OYO-owned Innov8 has raised new capital by selling a 3% stake at a valuation of ₹1,000 crore, marking another big move in India's fast-evolving co-working sector. The investment aims to fuel Innov8’s aggressive expansion plans, with the company targeting 100 centres across India by the end of 2025.

Among the new investors, Raymond Family Office emerged as the lead, acquiring close to 2% of the stake, sources said. The identity of other investors remains undisclosed, and OYO Group declined to comment on the development.

Founded in 2015 by Ritesh Malik, Innov8 currently operates over 30 centres in 10 cities, including Delhi, Gurugram, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, Noida, Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, and Indore. The brand has consistently seen over 90% occupancy, underscoring the growing demand for flexible, managed workspaces post-pandemic.

This investment comes on the heels of January 2025’s ₹110 crore round, where Innov8 diluted 10% equity to onboard a high-profile mix of investors including Gauri Khan, Mankind Pharma, Rupa Group, and Jagruti Dalmia.

The company’s financial performance has also seen a sharp upswing, with profit after tax jumping from ₹2.5 crore in FY23 to ₹62 crore in FY24. Experts attribute this to the surge in demand for hybrid and asset-light office models, particularly from startups and mid-sized corporates.

According to real estate consultancy Vestian, co-working operators in India are projected to occupy more than 100 million sq. ft. by 2026. This positions Innov8 as a key player in the race for market share.

Innov8 operates under the umbrella of OYO Group, which manages over 1.5 lakh hotel and home storefronts in 35+ countries, including the US, UK, Europe, and Southeast Asia. The group offers a suite of tech-driven hospitality and workspace solutions, with co-working becoming a major vertical in its diversified portfolio.

With strong financial backing and a profitable track record, Innov8 is now poised to scale up rapidly—meeting the workspace needs of India’s new-age workforce and reshaping commercial real estate norms in the process.