Samsung strikes Runway
East deal with 200 Aldersgate

Flexible office operator, Runway East, is continuing its rapid growth trajectory, having announced a new partnership lease agreement with Samsung at 200 Aldersgate Street. Marking the operator’s sixteenth site, the deal secures over 35,000 sq ft of flexible workspace in the heart of the City and adds to a growing pipeline of major London openings planned for 2026.

Positioned just moments from St Paul’s, Runway East’s site is primed to attract businesses seeking standout connectivity, convenience and hospitality, with its appeal further bolstered by the ongoing transformation of nearby Smithfield Market.

The new site will cater to teams of one to sixty people, offering a mix of private offices and managed workspace. Designed with financial and professional services firms in mind, the space will feature more than forty meeting rooms and phone booths, double-height ceilings and premium interiors.

Alongside a dedicated client-facing suite, occupiers will also have access to a hidden sensory room, an on-site café, towel service and a Virgin Active gym, while conference and exhibition facilities are available through Convene within the building.

Natasha Guerra, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Runway East said: “200 Aldersgate is one of those rare buildings that speaks for itself - scale, location and presence. This deal marks another significant step forward, not just for us but for the flexible workspace sector as a whole, as we partner with another household name, Samsung, to deliver truly best-in-class flexible workspace."

She elaborated: "It also builds on the momentum we’ve created with leading institutional landlords including ABRDN, GPE, Peer Group, Soho Estates, L&G and WPP, all of whom are embracing flex as a core part of their portfolios.”

“The next few months for us are exceptionally busy as we launch new sites, and welcome more members. 2026 is looking positive”, Guerra added.

Daniel Howard, Partner at Compton, commented: “Over the last four years we have been working on the repositioning of 200 Aldersgate with CBRE and Savills Investment Management to enhance the building. The final piece of the puzzle was securing an operator that could further enhance the amenity offering and overall occupier experience at 200 Aldersgate."

He continued: "Following a lengthy and competitive process, we are delighted to have completed a deal at the site. Runway East have built an exceptional reputation in the market and we are excited to see how they transform the space, further strengthening what is already a fantastic offering for both existing and future occupiers at 200 Aldersgate Street.”

The deal marks another milestone in Runway East’s expansion, further cementing its position as one of the UK’s fastest-growing flexible workspace providers, with the operator set to open more than 100,000 sq ft of new London workspace in 2026.

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