Table Space founder Amit Banerji passes away at 44

Amit Banerji, CEO and Founder of Table Space, a co-working space provider, has died of a heart attack. He was 44 years old.

"It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Amit Banerji, our Founder, Chairman, and CEO. Amit was a visionary leader who transformed the flexible workspace solution industry in India, Amit's leadership built Table Space into what it is today," stated Table Space in an official statement.

"His impact on the company, its people and the industry will be lasting, and he will be profoundly missed by his family, friends and partners. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time," the statement added.

Apurva Chamaria, Global Head of Venture Capital & Startups at Google, also shared the news on X.

Table Space, which offers co-working spaces, was targeting a public listing this year and had hired Axis as a book runner, according to media reports.

The company was founded in 2017 by Banerji along with other co-founders, including Karan Chopra and Kunal Mehra, who currently act as the chief investment officer and president, respectively.

The company has raised about $163 million across five rounds. Its latest infusion was in August 2024, at a post-money valuation of $480 million, according to market intelligence firm Tracxn.

The startup ecosystem has seen a series of such unfortunate incidents in recent times.

Just a few weeks ago, Rohan Mirchandani, Co-founder of yoghurt brand Epigamia, had passed away due to cardiac arrest.

In October 2024, Rohan Malhotra, Cofounder and Managing Partner at early-stage venture investment firm Good Capital, passed away .

(The copy was updated.)