Tag Archives: wework
In The Loop: OneEleven, Coworking In Tokyo, And WeWork
Toronto-based OneEleven goes to London and raises doubts, WeWork finalizes a deal, and flexible workspaces grow in Tokyo.
February 16, 2019
WeWork’s First 2019 Acquisition Raises Workplace Privacy Concerns
In its first acquisition of 2019, WeWork has taken over a data platform that tracks people’s identity and behavior. Privacy concerns have been raised over the identification of individuals, who can access the data, and how it will be used.
February 11, 2019
In The Loop: The We Company, IWG’s Spaces, And Coworking in India Powers On
This week’s industry news include stories from WeWork, Spaces, and iKeva–a rapidly growing India-based coworking operator.
January 26, 2019
In The Loop: WeWork’s Conflict Of Interest, NYC Growth, And More
Adam Neumann is leasing space to WeWork, CommonGrounds raised $100 million, and coworking in Manhattan grew by 200% last year.
January 19, 2019
Is IWG Looking To Sell Spaces?
IWG, the parent company of Regus, is evidently looking to sell or recapitalize its coworking arm Spaces in order to compete with WeWork.
January 14, 2019
In The Loop: We Company, Coworking In Malls, And Flexible Workspaces In London
WeWork is rebranding to We Company, operators in the Philippines urged to expand in malls, and increased industry competition.
January 12, 2019
We Company Looking At An IPO
If We Company, the new parent company of WeWork, issues an IPO it will have to justify its lofty $40+ billion valuation. Will it float?
January 11, 2019
SoftBank Slashes WeWork Investment From $16Bn To $2Bn
SoftBank Group, WeWork’s biggest backer, has reduced its $16 billion investment to $2 billion after SoftBank’s investors expressed concerns. The news could hinder WeWork’s ability to raise funds to power future global expansion plans.
January 8, 2019
WeWork’s Bond Debt Is Trading At Sub-Par Value, Here’s Why That Matters
WeWork’s bond trading value has dropped — possibly due to the market’s lack of long-term confidence in their success and ability to repay their debt. This latest knock could affect the company’s success rate in achieving funding, along with its ability to access certain buildings.
January 7, 2019
In The Loop: A Phenomenal Year For Coworking, CRE, And WeWork
2018 was a phenomenal year for coworking, and 2019 has bright prospects for the industry. Also, WeWork closed the year with a big lease in NYC.
December 30, 2018
In The Loop: WeWork, Convene, And The Limits Of Coworking
WeWork receives pushback from SoftBank investors, Convene talks growth with Bisnow, and TechCrunch argues coworking has limits.
December 22, 2018
WeWork And SoftBank’s Romance Hits A Wall
Amid ongoing skepticism over WeWork’s valuation and profitability, key investors in SoftBank Group are now questioning the Japanese conglomerate’s intention to take a majority stake in WeWork. It could prevent SoftBank from pouring a further $16 billion into the coworking giant.
December 19, 2018
The Year In Review: 12 Flexible Workspace Highlights From 2018
A five-minute wrapup of this year’s flexible workspace industry highlights!
December 17, 2018
In The Loop: 2019 Coworking Trends, Coworking At The Airport, And Selina
Check out 2019’s coworking megatrends, the co-living company heading to New York, and why DFW now has free coworking.
December 8, 2018
Why WeWork Is Scaring Off Cautious REITS
WeWork doesn’t offer guarantees for its leases, which isn’t unusual in the flexible workspace industry. But it is scaring off cautious REITS who believe no guarantees depreciate the value of a building.
December 4, 2018
