Top Co-Working Spaces in Egypt, (Cairo)

Cairo’s startup ecosystem is properly buzzing these days, with founders, freelancers, and investors all clamouring for space to get things done. As accelerators and incubators ramp up activity and the city cements its place as a rising MENA tech hub, the local co-working scene has exploded in both size and variety.

Whether you’re a startup snagging seed funding from a hopeful angel or just sick of working from your nan’s sofa, Cairo in 2025 offers somewhere for just about every type of business brain. The Arageek crowd clocked the latest crop—and here’s what you need to know if you’re searching for a place to launch your next big idea (or just finish your pitch deck without distractions).

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If community really is the secret sauce for startup success, AlMaqarr (now MQR) deserves its loyal following. Launched by Muhammad Nagi, Sherif Ashraf, and Abdelqader Khaled back in 2012, this accelerator-friendly space shaped Cairo’s early co-working culture. With three sites across Heliopolis, Greek Campus, and New Cairo, they aim to nurture collaboration among the city’s founders, student groups, freelancers, and early-stage startups. Forget boring cubicles—MQR is all about creative mingling, free coffee, and unlocking new partnerships. Their unique approach? Rather than multiplying cookie-cutter spaces, they partner up with government or private entities to manage sites sustainably (and on a revenue-sharing basis). The community’s also seen some proper VC funding action, snagging investment from Cairo Angels and Alex Angels, so don’t be suprised if you bump into someone hashing out a term sheet over a mug of tea.

And that’s the sort of flexibility that keeps new founders coming back as Cairo’s startup ecosystem matures beyond basics like the pitch deck and cap table.

Want your office vibes with a slice of history? Consoleya has you sorted, converting a 95-year-old building into a lineup of modern, plug-and-play offices. This place is about balancing charm with convenience—ideal if your startup wants character without sacrificing broadband speeds or ergonomic chairs. Hot desks and full-time team bases are both on offer, and Consoleya’s popularity is no accident—it’s one of the largest co-working providers around, attracting everyone from fledgling freelancers to established businesses who want a bit more personality in their professional address. If you’re after a bit of Cairo nostalgia mixed into a decent accelerator location, you’ll find plenty to love here.

This blend of past and present lets you set up shop where Cairo’s spirit meets the future of work—a real boon for anyone pitching an old-school angel or a modern VC.

Need the convenience of central Cairo or that high-energy buzz out at The District Vill? KAPITALIZE ticks both boxes, targeting everyone from gritty early-stage startups to established pros needing a proper HQ. Their no-fuss membership plans start as cheap as fifty quid a month for coworking—making it a go-to for founders who want to scale up (or down) without the usual office commitment drama. For those demanding extra privacy or room for a growing core team, private solutions start at three hundred. It’s equal parts practical and accessible, blending flexible subscription plans with prime locations, so there’s less worrying about the commute and more about who’s on your cap table.

KAPITALIZE highlights how Cairo’s workspace market supports both lean startups and businesses deep in a funding round, offering options when you want to either sprint or slow down.

For those out to hack the future of cities or wrangle urban data, KMTHouse is the go-to. Partnered with Drosos Foundation and a proud home for Urbantech experimenters since 2018, it’s the first African co-working spot dedicated purely to urbantech. The Maadi location oozes creative energy—part café, part events hub, part digital fabrication workshop—pulling together city makers, hacktivists, and next-gen innovators under one (rather funky) roof. It’s also home to Cairo HackerSpace and has seen its share of fast-scaling local startups like Elves and Bey2ollak gracing its open plan. Whether you need boardroom polish for your pitch deck or just want to noodle with some sensors, KMTHouse is the sweet spot between invention and community building.

And as urban innovation starts to attract angel investors and accelerator attention, spaces like KMTHouse shape how Cairo’s startup scene feeds into the next age of smart cities.

Makanak Office Space has made a name for itself with small and medium Egyptian businesses who’d rather spend on staff than swanky fitouts. Established in 2015, they keep the focus on high-end yet affordable workspace, supporting those founders needing proper admin backup without blowing the budget. With options ranging from shared coworking desks to full-on private offices, Makanak gets that growing a business isn’t always pretty—admin headaches, client calls, investor meetings, you name it. They keep membership costs flexible (fifty a month upwards), so you can plug in, grow your team, and still leave resources for marketing or prepping that all-important pitch.

The founder-friendly approach means more cash can stay on your cap table, not vanish into unnecessary office overkill.

