WeWork

WeWork is a global commercial real estate company that transforms buildings into collaborative workspaces, catering to a wide range of clients from freelancers to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010, it provides flexible, serviced office spaces along with infrastructure, services, and technology to foster productivity and creativity. With over 20,000 members worldwide, WeWork aims to create a community where people can work to make a life, not just a living. Its revenue streams include membership fees for office space access and additional billings for ancillary services. WeWork also operates WeWork Labs, a platform supporting early-stage startups, and has a presence in China and India through its subsidiaries.

Claudio Hidalgo

COO

Mohini Kumar

Investor

John C. Santora

CEO

Karan Virwani

CEO / Owner, Director and General Manager

39 past transactions

Equal Identity

Series A in 2024
Equal Identity operates as an ID-sharing platform.

Zoapi

Corporate Round in 2022
Zoapi is a comprehensive meeting room management system designed to enhance the workplace experience through advanced video communication technologies. With a focus on user experience and technological expertise, Zoapi provides a cloud-based conferencing solution that simplifies the process of connecting people in various settings, such as large meeting rooms, auditoriums, and lecture halls. The company offers easy-to-use conference room cameras with 10x optical zoom and high-definition phones, enabling seamless communication and collaboration for enterprises looking to optimize their meeting environments.

Upflex

Series A in 2022
Upflex, Inc. is a workplace software company that specializes in providing flexible office solutions for mid-to-large size businesses. Founded in 2017 and based in New York, Upflex offers a platform that aggregates various workspace providers into a single booking and billing system. This technology enables companies to access over 8,000 workspaces, including desks, private offices, and meeting rooms, across 200 cities in 65 countries. The platform features real-time inventory management, allowing users to find and book workspaces instantly via a mobile application. Upflex aims to facilitate flexible working arrangements for employees, catering to the needs of traveling executives, remote workers, and long-distance commuters. The company emphasizes collaboration, offering tools for team management and advanced reporting to enhance workspace utilization.

Common Desk

Acquisition in 2022
Common Desk is a provider of creative coworking spaces designed for a diverse community of freelancers, startups, and small businesses. The company focuses on offering shared work environments in alternative neighborhoods, featuring amenities such as full floor access, personalized workspaces, secure storage, high-speed internet, and flexible desking options. Common Desk also hosts community events and provides additional resources to support the growth of its members, including fast-growing tech companies and enterprise businesses. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, Common Desk aims to create meaningful relationships among its members and enhance their work experience, ultimately helping them thrive within their communities.

BowX Acquisition Corp

Acquisition in 2021
BowX Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Their strategy is to identify and execute a business combination with a company, using their management team and Board of Director’s industry expertise and operational practices to help businesses drive profitability and growth.

SOIL

Grant in 2020
SOIL is a research and product development firm that specializes in creating Internet of Things (IoT) products aimed at both on-grid and off-grid consumers. The company focuses on integrating cleantech solutions to enhance power and connectivity, ensuring that users can access quality services regardless of their energy sources. By designing innovative products for the consumer electronics market, SOIL aims to improve the quality of life for individuals who require reliable access to power and connectivity in diverse environments.

WeWork

Corporate Round in 2020
WeWork is a global commercial real estate company that transforms buildings into collaborative workspaces, catering to a wide range of clients from freelancers to Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 2010, it provides flexible, serviced office spaces along with infrastructure, services, and technology to foster productivity and creativity. With over 20,000 members worldwide, WeWork aims to create a community where people can work to make a life, not just a living. Its revenue streams include membership fees for office space access and additional billings for ancillary services. WeWork also operates WeWork Labs, a platform supporting early-stage startups, and has a presence in China and India through its subsidiaries.

Eoceans Research and Consulting

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
eOceans is a provider of data and insights on ocean health. we are building technology to massively scale-up ocean citizen science to support real-time ocean science at scales that matter.

