Civic Hall

What Civic Hall does

Civic Hall operates an 85,000-square-foot, seven-floor venue — the Bernard Goldstein Center — at Union Square in New York City, serving as a hybrid civic technology hub, coworking/event venue, and workforce training center. Its core product is the physical space itself, comprising the Craig Newmark Auditorium (250–500+ person capacity), 5,500 SF of configurable symposium spaces, conference rooms, classrooms, a digital media studio, and an emerging set of planned specialty labs (Applied AI Innovation Lab, Esports Lab, Makers Space, Veterans Innovation Lab). The platform is layered with membership products — Priority Event Pass ($20/month), Coworking Single ($325/month), and Coworking Team ($1,350/month) — providing recurring subscription revenue and access to a programming slate of 500+ annual events.

The company generates revenue through four streams: venue and space rental, recurring membership subscriptions, partnership-based tech training programs (delivered with LaGuardia Community College, The Data School, CompTIA, and others), and corporate sponsorships and naming rights ($25K–$500K annually for events; $500K–$5M for naming rights). It serves a mix of individual professionals and solopreneurs, startups and small teams, job seekers and career changers in tech, students and educators, enterprise organizations seeking event space and workforce development partnerships, and event organizers. Civic Hall operates as a private nonprofit member of The Fedcap Group, with significant philanthropic backing from the Goldstein family, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, Amazon, Verizon, and others, and is expanding into adjacent verticals such as Civic Health (prevention-focused public health innovation launched March 2026) and a UK-linked Global Esports Workforce Initiative.

Name

Civic Hall

Legal name

Civic Hall

Website

https://civichall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2023

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Civic Hall operates an 85,000-square-foot nonprofit civic technology hub at Union Square in New York City, combining premium event and coworking space with workforce training programs, corporate sponsorships, and a 500-event annual programming slate serving professionals, startups, students, and enterprise tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Community Innovation Hub

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Inclusion & Civic Tech (Connectivity, GovTech for Social Good) (BPAGALAK), Civic Education & Community Engagement (Voting, Local Government) (EDAAAFAC)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Coworking memberships
• Tech training programs
• Workforce development
• Community innovation hub

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue and Space Rental: Rental of event spaces including the Craig Newmark Auditorium, symposium spaces, conference rooms, classrooms, and huddle rooms to individuals, organizations, and corporations for conferences, galas, weddings, meetings, and events.
2. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual subscriptions for Priority Event Pass ($20/month), Coworking Single Membership ($325/month), and Coworking Team Membership ($1,350/month for up to 5 team members). Includes hot desk access, event priority access, and space discounts.
3. Tech Training Programs: Partnership-based tech education programs including cybersecurity, data analytics, coding, IT fundamentals, and STEM courses delivered by partners like LaGuardia Community College, The Data School, and CompTIA.
4. Sponsorships and Naming Rights: Corporate sponsorships including floor naming rights ($5M), classroom naming ($500K), Applied AI Innovation Lab ($2.5M), Makers Space ($3M), Veterans Innovation Lab ($3M), and annual event sponsorships starting at $25,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Civic Hall is an 85,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue and community center at Union Square, New York City, offering event space rental, individual and team coworking memberships, and partnership-based tech education programs. It hosts 500+ events annually across the Craig Newmark Auditorium, configurable symposium spaces, conference rooms, and classrooms, while delivering workforce training in cybersecurity, data analytics, coding, and IT through partners such as LaGuardia Community College, The Data School, and CompTIA.

Product overview

Civic Hall is a physical venue and technology community center offering a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is an 85,000-square-foot multi-purpose venue at Union Square in New York City, featuring the Craig Newmark Auditorium, elevated symposium spaces, conference rooms, and classrooms available for rental. The company operates several interconnected programs: (1) Membership programs including Priority Event Pass, Coworking Single Membership, and Coworking Team Membership+ providing access to workspace and events; (2) Educational programs through partners including The Data School, LaGuardia Community College, CompTIA IT Course, Sound+Science, Stacks+Joules, and Hospitality Pathways; (3) Civic programs including the Summer STEM & Innovation Camp and Free Community Event Option; (4) Civic Health initiative including the annual Civic Health Forum; and (5) Planned specialized labs (Applied AI Innovation Lab, Esports Lab, Makers Space, Veterans Innovation Lab) available for sponsorship. The venue also hosts over 500 events annually and serves as headquarters for various tech organizations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Civic Health: An international platform dedicated to advancing innovation in prevention and public health, headquartered at Civic Hall, the Bernard Goldstein Center, in New York City.

