WeWork has published a new research report tracking 9,000+ active startups across its U.S. locations and mapping them against the country's top 20 startup metros, as ranked by StartupBlink's 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Index.

Key findings: Of the startups that joined WeWork since 2023, 96% have maintained or grown their footprint, with average team sizes up more than 50% over three years. Philadelphia posted the fastest coworking market growth at 28%, while Chicago saw the highest team-size increase at 77%. San Diego recorded the biggest occupancy jump, up 33 percentage points at WeWork locations.