Jones

Seed Round in 2019
The Jones Agency, Inc. is a liability insurance underwriting company that specializes in serving general construction and property management contractors. Founded in 2016 and based in New York, it provides insurance solutions tailored for various professions, including contractors, electricians, HVAC technicians, and landscapers. In addition to its underwriting services, Jones offers a software platform designed to streamline liability management for real estate companies, addressing the complexities of insurance compliance. This innovative approach aims to simplify the traditionally cumbersome process of managing insurance certificates for owners, managers, and developers within the commercial real estate sector. Through its services, Jones seeks to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in insurance management for its clients.

Spacious

Acquisition in 2019
Spacious operates a network of shared workspaces by transforming available urban spaces, primarily partnering with restaurants in New York City. By utilizing restaurant facilities during off-peak hours, Spacious offers freelancers and remote employees access to comfortable environments equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, complimentary coffee, and ample power outlets. This innovative approach not only provides clients with flexible workspace options but also allows restaurant owners to maximize their resources. Members can use these spaces to work, hold meetings, and connect with others, enhancing both productivity and community engagement.

OpenSpace

Series A in 2019
OpenSpace is a technology company founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automated 360-degree video capture and mapping for the construction industry. Its core product captures images every half-second and automatically integrates them with project plans, offering builders a comprehensive view of job sites from preconstruction to operations. By employing artificial intelligence, OpenSpace enables the creation of navigable photo representations of construction sites, significantly enhancing data capture speed compared to traditional methods. Additionally, the company's Clear Sight product suite provides AI-powered analytics to quantify project progress, facilitating collaboration and risk reduction in construction workflows.

SpaceIQ

Acquisition in 2019
SpaceIQ LLC is a technology-driven software company specializing in workplace management solutions. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, with an additional office in Sandy, Utah, SpaceIQ offers a cloud-based platform that integrates various functionalities, including space planning, move management, real estate forecasting, and employee engagement tools. Its services cater to companies of all sizes, providing features such as hot desking, meeting room scheduling, and project management, all designed to enhance operational efficiency and improve workplace productivity. The platform also supports seamless integrations with tools like Slack, ensuring centralized visibility and streamlined processes for organizations.

Waltz

Acquisition in 2019
Waltz is a company based in Brooklyn, New York, that specializes in smartphone payment solutions for public transportation systems, primarily in New York. Founded in 2014 and previously known as Concord Payments, Inc., Waltz enables passengers to purchase tickets for subways, buses, and commuter rail services seamlessly. The company's innovative application also offers advanced access technology, allowing users to unlock doors and turnstiles by simply using their smartphones to scan a QR code at Waltz terminals. This functionality enhances user convenience and security, enabling features such as guest invitations and elevator calls directly through the app. As of June 2019, Waltz operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.

Prolific Interactive

Acquisition in 2019
Prolific Interactive LLC is a mobile design and strategy agency based in Brooklyn, New York, with an additional office in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009, the company specializes in application development consulting services and offers a range of digital strategy solutions, which include project activation, social media and content strategy, branding, and messaging. Prolific Interactive provides mobile services for iOS, Android, and mobile web applications, as well as rich media ads. Additionally, the agency delivers social media services, such as Facebook apps and API integration, alongside design and development services that encompass responsive design and site development. With a focus on a strategy-driven, user-centric approach, Prolific Interactive aims to enhance the user experience for brands and their clients. As of July 2019, it operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Companies Inc.

Islands

Acquisition in 2019
Islands Media Inc. operates a location-based messaging platform aimed at connecting college students through various events and activities. Launched in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform allows users to create channels, referred to as "islands," for organizing events such as games, sharing class notes, and forming support groups. By facilitating interactions among students who may not already know each other, Islands Media Inc. provides a unique space for networking and social engagement within the college community.

