Representing COLABS at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) !
Launched in 2017, the Future Investment Initiative (FII) is an exciting initiative that brings forth some of the brightest change-makers to invest in the future by touching upon solutions pertinent to global issues. A global initiative made for one imperative motive, i.e., Impact on Humanity, the intent is to spawn positive contributions towards critical areas, […]
Young & Spirited – Shahrukh Hamid
One of COLABS’ oldest employees, Shahrukh Hamid, the Community & Sales Manager, lights up any room he walks into. Having joined the organization in 2020 by chance, today he heads a crew of 45. With a background in art and design from Beaconhouse National University (BNU) in Lahore, Shahrukh laughs when he recalls the early […]
Pakistan Proptech Startup Scene a Standout Among Emerging Markets
Why Coworking is Perfect For Gen Z
Gen Z is known for its tech-savvy, go-getter attitude, excellent influencing skills, and social media expertise. They are THE go-to people in this new age of social media because of their vast internet knowledge. According to the Pew Research Center, Gen Z is born after 1996, so they are in their early-mid-20s. They are known […]
COLABS Fundraise
Announcing our $3 million fundraise led by Indus Valley Capital, Fatima Gobi Ventures, and Zayn Capital The way we work is continuously changing. Today’s unconventional working methods didn’t exist a few years ago. Companies are changing their working patterns to allow a more flexible environment that increases productivity and employee satisfaction. COLABS facilitates businesses by […]
Why COLABS Enterprise is perfect for your company
With nearly 700 members and 100+ companies across multiple facilities in Lahore, COLABS is the fastest growing flexible workspace in the country. But what if we tell you we are expanding even further? COLABS Enterprise is the ultimate extension and expansion that COLABS has been envisioning for the past few months now. While the long-term […]
How to Avoid a Workplace Burnout
Keeping a balanced tipping scale The Covid-19 Pandemic gave birth to ‘Work from Home, WFH, which blurred the lines between the established work, relax, sleep balance. WFH created an illusion of constant accessibility, availability and communication. It distorted the concept of “working hours” and begged the question: what time does work exactly start and when […]
Airlift raises $85M in Series B Funding, now valued at $275M
Pakistan’s Airlift Technologies has raised $85M in a Series B round bringing the total investment in the startup so far to $110M while adding 5% to Pakistan’s FDI for the fiscal year 2021! Who Led The Series B Round? 20 VC Buckley Ventures The round also saw participation from notable names like Sam Altman, former […]
Impact of COVID on Coworking Spaces
The pandemic has disrupted life as we know it in a multitude of ways, particularly when it comes to how we work. Increasingly, professionals continue to prove that they’re able to do their jobs remotely in an effective way, and many experts agree that even after the pandemic, it will become more common for employees […]
Why has Coworking in Lahore increased so rapidly?
If you type ‘Coworking in Lahore’ into Google, you will see an endless list of coworking spaces near and around you. Only a few years ago, the concept of coworking was non-existent in Pakistan. The traditional approach to setting up office in this country was to either own your own workplace or to rent the […]