Africa’s two leading providers in the shared workspace industry, KOFISI and Workshop17, have announced a strategic partnership to provide a wider range of services and locations across Africa. The demand for shared workspace continues to grow faster in Africa than the rest of the world – fueled by the growth in the working age population – which is expected to grow by more than 450 million people, or close to 70%, by 2035.
The partnership aligns KOFISI and Workshop17, Africa’s two premium workspace providers, together giving their members access to a combined network of 22 locations, 60,000m2 of collaborative workspace across seven countries and all four regions of the continent. The partnership is the largest independent network of serviced work and office space across Africa, and where the quality and consistency of facilities are reliable, even in sometimes unpredictable environments.
The two brands have established a reputation for offering a premium workday experience in their respective countries, offering hospitality services, wellness, quality aesthetic and customised office design in their collective portfolios. KOFISI operates 10 locations in Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania and is opening in Rwanda and Morocco this year. Workshop17 has 12 locations – with eight in South Africa and four in Mauritius.
“This partnership aims to meet evolving expectations for global standards in workplaces across Africa – driving up service standards, and supporting improved productivity, collaboration and wellbeing across the continent,” says CEO and co-founder of Workshop17, Paul Keursten.
“The combined strength of KOFISI and Workshop17, with their extensive client base, continental local knowledge, and expertise, will create a fertile ground for innovation and growth, appealing to all enterprises operating or entering the African market”, adds Michael Aldridge, CEO of KOFISI. “Together, we are accelerating the industry benchmark, revolutionising the workspace sector and shaping the future of work in Africa.”
Listen to the podcast featuring Michael Aldridge and Paul Keursten announcing the partnership on Spotify and YouTube.
