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How was WeWork so overvalued?
A recent CNBC story said that SoftBank chief executive officer, Masayoshi Son’s optimism in WeWork’s growth potential, and a lack of dissenting viewpoints also led to the company being overvalued. Adding to WeWork’s miseries were also fears of a recession on the horizon, and a global economic slowdown.
Who invested in WeWork?
SoftBank
Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank, became one of them in 2017 with an initial outlay of $4.4 billion in a deal valuing WeWork at $20 billion. In January 2019, SoftBank pushed the valuation to $47 billion.
What is WeWork actually?
WeWork provides flexible work-space solutions, including traditional offices, shared work spaces, office suites with private amenities, and more. The company’s U.S.-based buildings generate the most revenue.
How was WeWork valued?
WeWork was given an enterprise value of $9 billion in the transaction. Once a dazzling “unicorn” valued at $47 billion, WeWork began to unravel as the firm lost cash and cancelled a planned 2019 share offering, with the ex-CEO pushed out — albeit with a generous package.
What makes WeWork unique?
WeWork create beautiful workspaces Every WeWork space still has that distinct WeWork look, even with variations across locations and even floor to floor (thanks to the keen eyes of their design team.) That’s what makes their spaces so special. At first glance, the spaces are beautiful, but it’s more than wall-deep.
Why is WeWork good?
Your company and employees are surrounded by the creative and focused vibe which sparks new ideas and motives everyone to work efficiently. In fact, plenty of WeWork members commented that working at WeWork helps them stay motivated, and they get much less distraction than working from home or at coffee shops.
What are the values of WeWork?
Our Values
- Do The Right Thing. We know the “right thing” is a deliberate action we must always take, and that it is based on integrity and builds trust with those who we care about, including our people, members, and our community.
- Strive To Be Better, Together.
- Be Entrepreneurial.
- Give Gratitude.
- Be Human, Be Kind.
How is WeWork valued?
Big Number. $9 billion, including debt. That’s how much WeWork would be valued as a result of the SPAC deal, the company said. It’s a huge decline from WeWork’s 2019 valuation of $47 billion after a round of private investment from SoftBank.
What made WeWork successful?
The startup rented out desks for as little as $45 per month and instead of standing out just as a co-working space, the company brought a sense of community for like-minded people who are working together. Now, more investors were turning its gaze towards the thriving startup.