More than eight years after our founding, our team is growing—and so is our office! While hybrid working is part of our DNA and our team is spread across Cologne and all over Germany, one thing became clear: our beautiful headquarters at Cologne's iconic Friesenplatz could no longer accommodate our 100+ employees.

Expanding Our Horizons

In addition to our iconic second-floor office on Hohenzollernring, we now rent inspiring new spaces on the 11th, 12th, and 14th floors of the same building. This expansion isn't just about square meters—it's about creating an environment that matches our ambitions and supports our team's diverse working styles.

What awaits us in our new workspace? The new floors offer:

✔ Open spaces for vibrant collaboration

✔ A number of two-person offices for focused work

✔ Two large conference rooms—one with a panoramic view of the city

✔ Cozy nooks and creative retreats for inspiration and flow

✔ Ergonomic workstations with height-adjustable desks

✔ Modern kitchen and bathroom facilities

✔ Lots of plants and colorful design elements for a feel-good atmosphere

A Housewarming Party for the Books

To celebrate this milestone, we threw a housewarming party that brought together our entire team, their families, and friends. The evening was filled with highlights that made it truly unforgettable:

🍖 A BBQ buffet that kept everyone fueled and happy throughout the evening, with delicious food that brought colleagues together around shared tables.

🌅 Sunset drinks on the roof terrace offering stunning views over Cologne as the golden hour painted the city skyline—a perfect backdrop for toasting to new beginnings.

✨ A magic show that added an extra touch of wonder and entertainment, delighting team members and their families alike.

As colleagues, partners, and friends explored the new floors, the atmosphere was electric. Music filled the air, laughter echoed through the halls, and conversations flowed as freely as the drinks. The mix of open collaboration spaces, intimate meeting nooks, and that spectacular rooftop terrace gave everyone a taste of the exciting possibilities our expanded workspace offers.

A Space That Grows With Us

This expansion represents more than just additional square meters—it's a testament to aedifion's growth journey. From our founding to becoming a team now of over 100 professionals driving innovation in the PropTech space, we've stayed true to our mission of making buildings smarter, greener, and more efficient.

The new workspace embodies our values: collaboration spaces that spark innovation, quiet zones that enable deep focus, and design elements—from plants to panoramic views—that prioritize well-being. Every corner reflects our commitment to creating an environment where our team can thrive.

Bei uns findest Du Ruhe zum Coden, Space für Ideen und alles dazwischen. So wie Du am besten arbeitest, passt’s bei uns. 

Und weil wir wissen, dass das Leben nicht einfach stoppt, nur weil wir arbeiten,  haben wir zum Beispiel auch ein Eltern-Kind-Zimmer im Angebot.
Bring mit, was Dich bewegt – wir kümmern uns um den Rest.

Alle unsere Benefits, die Dich dabei unterstützen, Dein Ding  zu machen, gibt es  natürlich zum Nachlesen auf unserer Karriereseite.

Aber wir haben noch viel mehr zu bieten. Was, das zeigen wir Dir hier in unserem Video. Schau mal rein!

Schon mal einen Jobtitel gelesen und einfach nur gedacht: „Hä?“ 🤔
Damit bist Du nicht allein! Obwohl wir ja eigentlich Banking einfach machen, ist unser Fachjargon manchmal ganz schön speziell. 

Für alle, die vom Bank-Fach sind, geht’s hier direkt zu den drei offenen Stellen:

🪙 Specialist Anti Money Laundering / KYC – Geschäftskunden (w/m/d)

🏦 Junior / Medior Model Validator – Credit Risk (w/m/d)

💶 Director Transaction Services Sales – Trade Advisory & Structuring / Working Capital Solutions (w/m/d)

Und in Sachen Jobs in der IT?
👉 Hier geht's lang

In the last episode of Pillow Talk Sessions, our CEO Ulrich Pillau shares how Apaleo’s open, API-first platform is helping hoteliers move beyond outdated tech to embrace the future.

He talks about: 

• why digital-first operators are outpacing legacy hotel brands 

• how a shift in leadership mindset unlocks real transformation 

• where open integrations and automation create better guest and staff experiences

Listen to the episode here: 🌐 Pillow Talk Sessions: https://www.pillowtalksessions.com/hospitalitys-digital-reset-with-ulrich-pillau-apaleo/ 

🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KBiUsLWwZFiN531ecHwNv?si=d42eaafae96945fa 

🍏 Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hospitalitys-digital-reset-with-ulrich-pillau-apaleo/id1771003987?i=1000745256543

📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtQgXM7JdBU

Our Trace Agent automatically turns guest requests from reservation comments into actionable tasks in Sweeply, helping hotel teams work more efficiently and reducing manual effort in day-to-day operations.

For hoteliers, this means clear operational benefits:

✔️ Around 30 tasks generated per day

✔️ Approximately 3.5 hours saved per week

✔️ Less manual data transfer between systems

THE FLAG Zürich is the first property to implement this solution, with further expansion planned across other properties.

Read more here: https://apaleo.com/customer-stories/hotel-groups-chains/apaleo-and-THE-FLAG-bring-agentic-AI-into-live-hotel-operations

We are excited to share Anna Werner’s story. As a Senior Product Growth Expert based in Berlin, Anna’s journey shows how openness to change, collaboration across teams, and ownership of your path can shape both personal growth and business impact.

Read the full story to see how Anna’s journey unfolds