Bonneville Labs

What Bonneville Labs does

Bonneville Labs is a private LLC founded in 2019 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, that operates a flexible coworking laboratory space platform serving the Bay Area life sciences ecosystem. The company provides pre-built, pre-staffed wet lab environments up to BSL-2 level, offering shared lab benches, dedicated private suites, and office space on month-to-month terms with no equity taken from member companies. Its three operational Bay Area locations (South San Francisco at 1 Corporate Drive and Gateway of Pacific, plus Hayward) accommodate approximately 58 biotech member companies ranging from early-stage startups to established enterprises such as BridgeBio, Aligos Therapeutics, and Kyverna Therapeutics.

The core technology is physical laboratory infrastructure rather than software: shared and dedicated lab space equipped with biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, PCR equipment, centrifuges, microscopes, NanoDrop, flow cytometers, plate readers, and autoclave services. Members gain access to comprehensive operational support including EH&S management, biohazard disposal, cold and chemical storage, lab gas hookup, receiving/shipping, IT setup, and receptionist services, all bundled into monthly membership fees. Co-location partnerships with Mispro Biotech Services and CRADL extend member access to AAALAC-accredited vivarium and in vivo research capabilities.

The business model is subscription-based recurring revenue from monthly membership fees across shared bench, private suite, and office tiers. Pricing is quote-based (ballpark of approximately $2,000 per month per lab coworking seat) with the company claiming members save 6-24 months and approximately 153% in hidden costs versus traditional lab leases. Go-to-market combines direct sales through website inquiries with enterprise field sales targeting larger biotech accounts, supplemented by community-led growth via a visible member directory, vendor-sponsored events, and member referrals. The company is bootstrapped (no disclosed funding rounds) and operates with 1-10 employees.

Name

Bonneville Labs

Legal name

Bonneville Labs, LLC

Website

https://bonnevillelabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bonneville Labs operates a Bay Area flexible coworking lab space platform serving biotech companies with pre-built wet lab benches, private suites, shared equipment, and operational services on month-to-month subscriptions. It serves 58 member companies ranging from early-stage startups to established biotech firms across three Bay Area locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biotech Coworking Lab Space

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (56121), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Lab Furniture, Facilities & Utilities (Benches, Casework, Gas/Water Systems) (HLAGAIAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Liquid Handling & Laboratory Automation (Pipettes, Robots, Workstations) (HLAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Coworking lab space
• Biotech lab rentals
• Wet lab facilities
• Lab equipment access
• Lab operations services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berkeley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Lab Space Membership: Monthly membership fees for shared or private lab bench space, private lab suites, and office space. Membership includes access to shared equipment, operational services, business support, and community amenities. Flexible month-to-month terms with no equity taken from member companies.
2. Shared Equipment Access: Included in base membership with access to shared lab equipment including biosafety cabinets, incubators, PCR machines, centrifuges, microscopes, and specialty equipment. Private equipment rental available for additional fees.
3. Operational Support Services: Included in membership: EH&S oversight, waste disposal, autoclave services, cold storage, lab gas storage, receiving/shipping, IT setup, receptionist services, janitorial, and lab laundry. No additional charges for these services.
4. Private/Corporate Lab Rentals: Dedicated private lab space for enterprises wanting exclusivity within the biotech hub environment. Premium pricing for full private lab suites with state-of-the-art technology and resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bonneville Labs operates flexible coworking lab space facilities for biotech companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. It provides shared and private wet lab benches, dedicated lab suites, office space, state-of-the-art shared lab equipment (BSL-2 level), and turnkey operational support including EH&S management, biohazard disposal, autoclaving, equipment maintenance, procurement, and IT setup, all bundled into monthly memberships with month-to-month flexibility.