Products and services

• Event Space Rental Rental of versatile event spaces including the Craig Newmark Auditorium (accommodates 250-500+ guests), elevated symposium spaces, conference rooms (8-12 people), event rooms (up to 75 attendees), and classrooms (10-50 students). Includes state-of-the-art A/V equipment and catering kitchen facilities. Targeted at event organizers, corporations, and individuals hosting conferences, galas, weddings, and meetings.
• Priority Event Pass Monthly membership ($20/month) providing priority access to all Civic Hall-produced events, workshops, NY Tech Alliance events including monthly NY Tech Meetups, member-only networking mixers, and exclusive partner offers. Targeted at individuals wanting to engage with NYC's tech community.
• Coworking Single Membership Monthly coworking membership ($325/month) providing unlimited access to shared workspace in Union Square, hot desk options (desk, cafe, lounge styles), conference room reservations, fast Wi-Fi, business center with printer/copier, and complimentary coffee/tea. Includes all Priority Event Pass benefits. Targeted at individual professionals, freelancers, and solopreneurs.
• Coworking Team Membership+ Monthly team membership ($1,350/month) for up to five team members from startups, small businesses, or nonprofits. Includes all Coworking Single Membership benefits plus 15% discount on event/meeting/classroom space reservations and recognition as Civic Hall Community Champion. Targeted at startups, small businesses, and nonprofits.
• Data School Apprenticeship Program Data analytics apprenticeship program that trains consultants to become advanced users of leading business intelligence platforms before placing them with clients (via The Information Lab) to gain experience and accelerate careers. Targeted at job seekers and career changers pursuing data analytics roles.
• LaGuardia Community College Tech Programs Industry-recognized courses delivered at Civic Hall by LaGuardia Community College offering high-demand digital and technology education programs, degree pathways, and a Cybersecurity Specialist Course. Free annual memberships are provided to graduates. Targeted at students and adult learners pursuing tech credentials.
• CompTIA IT Course Introductory IT course in partnership with CompTIA that equips participants with foundational networking skills and prepares them for CompTIA Network+ certification, creating an entry point to the tech sector. Targeted at job seekers and career changers pursuing IT certifications.
• Summer STEM & Innovation Camp Free hands-on summer experience for middle and high school students exploring coding, AI, robotics, game design, digital media, and emerging technologies. Middle school students can attend 1-4 weeks; high school students attend the full 4-week program. Includes free meals, transportation, and $1,000 scholarships for top 5 capstone projects. Targeted at NYC youth.
• Civic Health International platform dedicated to advancing innovation that keeps people healthy before they enter the healthcare system. It convenes investors, founders, AI leaders, healthcare providers, payors, and policymakers; develops strategic frameworks for prevention and public health innovation; and provides operational infrastructure for early-stage prevention ventures. Targeted at health investors, founders, healthcare providers, payors, and policymakers.
• Corporate Sponsorships and Naming Rights Corporate sponsorship packages including floor naming rights ($5M for Floors 5, 6, 7), Applied AI Innovation Lab naming ($2.5M), Makers Space naming ($3M), Veterans Innovation Lab naming ($3M), classroom naming ($500K), Youth Tech Empowerment Series ($100K/year or $1M naming rights), and annual event sponsorships starting at $25,000 per event or $500,000 annual series. Targeted at corporations and institutional funders.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500 learners completed hands-on digital skills courses with 80% completion rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and tenant.

