Who we are
We're Fede
and David.
Remote workers, travelers, and community builders.
Before creating Mate, we ran a relocation agency in Italy and hosted group trips, pop-up colivings, and cultural experiences. We saw how quickly strangers could become friends through shared routines, conversations, and adventures.
When we began traveling as digital nomads ourselves, we realized something was missing. Beautiful places but fleeting connections. We wanted a deeper sense of community and growth.
So we created Mate: a community of experiences built around retreats, expert bootcamps and seasonal coliving, all focused on connection, shared learning, and meaningful moments.
Today, people join our experiences to live, work, and grow together. They arrive as strangers and leave as mates, with new ideas, clarity, and friendships that last long after the trip ends.
Fede & David
Co-founders
50+
Mates worldwide
12+
Destinations
6+
Experiences
100%
Would do it again
What is Mate?
Mate
/ˈmɑteɪ/ (n.)A drink. A friend. A way to turn strangers into something real.
Mate is inspired by the South American ritual of sharing: a symbol of connection, curiosity, and community.
We turned that into a new way of experiencing travel: curated retreats, bootcamps and coliving spaces for professionals, creatives and entrepreneurs.
Travel with a small group, share skills, learn hands-on, and find clarity with other professionals while exploring new places together.
What we believe
Our values guide every decision,
from who we invite to where we go.
01
Community First
We believe the people you surround yourself with shape who you become. Every experience is curated to bring together passionate, driven builders.
02
Intentional Growth
Growth doesn't happen by accident. Our mastermind sessions, skill-sharing workshops, and structured sprints are designed to accelerate your journey.
03
Authentic Connections
No networking events. No forced interactions. Just genuine relationships built through shared experiences, meals, and adventures.
04
Curated Experiences
Every detail matters. From the location and accommodation to the activities and food, we obsess over creating the perfect environment for builders.
Is this for you?
This experience
is for you if you…
Not everyone is a Mate, and that's by design. We curate every experience to bring together people who are genuinely invested in growth, connection, and showing up fully.
For our retreats and bootcamps, every applicant gets a short 20-minute call. We want to know who we're inviting in.
Freelancer, entrepreneur, remote professional or location-independent worker
Care about your work and enjoy focused workdays
Want to grow professionally while living fully
Like sharing ideas, skills, and experiences with others
Enjoy community life
Appreciate structure during the week and flexibility around it
Are curious about new places and local cultures
What our mates say
Real people,
real stories.
5.0
Google Reviews
Polina Dineva
"Can't recommend MATE enough! Fe & David are amazing and created such a fun, meaningful program. Loved our 3 weeks coliving in Calabria, full of events, laughs, and deep conversations. Made friendships I hope will last a lifetime. I'll definitely join future trips with MATE! ✨🙌🏼"
Olga Sandau
"I had an absolutely amazing experience in Calabria with Mate Coliving. We made Pizza and Pasta, explored beautiful beaches and ancient villages, had so much fun on a Party-boat and shared many delightful community dinners, talking, sharing and supporting each other. I am looking forward for the next adventure with MATE :)"
Bikuma Ngandu
"I had an amazing experience with Mate Coliving! 🧡 The organization was excellent and I met wonderful people during the trip. The atmosphere was fantastic and everything exceeded my expectations. I'm definitely traveling with them again ✈️ Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great coliving experience!"
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