5 coworking benefits
1. Flexibility means your startup has room to grow
Coworking services provide workspaces which vary in size, from flexible individual desks for the freelancer and digital nomad types, to entire floors for fast-growing scale-ups. The global coworking market was valued at USD 22.01 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 25.11 billion in 2025, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14.1%, and may surpass USD 82 billion by 2034. At 42workspace, you start from the ground floor and as you go up, you have increasingly larger offices. At the very top, you can have your own floor! This allows startups to have the freedom to grow in size as their business ramps up. You can literally start from the bottom and build your way to the top!
2. Networking every day
At 42workspace, we call this “cross-contamination”. Coworking spaces are designed to foster a community. You get so many opportunities to interact with others, so much so that networking and socializing become one and the same. Make friends who will also help you out in your startup journey! Industry-specific coworking spaces like 42workspace’s, fostering connections among Rotterdam’s tech and digital professionals, show 25% higher collaboration metrics compared to general coworking spaces.
3. Find self-starters and international talent easily
Coworking spaces are hubs for international entrepreneurs. Coworking spaces attract many solo “digital nomads” alongside ambitious startups and scale-ups. An estimated 90% increase in startups globally has fueled coworking growth, with many self-starter international entrepreneurs thriving in these environments.
4. Quickly learn new skills and ideas ⚡️
Being a member of a coworking space means that you will be surrounded by like-minded people, as well as several opportunities to join in on interesting workshops, meetups and large events. Continuous learning is a hallmark of coworking environments, with over 70% of regular members attending workshops, meetups, or networking events monthly, ensuring exposure to current industry developments.
5. Access to mentors and advisors
Coworking spaces are populated by fresh, young professionals as well as titans with several decades of experience. The intergenerational environment in coworking hubs facilitates dynamic mentorship exchange; 68% of spaces report formal or informal mentor–mentee programs linking emerging talent with seasoned professionals.
⏬ Sounds good, right? So what are you waiting for? ⏬
You can try out the coworking experience any day at 42workspace with the day pass (available for purchase at our front desk). Otherwise, if you’re convinced that you want to sign up for a full membership, you can book a free trial or you can check out our offers directly on our spaces and pricing page.
