Smartvillage Raises Funds for Hybrid Work Event Spaces

German startup Smartvillage has successfully closed a seven-figure funding round, securing mid-seven-digit capital from Stuttgart-based investment firm EKK & Co. This infusion of capital marks a significant step for the company, which specializes in modern B2B event locations designed to facilitate collaboration in an era of evolving work structures.

The fresh investment will fuel Smartvillage's ambitious expansion plans over the next twelve months. The company intends to launch two new state-of-the-art venues in Frankfurt and Hamburg. This expansion is strategically timed to capitalize on the increasing demand for physical spaces that complement remote and hybrid work models. The company's vision extends to welcoming over one million guests annually by 2030, a substantial increase from the nearly 100,000 guests hosted in 2025 across its existing 15,000+ square meters of space in Munich, Cologne, and Berlin.

Smartvillage's core offering addresses the structural shifts in the professional world, particularly the rise of remote work and the integration of AI into daily operations. The company provides contemporary B2B event spaces tailored for meetings, workshops, and conferences, catering specifically to hybrid organizations. Leveraging AI-driven analysis of customer needs throughout the entire journey, Smartvillage aims to optimize client satisfaction and deliver highly effective collaborative environments.

Beyond physical venues, Smartvillage is set to introduce a novel full-service solution named “Smartvillage as a Service” later this year. This offering is designed to empower hotels by allowing them to outsource the complete management of their conference facilities. Smartvillage will provide the brand, technology, sales infrastructure, and operational expertise, enabling hotels to more effectively monetize existing spaces, reduce overhead, and streamline operations. This move positions Smartvillage as a key enabler for the hospitality sector navigating the new demands of corporate events.

The company's profitability, even before this funding round, underscores the strong market demand for its innovative approach. CEO and co-founder Lukas Koppitz emphasizes the enduring importance of human connection in an increasingly digitalized work environment. "Artificial intelligence makes knowledge work more efficient, but it doesn't replace human connection," Koppitz stated. "We observe in many companies that purely digital collaboration can lead to reduced engagement, lower identification, and diminished innovation over the long term. Our locations are intentionally designed as spaces for focused collaboration – not as offices, but as infrastructure for the moments when teams truly need to come together."

Investors recognize the significant potential in Smartvillage's model. Moritz Reck, Managing Partner at EKK & Co., commented on the strategic alignment of the investment with current market trends. "The way collaboration happens within companies is noticeably changing. Personal interaction is regaining importance. This is precisely where Smartvillage steps in, creating environments where collaboration becomes a tangible experience. We were particularly impressed by the team's uncompromising clarity in developing this concept around digital infrastructure, branding, and operational execution." The B2B event space market, estimated to be a multi-billion dollar industry globally, is undergoing a transformation, with companies increasingly seeking flexible and technologically advanced solutions for team gatherings and strategic planning sessions.