The Gathering Spot

Name

The Gathering Spot

Legal name

The Gathering Spot, LLC.

Website

https://thegatheringspot.club

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Membership Clubs

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Membership Clubs (Category-Focused) (CRAEADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Private membership club
• Co-working spaces
• Community networking events
• Event venue rentals
• Members-only restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The primary revenue stream comes from tiered membership subscriptions including Community (free), Access ($100/year), Premium ($209/month or $2,100/year), and Retreat ($3,100/year) tiers. Members pay for access to co-working spaces, restaurants, bars, event spaces, and exclusive programming.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Gathering Spot operates invite-only private membership clubs that grant members access to co-working spaces, full-service restaurants and bars, event venues, and curated programming in cities with active club locations. Memberships are sold on tiered annual subscriptions (Community free, Access $100/year, Premium $2,100/year, Retreat $3,100/year) and require a 12-month minimum commitment. The company also rents event spaces and sells corporate sponsorships to brands seeking access to the Black professional community.

Product overview

The Gathering Spot is a private membership club deeply rooted in community and culture, offering a platform-plus-tiers architecture. The core product is its Premium Membership ($2,100/year or $209/month) providing full access to club spaces, dining, workspace, and programming across existing locations. Additional tiers include Access Membership ($100/year) for remote community members, Community Membership (free) for virtual engagement, and Retreat Membership ($3,100/year) for premium rooftop pool and luxury amenities access. The ecosystem includes co-working spaces, full-service restaurants (The H and WYE), event venue rentals, and the Connected Cities expansion program bringing curated experiences to future markets. Members also gain access to exclusive events, conferences, speaker programming, and a network of influential Black professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Gathering Spot Premium Membership Full-access annual private membership ($2,100/year or $209/month) providing unlimited workspace access, all members-only programming, one guest per month, complimentary dining, conference rooms, two complimentary dedicated office hours per day, retreat upgrade by invitation, and access to curated member events. Targeted at Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives seeking the complete TGS experience.
• The Gathering Spot Access Membership Flexible annual membership at $100/year for prospective members who do not live close to the club network but want an IRL community. Includes waitlisted access to members-only programming, limited club dining access, and the ability to bring non-members at $30/day.
• The Gathering Spot Community Membership Free tier membership providing virtual programming, newsletter access, and invitations to select programming as an introduction to the TGS community. Designed as the freemium funnel into paid Access, Premium, and Retreat memberships.
• The Gathering Spot Retreat Membership Premium membership tier at $3,100/year designed for members seeking balance and community, featuring access to a rooftop pool, luxury amenities, wellness spaces, three distinct bars, executive office suites, VIP event access, fine dining, cabanas, and 360-degree skyline views at the Retreat venue in West Midtown Atlanta.
• Co-Working Spaces Flexible workspace across club locations including open collaborative areas, conference rooms, private offices, phone rooms, and podcast rooms, with 24-hour access for Premium and Retreat members.
• The H Restaurant Members-only restaurant at the Washington DC location featuring American cuisine with influences from the African diaspora, led by Executive Chef Martel Stone.
• WYE Restaurant Full-service dining at the Atlanta location offering a chef-curated menu with seasonal, elevated takes on classic dishes featuring sustainable, organic, and local selections.
• Event Space Rental Event venues available for private bookings at club locations, including fully wired event spaces for conferences, keynotes, banquets, and cocktail receptions, with discounted pricing for members. Bookings managed through Tripleseat.
• The Retreat Atlanta Venue A 60,000-square-foot premium venue in West Midtown Atlanta featuring a rooftop pool with 360-degree skyline views, cabanas, fine dining restaurant, three bars, outdoor dining, private dining rooms, event spaces, spa-style locker rooms, and luxury amenities.
• Connected Cities Program Curated communities serving as hubs for collaboration, connections, and experiences in cities where The Gathering Spot anticipates building future clubs. Includes access to member events, programming, and future club access in Houston, Charlotte, NYC, Chicago, and Detroit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue growth of 541% from 2016 to 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and flagship.

• Blavity Media GroupcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 March 2026Blavity Media Group (BMG) and The Gathering Spot announced a strategic partnership making BMG the sole sales and activation partner for TGS's sponsorship portfolio. The collaboration creates a unified platform connecting brands with influential Black professionals through digital media and private gathering spaces. The combined reach includes over 32 million monthly users across BMG's six brands and 11,000+ members in TGS's four locations. The collaboration builds on a 2025 cross-membership program and offers limited sponsorship opportunities with exclusive brand positioning and custom activations.
• The Legacy LinenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026The Legacy Line hosted 'When HIStory Was Watching' event at The Gathering Spot in Atlanta featuring Ambassador Andrew Young. The event marked the announcement of landmark partnerships with the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Estate of Medgar Evers, expanding The Legacy Line's work supporting archival preservation and technology-enabled storytelling.
• Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Landmark partnership announced at The Gathering Spot with the Estate of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to support archival preservation and technology-enabled storytelling as part of The Legacy Line's national growth strategy.
• Estate of Medgar EversflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2026Landmark partnership announced at The Gathering Spot with the Estate of Medgar Evers to support archival preservation and technology-enabled storytelling as part of The Legacy Line's national growth strategy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Soho House: Global members-only club chain targeting creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals with physical clubhouses, F&B, and programming. Closest comparable by membership-club business model, though Soho House targets a broader demographic.
• NeueHouse: Members-only workspaces and cultural houses for creative and entrepreneurial communities, with on-site programming, restaurants, and event spaces. Closely aligned with TGS's workspace-plus-cultural-community model.
• The Wing: Founded as a women-focused members-only coworking and social club with locations in major US cities. Closely parallels TGS's identity-led community model (the Wing is now defunct/relaunched but remains a useful comp).
• The Ned: Members' club and hotel concept combining workspaces, restaurants, bars, event spaces, and programming under one roof. Strong architectural and experiential parallel to TGS's flagship-club model.
• Spring Place: Members-only coworking and social club serving creative professionals with premium design, F&B, and event programming. Comparable in target demographic and premium positioning to TGS's Premium and Retreat tiers.

Broad incumbents

• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace provider with hospitality-driven design and amenities. Overlaps with TGS's co-working and event-space components but lacks the curated community/membership positioning.
• WeWork: Largest flexible workspace provider globally, offering offices, coworking, and event spaces. Competes with TGS on workspace supply but lacks the curated Black-professional community and cultural programming.
• Selina: Hospitality brand combining lodging, coworking, and community experiences for digital nomads and travelers. Overlaps with TGS's combined workspace/F&B/event offering but is lodging-led rather than membership-led.

Emerging players

• The Yard: Boutique coworking and event space operator in heritage buildings with hospitality-driven design. Comparable in scale and experiential positioning but without a membership-community overlay.

Others

• Common: Coliving operator with shared amenity spaces including coworking and community programming. Adjacent comparison for the community-plus-shared-space model, though Common is residential-led rather than club-led.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thegatheringspot.club
• Xx.com/gatheringspots
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-gathering-spot

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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