Co-working spaces likely to receive $400 mn investments by 2018: Experts

While freelancers are primarily focussed on the cost factor, start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises focus on cost as well as infrastructure

The momentum gained by co-working spaces in 2017 is likely to continue this year as well, as large corporates look at consolidating businesses to maximise their productivity, said experts.

According to a study by Jones lang LaSalle (JLL), co-working is expected to receive investments worth $400 million by 2018. The potential market size for the segment across the country currently stands in the range of 12-16 million seats.

“The demand for co-working spaces is no longer only limited to freelancers or start-up employees. The staff at small emerging businesses as well as large corporate offices are also looking to co-working