Outsite
Membership / Master Lease Hybrid
Overview
Outsite built a global network of coliving and coworking spaces specifically designed for remote workers and digital professionals. With locations spanning from Lisbon to Bali, the company created a membership-based model that allowed remote workers to seamlessly move between destinations while maintaining a consistent quality of living and working environment.
Founded in 2015 in Porto, Portugal, Outsite recognized early that the rise of remote work would create demand for flexible, community-oriented living spaces in desirable locations worldwide. Their spaces combine private accommodations with dedicated coworking areas, high-speed internet, and community programming tailored to professionals.
Outsite's network approach created a unique competitive advantage: members could book stays across multiple locations using a single membership, building a global community of location-independent professionals who valued both productivity and lifestyle.
500+
Total Beds
2015
Founded
Remote Work
Category
Global Network
Location
The Challenge
Remote workers faced a fragmented market of Airbnbs, coworking spaces, and hostels that did not provide an integrated live-work experience. Finding reliable WiFi, a comfortable workspace, and a professional community in each new destination required significant research and carried high uncertainty.
Outsite needed to build a consistent brand experience across multiple countries while managing properties with very different local regulations, cultural norms, and operational requirements. Maintaining quality and community culture at scale across continents was a significant operational challenge.
The Solution
Outsite developed a hub-and-spoke model, establishing owned or master-leased flagship properties in key digital nomad destinations and supplementing with partner properties that met their quality standards. Each location featured dedicated coworking spaces with enterprise-grade WiFi, ergonomic workstations, and private call rooms.
Their membership model offered tiered pricing: pay-per-stay for occasional travelers, monthly subscriptions for regular nomads, and annual memberships for committed remote workers. This provided predictable revenue while accommodating different usage patterns.
Community programming focused on professional development alongside social activities, including skill-share sessions, mastermind groups, and networking events. An online community platform kept members connected between stays, fostering long-term relationships that drove repeat bookings.
The Results
30+
Locations
Properties across multiple continents, from surf towns to major cities.
70%
Member Retention
Annual membership renewal rate, driven by the network effect and community bonds.
200+ Mbps
Avg WiFi Speed
Minimum internet speed across all locations, a non-negotiable for remote work.
60%
Repeat Bookings
Percentage of bookings from returning members, indicating strong product-market fit.
Key Takeaways
A network model creates powerful lock-in for location-independent professionals who value consistency across destinations.
Enterprise-grade WiFi is the single most important amenity for remote work coliving; never compromise on connectivity.
Tiered membership pricing accommodates different usage patterns while creating predictable, recurring revenue.
Professional community programming (skill-shares, masterminds) differentiates from leisure-focused competitors and attracts higher-value residents.
Maintaining quality standards across locations requires robust SOPs, regular audits, and strong local management teams.
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