AndCo, the London workplace subscription service, has raised £800,000 ($1m) in seed funding to develop its business of offering pubs, cafes and restaurants as weekday workspaces for freelancers. Members pay £20 a month for access to more than 40 venues in London. A booking gives freelance workers a dedicated workspace with high-speed WI-FI. The company is also working on an app that will let people book their own work spaces, which it hopes could be used by small businesses or individuals who want to share office space. “Working habits have changed: whether you are a freelancer or remote worker, you need space outside of the traditional office. Founder and CEO Sanj Mahal said people often had to use noisy and unsuitable locations while restaurant, café and event spaces were empty during the day.
AndCo, the London workplace subscription service, has raised £800,000 ($1m) in seed funding to develop its business of offering pubs, cafes and restaurants as weekday workspaces for freelancers. Members pay £20 a month for access to more than 40 venues in London. A booking gives freelance workers a dedicated workspace with high-speed WI-FI. The company is also working on an app that will let people book their own work spaces, which it hopes could be used by small businesses or individuals who want to share office space. Founder and CEO Sanj Mahal said people often had to use noisy and unsuitable locations while restaurant, café and event spaces were empty during the day.