Deskwanted
closedGlobal network of co-working spaces and shared offices used by a community of independent workers.
| Date | Investors | Amount | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
€500k | Early VC | ||
| Total Funding | 000k | ||
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Deskwanted UG, established in Berlin in 2010, carved a niche for itself as a pivotal information source and booking platform within the burgeoning coworking movement. The company was founded by Carsten Foertsch and Joel Dullroy. Foertsch, an expert in empirical studies and data analysis, has been conducting global coworking surveys for years through the affiliated online magazine, Deskmag. This background in research provided a solid foundation for understanding the needs of the flexible workspace market.
The firm's core business centered on a global online platform where independent workers, freelancers, and small businesses could find and book desks in shared offices and coworking spaces across numerous cities worldwide. For the operators of these spaces, Deskwanted provided a suite of free, web-based management tools designed to streamline operations. These tools facilitated member organization, booking management, payment processing, and internal communication, thereby helping space owners to improve the functionality and profitability of their locations. The business model focused on connecting the supply of vacant desks with the growing demand from a mobile workforce, positioning itself as a key intermediary in the flexible office ecosystem.
A significant milestone in the company's trajectory occurred in 2011 when it was accepted into the 'YouIsNow' startup incubator, managed by Immobilienscout24, Europe's largest real estate portal. This partnership provided Deskwanted with development support, business coaching, and expert mentoring. By August 2012, the platform had listed its 1000th coworking space, solidifying its position as a major portal focused on coworking. The company also played an active role in the community by co-organizing the Coworking Australia conference and organizing Social Media Week Berlin.
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