Table of Contents PROSPECTUS SUMMARY This summary highlights selected information contained elsewhere in this prospectus. This summary does not contain all of the information that you should consider before deciding whether to purchase our Class A common stock in this offering. You should read the entire prospectus carefully, including the sections titled “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements”, before making an investment decision. We use the term “members” to refer to the individuals and organizations that enter into membership agreements with us and “memberships” to refer to the cumulative number of memberships that they purchase. “Memberships” include both WeWork memberships (which provide access to a workstation) and on-demand memberships (which provide access to shared workstations or private spaces as needed, by the minute, by the hour or by the day). Our Story We are a community company committed to maximum global impact. Our mission is to elevate the world’s consciousness. We have built a worldwide platform that supports growth, shared experiences and true success. We provide our members with flexible access to beautiful spaces, a culture of inclusivity and the energy of an inspired community, all connected by our extensive technology infrastructure. We believe our company has the power to elevate how people work, live and grow. In early 2010, we opened our doors to our first member community at 154 Grand Street in New York City. In the beginning, our members consisted mostly of freelancers, start-ups and small businesses. Over the past nine years, we have rapidly scaled our business while honoring our mission. Today, our global platform integrates space, community, services and technology in over 528 locations in 111 cities across 29 countries. Our 527,000 memberships represent global enterprises across multiple industries, including 38% of the Global Fortune 500. We are committed to providing our members around the world with a better day at work for less. Source: Global Impact Report commissioned by us and produced in partnership with HR&A Advisors, Inc. (“Global Impact Report”) and WeWork member census. See “Market, Industry and Other Data” for more information about the Global Impact Report. 1