Managed by Q

Acquisition in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Managed by Q

Acquisition in 2019
Managed by Q Inc. is a workplace management platform headquartered in New York, New York, that streamlines the operation of office environments. Founded in 2013, the company provides a comprehensive range of services, including on-demand cleaning, maintenance, IT support, and security. Its technology platform serves as an all-in-one solution for businesses, connecting them to essential services such as supply replenishment, task management, and project management, which encompasses pre-lease planning, vendor management, office design, and renovations. By facilitating seamless office operations, Managed by Q aims to save time and resources for businesses while promoting economic empowerment through job creation and support for small businesses. The company operates in key markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Landit

Series A in 2019
Landit, Inc. operates a talent management platform focused on supporting women and diverse groups in the workplace. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a personalized career development solution that helps organizations attract, develop, and retain high-potential talent. Landit's platform provides each member with a tailored playbook that includes tools, resources, executive coaching, and connections essential for professional growth. Key features of the platform encompass building personal brands, creating personal advisory boards, and facilitating curated skill development aligned with career opportunities. Through these offerings, Landit aims to enhance the success and engagement of women and diverse individuals in their careers.

Euclid

Acquisition in 2019
Euclid provides a shopping analytics platform that tracks customer behavior within retail environments. The platform measures key metrics such as customer flow, duration of stay, and return frequency. This data assists various industries, including retail, banking, quick service restaurants, airports, and shopping malls, in optimizing their marketing strategies, operational efficiency, and staffing levels. By analyzing customer interactions in physical locations, Euclid helps brands make informed decisions to enhance the shopping experience and improve overall performance.

Laird Superfood

Venture Round in 2019
Laird Superfood, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of plant-based natural and functional foods, established in 2015 and headquartered in Sisters, Oregon. The company offers a diverse range of products, including powdered and liquid coffee creamers, hydration supplements, performance mushroom supplements, and premium organic coffee. Its product portfolio also features tea, hot chocolate, and various snack items. Laird Superfood distributes its products through retail channels, its own website, and third-party online platforms, providing consumers with healthier alternatives to traditional beverages and snacks.

The Wing

Series C in 2018
The Wing is a network of work and community spaces specifically designed for women, with locations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. Its mission focuses on the professional, civic, social, and economic advancement of women by fostering a supportive community. The Wing's facilities feature open-plan workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an extensive all-female library. By providing these resources, The Wing enables female founders and busy professional women to find support, gain inspiration, and build their businesses in an empowering environment.

Teem by iOFFICE

Acquisition in 2018
Teem, LLC is a cloud-based software company headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, specializing in meeting management and workplace collaboration solutions. Founded in 2010 and formerly known as EventBoard, the company provides a comprehensive software-as-a-service platform that includes tools for conference room scheduling, visitor management, and workspace analytics. Teem's solutions enable organizations to optimize their office space and improve employee efficiency by offering insights into resource utilization. The company serves a wide range of clients, including notable names such as Stripe, Hawaiian Airlines, and Disney. Teem has established strategic partnerships with key technology providers, including Apple and BlueJeans, to enhance its offerings. In 2020, Teem became a subsidiary of iOFFICE, Inc. and continues to innovate in the field of workplace productivity.

MissionU

Acquisition in 2018
MissionU is an innovative college alternative that equips students with essential skills and practical experience necessary for success in the modern workforce. Founded by Adam Braun and Mike Adams, the program uniquely integrates general education with specialized training to prepare individuals for real-world employment. MissionU operates on an income-share agreement model, allowing students to graduate debt-free without upfront tuition costs. Instead, students begin to repay the program once they secure a job earning $50,000 or more, contributing 15% of their income for three years. This approach enables individuals to pursue their career aspirations while minimizing financial burdens.

naked Hub

Acquisition in 2018
Naked Hub operates a network of co-working spaces designed for start-ups, SMEs, and multinational corporations across various industries. These spaces foster interaction and collaboration among diverse companies and individuals, aiming to enhance business success through shared resources and community engagement.

