Amit Banerji, Founder & CEO of Table Space, Passes Away at 44

Amit Banerji, the founder, chairman, and CEO of Table Space, a leading managed workspace solutions provider, passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 44. The immediate cause of his death is yet to be confirmed, though initial media reports suggest a heart attack.

Table Space Confirms the Loss

In a statement, Table Space expressed its grief, saying:

“Amit was a visionary leader who transformed the flexible workspace solution industry in India. His leadership built Table Space into what it is today. His impact on the company, its people, and the industry will be lasting. He will be profoundly missed by his family, friends, and partners. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.”

Amit Banerji’s Legacy in the Workspace Industry

Banerji founded Table Space in September 2017, introducing a fresh approach to managed workspaces. The company caters to large and mid-market tenants seeking long-term workspace solutions.

Table Space, backed by Hillhouse Capital, is recognized as a market leader in enterprise managed workspaces, partnering with Fortune 500 companies like Google, Apple, and Dell. The firm specializes in leasing, modernizing, and co-owning commercial real estate through joint ventures with Indian realtors.

Banerji’s leadership had positioned Table Space for a potential public offering in 2025, with a targeted valuation of $2.5 billion and a fundraise of over ₹3,500 crore.

Early Life and Career Highlights

A graduate of Punjab Technical University with a B.Tech in Computer Science, Banerji began his professional journey with Accenture in 2004. Over 13 years at the firm, he developed expertise in real estate strategy, acquisitions, deal structuring, and operations.

This experience served as a foundation for Banerji’s entrepreneurial venture. Alongside seven co-founders, including Vice-chairman Karan Chopra and President Kunal Mehra, Banerji transformed Table Space into a leader in managed workspaces.

Sudden Losses in the Startup Community

Banerji’s passing is the latest in a series of tragic losses within India’s startup ecosystem.

• Rohan Mirchandani, co-founder of Epigamia, died of a heart attack at 41 on December 21, 2024.
• Rohan Malhotra, co-founder of Good Capital, passed away on October 1, 2024.
• Ambareesh Murty, co-founder of Pepperfry, died of cardiac arrest in August 2024.

Conclusion

Amit Banerji’s legacy as a trailblazer in the Indian workspace solutions industry will endure. His contributions to the sector, coupled with his innovative leadership at Table Space, have left an indelible mark. His passing is a significant loss, not only to Table Space but to the broader startup ecosystem.

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