If you want something proper slick with a bit of global heft, Regus looms large. With outposts in Nile City Towers, Maadi, New Cairo and elsewhere, this international heavyweight offers reliable, fully kitted office options. Perfect for startups scaling fast or international businesses flitting in for a short stint, Regus gives you access to a global network, international-grade amenities, and that crucial Nile-side business address if you want to impress the VC crowd. Memberships are flexible—coworking starts at fifty quid a month, private offices from three hundred. Throw in private meeting rooms, dedicated desks and virtual office setups, and it’s obvious why Regus continues drawing everyone from freelancers to later-stage founders eyeing their next funding round.

So, if you’re prepping for Series A or juggling clients across borders, Regus bridges the gap between local charm and polished professionalism.

If collaboration is your top priority, Startup Haus is a safe bet. Born from the enpact Egypt and Drosos Foundation partnership in 2017, this spot is more than just desks and Wi-Fi; it’s built for founders who want to swap ideas, inspiration, and maybe even score a co-founder after a long day. Tailored for the innovation crowd—think bootstrappers and ambitious early-stage teams—Startup Haus keeps things deliberately vibrant, feeding off community spirit just as much as any funding round. The space intentionally creates a supportive environment for both business growth and knowledge sharing, keeping founders in the loop with Cairo’s fast-shifting accelerator landscape.

For those still sorting their first cap table or attempting to acheive product-market fit, Startup Haus is a reminder that support and sweat equity go further when you’re not alone.

The District claims a spot as Cairo’s original open-door co-working pioneer. Since launching early 2012, it’s been that rare spot where all you need is an idea and a dash of optimism—no selection process or stuffy approval to get started. Founder Mazen Helmy set it up in Old Cairo within easy reach of the Metro, making commute stress one less headache for your next funding round. At The District, creatives and freelancers rub elbows across meeting rooms, a library, a rooftop terrace, and desks built with see-through glass for impromptu brainstorming sessions (or doodling your next Series A strategy). The ever-popular Virtual Office option is a godsend if you just need a professional address and liaison support without actually showing up every day. Events and monthly business dinners keep the accelerator vibe alive, and prices range from a single tenner an hour up to EGP 1400 per month for heavy users.

This approach gives even lean, bootstrapped startups a shortcut into Cairo’s founder community—no gatekeeping, just get building.

Urban Station is ideal for founders never in the same place for more than five minutes. Co-founded by Khaled Abdelrazek and Abdullah Sallam, its “home away from home” design is a breath of fresh air for hustlers who can’t put roots down. The Mohandeseen site works for both fluid co-workers and startups needing more permanent office pods, thanks to split-level zones and private workspace options. You’ll get everything you’d expect—proper Wi-Fi (with a bit of redundancy if Cairo’s power plays up), meeting rooms, print facilities, kitchen kit, reception support—the lot. If your accelerator wants to run a training or you simply need to pitch to a VC in a comfy spot, they’ve got you covered.

For founders forever networking or chasing that elusive funding round, Urban Station’s calm, reliable setup is a solid anchor in the unending Cairo hustle.

If you’re after a space that toes the line between independence and proper teamwork, Work Lounge could be the right fit. Since 2018, they've structured their offer across four distinct environments—private cores, shared community hubs, meeting rooms, and a Knowledge Hall for workshops or training. It’s engineered both for upstart founders bringing their first business out of stealth and mature businesses chasing new flexibility. Work Lounge’s main draw is helping companies implement creative ideas while balancing autonomy with healthy company culture; handy whether you need silent solo grind or want spontaneous chats over the kettle.

Work Lounge’s format shows how even the most traditional Egyptian business can shift towards modern, flexible workspace models without losing sight of team spirit.

To sum up, Cairo’s co-working market is now a genuine mosaic—local heroes, urbantech labs, international brands, and high-touch support if your startup ambitions go global. For founders making the leap from solo hustle to team leader (or anyone stuck debugging next to a café fridge), choosing a workspace could make the difference between burnout and the next breakout. If you’re browsing your options, try swapping “workspace” for “ecosystem” in your shortlist to see which spaces really support connections, maybe toss in a bridging sentence when explaining unique features to strengthen your pitch. And above all: don’t be afraid to tour a couple before you sign—sometimes, it’s the vibe that matters most, not just the price or Wi-Fi speed. Cairo’s accelerators and incubators will keep spinning, so your best bet is to find the space that fits your journey, not anyone else’s. Simple as that.