Hargol™ FoodTech

Convertible Note in 2018
Hargol™ FoodTech is the world's first commercial grasshopper farm! Grasshoppers are nature's most efficient protein source. Hargol™ FoodTech revolutionize the protein ingredient industry by providing a healthier and more sustainable and affordable alternative, becoming the leading intensive rearing company of grasshoppers in the world. The company is at the forefront of high quality nutrients and healthy grasshoppers supply to markets around the world, improving current market wild-harvested supply by providing year-round availability, nutrients content & quality and costs reduction. For its first line of products, Hargol FoodTech relies on methods and technologies of intensive breeding and growing of three grasshopper species that are processed into protein powders. The company is offering grasshopper based protein ingredient in North America markets to food/ingredient manufacturers and whole grasshoppers. Hargol™ FoodTech have thus far been attracting the interest of food producers, distributors and retailers in the North America, Europe and other regions of the world with whole grasshoppers, grasshopper’s nutrient-rich powder and innovative food products. With the expected 70% rise in demand for animal source protein over the next decades and with existing animal source protein taking a big toll on the environment there is a need for an alternative – Both sustainable and affordable for populations around the globe. Enhanced by their vegetarian diet grasshoppers’ nutrient content is superior compare to other insects or animal source protein: Over 70% whole protein, Omega-3 & Omega-6, Zinc, Iron, & Folic acid. Grasshoppers are also the only Kosher and Halal insect in the world!

Conductor

Acquisition in 2018
Conductor, LLC is a leading provider of search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing solutions based in New York. The company offers a comprehensive platform, Conductor Searchlight, which generates insights into customer intent, helping marketers create compelling content that enhances organic traffic and improves marketing ROI. Its services include SEO strategy, content strategy, competitive intelligence, and pay-per-click strategy, along with essential tools such as rank tracking, SEO reporting, and audience engagement analytics. Additionally, Conductor's platform features content technology solutions that facilitate content mapping, performance analysis, keyword research, and market share insights. This enables enterprises across various industries, including retail, healthcare, and finance, to optimize their content and increase online visibility. Formerly known as Linkexperts, Inc., Conductor rebranded in 2008 and has since become an independent entity, having spun out from WeWork in 2019.

Loris

Seed Round in 2018
Loris is a developer of a conversational AI software platform that assists organizations in managing challenging conversations and improving internal culture. By analyzing everyday customer interactions, Loris empowers customer experience leaders to proactively identify issues and provide actionable insights to enhance business operations. The platform addresses critical topics such as harassment, performance, and diversity, enabling companies to educate employees and improve their approach to customer care and team dynamics. Headquartered in New York City, Loris also has an office in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Meetup

Acquisition in 2017
Meetup is an online social networking platform founded in 2002 and based in New York City, designed to facilitate group interactions globally. The platform enables users to find and join groups centered around shared interests, such as politics, books, health, and hobbies. By connecting individuals with similar passions, Meetup encourages members to organize and participate in local events that foster learning, exploration, and community engagement. The core mission of Meetup is to bring people together to pursue activities that enrich their lives, thereby enhancing their overall well-being and social connections.

The Wing

Series B in 2017
The Wing is a network of work and community spaces specifically designed for women, with locations in New York, California, and Washington, D.C. Its mission focuses on the professional, civic, social, and economic advancement of women by fostering a supportive community. The Wing's facilities feature open-plan workspaces, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an extensive all-female library. By providing these resources, The Wing enables female founders and busy professional women to find support, gain inspiration, and build their businesses in an empowering environment.

Flatiron School

Acquisition in 2017
Flatiron School is an educational institution that specializes in training individuals in web application development and other in-demand tech skills such as software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Their curriculum covers best practices in Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, Object-Oriented Design, Git, SQL, and Test-Driven Development. The learning environment emphasizes pair programming, project-based discovery, and teamwork. Students complete a 12-week program involving at least 500 hours of hands-on, intensive coding experience, solving real problems and working on actual projects.

Unomy

Acquisition in 2017
Unomy is a sales and marketing intelligence platform designed to assist online businesses in gathering, processing, and retaining information about clients, partners, and competitors. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, Unomy enables companies to create a competitive map, track market changes, identify trends, and uncover new opportunities. The platform monitors information from various web sources, providing insights that help marketing teams prioritize sales leads and research potential clients. As of August 2017, Unomy operates as a subsidiary of WeWork Management LLC.

