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Associated Press
25-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Vancouver Coworking and Event Space And-Co Achieves Canada's First WELL Coworking Rating
July 25, 2025 /3BL/ - And-Co, a coworking and event space in Vancouver, British Columbia, is Canada's first WELL Coworking Rated flexible workspace. Located at 1575 W Georgia Street, in a WELL Certified Platinum building, And-Co's new office has achieved validation that showcases how a coworking space can meet evidence-based health measures and advance well-being for flexible workspace users. The WELL Coworking Rating is derived from the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)'s health strategies and integrated with The Instant Group 's platform to help occupiers searching for workspace and all those that enter the space know that the leadership benchmark for health and wellness has been met. In April 2024, IWBI and Instant announced a strategic partnership to spur health and well-being practices in coworking and flexible workspaces. This has culminated in the launch of the first-of-its-kind healthy buildings rating for coworking operators. The WELL Coworking Rating integrates into The Instant Group's platform, which is the world's largest marketplace for flexible workspace offerings and used by more than 26,000 flex operators, landlords and investors. Prospective coworking and flexible workspace users can search for health and well-being focused workspace using the new feature as they access more than 350,000 flexible workplaces on Instant's digital platforms. 'And-Co is a place built for professionals and designed to bring people together,' said Ryan Dass, Director at And-Co. 'We're giving our community the keys to thrive—with a dedicated on-site team, thoughtful design, and spaces that spark real connection. The WELL Coworking Rating embodies everything we stand for, and we're proud to be the first in Canada to earn it. It proves our commitment to well-being is tangible—and built into everything we do.' 'Canada continues to lead the way in creating healthier, more sustainable workspaces, and And-Co's achievement of the first WELL Coworking Rating in Canada is a proud example of this,' said Olesy Alekseev, vice president and Canada country lead at IWBI. 'This milestone not only builds on the building's existing WELL Core Platinum Certification but also demonstrates how And-Co's flexible working and event space goes above and beyond to meet the specific needs of coworking environments. It highlights how flexible workspaces can be designed to support well-being, setting a new standard for the industry in Vancouver and beyond.' Sam Pickering, Executive Director, Head of Sustainability at The Instant Group said: 'It is kudos to And-Co for committing to early adoption and setting out to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating, which is derived from health strategies in the WELL Building Standard. The process evaluates nearly 50 different features spanning 10 WELL concepts, from air and water quality to light and thermal comfort, and movement and nourishment. It was a pleasure to work with And-Co and their commitment sets them apart as a leader in healthy flexible workspace.' Aligned with the growing demand for healthier places and spaces, research shows evidence-based health interventions in buildings help support workplace satisfaction, comfort and productivity, while also helping organizations better attract and retain talent. A 2022 study found that WELL Certified offices increase overall employee satisfaction by 28% and support a 10-point jump in median productivity. In addition, evidence behind the business case for healthy buildings shows that investing in people helps drive several economic benefits, including over seven percent higher rents per-square-foot in certified healthy buildings, longer lease terms, and eight percent increase in employee performance due to improved air quality. ### About And-CoBuilt for Professionals, Designed for Connection. And-Co is a purpose-driven workspace and event hub in Vancouver's Coal Harbour, created for professionals who expect more from where they work. With flexible private offices, shared workspaces, and beautifully designed event spaces, And-Co offers an environment where people can perform at their best—while feeling part of something bigger. It's home to a growing, engaged community, connected through regular member events, arts and culture programming, and initiatives that champion collaboration and solidarity. Wellness is built into every detail—from natural light and movement areas to the support of a dedicated on-site team—delivering a truly human-first experience. Recognized as Canada's first WELL Rated flexible workspace, And-Co proves that putting people first isn't just a value—it's how we operate every day. About the International WELL Building Institute The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is a public benefit corporation and the global authority for transforming health and well-being in buildings, organizations and communities. In pursuit of its public-health mission, IWBI mobilizes its community through the development and administration of the WELL Building Standard (WELL), WELL for residential, WELL Community Standard, its WELL ratings and management of the WELL AP credential. IWBI also translates research into practice, develops educational resources and advocates for policies that promote people-first places for everyone, everywhere. IWBI is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest