What space management (deskeo) does

Space Management SAS, operating commercially as Deskeo, is a French flexible-workspace operator founded in 2016 and headquartered in Paris. The company delivers turnkey private offices, coworking spaces (branded Hopper), meeting and event venues, and an in-house Design & Build fit-out service. Its portfolio covers more than 100,000 m² across 70+ addresses in Paris, the wider Ile-de-France region (including La Défense, Boulogne-Billancourt, Neuilly-sur-Seine, and Levallois-Perret), and Lyon, with site configurations ranging from a handful of desks to 400+ private offices and full-building solutions.

The underlying operating model combines long-lease real estate with bundled services (rent, fit-out, furniture, cleaning, internet, security, facility management) sold on flexible monthly contracts priced per square metre. Distribution is hybrid: direct enterprise sales with dedicated account teams and budget studies for private offices and Design & Build projects, alongside self-serve online booking for Hopper coworking. The client base spans freelancers and startups (Swan, Sorare, PlayPlay, Doctrine, Epsor) and large enterprises (Figma, Spotify, HubSpot, Decathlon, Deliveroo, ENGIE, AXA, Kraken, SumUp, Messika, Van Cleef, Diptyque), with 180 enterprise accounts reported and a 91% contract renewal rate. The company employs 120+ staff, holds B Corp certification, and operates international referrals through a partnership with Knotel.

Name

space management (deskeo)

Legal name

SPACE MANAGEMENT SAS

Website

https://deskeo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Deskeo is a French flexible-workspace operator offering turnkey private offices, coworking (Hopper), Design & Build fit-out, and meeting/event spaces across 70+ locations in Paris, Ile-de-France, and Lyon, serving startups through large enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611), Interior Design Services (54141)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF), Workplace & Office Support Services (Reception/Mailroom/Porterage/Helpdesk) (IMAIAAAD)

Keywords

• Flexible office space
• Coworking memberships
• Office design build
• Meeting room rental
• Managed workspaces

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Private Office Rental: Monthly rental of fully equipped private office spaces with all-inclusive pricing covering rent, layout, utilities, furniture, equipment, cleaning, internet, and operational management. Contracts for flexible durations tailored to client needs.
2. Coworking Spaces (Hopper): Flexible coworking memberships and hot-desk bookings through online platform. Open space and shared common areas with ready-to-use facilities.
3. Meeting & Event Spaces: Rental of meeting rooms and event spaces with turnkey services including equipment, catering options, and event management.
4. Design & Build Services: Professional office design and build services including consultation, workspace design, branding, furniture procurement, and renovation work management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deskeo designs, fits out, and manages fully equipped private offices, coworking spaces, and meeting rooms on flexible all-inclusive contracts. The company operates a portfolio of more than 100,000 m² across 70+ addresses in Paris, Ile-de-France, and Lyon, providing turnkey workspace solutions covering rent, furniture, utilities, cleaning, internet, and operational management. Its in-house Design & Build service delivers branded custom fit-outs for enterprise and SME clients.

Product overview

Deskeo is a French workspace management company offering a portfolio of flexible office solutions. The core offering consists of Work Spaces (private office rentals with services included), Hopper Coworking (flexible coworking with hospitality services), Design & Build (full-service office design, fit-out, and renovation), and Meetings & Events (meeting rooms and event spaces). A sub-brand called Limited Editions offers exclusive premium workspace locations. The company operates a portfolio of over 100,000 m² across 70+ addresses in Paris, Ile-de-France, and Lyon, serving businesses from freelancers to large enterprises through flexible service contracts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Hopper Coworking: Collection of flexible coworking spaces combining total flexibility, premium hospitality, and inspiring lifestyle design.
• Design & Build
• Meetings & Events

Products and services

• Work Spaces (Private Offices)

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of Deskeo customers renew their contracts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KnotelminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReferral partnership for international corporate clients seeking workspace outside France. Knotel, a global flexible workspace operator, serves as a distribution channel for Deskeo clients expanding internationally and vice versa.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IWG (Regus/Spaces): Largest global flexible workspace operator (parent of Regus, Spaces, HQ). Operates thousands of locations across more than 120 countries including deep Paris coverage. Overlaps directly with Deskeo's core offering but at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint, lacking Deskeo's Design & Build vertical and boutique hospitality positioning.

Direct peers

• WeWork: Global flex-office operator with significant Paris presence, offering private offices, coworking, and enterprise solutions. Competes head-to-head with Deskeo for large-enterprise contracts in central Paris, though WeWork's recent restructurings have reduced its design/build differentiation and French footprint momentum.
• Wojo: French flexible office operator (joint venture between Bouygues Immobilier and Accor) with major Paris locations. Targets the same enterprise and SME segments with a similarly all-inclusive model, making it the most direct domestic competitor to Deskeo in the French market.
• Newton Offices: Premium French flex-office operator with strong Paris presence focusing on enterprise clients. Competes directly with Deskeo for large private-office deals and branded workspace engagements in prime Parisian locations.
• Kwerk: Premium French coworking brand with flagship Paris locations. Targets similar enterprise and startup segments with design-forward workspaces, positioning as a comparable boutique alternative to Deskeo's Hopper coworking offering.
• Knotel: Global flexible workspace operator (now part of Newmark) focused on enterprise HQ-as-a-service. Existing referral partnership with Deskeo for international clients, but a direct competitor for large enterprise contracts requiring custom-built headquarters.
• Morning Coworking: French coworking operator with multiple Paris locations. Overlaps with Deskeo's Hopper offering for SMBs, freelancers, and small teams seeking flexible coworking memberships.
• The Office (formerly The Bureau): French flexible workspace operator with Paris locations offering private offices and coworking. Competes for the same SME and mid-market segment with similar all-inclusive service models.
• Startway: French coworking and flexible office network with multiple Paris and major-city locations. Targets startups, SMEs, and enterprise satellite offices, overlapping directly with Deskeo's mid-market positioning.

Emerging players

• Hubflow: European flex-office platform aggregating independent operators across multiple countries. Adjacent rather than directly competing in any single location, but represents a technology-driven distribution model Deskeo could either partner with or face competition from for international enterprise RFPs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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