The coworking market is (still) on the move

While the traditional real estate market is struggling to fully recover, the flexible workspace market continues to make headlines and continues to transform itself in France. In 2024, according to the latest Cushman & Wakefield study, more than 1.4 million m² of flexible workspaces will be available nationwide, confirming sustained growth. The Paris region alone accounts for 62% of this total, and Paris intramuros, with its 837,000 m², is Europe's coworking capital, just behind London. What more could you ask for?

This dynamic trend owes nothing to chance: in a changing business world, companies are looking for flexible, optimized, user-centric solutions. Whether it's a question of controlling real estate costs (a top priority for 98% of companies in uncertain times), or offering their teams a premium work experience with cafés, gyms and concierge services, flexible offices tick all the boxes. Another strong sign is the rise of spaces larger than 1,000 m², which now account for 41% of the Paris market, testifying to the sector's maturity and attractiveness to large companies. Coworking is no longer an alternative: it's a fact of life, and we're here to prove it by bringing you some of the latest news from the market.

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• Morning tops 50 sites in the Paris region with a new opening in Boulogne-Billancourt

Morning, a Nexity subsidiary specializing in shared office space, has strengthened its presence in the Paris region with the inauguration of a new coworking space in Boulogne-Billancourt. This symbolic site marks a milestone : 50 locations in the region. Founded over ten years ago, the group is pursuing its strategy of growth in major cities, with a flexible and progressive approach. Further openings are already planned for 2025, both in Paris and in the Hauts-de-Seine region. Source

• Via Sana raises 16 million euros to develop medical coworking

Start-up Via Sana, founded in 2020 by Louis Fosse and Ulysse Vallier, aims to dust off the practice of private practice through medical coworking. With a €16 million round of funding, it is accelerating the development of its 450 turnkey practices, already present in Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux... and soon in Lille and Nantes. The aim? To offer healthcare professionals a hybrid model: the independence of self-employment without the constraints of management, in shared, fully-equipped spaces. Source

• Newton Offices, premium coworking conquering metropolises

With 64,000 m² of office space in eight major French cities and an 80% occupancy rate, Newton Offices has established itself as a major player in premium coworking. Inspired by the world of hotels, the operator is banking on buildings that combine design, premium services (concierge service, gym, tea room, etc.) and flexibility to appeal to companies and freelancers alike. A strategy tailored to the new expectations of professionals in search of efficiency and comfort, far beyond the standards of the traditional office. Source

• Mitwit : La Poste Immobilier steps up its game in the coworking market with two openings in Lyon

With the launch of Mitwit, its new brand resulting from the merger of Startway and Multiburo, La Poste Immobilier is asserting its ambitions in the coworking market. It already has two strategic sites in Lyon, a presence in over ten cities in France and abroad, and a promise: to offer spaces combining hospitality, premium services (cybersecurity, well-being, concierge services) and a low carbon footprint. Mitwit has already established itself as the 2nd largest coworking operator in France in terms of number of sites... and is aiming for a hundred by 2030. Source

In conclusion, the evolution of the professional real estate market bears witness to a profound transformation in flexible workspaces. These solutions are no longer distinguished solely by the contractual flexibility they offer. Following the example of the retail and hospitality sectors, flex office operators have gone beyond the simple provision of space to offer an enriched and distinctive user experience.
In this professional context, these players now anticipate corporate needs by integrating social, financial and environmental considerations into their strategic vision. This holistic approach enables them to align their real estate offerings with the organizational objectives of tenant companies, creating a symbiosis between workspace and corporate strategy.