The Coworking Spaces

What The Coworking Spaces does

The Coworking Spaces operates a two-sided global marketplace that aggregates coworking space supply and demand across 56 countries, listing 800+ coworking spaces and 11,202+ meeting rooms accessible via website and native iOS/Android applications. The platform serves freelancers and digital nomads seeking on-demand hot desks, startups and SMEs requiring scalable workspace, and enterprise clients procuring bespoke arrangements through a dedicated sales overlay on top of the self-serve booking flow. Inventory taxonomy spans ten workspace categories: hot desks, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, conference rooms, private offices, virtual offices, co-living spaces, studio spaces, retail spaces, and event spaces, with booking durations ranging from hourly to bi-annual depending on the listing provider.

The underlying technology is a cloud-based marketplace platform with location- and category-structured SEO pages enabling organic discovery; pricing is fully set by individual space providers rather than the platform. The company operates from three regional offices — Dubai (headquarters, Technohub 1, Dubai Silicon Oasis), London (regional, Davenport House, Regent Street), and Toronto (regional, Eaton Centre) — supporting a globally distributed supply and demand base. Distribution is product-led growth by default, with an enterprise sales motion layered on top for corporate and SME bespoke engagements; marketing relies on SEO, content/blog publishing, and an email newsletter funnel rather than paid acquisition at scale.

The revenue model is marketplace commission on bookings transacted through the platform, with no publicly disclosed pricing, ARR, GMV, or unit economics. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no public management team, no parent company, and no acquisitions or strategic investments on record, suggesting a bootstrapped or closely-held operating structure. Notable absences include AI/ML capabilities, API/SDK offerings, third-party integrations, certifications, and recognized brand awards — all of which point to a thin product surface relative to better-capitalized peers in the flexible workspace category.

Name

The Coworking Spaces

Legal name

The Coworking Spaces

Website

https://thecoworkingspaces.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Coworking Spaces operates a global two-sided marketplace connecting coworking space providers with freelancers, startups, SMEs, and enterprise clients across 56 countries, offering 800+ workspaces and 11,202+ meeting rooms bookable via website and mobile applications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Workspace Marketplace

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

Keywords

• Coworking marketplace platform
• Flexible workspace booking
• Shared office spaces
• Virtual office services
• Workspace management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Space Booking Commission: Platform likely generates revenue through commissions on coworking space bookings made through the marketplace. Space owners list their properties and pay a fee or commission when members book spaces through the platform.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Coworking Spaces operates a global online marketplace that connects coworking space owners (sellers) with workspace members (buyers), enabling discovery, booking, and management of flexible workspaces. The platform aggregates listings of hot desks, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, conference rooms, private offices, virtual offices, co-living spaces, studio spaces, retail spaces, and event spaces across 800+ locations in 56 countries, generating revenue through commissions on bookings made through the marketplace.

Product overview

The Coworking Spaces is a one-stop platform connecting coworking space owners and members worldwide. The platform operates as a marketplace offering a comprehensive portfolio of workspace solutions that can be booked on-demand. The core product lineup includes Hot Desks (flexible first-come-first-served desks), Dedicated Desks (reserved monthly workspaces), Meeting Rooms (professional meeting spaces with AV equipment), Conference Rooms (large event spaces), Private Offices (exclusive office spaces), Virtual Offices (business address services), Co-living Spaces (integrated living and working), Studio Spaces (creative workspaces), Retail Spaces (commercial retail), and Event Spaces (flexible event venues). Additional offerings include a Mobile App for iOS/Android and Enterprise Solutions for tailored corporate workspace needs. The platform enables discovery, booking, and management of spaces ranging from hourly to monthly commitments, serving freelancers, digital nomads, startups, and established companies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hot Desks Flexible hot desks available on a first-come, first-served basis, offering on-demand access for remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads with hourly, daily, or monthly rental options.
• Dedicated Desks Designated personal workspaces that can be booked in advance on a monthly basis, offering consistent seating arrangements and personal storage for individuals and teams.
• Meeting Room Professional meeting rooms with high-level presentation equipment, whiteboards, projectors, and secure Wi-Fi for hosting meetings, conferences, interviews, and client presentations.
• Conference Room Large meeting and conference spaces suitable for corporate events, seminars, workshops, and gatherings accommodating 20+ people with full AV equipment.
• Private Office Fully furnished private office spaces for businesses, startups, and teams requiring exclusive workspace with customizable configurations.
• Virtual Office Virtual office services providing business addresses and mail handling for remote workers and businesses without physical office presence.
• Co-living Space Combined living and working spaces designed for digital nomads and remote workers seeking integrated accommodation and workspace solutions.
• Studio Space Creative studio spaces for artists, designers, photographers, and creative professionals requiring dedicated workspace for creative work.
• Retail Space Commercial retail spaces for businesses seeking physical storefront presence in prime locations.
• Event Space Flexible event spaces for hosting corporate events, networking gatherings, workshops, and community events with appropriate setup and amenities.
• Enterprise Solutions Tailored enterprise workspace solutions for large corporations, SMEs, and startups including bespoke and scalable workspace solutions with dedicated support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ hot desks available for booking
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Coworker: Global coworking space marketplace aggregating thousands of workspaces across 180+ countries for on-demand booking. Closely comparable two-sided marketplace model targeting the same freelancer, startup, and enterprise segments.
• Liquidspace: Marketplace for meeting rooms, offices, and coworking spaces with enterprise focus. Directly comparable booking platform with similar product breadth in meeting rooms and virtual offices.
• Hubble: UK-based flexible office marketplace connecting businesses with short-term office and coworking space. Comparable marketplace model targeting similar SMB and enterprise segments in EMEA.
• Deskpass: Workspace booking platform offering flexible access to meeting rooms and desks across multiple cities via subscription and on-demand models. Competes head-to-head in enterprise and SMB workspace aggregation.
• Workfrom: Workspace discovery and booking platform focused on remote workers and freelancers. Comparable discovery-led marketplace serving overlapping individual and SMB member segments.

Broad incumbents

• Industrious: Premium flexible office and coworking operator with locations across the US, UK, and Asia. Competes in the enterprise and SMB flexible workspace segment with overlapping product offerings.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office operator with hundreds of owned-and-operated locations. Competes as a vertically integrated incumbent whose direct booking channel overlaps with marketplace listings.
• IWG / Regus: World's largest flexible workspace operator with thousands of locations under Regus, Spaces, and HQ brands. Competes as a broad incumbent offering overlapping workspace products including meeting rooms and virtual offices.
• Knotel (Newmark): Flexible office space provider now part of Newmark, offering managed office solutions for enterprises. Competes in enterprise flexible workspace segment with overlapping customer base.

Others

• OfficeRnD: Workspace management software platform for coworking and flexible office operators. Adjacent ecosystem participant whose operator clients overlap with The Coworking Spaces' supply side.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thecoworkingspacescom
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-coworking-spaces

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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