Industrious Raises $80 Million In Series C Funding To Accelerate Expansion And Workplace Innovation

Published on February 27, 2018 - By Allwork.Space - Press

Latest investment to fuel expansion and growth goals, support data-driven innovation in structural workspace design

• Industrious has grown rapidly; more than tripling its number of locations across 25 cities, at 150% revenue CAGR over the last three years
• New and returning investors were attracted to Industrious’ expanding roster of marquee corporate clients, the strong affinity that customers have with their Industrious workspace experience, and the company’s traction in partnering with premier landlords
• Industrious’ rapid growth validates the need for premium, flexible workplace products on both the supply and demand sides of the real estate industry

New York, NY — February 27, 2018 — Industrious, a premium workplace platform and coworking solution, today announced that it has closed an $80 Million Series C funding round co-led by Riverwood Capital and Fifth Wall Ventures.

A predominant force in the coworking industry with a national footprint of 35 locations, Industrious provides five-star service, best-in-class workplace management and stunning design for companies ranging from SMBs to the Fortune 500. The Industrious workplace platform enables businesses of every size and stage to fully outsource their office space management needs, balancing enterprise-class, productivity-oriented workspace solutions for companies with top-notch hospitality and welcoming work environments for their employees. The company also works hand-in-hand with landlords and real estate firms, with a proven record for increasing commercial property values and improving tenant retention rates.

This Series C funding is rounded out by investors from Alrai, Outlook, Rabina Properties, Schechter Private Capital, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital; which also holds membership in Industrious’ Tampa location.

“The workforce is rapidly evolving, as are its demands for flexibility, mobility and scalability; at the same time, employee expectations for beautiful and productive work environments are increasingly high,” said Jamie Hodari, Co-Founder and CEO at Industrious. “The coworking industry is maturing to meet these demands, and established companies are seeing coworking as a powerful and efficient solution to their office management needs. Over the next year, we’ll continue to see a paradigm shift in how the business world defines and makes use of the coworking model, and Industrious is leading that charge.”  

Throughout the course of the last year, Industrious has more than tripled its location footprint across 25 cities in the United States. More than 75 people joined the Industrious team in 2017 and the group behind PivotDesk (acquired approximately one year ago) launched Central, a new, curated marketplace for flexible, sophisticated office space. The company has also grown at at 150% CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate, revenue) over the last three years (2015 – 2017). The Series C financing will allow Industrious to continue its expansion trajectory. The funding will also be used to support further experimentation and exploration surrounding the future of work and workplace technologies, which will  lead to more efficient and effective use of space.

“We continue to see a significant transformation in the way that companies approach the workplace, as they increasingly look for a collaborative, multi-functional and premium office space for their employees and partners, with added flexibility and services,” said Francisco Alvarez Demalde, Co-Founder and General Partner of Riverwood Capital. “Since our first investment in Industrious in 2016, we have seen the company grow exponentially and deliver a unique experience for its members, as they build their own modern workspace within an Industrious.  We believe Industrious will play an important role in shaping the future of how we work, and are excited to continue being a part of the Industrious journey.”

“Coworking is one of the most exciting and promising developments in the world of commercial real estate. Industrious is the clear leader for Class A landlords and their corporate tenants and we are consistently impressed by the company’s ability to build powerful real estate partnerships that provide immense benefit to every party involved,” said Brad Greiwe, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Fifth Wall. “We believe that the Industrious team will broadly and dramatically improve the way in which landlords and property owners manage their commercial office space and  we’re thrilled to be an active participant in the realization of their vision, as we help them structure programmatic partnerships across our investor base and broader real estate community.”

About Industrious

Industrious is a New York-based premium workplace platform. Founded in 2013 by Jamie Hodari and Justin Stewart, Industrious provides established companies and enterprises with stunning offices, five-star service, inviting hospitality and productivity-driven design for an unparalleled workplace experience. By transforming coworking and office space management into a welcoming, elegant and premium experience, the company has reshaped the concept of coworking into a scalable platform for businesses of every size and stage. Industrious has more than 30 locations across the country. For more information, visit www.industriousoffice.com.