What VenturePad does

VenturePad operates a 3,000+ sq ft coworking, meeting, and event venue in downtown San Rafael, Marin County, California, positioned as the county's primary entrepreneurial hub. Its offering spans private offices (1–6 person suites at $700–$1,500/month), tiered memberships ($115–$425/month), day passes, meeting room rentals ($40–$60/hour), cafe/event space (up to 100 people at $80–$100/hour), and business address services ($50–$69/month). Layered on top of the workspace is a 16-week cohort-based accelerator ($950/month, 8–10 companies per cohort), a Professional Advisor Network of six senior advisors, the Marintrepreneurs monthly peer advisory group, and the After Hours evening/weekend programming series. Core technology is lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted marketing site integrated with Satellite Deskworks, which handles bookings, member sign-up, and SSL-encrypted payment processing.

Name

VenturePad

Legal name

VenturePad

Website

https://venturepad.works

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VenturePad operates a 3,000+ sq ft coworking space, meeting venue, and startup accelerator in downtown San Rafael, Marin County, serving early-stage founders, remote professionals, nonprofits, and film production clients through memberships, private offices, event rentals, and a 16-week accelerator.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Spaces

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (5611)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Venture Studios / Company Builders (FSANAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Team-Building & Offsite Services (HSACADAF), Incentive Meeting & Retreat Planning (Meeting-Focused) (THAHACAG)

Keywords

• Coworking office space
• Flexible workspace
• Startup accelerator
• Meeting room rental
• Private office rental

Headquarters

HQ city

San Rafael

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Plans: Monthly recurring memberships (Community $115/mo, Light $295/mo, Full $425/mo) providing tiered access to shared workspace, meeting room hours, and member amenities. Month-to-month with 30-day cancellation notice. Core revenue driver.
2. Day Passes & Multi-Day Passes: Single day passes at $35 for one-time drop-in workspace access; 5-pack multi-day passes at $30/day for occasional users. Passes valid within 3 months of purchase. Provides low-commitment entry point.
3. Meeting Room Rental: Hourly meeting room rentals: Large Conference Room at $60/hr (seats 3–15), Medium Meeting Room at $40/hr (seats up to 3). Multi-day discounts available. Conference room hours included with Light and Full memberships.
4. Business Address Services: Mail-only business address at $50/month; International Business Address at $69/month including one complimentary workspace day per month for up to two people. Addresses can be used under personal or business name without VenturePad branding required.
5. Private Office Rental: Private office leases ranging from $650/month (part-time, e.g., IDA Room Mon/Wed/Fri) to $1,200/month (Glass Room, 1–2 person), $1,500/month (Team Suite, 3–6 person). Month-to-month, move-in ready, no deposit. Additional offices at $700–$800/month.
6. Event & Cafe Space Rental: Café rental up to 100 people at $100/hour (non-members) or $80/hour (members). Full VenturePad space rental for larger private events, workshops, and community gatherings. Pricing varies by event size, timing, and setup. Available after-hours weekdays and weekends.
7. Accelerator Program: 16-week accelerator cohort program at $950/month (3-month minimum, no refunds). Serves 8–10 early-stage companies per cohort. Includes weekly 3-hour working sessions, biweekly 1:1 coaching, accountability pods, kickoff retreat, and Demo Day. Individual extensions available (product validation, advisory recruitment, pitch development, consulting retreats).
8. Film & Virtual Production Location Rental: VenturePad rents its space for film shoots, video production, virtual events, interviews, and branded content. Has hosted productions for Paramount Pictures and Netflix (including 13 Reasons Why). Custom pricing based on production needs and duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VenturePad operates a 3,000+ sq ft coworking loft in downtown San Rafael providing furnished private offices (1-2 to 3-6 person), tiered hot-desk memberships, drop-in day passes, hourly meeting room rentals, after-hours event and cafe space rentals, business mail address services, a 4-month startup accelerator program, and film/virtual production location rental. The ecosystem also includes the Marintrepreneurs monthly peer advisory group, the After Hours evening and weekend community programming, and the Professional Advisor Network of senior advisors for member founders.

