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WeWork sees 'huge opportunity' for growth in Asia

It has also acquired Singapore-based co-working startup Spacemob; intends to build entrepreneurial ecosystem here

Published Fri, Sep 29, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Hong Kong

NEW York-based WeWork - which operates the world's largest co-working business and is valued at more than US$20 billion - is eager to help build up an entrepreneurial ecosystem in Singapore as it seeks growth in Asia.

Founded in 2010, WeWork rents out flexible office spaces to startups, freelancers and businesses, and has grown from just two locations in New York serving about 1,000 members in its first year to having more than 150,000 members across 165 locations in 53 cities around the world today.

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