The Cannon Community

Name

The Cannon Community

Legal name

The Cannon

Website

https://thecannon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Flexible Workspace Services

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Office Services & Supplies Management (Stationery, Inventory, Vendor Coordination) (IMAIALAH), Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Coworking memberships
• Flexible office space
• Entrepreneur workspaces
• Event space rental
• Managed flex space

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly membership fees across three tiers: Flexible (hot desk access), Resident (dedicated desk), and Enterprise (private office). Month-to-month terms with no long-term lease requirements. Members gain access to all Cannon locations and amenities.
2. Day Passes: One-time day pass purchases ($25-$50 depending on location) providing single-day access to workspaces. Three-pack options available for flexibility.
3. Event Space Rental: Hourly and daily rental of event spaces including boardrooms, theaters, atriums, and gallery spaces. Variable pricing based on space availability, A/V requirements, and after-hours needs.
4. Building Owner Partnership / Managed Services: Revenue from property owners through managed service agreements. The Cannon designs, manages, and operates flexible workspaces on behalf of building owners in exchange for management fees and revenue sharing, generating 2-3x higher rent PSF than traditional leases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Cannon operates a network of entrepreneur-focused coworking spaces across the Houston metropolitan area, providing flexible workspace solutions including hot desks, dedicated desks, fully furnished private offices, meeting rooms, and event venues through tiered monthly memberships and day passes. The company also runs managed-service agreements with commercial building owners to design, launch, and operate coworking spaces on their behalf, alongside a digital community platform (Cannon Connect) and a curated service-provider directory that connects members with vetted legal, financial, HR, and technology partners.

