Codi

Codi was established in 2018 by Christelle Rohaut and Zhe Wang. Rohaut's personal experience with the challenges of finding suitable work environments as a master's student at UC Berkeley, coupled with her background in urban planning and real estate, directly inspired the company's mission. She observed a significant need for flexible, neighborhood-based office spaces, a gap in the market that traditional coworking models did not fully address.

The company operates as a marketplace for private, flexible office spaces, catering primarily to companies that have transitioned to a hybrid or remote-first work model. Codi's platform connects businesses seeking office solutions with a network of pre-vetted, move-in-ready spaces, which are often underutilized commercial properties or dedicated office suites. This model provides an alternative to long-term commercial leases and the high density of traditional coworking hubs, offering companies private, dedicated spaces on flexible terms, typically ranging from a few months to a year.

Revenue is generated through a subscription-based model where client companies pay for access to these workspaces. Codi's service addresses the logistical and financial burdens of commercial real estate by bundling costs such as WiFi, cleaning, and other amenities into a single monthly fee. The platform's inventory includes a variety of private office spaces designed to support different team sizes and needs, allowing companies to establish a physical office presence without the commitment of a traditional lease.

Keywords: flexible office space, hybrid work, workspace marketplace, commercial real estate, private offices, office-as-a-service, workplace solutions, remote work, facilities management, proptech