iiOffice

iiOffice, also known as e-office inc., is a company that operates a monthly co-working space platform primarily aimed at freelancers and remote workers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, the company provides workspaces designed to enhance comfort and efficiency.

The platform offers various amenities such as Wi-Fi, power outlets, complimentary drinks, and access to meeting rooms. The company's first location, iioffice Ueno, was established on September 8, 2014, by the digital web agency LIG. This initiative was a response to the scarcity of co-working spaces in the Ueno district of Tokyo at the time. The name "iioffice" is a play on the Japanese word "ii" (いい), which means "good," reflecting the company's aim to create excellent and agreeable workspaces.

The business model includes options for both members and drop-in users, with rates such as a day pass for a fee. In addition to open co-working areas, the company also offers private rooms and booths for short and long-term rental. The company has expanded its presence, including a location in Cebu, Philippines, founded by Seito Horiguchi, president of Life is Good (LIG) Philippines, Inc. e-office inc. has secured venture capital funding, including a seed round in September 2020 and a later-stage VC round in March 2023, with total funding amounting to $4.01M from investors like Eguchi Holdings and NKC Asia.

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