WeWork ’s planned IPO has been described as a watershed moment for the industry , and may provide some transparency around its growth and sustainability . " Hodari will be focusing his attention on WeWork's basic economics. Its competitors and investors in the sector will be reviewing its public filing for details of its lease rate , occupancy rate and the structure of its real estate deals , according to Business Insider . Vijay Ganesan , a partner at VC ##P Menlo Ventures , is interested to learn about how many people they pack into each office , speculating that their model is based on 100 sq ft per person , around half the norm . He also wants to know about their non - lease revenue , as it is key to them becoming profitable .
WeWork ’s planned IPO has been described as a watershed moment for the industry , and may provide some transparency around its growth and sustainability . Its competitors and investors in the sector will be reviewing its public filing for details of its lease rate , occupancy rate and the structure of its real estate deals , according to Business Insider . Vijay Ganesan , a partner at VC ##P Menlo Ventures , is interested to learn about how many people they pack into each office , speculating that their model is based on 100 sq ft per person , around half the norm . He also wants to know about their non - lease revenue , as it is key to them becoming profitable .