Registered Cooperative (eG)
Working Together
COCO is more than just a workplace. We are a cooperative that reinvests profits back into the Bergmannkiez neighborhood.
Why a Cooperative?
We are not here to enrich investors. Every euro that COCO earns stays in the Bergmannkiez neighborhood and is invested in better jobs, more events, and local projects. That's real economics for the neighborhood. COCO – Coworking & Community was created in 2023 as a joint initiative of the merchants of the Marheineke Market Hall. Our goal is to strengthen the market hall as a location and develop it further together with the merchants. With COCO, we are creating a place to work and exchange ideas that supports the local community and brings new impetus to the market hall.
- Money stays in the neighborhood
- Decisions made together, not by investors
- Local projects instead of profits
At COCO Coworking Space, you become part of a cooperative that supports the merchants and the future of the Marheineke Market Hall. Together, we founded this coworking space to support and further develop the market hall and preserve it as a vibrant place for work, encounters, and neighborhood culture.
At COCO Coworking Space, you become part of a cooperative that supports the merchants and the future of the Marheineke Market Hall. Together, we founded this coworking space to support and further develop the market hall and preserve it as a lively place for work, encounters, and neighborhood culture.
What you get as a member
Cooperative members have more than just a job. You get a say, access to exclusive gatherings, and benefits that reward your commitment.
Discounts
Get an additional 5% off all coworking space rates!
Comrades Card
With the "Genosskarte", you get 10% off at the cooperative's stands!
Events
Be invited to our exclusive cooperative meetings and events!
Voices from theCooperative
What our members say
The cooperative means that my money stays where it belongs—in our neighborhood.
I don't just work here, I'm part of something that's really changing the neighborhood.
Having a say, not just being a customer—that's the difference I needed.
2023-2024
Together with the market hall traders, we developed the idea of a coworking space in a series of workshops. We discussed our visions, exchanged ideas, and developed a concept that takes the needs of the local community into account. In March 2024, we were finally able to sign the lease agreement with the Berlin Wholesale Market (BGM), which now allows us to use the upper gallery.
May 2024
A decisive step on our journey was the takeover of the existing cooperative Cuckoo eG in May 2024. This takeover enabled us to significantly accelerate the founding process and build on existing structures and experience. By integrating with Cuckoo eG, we were able to take over a strong network of members and partners who supported our project from the very beginning. We would like to express our special thanks to Lasse Kroll for his friendly manner and support throughout the entire process!
June - August 2024
The realization of our coworking space would not have been possible without the support of architects, contractors, and designers from the neighborhood. Their commitment and expertise have helped make COCO a place that is both functional and inspiring.
October 2024
In October 2024, we will finally open the doors of COCO – Coworking & Community. Now it's up to you to bring this place to life with your ideas and projects. We are very excited!
Ready to get started?
Reserve your spot or visit us for a tour of the market hall.
FAQ
Everything you need to know about the cooperative.
Anyone who uses or would like to use a workspace at COCO can become a member of the cooperative. There are no hidden requirements, just the willingness to be part of our community and to accept the statutes.
You purchase at least one cooperative share. One share costs 100 euros and is your entry into co-determination. Additional shares are possible, but not required.
A regular membership is your workspace subscription. Cooperative membership makes you a co-owner and gives you voting rights in decisions. You can have both or just one of them.
All members of the cooperative have one vote at the general assembly. There, we collectively decide on investments, pricing and the future of COCO. One person, one vote, regardless of the number of shares.
Yes, you can terminate your cooperative membership with notice. Your share capital will be refunded. You can find the exact notice periods in our statutes.