Most startup journeys begin the same way: anywhere you can open your laptop.
Home. Cafés. Hot desks. Shared tables.
But what happens when your startup grows — even just a little?
- When Slack starts feeling messy.
- When culture starts feeling fragmented.
- When team calls don’t replace sitting around the same table.
That’s when founders start asking:
Is it time for our own office?
Or… should we stay flexible a little longer?
This is one of the most common decisions early-stage teams face — choosing between a hot desk and a private office.
Let’s break down how to think about it.
Hot Desk vs Private Office: What’s the Real Difference?
Hot Desk = Flexibility First
A hot desk is exactly what it sounds like: a flexible seat in a shared coworking area. Show up, sit anywhere, get to work.
Best for:
- Solo founders
- Freelancers
- Small, fluid teams
- Very early-stage companies
Private Office = Privacy & Focus for Teams
A private office gives you a dedicated, enclosed workspace just for your team — within a coworking environment.
Best for:
- Growing teams (usually 3-20 people)
- Teams needing privacy for strategy, hiring, or client work
- Culture-building in-person
When Should Your Startup Upgrade from a Hot Desk to a Private Office?
The Workspace Journey Most Startups Take (And Why That’s Okay)
→ Start lean.
→ Stay flexible.
→ But eventually — build your base.
No startup needs to jump straight from home to a 5-year office lease.
The smartest founders today are looking for environments that let them evolve without friction.
That’s where Delta Campus comes in.
Why Delta Campus is Designed for Real Startup Life
Delta Campus offers both hot desks and private offices — designed specifically for the reality of building startups in Berlin.
Most of our members start small — solo founders or teams of 2-3 people — using hot desks.
As they grow, they seamlessly move into private offices — without leaving the community, without moving locations, without losing momentum.
It’s workspace that scales with you.
The Delta Campus Workspace Journey:
Why This Matters for Founders
This isn’t just about desks.
This is about giving your team:
- Belonging
- Focus
- Access to other founders
- An environment that speeds you up, not slows you down
“Startup life changes fast. Your workspace should keep up.” — The Delta Campus Team
Final Thoughts: It’s Not Hot Desk or Private Office. It’s Hot Desk to Private Office.
Start small. Scale smart.
Delta Campus was built for that.
If you’re early stage — our hot desks give you flexibility and access to Berlin’s most ambitious founder community.
When you’re ready — moving into a private office is seamless.
Same address. Same community. New chapter.
Wherever you are in your startup journey — Delta Campus has a workspace for you.
