330 58% 41. Our mission: The global storage market ~ 30% Case study: London. To create space for the things that matter. Cheaper.

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1 Press kit 2014

2 Our mission: To create space for the things that matter. The Internet is making our lives easier, day by day. You can order clothes, shoes, electronics and even furniture conveniently online and have them delivered to you instantly. But what do you do if you run out of space at home for all the things you buy? For a long time, the only answer was to rent an inconvenient, overpriced self-storage unit. SpaceWays, the new on-demand storage service, now provides a flexible and affordable alternative. By supplying the customer with heavy-duty boxes and offering free on-demand pick-up, SpaceWays ensures a hassle-free, convenient customer experience. Storage is paid by the box, so the customer only pays for the storage space they actually need. This allows SpaceWays to offer its on-demand storage solutions at more affordable rates than its traditional competitors and pass these savings on to the customer. STORAGE PER MONTH (12 weeks, 30 sq ft) ~ 30% Cheaper Self storage SpaceWays The global storage market An overview We use less central, but way more affordable, secure warehouses. We invest the savings into free collections, better prices and more flexible rates. Space has become an expensive resource in our ever expanding and rapidly urbanising world. In big cities from New York to Tokyo, it has become a trend to streamline housing which has led to the creation of micro-apartments in which space is used as efficiently as possible. However, such a solution results in horrendously cramped living conditions. As a result, storage services have boomed in recent years as people are looking to store items that they don t necessarily need at all times. However, traditional self storage - which includes lugging boxes around a city to remote warehouses is woefully inefficient, expensive and only makes life more stressful for city dwellers. For example: the London storage market has long since been dominated by traditional self storage operators, which charged an average rate of per sq ft per annum in 2013 as the annual survey of the UK Self Storage Association found. The survey also revealed that traditional self storage operators charge 60% higher rates for 25 sq ft units than for 100 sq ft rooms. The consequence is that customers looking to only store a small amount of items often have to pay a premium to store their belongings. Case study: London % 41 Of the total number of facilities in the UK, 330 are held by large operators (40%) 58% of storage space in the UK is rented out to private customers The average rental period of a storage unit in the UK is 41 weeks a year

3 How does it work? Get additional space in four simple steps We deliver free storage boxes. You just pack and gather large items. We collect and store securely. We return your items on demand. What are the advantages for the customer? CONVENIENCE SECURITY oo Simple ordering process oo Durable, water-resistant boxes oo No own transportation needed oo CCTV-monitored facility oo Online inventory of your items oo Trained and dedicated drivers FLEXIBILITY TRANSPARENCY oo Get your belongings oo No hidden fees back anytime oo Arrange a pickup at your convenience oo 3 months minimum payment AFFORDABILITY oo Only pay for space you need oo You pay per box, not per sq ft oo The return fee is less than a round-trip cab ride oo Flat monthly fee per box / bulky item (e.g. golf bag) oo Retrieve as many items as you like for a one-off payment

4 User stories PERFORMER FAMILIES STUDENT Time is money, and I appreciate services that save me both without requiring much effort on my part. I use SpaceWays because they completely understand my need for a convenient, flexible and modern way to store the stuff I ve accumulated over the years. Now I can use the space I have to think, work and entertain. We can t believe how fast our family is growing. We need to create space, but as young parents, we are too attached to the old baby clothes and toys of our children to throw them away. SpaceWays gives us a convenient and affordable way to store the things we love, but don t have room for. I never live in the same place for long. I never have enough space, and I m too far from my parents to store things at home. I use SpaceWays because they give me an affordable, convenient and flexible way to store my valuables and other belongings with no long-term commitment and no need for a car. EMPTY NESTERS FASHION ADDICT BUSINESS CUSTOMERS We are ready to embark on a new adventure. The kids have moved out, and now we want to try new things. Downsizing is a good place to start, but even after many years, we can t get ourselves to throw away the things our kids grew up with. SpaceWays gives us a convenient way to store the items that remind us of them. I love all fifty pairs of shoes in my closet. Fashion is my life, and I have outfits for every season. Lately, however, I ve had to ask myself not where to shop, but where to put the clothes when I get home. I use Space- Ways because they give me an affordable way to store my seasonal items, while also allowing me to access them at a moment s notice. Our company is growing, but so is our amount of paperwork. We have a record amount of confidential documents, extra marketing materials and excess office supplies, and nowhere to store them. SpaceWays offers us a cost-efficient, secure way to store these items, while also enabling us to access them at any time.

5 Storage for a lifetime Storage for a lifetime Birth Parents get older brother s baby clothes out of storage. University Space is limited. Store valuables while subletting the apartment. First job in the city Big job, small flat. Store excess items & free up space to entertain. Fiancée moves in Double of everything. Store the duplicates & some of her shoes. First child Kids grow up fast. Store baby clothes & toys. First winter for the family Store summer items to make room for winter clothes. Preparing taxes Store folders or files you don t have room for. Kids move out Store items that hold memories & create space for a new adventure. Downsize Store extra items to make room for the grandkids.

6 SpaceWays in the media In effect, [SpaceWays] is looking to transform the self-storage market into an on-demand business more like package delivery with an online twist. Speed is on Rocket Internet s side. The eight-week sprint that led to the debut of SpaceWays today is the fastest a Rocket-incubated company has ever gone from idea to launch. The [SpaceWays] launch comes on the back of the growing confidence of tech companies that aspire to make homebodies lives easier. Starting with London makes sense given that the exceptionally high price of property puts space at a premium there.

7 The founders DAVID FUCHS MARTIN TWELLMEYER ROB REBHOLZ Though he may not look like it, David is a real Mexican at heart. When he s not busy making plans for his ultimate exodus to the country of salsa and sombreros, David is managing SpaceWays Global Operations and Supply Chain. Before SpaceWays, David ran Business Intelligence at Dafiti Mexico (a Rocket Internet company). He began his career at J.P. Morgan Investment Bank in London and holds a Diploma degree from WHU - Otto Beisheim School of Management. Martin s favourite colour is purple. So guess who had the last say when it came to deciding which colour SpaceWays logo would have. Before he founded Space- Ways together with David and Rob, Martin launched his career as a Management Consultant at Bain & Company and worked as an Investment Manager for a Private Equity fund. He holds a Diploma degree from WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management. In his position as Managing Director he is now covering Product, IT and Administration. When he was a little child, Rob wanted nothing more than to become an astronaut. And while that didn t quite work out, Rob still managed to travel the world and to acquire an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, as well as a Diploma degree from WHU Otto Beisheim School of Management. He started his career as a Management Consultant at A.T. Kearney and later on founded an ecommerce company. At SpaceWays he is the Managing Director responsible for Marketing and PR. Contact Svenja Ziegert Head of PR press@spaceways.com Mobile: Skype: svenjaziegert

8 SpaceWays is supported by Rocket Internet, the world s largest incubator for start-ups. Rocket has built many successful companies worldwide including ventures such as Zalando, Groupon International and edarling, Rocket is based in Berlin and present in 25 additional offices on five continents. The company employs over 500 people. In total, Rocket Internet supports over 75 successful ventures in more than 100 countries with more than 15,000 employees.