Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Schibsted & Vend Polska has extended its lease for 2,500 sq m of office space at the High5ive complex in central Kraków. The tenant was advised during the renegotiation process by Walter Herz.
Operating in Poland since 2012, Schibsted & Vend Polska develops digital platforms, including news services, classified applications and AI-based tools. The company’s Kraków technology hub cooperates with teams in Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark within the international structures of Schibsted and Vend, which manage media and marketplace platforms across the Nordic region.
Commenting on the decision, Katarzyna Kowalczyk, CEO/CFO of Schibsted & Vend Polska, said: “The decision to extend the lease forms part of the organization’s long-term strategy, focused on building an engaged team and creating a work environment that supports collaboration, integration, and professional growth. A key factor was the ability to further adapt the space to evolving business needs, as well as to objectives related to talent acquisition and retention. The lease renegotiation process, carried out with the support of Walter Herz advisors, made it possible to optimally secure these objectives. In this context, the High5ive complex offers a high standard and comfortable working conditions, solutions that promote efficient and employee-friendly space organization, as well as a strong pro-environmental approach. An additional advantage is its attractive location, providing excellent access to public transport and Cracow’s service infrastructure.”
Kamil Kowalewski, Associate Director at Walter Herz, added: “Our role was to provide comprehensive support to the client in renegotiating the commercial terms of the lease. Schibsted & Vend Polska decided to extend its lease at the High5ive complex based on a thorough business analysis and benchmarking of the Cracow office market. Through negotiations and an analysis of available options, a lease variant was selected that ensures the company an optimal cost structure, operational stability, and flexibility for growth over the coming years in one of the region’s leading office developments.”
High5ive consists of five office buildings located in the city centre and offers approximately 70,000 sq m of space. The complex provides amenities such as concierge services, landscaped outdoor areas, a public basketball court and access to nearby retail and dining options. Facilities for cyclists include bicycle parking, charging stations, showers, changing rooms and repair points.
The development is situated close to several universities and the Old Town Market Square, with public transport connections and access to city services nearby. Kraków Balice Airport is reachable in around 25 minutes.