corporate citizenship initiative, and helps companies advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through the use of WELL. More information on WELL can be found here. International WELL Building Institute, IWBI, the WELL Building Standard, WELL v2, WELL Certified, WELL AP, WELL EP, WELL Score, The WELL Conference, We Are WELL, the WELL Community Standard, WELL Health-Safety Rated, WELL Performance Rated, WELL Equity Rated, WELL Equity, WELL Coworking Rated, WELL Residence, Works with WELL, WELL and others, and their related logos are trademarks or certification marks of International WELL Building Institute pbc in the United States and other countries. About The Instant Group The Instant Group has been rethinking workspace since 1999 with over 500 experts working globally across more than 175 countries. Instant's digital platforms constitute the world's largest digital marketplace for flexible workspace listing meeting rooms, virtual offices, flexible office space and coworking memberships. Its global team advises on commercial real estate solutions from serviced offices to fully customised managed offices, and consulting services for portfolio and net zero strategies. Instant's approach enables agility, hybrid working solutions and improved operational resilience for more than 250,000 businesses every year. Clients include Prudential, Shell, Jaguar Land Rover and GSK. Instant has global offices including London, New York, Mexico City, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney. Visit 3BL Media to see more multimedia and stories from International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)
Entrepreneur
18-07-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
IndiQube Spaces and GNG Electronics Go Public
IndiQube Spaces Limited is launching a INR 7,000 million IPO on July 23, 2025, to fund its expansion and tech infrastructure as it scales its flexible workspace solutions across India. GNG Electronics Limited is also going public, with a INR 400 crore fresh issue and OFS component, aiming to repay borrowings and support general corporate needs. Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. IndiQube Spaces Limited, formerly known as IndiQube Spaces Private Limited and Innovent Spaces Private Limited, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) set to open on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The public listing marks a significant milestone for the Bengaluru-based flexible workspace company as it seeks to strengthen its market presence and fund future growth. The IPO consists of a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹6,500 million, alongside an Offer for Sale (OFS) of shares worth ₹500 million by the company's promoter selling shareholders, Rishi Das and Meghna Agarwal. The total offer size amounts to ₹7,000 million. The price band for the IPO has been fixed at ₹225 to ₹237 per equity share of face value ₹1 each. Interested investors can place bids for a minimum of 63 equity shares and in multiples thereafter. The Anchor Investor bidding will open on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, a day prior to the official IPO launch. The issue will close on Friday, July 25, 2025. The offering also includes a special Employee Reservation Portion, with shares worth ₹15 million reserved for subscription by eligible employees. As a further incentive, eligible employees bidding in this portion will receive a discount of ₹22 per share. The proceeds from the fresh issue are expected to support IndiQube's expansion plans, including the development of new workspaces and strengthening of its technology infrastructure, as the company rides the momentum in India's growing demand for hybrid and flexible work solutions. With a strong foothold across key metros and Tier-I cities, IndiQube has built a differentiated model catering to startups, SMEs, and large enterprises looking for managed office spaces. The upcoming IPO is expected to provide the company with greater visibility, financial flexibility, and a broader investor base as it scales operations across India. Speaking about the IPO at the press conference, Rishi Das, Co-founder of IndiQube, said, "In 2013, we decided to pick up a hundred-thousand square feet office in Bangalore — 50% for CareerNet, and 50% we gave out to clients. That's when people started asking, 'Can I use your boardroom once a month? Can I use your training room?' We were providing food, transport, and more. That's when we realized there was a big gap in the market. You either had tech parks or really swanky buildings like the ones in BKC or UB City, but there was no concept of branded, functional office spaces that were accessible and affordable. That's where IndiQube was born." GNG Electronics IPO GNG Electronics Limited has announced that it will list its equity shares with the anchor investor bidding date closing on July 25, 2025. The total offer size comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value of INR 2 each, aggregating up to INR 400 Crores, and an offer for sale of up to 2,550,000 equity shares of face value of INR 2 each. The price Band of the issue is fixed at INR 225 -237 per equity share. The company said that bids can be made for a minimum of 63 Equity Shares and in multiples of 63 Equity Shares thereafter. The Company proposes to utilize the Net Proceeds towards the prepayment and/or repayment, in full or in part, of all or a portion of certain outstanding borrowings availed by the Company and the Material Subsidiary, namely, Electronics Bazaar FZC, and general corporate purposes.