Product overview

The Cannon Community is a network of entrepreneur-focused coworking spaces operating across the Houston, Texas metropolitan area with a hub-and-spoke model. The core offering consists of flexible workspace solutions including hot desks, dedicated desks, private offices, and meeting rooms available through tiered membership plans (Flexible, Resident, and Enterprise) and day passes. The ecosystem extends through a digital community platform (Cannon Connect), event hosting capabilities with dedicated event spaces across all locations, a Service Provider Network Directory connecting members with vetted business service providers, and Flex Space Solutions for building owners seeking to add coworking to their portfolios. The network includes seven owned/operated locations (West Houston, Downtown Houston, Post Oak, Memorial, The Woodlands, Fish Creek, Angleton) and four partner spaces (Esperson Flex, Galveston/MarMo Plaza, Pearland/Spacio.us, Sugarland/The Vault). The Cannon differentiates through community-driven programming, networking events, mentorship opportunities, and integration with strategic partners like Desana for global workspace access and Stripe for payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flexible Membership Monthly subscription providing 24/7 access to beautifully designed, fully equipped hot desk workspaces with drop-in access to all Cannon locations, high-speed printing, mailing services, and bookable meeting rooms with AV technology. Pricing starts at $180/month at Post Oak, $195/month at Downtown Houston, $205/month at The Woodlands, $225/month at Memorial, $235/month at West Houston, and $200/month at Angleton.
• Resident Membership Monthly subscription providing a personal dedicated desk with 24/7 access, premium amenities, storage cabinet, and access to the Cannon community. Pricing starts at $180/month at Post Oak, $400/month at Memorial, $450/month at West Houston, and $850-$900/month at The Woodlands.
• Enterprise Membership Private office space with fully furnished offices, month-to-month terms, and access to the Cannon community. Pricing starts at $800/month at Angleton, $930/month at Post Oak, $1,250/month at Fish Creek, $1,450/month at West Houston, and $2,000/month at Memorial.
• The Cannon Day Pass Single-day access to fully equipped workspace at any Cannon location for freelancers, entrepreneurs, parents, or remote workers. Available at $25/day in Galveston, $30/day in West Houston and Angleton, and $50/day for a Conference Day Pass in Galveston. Includes common areas, lounges, open workstations, phone booths, kitchens, enterprise-level WiFi, and digital community access; 3-pack day passes available for $75.
• Event Space Rental Event hosting services across all Cannon locations for social networking events, educational workshops, fundraisers, galas, festivals, pitch competitions, and other gatherings. Spaces accommodate 5-400 people and include event centers, boardrooms, theaters, atriums, lounges, and gallery spaces with full A/V capabilities.
• Virtual Community Membership Virtual membership program connecting entrepreneurs, startups, investors, advisors, service providers and potential partners with access to content, programs and events purpose-built to help innovators transform their companies and communities, without requiring physical workspace access.
• Flex Space Solutions for Building Owners Managed service agreements for commercial property owners under which The Cannon designs, manages, and operates flexible workspaces, including floorplan design, financial modeling, vendor management, staff hiring and training, marketing strategies, and ongoing community management. Two partnership models are available: Fully Managed Workspaces and Back Office Only, generating 2-3x higher rent PSF than traditional leases for owner partners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-3x higher rent PSF than traditional leases for building owner partners
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PM HarbourminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProject management consulting firm providing occasional expert support to Cannon members. Specializes in contracting, change management, scheduling, and modularization services.
• CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinancial services firm helping startups and small businesses with capital raising, tax compliance, outsourcing, digital transformation, and strategic planning. CLA is prominently featured in corporate innovation section.
• Versa CreativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHouston-based creative, strategic, and digital marketing agency with 15+ years experience. Has partnered with The Cannon for four years on digital marketing solutions.
• Corporate Tax Incentives (CTI)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTax incentive consulting firm helping businesses identify and capture R&D tax credits, employment incentives, cost segregation, and energy incentives.
• Dell TechnologiescoreTechnology or IntegrationFeatured corporate innovator partner through Dell for Startups program, connecting entrepreneurs with resources, technology discounts, and a community of entrepreneurs. Prominently featured in corporate section.
• EthixsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partner offering exclusive packages for Cannon members including health, dental, vision, life, disability, identity protection, and legal services through top carriers.
• MeetCTAminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLegal services provider specializing in Corporate Transparency Act beneficial ownership information reporting compliance for small businesses.
• DesanaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal B2B platform for hybrid and remote companies to access flexible workspaces on demand. Partnership enables Desana users to book Cannon workspace through their portal.
• Chevron (Human Energy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate innovator partner supporting the entrepreneurial ecosystem. Featured prominently in corporate section of the website.
• Dickinson WrightminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaw firm partner featured in corporate innovators section, providing legal counsel and services to community members.
• Esperson FlexminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner workspace at 808 Travis Street, Downtown Houston. Cannon members receive drop-in access up to 5x/month during business hours.
• Spacio.us (Pearland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner workspace in Pearland, TX. Cannon members receive drop-in access up to 5x/month during business hours.
• MarMo Plaza (Galveston)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner workspace at 2121 Market Street, Galveston. Cannon branded location 'The Cannon Galveston at MarMo Plaza' with reciprocal drop-in access.
• The Vault (Sugarland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner workspace in Sugarland, TX. Cannon members receive drop-in access up to 5x/month during business hours.
• The Phoenix Texas CityminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner workspace in Texas City. Cannon members receive drop-in access up to 5x/month during business hours.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: National flexible workspace incumbent that offers coworking memberships, private offices, and enterprise solutions across hundreds of global locations. Direct product overlap with The Cannon but at vastly larger scale and enterprise-focused GTM.
• Spaces (IWG): Global coworking and flexible workspace brand under IWG plc offering creative-work environments, meeting rooms, and private offices. Comparable membership tiers and target SME/coworking segment that competes with The Cannon for multitrade professional tenants.

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium coworking and flexible office operator serving enterprise clients and SMBs with a hospitality-led service model. Closely comparable to The Cannon in tiered membership, private offices, and event programming.
• Common Desk: Texas-based coworking operator with locations in Dallas, Austin, and Houston offering flexible memberships and private offices. Direct geographic overlap with The Cannon's Houston footprint and similar community-led positioning.
• Galvanize: Coworking operator that bundles workspace with technology education, entrepreneurship programming, and venture support. Closely comparable to The Cannon's entrepreneur-focused positioning and community programming.
• Serendipity Labs: Flexible office and coworking operator with a national footprint of owned and franchised locations serving SMBs and enterprise professionals. Direct peer in tiered membership and managed-service partnerships with building owners.
• Workbox: Member-owned coworking concept offering shared office amenities in cities such as Chicago, Philadelphia, and DC. Comparable tiered memberships, event programming, and community ecosystem focused on SMBs and entrepreneurs.

Emerging players

• The Yard: Here to Work: Independent coworking and shared workspace operator (notably in Chicago and NYC) focused on premium hospitality-driven spaces. Comparable entrepreneur/professional target market and pricing tier structure.
• Make Office: Coworking operator with multiple US locations focused on hospitality-grade shared workspaces for professionals and small teams. Comparable tiered memberships and operational scale to The Cannon's single-city cluster.

Others

• Desana: Global aggregator platform that brokers flexible workspace access across thousands of locations for hybrid workforces. Relevant channel partner that enables The Cannon inventory into enterprise bookings, shaping distribution economics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A2 records

Investments

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

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