Product overview

Bonneville Labs is a flexible coworking lab space platform providing comprehensive environments for biotech companies. The core offerings include: Shared Innovation Lab (shared bench-to-suite lab space with state-of-the-art equipment), Private/Corporate Lab (exclusive enterprise lab spaces), and Shared/Private Offices (modern workspace for collaboration and focused work). These are supported by operational services including EH&S Management (safety compliance, training, waste disposal), Equipment Maintenance, Autoclave & Lab Ops, BioHazard Disposal, and Procurement Services with Biocom discounts. Specialized lab spaces are available for Molecular Bio, Cell & Tissue Culture, and Chemistry/Materials Science research. Members have access to shared equipment including biosafety cabinets, CO2 incubators, PCR equipment, centrifuges, microscopes, NanoDrop, flow cytometers, plate readers, and qPCR systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Shared Innovation Lab Shared lab space with high-end equipment and resources, offering flexible workspaces from single benches to dedicated suites for budding and seasoned biotech innovators.
• Private/Corporate Lab Dedicated exclusive lab spaces for enterprises, equipped with state-of-the-art technology and ample resources within a vibrant biotech hub environment.
• Shared/Private Offices Modern workspaces for communal brainstorming and individual focus work, featuring dedicated private offices and shared conference rooms, available without lab space.
• EH&S Management Environmental Health & Safety oversight including pre-inspection guidance, quarterly lab inspections, experiment control planning, permit assistance, CalEPA submission assistance, and biohazardous waste disposal.
• Equipment Maintenance Professional equipment maintenance service with skilled technicians ensuring seamless functionality and optimum operations of lab equipment.
• Autoclave & Lab Ops Autoclave glass wash service alongside lab equipment purchase, setup, training, space planning, service coordination, earthquake-proofing, and 24/7 facilities support.
• BioHazard Disposal Biohazard waste disposal service managing and disposing of biological waste efficiently and in adherence to regulatory standards.
• Procurement Services & Discounts Procurement services leveraging Biocom partnership to extend purchasing discounts on lab supplies from vendors including Thermofisher, saving members money and time.

Quantifiable outcome

• 6-24 months saved on design, permits, construction and equipping lab space
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Mispro Biotech ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMispro operates an AAALAC accredited coworking vivarium research facility in the same building as Bonneville Labs' South San Francisco 1 location. They offer technical services for companies needing assistance with pharmacology studies and select surgical procedures. Located adjacent to Bonneville lab space for seamless in vivo research capabilities.
• CRADL (Charles River Acceleration of Lab Development)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCRADL vivarium facility co-located in the same building as Bonneville Labs' South San Francisco Gateway of Pacific location. Provides in vivo research capabilities including Flow Cytometer access and other vivarium equipment for member use.
• BiocomsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBiocom partnership provides Bonneville members with procurement discounts on essential lab supplies from reputable vendors including Thermofisher Scientific. Bonneville's procurement services leverage Biocom relationships to help members save money and time on lab supplies.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• BioLabs: Multi-city biotech coworking lab operator with locations across the U.S. and internationally, offering shared lab space, equipment access, and operational services to early-stage life science startups. Direct comparable in operating model and target customer.
• LabCentral: Cambridge, Massachusetts-based nonprofit biotech coworking lab operator with shared and private lab space, equipment cores, and a member community. Closely mirrors Bonneville's shared-innovation-lab model in the Boston biotech hub.
• MBC BioLabs: San Francisco / South San Francisco biotech coworking lab operator offering shared benches, private suites, and core equipment to early-stage life science companies. The most direct head-to-head competitor to Bonneville Labs in the Bay Area.
• SmartLabs: Cambridge, MA-based biotech coworking lab operator providing fully equipped lab space, operational support, and flexible membership tiers to startups and academic spinouts. Same core offering and customer profile as Bonneville.

Emerging players

• Newlab: Brooklyn-based innovation hub offering shared workspace and specialized lab infrastructure for early-stage companies in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and life sciences. Comparable on shared-infrastructure and community model, but with a different industrial focus.

Broad incumbents

• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Large global coworking and innovation campus operator with locations in Cambridge, Boston, and other cities; some sites include lab-capable space for life science tenants. Broader coworking model with a lab-adjacent offering rather than a pure-play biotech operator.
• Alexandria LaunchLabs: Coworking lab program operated by Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a major life science REIT, with sites in New York, Cambridge, and other biotech hubs. Offers shared and private lab space with the backing of a large landlord/investor.
• JLABS (Johnson & Johnson Innovation): Johnson & Johnson-operated global network of life science incubators providing lab space, equipment, and operational support to early-stage biotech and medtech companies. Overlaps with Bonneville's offering but backed by a major pharma and operates at much larger scale.

Regional players

• Cure: New York City-based innovation campus for healthcare and life sciences providing lab space, programming, and venture support. Same horizontal lab-coworking concept, but anchored in NYC rather than the Bay Area.

Others

• MATTER: Chicago-based healthcare innovation hub and incubator supporting medtech, biotech, and digital health startups through programming, mentorship, and shared workspace. Ecosystem-adjacent rather than a direct lab-space competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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