Choosing a workspace

As a founder, what should I prioritise when choosing our first office?

Asked by the spacebly teamspacebly team· 4 Nov 2026

Early teams change fast. This covers what matters most for a first office.

1 answer

1. spacebly teamspacebly team4 Nov 2026

   Keep it flexible, close to your people and easy to change. The team size pages on spacebly (November 2026) describe small private offices and dedicated desk plans for 1 to 5 people. They suit a founding team, a satellite office or a part time HQ.

   Terms matter at this stage. The founders page on spacebly notes flexible terms from 1 month to multi year. The space type guide on spacebly (November 2026) puts private offices at 1 to 24 months on a rolling basis.

   Talk directly to the people who manage the building. Ask what's included, the notice period and whether you can grow within the building as you hire.

   Work out desks before you search. If your team is hybrid, you may need fewer desks than people.

   More for founders: https://spacebly.com/for/founders