• StartUp HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Co-host of Civic Health Forum. Co-founded by Unity Stoakes. Focus on health moonshot and prevention-focused innovation investment.
• Digital Health Hub FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Co-host of Civic Health Forum. Mark Goldstein serves as Founder & Chairman. Organization dedicated to digital health innovation.
• Main Street AssemblysupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Visible HandssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 March 2026Strategic partnership to strengthen NYC's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• CUNY Tech PrepsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026New partnership to expand tech pathways for CUNY students.
• Interview Prep NYCsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2025Partnership to equip job seekers with essential interview skills.
• Hudson FerrissupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2025Partnership to empower nonprofits with scalable growth tools.
• TransfrtenantOthers · 15 October 2024Established international headquarters at Civic Hall's Bernard Goldstein Center.
• Invest Taipei OfficesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 September 2024International partnership to foster innovation and entrepreneurship between NYC and Taipei.
• Human UPtionssupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2024Partnership to host job fairs, networking sessions, and upskilling opportunities connecting job seekers with tech employment.
• COOP CareerstenantOthers · 25 June 2024Made Civic Hall its New York City headquarters for tech job preparation programs.
• Hydro-Quebec Energy ServicestenantOthers · 10 June 2024Made Civic Hall its North American headquarters.
• CompTIAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Partnership to launch Introductory IT course creating entry point to tech sector. Includes CompTIA Network+ certification preparation through IT Networking Program ($1M sponsorship opportunity).
• Sound+SciencesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 February 2024After-school program exploring connection between music and STEM for high school students, creating new career pathways.
• LaGuardia Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2023Industry-recognized courses delivered at Civic Hall. Offers high-demand digital and technology education programs, degree pathways, and cybersecurity specialist course. Free annual memberships provided to graduates.
• The Fedcap GroupcoreOthersParent organization that founded and operates Civic Hall. Fedcap has served over 230,000 people annually since 1935 through Education, Workforce Development, Health, and Economic Development practices. Jim Malatras serves as Chief Strategy Officer of Fedcap Group and Managing Director of Civic Hall.
• The Data SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerData analytics apprenticeship program training consultants in business intelligence platforms. Places graduates with The Information Lab's clients for career acceleration.
• NY Tech AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDynamic organization committed to guiding NYC tech community. Co-produces monthly NY Tech Meetups and special programs. Doug Binette serves as Director.
• Single StopsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnsite single stop service empowering individuals to achieve economic stability by connecting them with community resources.
• Stacks+JoulessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject-based learning program in computer programming and wireless network management for young people.
• Hospitality PathwayssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive training programs empowering marginalized communities with in-demand job skills in the retail cannabis industry.
• First Tech FundsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand opportunities in NYC's innovation ecosystem to underserved individuals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WeWork: Largest coworking and flexible-office operator with deep NYC presence. Directly comparable on coworking memberships, event space rental, and small-business team plans, though WeWork lacks Civic Hall's civic-education mission and workforce-development programming.
• Industrious: Premium coworking and event space operator competing for the same enterprise and SMB tenants in NYC. Comparable on flexible workspace subscriptions, meeting/event room rentals, and team membership tiers, with overlapping price points at the $300-$1,400/month range.
• Convene: Premium meeting, conference, and event venue operator headquartered in NYC. Directly competes for corporate event bookings, galas, and conferences with comparable A/V-equipped flexible venues, though Convene is more event-focused and lacks civic/educational programming.
• Galvanize: Tech-focused coworking and education operator offering coding bootcamps alongside workspace memberships. Closely comparable on the combination of physical coworking + structured tech-skills training + community events, with overlapping workforce-development positioning.

Emerging players

• 1871: Chicago-based nonprofit tech hub and coworking space founded in 2012. Highly comparable as a community-driven innovation hub combining coworking, education programming, and corporate partnerships, but operating in a different geographic market with a more startup-incubator focus.
• Capital Factory: Austin-based tech hub combining coworking, accelerator programming, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a mission-driven community center for tech innovators with venue + education + ecosystem functions, though focused on accelerators rather than direct workforce training.
• WeWork Labs (by WeWork): WeWork's startup-focused coworking and programming vertical historically combined workspace with founder education and community events. Highly relevant comparator for Civic Hall's startup-targeted coworking + programming model, though scale and mission differ.

Regional players

• NYU Tandon Future Labs: NYU-affiliated NYC startup hub and coworking facility combining workspace with education and venture programming. Comparable as a NYC tech-education-and-workspace hybrid, with similar civic mission emphasis, though anchored to a university rather than independent.
• Made in NY Media Center by IFP: Brooklyn-based nonprofit coworking and event space serving creative and tech entrepreneurs. Comparable as a community-center model combining coworking memberships, event venue rentals, and education programming in a NYC context, though focused on media/creative sectors.

Others

• NY Tech Alliance: NYC tech community organization co-producing the NY Tech Meetups hosted at Civic Hall. Closely related ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but functions as an adjacent community-building entity serving overlapping audiences of NYC tech professionals and innovators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CivicHall
• Facebookfacebook.com/CivicHallNYC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/civic-hall

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds4 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

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