What Omni Circle Group does

Omni Circle Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN 84-2847884, incorporated as Omni Circle Group, Inc.) headquartered at 1301 SW Topeka Blvd in Topeka, Kansas. Founded in 2019 and operating with 1-10 employees, the organization runs a collaborative coworking and community development platform serving freelancers, entrepreneurs, personal-development seekers, and minority small business owners. Service delivery is structured around a three-tier membership model — Connect (free volunteer tier), Collaborate ($25/month networking tier), and Create ($100/month coworking tier) — backed by four physical workspace products (private office, dedicated desk, open desk, and tech-enabled meeting rooms) and the IGNITE entrepreneur training program. The Pro Equity Action Plan focuses philanthropic initiatives on disadvantaged groups within the city of Topeka.

The business model combines recurring membership subscriptions, philanthropic donations, and grant funding. The most significant disclosed capital event is a $360,000 grant from the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation in January 2022 to develop a minority small business hub. A strategic collaboration with Network Kansas extends entrepreneur training reach into Douglas County. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through the omnicircle.org website and the single physical Topeka site, supported by an organic social presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube plus community-driven events. There is no proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, no patents, and no API surface; member access is delivered through a third-party yardikube.com portal.

Omni Circle differentiates itself from generic networking groups and for-profit coworking operators by bundling physical workspace, structured tier progression, foundation-backed minority entrepreneurship programming, and a whole-person leadership philosophy within a single locally curated community. Governance rests with the leadership team under CEO Michael Odupitan; there are no equity investors and no parent organization. Geographic footprint remains single-site in Topeka with partnership-driven extension into Douglas County, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit entity rather than an investable technology company.

Name

Omni Circle Group

Legal name

Omni Circle Group, Inc.

Website

https://omnicirclegroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Omni Circle Group is a Topeka-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a tiered coworking and community development hub for entrepreneurs, freelancers, and minority small business owners. It funds operations through membership subscriptions, donations, and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Community Development Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399), Civic and Social Organizations (813410)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) & Belonging Consulting (BPAHAGAJ)

Keywords

• Coworking services
• Community development
• Entrepreneur training
• Nonprofit workspace
• Member networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Topeka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Tiered membership model with three levels: FREE volunteer/community tier (Connect), $25/month networking tier (Collaborate), and $100/month coworking tier (Create). Recurring subscription revenue from professional development and workspace members.
2. Grant Funding: Grant funding from foundations supporting minority small business development and entrepreneurship programs. Received $360,000 from Kauffman Foundation for minority small business hub development.
3. Donations: Charitable donations from individuals and organizations supporting the nonprofit's mission of community empowerment and economic development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Omni Circle Group operates a nonprofit collaborative coworking and community development hub in Topeka, Kansas. It sells tiered memberships (Connect volunteer, Collaborate networking, Create coworking) and rents physical workspace (private offices, dedicated desks, open desks, meeting rooms), supported by entrepreneur training programs such as IGNITE. The organization is focused on personal and professional development of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and minority small business owners.

Product overview

Omni Circle Group is a Topeka-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization operating as a collaborative coworking and community development platform. The organization offers a three-tiered membership model: Connect (free volunteer tier), Collaborate/Network ($25/month for personal development), and Create/Coworking ($100/month for professional workspace). The platform also provides physical workspace solutions including Private Office, Dedicated Desk, Open Desk, and Meeting Rooms. Programs include IGNITE for entrepreneur training. The ecosystem focuses on empowering minority small businesses and entrepreneurs through community connection, personal development, and professional development pathways.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IGNITE Entrepreneur training program delivered as part of Omni Circle's Create initiative, supporting professional development for aspiring and current business owners. Targeted at freelancers, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in the Topeka area.
• Private Office Dedicated private office workspace available for rent within the Omni Circle Collaborative WorkSpaces, for members requiring a dedicated enclosed workspace.
• Dedicated Desk Reserved desk space within the Omni Circle coworking environment for members requiring consistent workspace access.
• Open Desk Flexible hot-desk workspace option within the Omni Circle collaborative workspace environment for drop-in and flexible usage.
• Meeting Rooms Tech-enabled conference rooms available for member use at the Omni Circle facility, supporting collaborative meetings and events.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Network KansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork Kansas collaborators are working with Omni Circle to ignite new entrepreneur training programs in Douglas County. This partnership supports the organization's mission of providing entrepreneur training and development opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SCORE: SCORE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association providing free mentoring, workshops, and resources to small business owners and entrepreneurs across the U.S. Directly comparable as a nonprofit-driven entrepreneur support platform targeting the same SMB/entrepreneur segment as Omni Circle.
• 1871: 1871 is a Chicago-based nonprofit technology and entrepreneurship hub offering coworking, programming, and a curated community for startups. Closely mirrors Omni Circle's coworking + community + entrepreneur training model.
• Network Kansas: Network Kansas is a Kansas-focused nonprofit that fosters entrepreneurship through training programs, mentorship, and capital access, including the Network Kansas E-Community partnerships. Same regional footprint and overlapping entrepreneur-development mission; already a documented partner of Omni Circle.
• gener8tor: gener8tor is a startup accelerator/venture fund running income-share and equity-based programs for early-stage companies, with strong Midwest presence. Comparable as an entrepreneur training/accelerator organization targeting similar founder segments.
• MassChallenge: MassChallenge is a global nonprofit accelerator supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through mentorship, community, and programs. Comparable as a nonprofit-driven entrepreneur development organization pairing programming with community/networking.
• Village Capital: Village Capital is a nonprofit venture firm supporting early-stage entrepreneurs through peer-selected programs and resources. Directly comparable as a mission-driven organization supporting underrepresented founders with training and community.

Others

• Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is a major U.S. philanthropy focused on entrepreneurship and education. Comparable as a mission-aligned funder in the minority entrepreneur space and already a documented grant partner of Omni Circle.

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): CIC operates large-scale coworking and innovation campuses globally, combining workspace with programming for startups and enterprises. Comparable business model of bundled coworking + entrepreneur community at much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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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