparable as an emerging player in the design-forward, community-driven coworking category that WorkSpaces targets.
• Workthere (Savills): Flexible-workspace brokerage and listing platform operating in Germany and Europe. Comparable as a marketplace channel through which corporate tenants discover and lease flex space, similar to how RaumFabrik lists on ImmobilienScout24.

Direct peers

• Mindspace: European flexible-workspace and coworking provider with locations in Germany. Competes for the same startup-to-enterprise tenants seeking flexible layouts and curated community environments.
• Industrious: US-headquartered premium flexible-workspace operator serving enterprise customers with full-service offices. Comparable business model combining traditional leases with hospitality-grade amenitized workspace.
• Design Offices: German premium coworking and flexible-office operator with multiple locations across major German cities. Comparable as a direct competitor for coworking tenants and event-style meeting space in the German market.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible-office operator serving startups through enterprises with community-driven, amenity-rich spaces. Direct competitor in the shared workspace category RaumFabrik's WorkSpaces targets.
• Satellite Office: German premium business center and coworking operator offering offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Direct competitor in the German flexible-workspace and event-venue category.

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus): Global leader in flexible workspace (Regus, Spaces, HQ brands) and the largest incumbent in the category. Competes broadly for corporate tenants seeking flexible office solutions across Germany.
• BEOS Real Estate (Swiss Life): German business park and mixed-use commercial real estate operator now part of Swiss Life Asset Managers. Comparable as a larger incumbent business park investor with similar tenant offerings and community-style campus positioning.

Regional players

• Garbe Immobilien-Projekte (Garbe Industrial): German commercial real estate developer and operator focused on business parks and logistics properties. Comparable as a domestic business park operator competing for similar SME and mid-market tenants in German metropolitan regions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raumfabrik-durlach
• Instagraminstagram.com/raumfabrik.durlach

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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