A Little Background
We started with a dream to disrupt traditional work culture in India taking inspiration from futuristic workspaces. Smartworks offers a holistic experience to member companies by offering cost-effective solutions and technology-driven environment, catering to the changing business dynamics and requirements, whether for an enterprise or an established start-up.
Inspiring design, tech-enabled office solutions and greener spaces with the biophilic atmosphere at Smartworks helps our members to work efficiently. Our secret weapon- A killer line-up of value-added services, including rocking events and activities, to keep all our members happy.
We believe, ‘ Productivity can make or break a company,’ therefore Smartworks aims to create a way of life, in lieu of just providing an office space!
Our Values
Members first – At Smartworks, members are given high priority. We believe in making a customer, not a sale.- Accountability – We at Smartworks, stand by and take responsibility for our respective areas. Shying away from accountability is not an option.
- Technology centric – From Smartworks App, providing virtual offices to deploying AI enabled She Robot Mitri, experience tech-enabled office spaces where our members can be at their efficient best.
- Humility – Modesty is the cornerstone for any interaction, all the members are treated with mutual respect, regardless of their stage of maturity or future potential.
- Trust – We understand trust is the most valuable business commodity. Success is an outcome of trust and loyal relations.
- Result oriented – With an intent to set high standards and receive likewise outcomes, we hustle to supersede our own targets.
- Bias for action – Proactiveness rather than reactiveness to finish daily chores within the shortest time possible so that you can work efficiently in a hassle-free work environment.
- Relationship – True essence of a community is built by its members, & we at Smartworks ensure healthy relationship to nurture collaboration & opportunities for all.
Milestones Achieved
In less than three years, we have not only become a market leader in the country focusing on large enterprise clientele- with a bespoke, tech and productivity enabled value proposition but we are the only homegrown agile workspace provider to become profitable in India.
2016-2017
- Started with a dream to redefine office experience.
- Kicked off with a 10k Sq ft facility in Delhi
- Entered “Bangalore– The hottest commercial real estate market of India”
- Expanded our footprint to 0.5 Mn Sq ft across 5 cities
2018-2019
- Entered 100 crore club
- Becomes India’s first flex-space operator to have PAN India presence (9 Tier-I cities)
- Launched flagship facility in Bangalore and expanded footprint in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai
- Raised Series-A funding of $25 million from Keppel Land, Singapore
- Recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup to Work for in India.
2020-2021
- Achieved 4 Million sq ft area under management
- Revenue grew 3x
- Transformed Smartworks Facilities into Digitally enabled new-age office spaces
- Coworking Technology of the year, Coworking Brand of the year – South & West Region (Realty+)
- Founder conferred with the Coworking Leader of the year award by Realty+
Milestones Achieved
In less than three years, we have not only become a market leader in the country focusing on large enterprise clientele- with a bespoke, tech and productivity enabled value proposition but we are the only homegrown agile workspace provider to become profitable in India.
2016
- Started with a dream to redefine office experience.
- Launched 7 centers in Delhi NCR, Kolkata, Pune, and Mumbai
2017
- Smartworks launched in Bangalore.
- Further strengthened our presence in Pune.
2018
- Expanded footprint in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mumbai
- Reached 2 million sq. ft by launching flagship facility in Bangalore.
- 1st to deploy AI-based robot in India.
2019
- Opened 3 more centers in Chennai, Pune, Gurgaon
- Launched the biggest facility in Delhi NCR region (3 lakh sq. ft)
- Founder, Neetish Sarda awarded as ET’s Most Promising Entrepreneurs of India
- Set to launch 4 more centers in Q1, FY19-20.
- Raised our first-round institutional funding (Series A) funding of $25 million from Keppel Land, Singapore (One of largest real-estate player in Asia)
- Recognized by LinkedIn as a top startup to work within India.
2020
- Catapulted our growth to become India’s largest Flexspace/managed office space provider with 4 Million sq. ft. area under management
- Signed up the largest facility in the flex space market – 8 lakh sq. ft.
FOUNDER 
Neetish Sarda
Neetish founded Smartworks in 2016 with a dream to disrupt traditional work culture in India by focusing on design, hospitality, technology, customer delight experience, and providing configurable workspaces solutions to large enterprises, SMEs and established start-ups.
Central to this ambition is the company’s motto – ‘Workspaces that work for you’, ensuring high employee happiness, productivity and satisfaction indices.
In the initial days of his career, he was inducted in the large family business in West Bengal that had a strong employee base of 50000, during his tenure, he got hands-on exposure to the Group’s manufacturing units, real estate and IT divisions which gave him a wider perspective on every aspect of the business. Neetish also worked with two major real estate developers – Space Group and PS Group in the past.
Prior to his entrepreneurial journey, Neetish had a very rewarding stint with Vision Comptech Integrators Ltd. as their Director of Business Development.
With extensive experience in real estate, construction and business operations, Neetish’s current focus are on creating a completely managed and customizable offices complemented by thriving communities that encourage collaboration and networking.
Neetish graduated from SIM Global Education, Singapore in finance and also holds a degree in Accounting & Finance from Purdue University, Indiana.
CO-FOUNDER
Harsh Binani
Harsh is the co-founder of Smartworks and joined the founding team in 2017.
With over 7 years of experience in management consulting and real estate, he has previously worked with the world’s premier consulting firm, McKinsey in Chicago. During his 5 years with McKinsey, he focused on strategy and operational topics across healthcare, infrastructure and
insurance. He has also served as a Chief of Staff at Medanta Medicity, spearheading key strategic initiatives for the CEO.
At Smartworks, he has envisioned the overall strategic roadmap of the company, driving product development, customer experience, technology, and marketing. He is passionate about building a strong culture not only for Smartworks but for the member companies. Analytical, straightforward and focussed, Harsh ensures that Smartworks is on a rapid growth track, and delivers value across clients.
Harsh is an alumnus of Northwestern University – Kellogg School of Management, Illinois with an MBA degree in entrepreneurial studies, and an Economics graduate from Shri Ram College of Commerce, University of Delhi. He also holds a CFP (Centre for Financial Planning) designation in risk management, investment and retirement planning.