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Meet the boring office: JustCo reinvents workspaces with the first brand to be fully sold and customisable online
Launch campaign feature Willabelle Ong to make "boring" the new bold SINGAPORE, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- JustCo, Asia Pacific's leading flexible workspace provider, announces the launch of the boring office (@thisistheboringoffice) the latest addition to its diverse coworking portfolio. As a digital-first, self-service workspace brand, the boring office is designed for this generation's workforce who value focus, flexibility, and simplicity. A bold brand story: function over frillsThe creation of the boring office is rooted in a simple yet powerful insight: not every business wants beanbags, baristas and high-touch hospitality. Many simply want a distraction-free space to do their best work. the boring office brings this to life with its promise of "no frills. no distractions. no gimmicks." by offering essential, functional private offices without the clutter. The launch of the brand's first location is at MacDonald House, Dhoby Ghaut. "We recognised that some teams just want a straightforward space to get things done, without distractions or unnecessary extras," said Kong Wan Long, Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer at JustCo. "the boring office delivers exactly that: a practical, customisable and purpose-built solution for businesses that value function over frills." the boring office: customisable, transparent, and fully digitalthe boring office redefines coworking memberships by becoming the first coworking brand to be fully sold online. Customers can seamlessly customise their office through an intuitive e-store at choosing from modular add-ons like premium Herman Miller chairs, sit-stand desks, custom wall paint colours and dedicated IT solutions, or keep it as minimal as they prefer. Pricing is clear, upfront and free of hidden costs, so businesses know exactly what they're paying for. This approach offers flexibility to build the workspace you truly need and nothing you don't. A creative partnership: launching with Willabelle OngTo bring the brand to life, the boring office has partnered with renowned local content creator Willabelle Ong (@willamazing) for its launch campaign. Willabelle's entrepreneurial spirit, creative mindset and trend-setting influence align perfectly with the boring office's target audience: modern, pragmatic professionals who value style and substance. JustCo: Multi-brand portfolio innovation As part of JustCo's evolution into a multi-brand portfolio operator, the boring office marks the latest brand innovation, targeting users who prioritise productivity and cost transparency over lifestyle perks. This follows the recent launch of the group's first luxury brand, The Collective, which has since opened in Tokyo, Taipei and Bangkok. Together, these new brands reflect JustCo's commitment to meeting diverse and evolving business needs through a differentiated multi-brand strategy, anchoring the group's ambition to double its portfolio over the next five years. About JustCoJustCo is Asia Pacific's leading provider of flexible workspaces for businesses of all sizes seeking flexible work solutions. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Singapore, JustCo leads Singapore's coworking scene with the largest network, offering close to 50 coworking centres across eight gateway cities in the region. JustCo empowers flexible work across our network of high-quality coworking centres in prime locations, seamlessly integrated with technology to enable our members to work from any of our premises. Beyond flexible workspace solutions, we also strive to be the place that works for all individuals and businesses, revolutionising how people work by providing a platform that fosters growth, connections, collaborations and opportunities for our ever-growing JustCo community and beyond. Part of this vision includes the boring office (tbo), our new digital-first, self-service workspace brand created for professionals who value focus, clarity and customisation. the boring office offers distraction-free private offices that can be fully customised online, giving modern businesses the flexibility to choose only what they need and nothing they don't. For more information, visit: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE JustCo
Bloomberg
09-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
ICYMI: Hybrid Works Persists
IWG, formerly known as Regus, is a global provider of flexible workspace solutions. They offer a wide range of office solutions including serviced offices, co-working spaces, and virtual offices under various brands like Regus, Spaces, and Signature by Regus. IWG merged its digital assets with The Instant Group in 2022, creating a leading global marketplace for flexible workspace. Mark Dixon, the company's CEO, discusses the global commercial real estate market, specifically when it comes to flexible office space, as well as key trends related to hybrid work. Mark speaks with Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec on Bloomberg Businessweek Daily
Zawya
12-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Harish Fabiani acquires Richman House Business Centre and AED 115mln office space in The Opus, Business Bay
Dubai, UAE - Spanish-Indian entrepreneur Harish Fabiani has made a strategic entry into the business centre operations sector with the acquisition of Richman House Business Centre and 20,000 sq ft of prime commercial space in The Opus by Zaha Hadid, Business Bay. The total transaction is valued at over AED 115 million. This acquisition marks the official launch of Fabiani's flexible workspace platform under the Richman House brand, signaling his commitment to scaling operations in Dubai's most prestigious commercial real estate segment. About Richman House: Dubai's Premium Business Address Richman House Business Centre currently operates 60 fully-equipped offices, with the majority of spaces already leased to leading businesses and high-profile professionals. The business centre is housed inside The Opus, widely regarded as Dubai's most iconic and premium commercial building, designed by the legendary Zaha Hadid. The Opus address has become a hallmark of credibility, prestige, and business confidence. It is highly sought after by high-net-worth individuals, international companies, and elite family offices who value not just the architecture but the strategic positioning and exclusivity it offers. "When a company has an Opus address, it instantly commands respect and confidence in the market," said Fabiani. Financial Milestones & Strategic Outlook AED 100 Million - Current Annual Rental Income Already Secured AED 150+ Million - Expected Annual Rental Income Within Months (Post-Pipeline Closures) AED 115 Million - Investment in The Opus (20,000 sq ft) AED 2 Billion+ - Target Valuation for Upcoming REIT IPO (Planned in 18-24 Months) Expansion Strategy: Building Dubai's Next Generation of Premium Workspaces Following the success at The Opus, the Richman House platform is set for rapid expansion. Thuraya Telecommunications Tower in Barsha Heights is undergoing extensive upgrades to transform into a next-generation premium office tower. The upgrades include super luxury lobby areas, redesigned lift lobbies, extensive tenant lounges, collaborative zones, meeting spaces, a fully-equipped Gym & Spa with Sauna, Massage, Ice Bath, upgraded podiums, and full facade renovation. The tower will offer office spaces from 500 sq ft to full-floor 9,000 sq ft for top corporates. Additional Fabiani-owned commercial assets across Dubai are being evaluated for similar upgrades and offerings. About Harish Fabiani A seasoned Spanish-Indian businessman and investor, Harish Fabiani holds diversified interests in real estate, technology, and capital markets. With a global footprint across the UAE, Europe, and India, Fabiani focuses on strategic growth, long-term capital appreciation, and institutional-grade real estate plays.
