EC38: Creative Coliving, Podcast Ep9, Coliving Fundraising & Investment

Coliving Innovators Podcast: Inside Lisbon’s First Creative Coliving Space: Building Communities, One Hug at a Time, Episode 9

In this episode of Coliving Innovators, we chat with Filipa from SameSame Coliving, Lisbon’s first creative coliving space! Filipa shares the inspiring journey of starting SameSame, how they turned a family building into a vibrant coliving community, and her tips for building authentic connections.

Learn how SameSame Coliving avoids becoming an expat bubble, integrates locals with nomads, and creates a “home away from home” experience. If you’re interested in starting a coliving space or just want to learn how to build meaningful communities, this episode is for you. Filipa shares candid insights about:

• Why building meaningful communities starts with making people feel seen
• How to create authentic brand value through local partnerships
• The importance of curating the right community over time
• Emerging coliving trends: countryside escapes and regenerative living

Listen now to discover her advice for future coliving founders and why community isn’t just about events—it’s about relationships. 🤝

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Coliving Fundraising and Investments Ebook

We are excited to introduce our newest publication, Art of Coliving Fundraising and Investment. This book is your all-in-one resource for understanding the growing world of coliving investment —an industry that’s reshaping the future of real estate.

If you’re looking to start, fund, or grow your coliving venture , this book provides you with the strategies, case studies, and practical advice you need to succeed in today’s fast-changing market.

Why should you read this ebook?

📈 The Rise of Coliving: With more professionals seeking community-based living and companies embracing remote work , the demand for coliving spaces has never been higher.

💼 A Profitable, Impact-Driven Model: This guide shows how coliving blends financial returns with social impact —appealing to investors, tenants, and developers alike.

🏢 A Complete Investment Roadmap: Whether you’re a seasoned investor or new to the sector, this book breaks down the opportunities and risks , explores business models , and provides real-world examples from successful ventures.

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Where is Real Estate Moving?

Brendon Wallance shared this on LinkedIn.

At its core, real estate is the use of space to create civilization and the economy.

While we all love the outdoors, we spend so much time of our lives indoors. And if we're outdoors, it's very likely we're in the human-made built environment of cities and towns.

After the perfect storm of the last few years that were some of real estate's most difficult ever, we are in a moment in time to fundamentally reimagine how we use space and how we build the world around us.

The space has opened up for entirely new real estate businesses being built to help address this need of people needing people. Coliving has had its ups and downs, but we now have enough learnings to build on it right. And the future of dense, mixed-use urban developments is fascinating

What do you think is the most non-obvious impact of this chart on the real estate industry? Do reply to this email and get featured in the next edition.

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Coliving Spaces in Berlin, Germany

Looking to move to Berlin or need a flexible, hassle-free housing option in the heart of the city? Our latest blog uncovers the top coliving spaces in Berlin, curated with all the essential details to help you make an informed decision. Whether you’re a digital nomad, young professional, or student, coliving offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community.

In this guide, you’ll explore:

• Prime Locations : Discover vibrant neighborhoods like Mitte, Charlottenburg, and Prenzlauer Berg .
• All-Inclusive Amenities : Learn about spaces with furnished apartments , coworking lounges, gyms, and even community events.
• Flexible Leases : Perfect for expats and professionals, enjoy short-term stays without the burden of long-term contracts.

Community Living : Engage with like-minded residents through curated events, networking sessions, and social gatherings.

Berlin’s coliving scene offers the ultimate housing solution with all utilities, internet, and cleaning services bundled into one simple monthly bill. These spaces are ideal for those who want to experience the vibrant energy of Berlin while enjoying the comfort of modern, community-oriented living.

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Everything Else Coliving

• Coliving for seniors is becoming a popular trend in India, offering practical
  solutions for independent aging and fostering a sense of togetherness
  during festive seasons. These communities simplify festival preparations, from shopping to cooking to decorations, and provide a strong support system, ensuring that seniors can enjoy festive celebrations without stress and isolation.
• Senior living co primus mops up $20 million in seed fund
• We decipher: tourist coliving, the post-Olympic Games trend. Exit hotel stays and AirBnbs! Holidaymakers are now favoring coliving, as confirmed by the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. But what type of accommodation is it? What are its advantages? Read here to find out.
• Culdesac Tempe, Arizona, has a "block" of 15 units coming online arranged around a semi-private courtyard next to the pool. And he's taking proposals from groups that want to lease 3+ of them together at once. If you are a community that might want to rent out multiple units in a beautiful courtyard all at once? Reach out to Ryan. Culdesac Tempe is the award-winning car-free development in Tempe, Arizona—soon to house 1000 people, 2 miles of bike/walking paths, and 0 private cars.
• What if a home in California was only $300k? GeoShip has cracked that code by reducing the number of parts and building homes on an assembly line. They are trying to do this without handing it over to VC's; you can check the community investment page here.
• What are coliving spaces and why are they increasingly popular? Who knows if they are actually a solution for the rent crisis?
• Funding, Investments, Expansion, and Acquisitions:
• Sattva Group and Bain Capital ink a $100 million deal to build a coliving platform. Sattva Group and Bain Capital form a $100 million partnership to develop a coliving platform under Colive. The deal includes managing assets averaging 300,000 sq ft each, targeting executives. Colive plans to expand to 50,000 beds in three years, with additional funding and developments across major cities.
• La Casa steps up a gear with the acquisition of Openhouse. The coliving operator increases its portfolio to 800 secure rooms.
• SmartRental Group lands in Malaga with five tourist rental apartment buildings. The Madrid-based property group will also soon open a co-living complex in the city for digital nomads with 60 rooms to rent by the month
• Plans for a new set of tower blocks up to 17 stories tall, including nearly 500 co-living rooms and a 110-bedroom hotel, have been approved in Abbey Wood.
• Citra Living rebrands to Lloyds Living. Launched three years ago as Citra Living, the rental and shared ownership home provider rebrands to Lloyds Living.

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