Product overview

VenturePad is a coworking space, meeting venue, and startup accelerator in downtown San Rafael, Marin County, California. The company operates a 3,000+ sq ft loft facility offering private offices (from $650-$1,500/month), flexible membership plans ($115-$425/month), day passes and multi-day passes, professional meeting rooms ($40-$60/hour), and event/cafe rental spaces. The ecosystem includes a 4-month Accelerator Program ($950/month) with weekly coaching and structured execution phases, a Professional Advisor Network, business address services ($50-$69/month), After Hours evening/weekend programming, and Marintrepreneurs monthly peer advisory group. All spaces share common amenities including Wi-Fi, printing, kitchen facilities, phone booths, and conference room access. The product portfolio functions as an integrated entrepreneurial hub combining flexible workspace, community programming, and startup acceleration services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Marintrepreneurs: Marin-based peer entrepreneurial advisory group meeting monthly to support startups, existing businesses, and new ideas with constructive feedback from seasoned entrepreneurs
• VenturePad After Hours

Products and services

• Private Offices Furnished, move-in-ready private office spaces rented on month-to-month terms with no deposit. Options include The Glass Room (1-2 people, $1,200/month), The IDA Room (part-time, $700/month), other offices at $700-800/month, and The Team Suite (3-6 people, $1,500/month). Each office includes a desk, ergonomic seating, monitors, whiteboards, Wi-Fi, utilities, kitchenette access, soundproof phone booths, and conference room access.
• Membership Plans Three tiers of coworking membership billed monthly with no long-term commitment and 30-day cancellation notice. Community tier ($115/month) provides 8 hours/month of workspace access plus 10% off events. Light tier ($295/month) provides 50 hours/month of workspace access plus 10 hours/month of complimentary meeting room use. Full tier ($425/month) provides unlimited 24/7 workspace access, 15 hours/month of meeting rooms, ergonomic seating, standing desks, large monitors, personal storage, priority window seating, and 20% off events. All tiers include Wi-Fi, printing/copying, complimentary coffee/tea, phone booths, and access to community events.
• Day Passes Drop-in workspace access passes valid for use 9am-6pm within 3 months of purchase. Single day pass at $35; 5-pack multi-day pass at $30/day ($150 total), offering savings versus individual day passes. Designed as a low-commitment entry point for occasional workspace users.
• Meeting Rooms Hourly professional meeting space rental in downtown San Rafael. Large Conference Room ($60/hour, seats 3-15 people) and Medium Meeting Room ($40/hour, seats up to 3 people). Both include whiteboards, large monitors, natural light, soundproof glass windows, comfortable seating, and complimentary coffee/tea. Multi-day discounts available. 10-15 hours/month of meeting room use is included with Light and Full memberships (additional hours at $50/hour).
• Event and Cafe Rentals After-hours event venue rental for gatherings up to 100 people. Cafe Rental at $100/hour for non-members or $80/hour for members, available before 9am or after 6pm on weekdays with full weekend availability. Full VenturePad space rental available for larger private events, workshops, panels, and community gatherings; pricing varies by event size, timing, and setup. Rentals include kitchen, lounge, restrooms, water, cafe amenities, WiFi, and optional wired internet and large screen.
• Accelerator Program A 4-month intensive founder cohort accelerator (16 weeks, 8-10 companies per cohort) priced at $950/month with a 3-month minimum commitment (no refunds). Includes weekly 3-hour working sessions, biweekly 1:1 coaching, weekly accountability pods, kickoff retreat, and a final Demo Day. Structured around phases covering personal assessment, customer discovery, offer design, MVP build, and revenue activation. Designed to deliver defined ICPs, validated market problems, structured MVPs, early paying customers, and a 90-day revenue roadmap by month 4.
• Business Address Service Professional business mailing address service. Mail-only Business Address at $50/month with mail pickup Monday-Friday 9am-6pm and arrival notifications. International Business Address at $69/month includes one complimentary workspace day per month for up to two people. Address can be used under personal or business name without VenturePad branding.
• Film and Virtual Production Rental Rentable film and virtual production location featuring flexible office environments, abundant natural light, high ceilings, configurable spaces, sound-dampened rooms, large monitors, whiteboards, and adjacent workspaces. Has hosted productions for Paramount Pictures and Netflix, including 13 Reasons Why. Custom pricing based on production needs and duration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates of the accelerator program deliver: defined ICP, validated market problem, structured MVP/offer, early paying customers or pilot commitments, and a 90-day revenue roadmap — by month 4.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Chris YalonisOthersChris Yalonis is the President and Co-founder of VenturePad. He is listed in the Professional Advisor Network providing startup strategy, go-to-market, and customer development advisory to VenturePad members.