Spacemob

Acquisition in 2017
Spacemob is a coworking space that focuses on creating a supportive environment for businesses through both physical and digital platforms. The company offers flexible workspaces designed to foster collaboration and innovation among entrepreneurs and teams. By integrating technology and providing essential resources, Spacemob helps companies develop strong foundations, enabling them to connect and collaborate effectively with others in the business community.

Victor Tech

Grant in 2017
Victor is a mobile platform that helps military veterans and their families plan a successful and meaningful life after service. Victor provides employers with a targeted community of veteran talent and an accelerated ‘time to hire’ allowing them to capture federal tax credits for hiring veterans. Its technology connects a transitioning veteran to a support group of civilians and veterans alike through social events and recreational activities. Health and Wellness services are provided through the app to the Victor community via partnerships with hospitals and local therapy groups.

FieldLens

Acquisition in 2017
FieldLens, Inc. is a provider of an online field management tool designed to enhance communication and collaboration among construction project teams. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company offers a mobile platform that allows users to access job-site data in real-time from smartphones, tablets, or the web. This tool helps team members understand their current tasks and provides decision-makers with an overview of projects without needing to be onsite, facilitating the identification of trends and top performers. FieldLens also automates daily reports and tracks field progress, turning simple updates into valuable insights for construction projects. As of December 2020, FieldLens operates as a subsidiary of RedTeam Software, LLC.

Brave Initiatives

Grant in 2017
Brave Initiatives provides beginners and intermediate five-day code bootcamps to high school girls, and junior and senior high school girls to serve as mentors to younger students. They also sponsor successful students to go through full 12-week code bootcamps after graduating high school, which further prepares students for jobs. During the Brave Initiative bootcamps, students learn programming languages like Ruby On Rails, Python or JavaScript and design tech tools that impact their communities.

Luna Lights

Seed Round in 2017
Luna Lights, Inc. is a Chicago-based company that specializes in developing a preventative and predictive night-time fall safety solution for senior citizens. The company's innovative system includes an ultra-thin pressure sensor pad that detects when an individual gets out of bed, triggering small, wireless lights to illuminate the path and reduce fall risks. When the user returns to bed, the lights automatically turn off. Additionally, Luna Lights incorporates a monitoring system that collects data on the frequency and duration of nighttime trips, sending notifications to caregivers if an older adult remains out of bed for an extended period. This functionality allows caregivers to identify trends and assess the risk of falls, ensuring a safer environment for elderly individuals while maintaining their independence. As of September 2020, Luna Lights operates as a subsidiary of Sentrics.

Welkio

Acquisition in 2016
Welkio is a California-based company that has created a mobile visitor platform designed to streamline the office visitor sign-in process. Their software enables organizations to efficiently collect and store essential visitor information, including names, emails, photos, and signatures for legal agreements, all through a user-friendly tablet interface. By focusing on ease of use and modern technology, Welkio offers an effective solution for welcoming and managing visitors in various office environments.

Wavegarden

Funding Round in 2016
Wavegarden specializes in the research, design, manufacture, installation, and operation of wave generating systems and surfing lagoons. The company provides comprehensive solutions for developing commercially viable surfing environments, which include lagoon design and bathymetry services, wave and drive systems, control units, pier structures, and dissipative shores. By offering innovative technologies and services, Wavegarden enables clients to create unique water-sport facilities that cater to surfing enthusiasts and promote recreational activities.

CASE

Acquisition in 2015
CASE is a consultancy based in New York City that specializes in Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Information Management. The firm offers strategic advisory services to building design professionals, contractors, and owners, aiming to enhance traditional project delivery methods through innovative, technology-driven processes. CASE assists clients in identifying, implementing, and managing the technologies and practices that facilitate improved coordination, communication, and collaboration in building design and construction projects.
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