A guide for startups: 5 affordable co-work spaces in Delhi that every founder should check out

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Startups in Delhi are burgeoning. Everywhere you look around, people are having that eureka moment and are becoming more and more determined to change their ideas into (profitable) startups and their identity into a founder.

And, let’s face it, setting up your company is no mean feat. It comes with its own share of constraints, the chief being financial. But, what if we told you that it’s indeed possible to say goodbye to some of your financial worries?

You ask how? We’ll tell you the magic two words- Co-working spaces.

Share an office, meet new people and save money, energy and lots of time!
Here’s Business Insider’s list of five affordable co-work spaces in Delhi that every founder with a startup should check out.

1. Coworkdelhi: Looking to patronise startups, Coworkdelhi is aware of the importance of a clean and comfortable work space as well as saving time and money. This East Delhi space can house close to 60 people and is open for any startups or individuals requiring a place to work. They offer daily and monthly pass and included in that is your WiFi and Coffee. Added bonus? The decor is so fun and quirky that you’ll feel like you’re going for a vacation and not work.

Location: Pratap Nagar, Opposite Mayur Vihar Phase 1 Metro Station
Contact: +91 7838864145
Pocket pinch: Rs 499 for a daily pass and Rs 5,999 for a monthly pass

2. Coworkin: If you decide to choose this space in Lajpat Nagar, you’ll be working straight out of a villa with proximity to GK1. That’s right. Apart from being the ideal place for solo entrepreneurs to work out of, this informal house also acts as a shared workspace for long-term, short use or just mere day time activities. There is a cook onboard who could prepare you meal if you opt for their lunch place, but if you don’t you still get two fixed rounds of chai during the day, besides the business centre staples.

Location: 22A Ring Road, Lajpat Nagar IV
Contact: +91 9716587873
Pocket pinch: Rs 400 for a day, Rs 3,500 + taxes for part time (12 days a month), Rs 6,500+ taxes for full time and Rs 25,000 per month for a private team room.

3. 91 Springboard: This is not just a working space. It is also positioned as a growth hub for startups and goes beyond office walls to provide a network of mentors to new startups, as well as a forum for finding or posting jobs. This basement office is home to over a 100 coworkers and offer a cafeteria, recreation area with games and even a discounted medical insurance!

Location: E 43/1 Okhla Phase 2
Contact: 011 46204134
Pocket pinch: Rs 7,499 per month for full time and Rs 4,999 for part time (12 days a month)

4. Investopad: Housing many prominent startups, Investopad also guarantees to provide event and co-working facilities. They also lend a helping hand in curating a global mentorship community to help startups realise their ideas and grow even bigger! What more? They also provide expert digital marketing, design and tech assistance for a startup’s brand building and other problems.

Location: 18, Sector 32, Gurgaon, Haryana
Contact: Write to hello@investopad.com to find out more
Pocket pinch: Price on request.

5. Hauz Khas, Defence Colony and Odeon Social: No co-work space list incomplete without the city’s favourite hangout spot- Social Offline. Equipped with WiFi, printers, lockers, stationery rooms and cafe-style seating, the aim of this collaborative work space is to encourage physical interaction and nourishing new ideas.
There are however two catches. They ask for applications, walks ins are not provided and there is only a monthly plan. But, on the brighter side, membership to one Social gives you free access to all the Socials across the country.

Location: Hauz Khas Village, 28A Defence Colony Market, 23 Odeon Building Connaught Place
Contact: +91 78386 52814 {HKV}, +91 7838520799 {Defence Colony} and +91 7838090132 {Odeon}
Pocket pinch: INR 5,000 per month (also fully redeemable on food and drinks!)