• Mike HeckerOthersMike Hecker provides accounting and bookkeeping advisory to VenturePad members, helping founders maintain clean books, improve reporting, and gain financial visibility with deep QuickBooks experience.
• Sandra BeatonOthersSandra Beaton provides values-driven consulting support for business development, strategic planning, partnerships, and revenue growth across B2B and B2C. Affiliated with Marin SBDC.
• Ashwyn GulatiOthersAshwyn Gulati supports founders and teams with leadership, execution, and operating rhythm — especially during growth, complexity, and change. LinkedIn: Ashwin Gulati.
• Paul BozzoOthersPaul Bozzo serves as an advisor to VenturePad members, providing advisory and strategy support. Affiliated with Solano Napa SBDC.
• Gina DanfordOthersGina Danford advises founders with $1M–$5M revenue on business strategy, executive coaching, and practical AI adoption. Known for clarity-driven advisory with multiple clients reporting +30% revenue gains. Google Cloud Gen AI certified. Operates redZebra Coaching.
• Satellite DeskworkscoreTechnology or IntegrationSatellite Deskworks provides the secure booking engine, member sign-up platform, and payment processing infrastructure for VenturePad. All day pass, membership, and room reservation transactions are processed through Satellite Deskworks' secure SSL servers. VenturePad redirects to Satellite Deskworks for financial transactions.
• San Rafael Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenturePad co-hosted the 2026 Economic Forecast event with the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce, featuring Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics and Marin County Executive Officer Derek Johnson. VenturePad serves as a venue and co-promoter of this regional economic event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WeWork: Largest flexible-workspace operator offering coworking memberships, private offices, and meeting rooms globally. Directly comparable to VenturePad's core coworking + office + meeting room offering, though at vastly larger scale and with a national footprint.
• Industrious: Premium flexible-office and coworking operator with private offices, meeting rooms, and event space. Comparable to VenturePad in its tier-up positioning and focus on professional-grade workspace rather than low-cost hot desks.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Large operator of innovation campuses combining coworking, private offices, and venture/lab space for startups and growth-stage companies. Closest peer to VenturePad's integrated coworking + accelerator + venture ecosystem model, though at much larger scale.
• Mindspace: Boutique flexible-workspace operator offering coworking, private offices, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Directly comparable to VenturePad in product mix and target customer (SMBs, founders, professional services teams).
• Convene: Workplace and meeting/event venue provider combining premium meeting rooms, event space, and flexible offices. Directly comparable to VenturePad's meeting room + event/café rental + office offering, with similar emphasis on hospitality-grade service.
• Plug and Play Tech Center: Global startup ecosystem operator combining coworking space, accelerator/incubator programs, corporate venture, and curated startup communities. Closest peer to VenturePad's coworking + accelerator + advisor network hybrid, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Spaces (IWG): Design-led flexible-office brand under IWG offering coworking, private offices, meeting rooms, and event space globally. Comparable product set to VenturePad but at the incumbent scale of the world's largest flexible-office group.
• Regus / IWG: World's largest flexible-workspace provider with coworking, serviced offices, meeting rooms, and virtual offices. Comparable to VenturePad across virtually every product line including business address, but operating as a broad incumbent rather than a community-led boutique.

Emerging players

• Galvanize: Operator of campuses combining coworking, learning programs, and accelerator/incubator services for tech startups. Comparable to VenturePad in pairing workspace with structured founder programming, though focused on technical education specifically.
• Techstars: Global accelerator network running cohort-based programs with mentorship, office resources, and investor access. Comparable to VenturePad's structured 16-week accelerator cohort with 8–10 companies, weekly working sessions, and Demo Day, though Techstars also typically takes equity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/VenturePadWorks

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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