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Aldgate East: The new tech hub of London
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Whitechapel and Aldgate East are turning into the most exciting tech hub we’ve seen since Twitter dubbed Old Street ‘Silicon roundabout’ over a decade ago.
We’re not ashamed to admit we’re a young provider of flexible workspaces, so opening a new location is a huge decision (and investment) for us. It doesn’t take Sherlock Holmes to see that we handpick our sites very carefully.
With the opening of the Elizabeth line, the area is now directly connected to Canary Wharf and Heathrow alike. Leasing Director at GPE, Marc Wilder, describes Whitechapel as the “‘15-minute neighbourhood’ on the edge of the city”.
We’ve wholeheartedly put our faith in Aldgate East because we genuinely believe it’s one of the top new hubs to grow a company in London.
Plus we’ve chosen to call a high-tech, hugely stylish building our home. The Hickman literally couldn’t be better connected (no, seriously — it’s got the highest public transport rating in London).
There’s already a whole host of cool tech businesses making it rain in E1, and we’re sure we’ll bring even more chairs to the table.
At the start of the business journey you’ve got the likes of Queen Mary Innovation and Barclays Accelerator powered by Techstars to get ideas off the ground.
Doing their thing in the middle are interesting startups you won’t want to miss like Onfido, Hopin and Dot Residential.
And at the other end, you’ve got beasts like BT’s global headquarters, Uber and Monzo in the mix.
Plus there’s an Amazon Fresh a few minutes from the station, so you can’t get more high-tech than smugly walking out of a shop with a loaf of bread you haven’t physically paid for.
The government also hasn’t been oblivious to the enormous potential of the area. Back in 2013, it launched a whopping £300 million ‘Whitechapel Vision’ regeneration plan to establish another world-class life sciences hub in the UK which is due to be finished soon.
On top of all this swanky tech excitement, you’ve got the cultural buzz of Spitalfields Market, Brick Lane and Whitechapel Gallery just around the corner.
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What’s included in the price?
Our pricing is all inclusive, so as well as access to your own private office space, your price includes business rates, utilities, cleaning, tea and coffee, a program of professional and social events for your team, and (all importantly), Cake on a Wednesday and a Drinks Trolley on a Friday.
What will my quote include?
Your quote will include all currently available office space that meets your requirements, along with the information you need to decide if we might be right for you - images, floorplans, and full details of our services.
Do you offer free meeting room access to members?
Yes, if you become a member with a private office at a Runway East site, you get free meeting room access for your team across 100+ meeting rooms we have, with industry leading allowances. To make sure members use space fairly, overages are charged only in the event you go over your allowance.
I have specific needs - can you meet them?
Almost all our members have specific needs - and we pride ourselves on aiming to meet them. Reply to your quote with them, and we’ll give you a speedy response - or call us on 0203 1379 953.
How long are your office space agreements?
Our standard pricing is on 12 month terms, but if you want a shorter or longer agreement, those are also available, with custom pricing to reflect your commitment level.
Can I customise my office?
Yes - we have a range of office customisation options you can choose from, and we want to deliver a great environment for your team. Options include your logo on the wall, to your own phone booths in office, through to building meeting rooms and custom requirements.
I’d prefer to speak to someone on the phone or via email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st.
Are Runway East expensive?
We provide a range of options for all budgets, and always aim to work with your budget where we can. If we can’t meet your needs - we’ll be upfront about that with you from the start.
Can I speak to someone on the phone/over email?
No problem - you can give us a call on 0203 1379 953 or you can email us at membership@runwayea.st
How flexible are the length of the agreements and notice periods?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
Are there any hidden fees we should be aware of?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
What are the membership criteria?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
How does the meeting room system work?
We price most of our memberships on desks, or the equivalent number of desks within an office.
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