Digital marketing firm expands into Cubo

Digital marketing specialists Alphageek is relocating to Staton Young’s Cubo site in Derby after outgrowing its current premises.

The company, which was launched in 2017, has taken a 24-person office at Cubo Derby, which is located in the Old Post Office building, in Victoria Street.

The Grade II listed three-storey, 18,000 sq ft building was opened in 2020 following an extensive refurbishment and can accommodate more than 200 desks in a variety of co-working spaces and private offices.

Members benefit from a variety of other services and facilities including meeting rooms, networking events, private booths, chill-out areas, beer on tap and a free barista service.

Alphageek specialises in data-driven online advertising and web development.

The company works with companies of all shapes and sizes worldwide and has created campaigns for some of the country’s most exciting brands, including Project D and HUUB.

The company now employs 15 staff, with plans for future expansion in the coming months.

Art Lindop, managing director of Alphageek, said: “Alphageek are entering an exciting phase of growth and we needed a high end, modern space representative of our aspirations.

“We can’t wait to move into our new home in a hub of Derby businesses and make full use of Cubo’s amazing facilities.

“As a venue we can both grow our local client base and help the Alphageek creative magic flow – Cubo is perfect.”

Cubo was founded in 2020 and started out with the Derby site. It now has co-working spaces in Nottingham, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham.

Businesses who already call Cubo Derby home include LEAD IT Services, EVAD and Alertive.

Marc Brough, managing director at Cubo, said: “Alphageek is one of a growing number of exciting local businesses that are rethinking their accommodation strategies and opting for a hybrid working model at Cubo.

“Location, an inspiring space to work from and flexibility are the main drivers for businesses who are looking for office accommodation.

“Cubo provides all this and much more, making it an attractive place to base a business.”