WeWork was founded in 2010 by Adam Neumann and Miguel McKelvey to design and operate shared workspaces for a broad array of customers including startups, freelancers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. As of 2019, the company operates over 846 locations in 123 cities spread over 37 countries. Beyond simply the spaces, the WeWork’s focus is on creating a community between its members, hosting many events including happy hours, lunch and learns, external events, and even a “Summer Camp.” In addition to the workspaces, WeWork has grown to include additional offerings such as WeGrow, a school, and WeLive, which are flexible stay, fully furnished living spaces.

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WeWork became a public company following its SPAC on 10/21/2021 and is now traded on the NYSE under the ticker WE.

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WeWork became a public company following its SPAC on 10/21/2021 and is now traded on the NYSE under the ticker WE.

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When was WeWork founded?

WeWork was founded in 2010.

What is WeWork funding to date?

WeWork has raised $8.77B to date.

Who are WeWork’s major investors?

Benchmark
Fidelity Investments
Goldman Sachs
Harvard Management Company
JP Morgan Chase & Co
T. Rowe Price
Wellington Management

WeWork Funding Rounds and Valuation

Funding History Chart
Funding Round Details
Funding Date Share Class Amount Raised Price per Share Post-Money Valuation Key Investors
01/08/2018 Series G-1 $5B $xx.xx $48.68B SoftBank Group
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
45,454,548
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
SoftBank Group
08/25/2017 Series G $2.01B $xx.xx $21.18B Alpha JWC Ventures, Catalyst Ventures, Primary Venture Partners, SoftBank Group, StraightPath Venture Partners, Syren Capital Advisors
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
34,742,329
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Alpha JWC Ventures, Catalyst Ventures, Primary Venture Partners, SoftBank Group, StraightPath Venture Partners, Syren Capital Advisors
07/13/2015 Series F $750MM $xx.xx $15.75B Legend Holdings, Hony Capital, Duff Ackerman & Goodrich, Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, JP Morgan Chase & Co, The Goldman Sachs Group, Fidelity Management & Research, Glade Brook Capital Partners
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
14,942,546
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Legend Holdings, Hony Capital, Duff Ackerman & Goodrich, Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, JP Morgan Chase & Co, The Goldman Sachs Group, Fidelity Management & Research, Glade Brook Capital Partners
06/23/2015 Series E $433.93MM $xx.xx $10.23B Fidelity Management & Research and several undisclosed investors
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
13,193,676
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Fidelity Management & Research and several undisclosed investors
12/15/2014 Series D-2 $156.2MM $xx.xx $5B T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, Goldman Sachs Group, Vanguard, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
9,380,718
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, Goldman Sachs Group, Vanguard, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
12/15/2014 Series D-1 $198.8MM $xx.xx $4.75B T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, Goldman Sachs Group, Vanguard, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
11,939,097
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
T. Rowe Price Associates, Wellington Management, Goldman Sachs Group, Vanguard, JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
10/15/2013 Series C $156.44MM $xx.xx $1.48B JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
29,189,230
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
JP Morgan Chase & Co., Harvard Management Company, Benchmark Capital
05/01/2013 Series B $41.04MM $xx.xx $440MM Undisclosed investors
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
22,165,260
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
Undisclosed investors
07/01/2012 Series A $17.5MM $xx.xx $97MM DAG Ventures and several undisclosed investors
Price per Share
$xx.xx
Shares Outstanding
38,392,950
Liquidation Pref Order
1
Liquidation Pref As Multiplier
1.0x
Conversion Ratio
1.0x
Dividend Rate
800.0%
Cumulative
Non-cumulative
Participating
Non-participating
Participation Cap
N/A
Key Investors
DAG Ventures and several undisclosed investors
Updated on: Nov 21, 2024

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