Cahoots

What Cahoots does

Cahoots is a privately-held coworking, event, cafe, and health club operator headquartered at 206 East Huron Street in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan. Founded in 2015 by Guy Suter, Lindsay Snider, Ian Berry, and Joe Malcoun, and opened in October 2019 after a multi-year renovation of three interconnected historic buildings (202, 206, and 210 East Huron Street), the facility comprises 24,000 square feet of workspace serving approximately 350 members across 42 companies. The company targets four primary customer segments — entrepreneurs/startups/teams, remote workers, students, and event hosts — with tiered membership plans (Full-Time at $425/month, Part-Time at $239/month, Occasional at $125/month, Virtual Office at $85/month) supplemented by student pricing, day passes ($35), conference room rentals ($40-$50/hour), an event venue for 100+ guests ($300-$400/hour), and Health Club and mailbox add-ons.

The underlying technology stack is operational rather than proprietary: Cahoots runs on the Nexudus membership management platform (delivered as the "Be In Cahoots" mobile and web app) for booking, billing, invoicing, and member communications, layered on 1Gbps fiber internet, keycard and phone-app building access, and free network printing. Revenue is generated through a hybrid model combining recurring monthly subscriptions, pay-as-you-go hourly usage fees for rooms and event space, subscription add-ons (Health Club, mailbox), and a separately branded cafe (cahootscafe.com). Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and community-led, combining self-serve online booking with human-assisted tours and corporate/team sales; growth is driven by intentional programming (Community Committee, In Conversation series, Founders First Fridays, Code & Coffee with Tech[Inclusive]) and partnerships with Michigan Founders Fund, Tech[Inclusive], the Ann Arbor DDA, and the University of Michigan.

Name

Cahoots

Legal name

Cahoots

Website

https://cahoots.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cahoots operates a 24,000 sq ft coworking, event, cafe, and health club facility in downtown Ann Arbor, serving roughly 350 members across 42 companies including startups, remote workers, students, and University of Michigan affiliates through tiered memberships and hourly rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Flexible Workspace

NAICS

Administrative and Support Services (561), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise & Workplace Communities (BPAMABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Meeting & Event Space Services (Setup/Teardown) (BPABAFAL), Multipurpose Event Center Operations (Civic Centers, Community Event Complexes) (MPAGALAE)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Flexible workspace
• Event venue rental
• Virtual office services
• Community workspace

Headquarters

HQ city

Ann Arbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly subscriptions for coworking access at various tiers (Occasional, Part-Time, Full-Time, Virtual Office, Student). Provides predictable recurring revenue from dedicated workspace access.
2. Day Passes: One-time daily access passes at $35/day for non-members seeking temporary coworking space
3. Conference Room Rentals: Hourly rental of conference rooms ($40-50/hour) and the board room for meetings and events
4. Event Venue Rentals: Hourly venue rental for corporate events, hackathons, and private events ($300-400/hour with add-ons)
5. Health Club Access: Add-on health club passes ($75/month individual, $60/month company-wide for 6+ employees) including access to fitness equipment, sauna, and steam room
6. Mailbox Services: Optional mailbox add-on ($35/month) for part-time and occasional members requiring a downtown mailing address
7. Cafe Revenue: On-site cafe operated separately (cahootscafe.com) serving coffee, food, and beverages to members and the public

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Cahoots operates a premium coworking and event space in downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering tiered memberships (Full-Time, Part-Time, Occasional, Day Pass, Virtual Office, and Teams) with 24/7 access to dedicated and shared workspaces, conference rooms, and community amenities. The facility spans 24,000 square feet across three renovated historic buildings, supplemented by an on-site health club, conference room rentals, an event venue for 100+ guests, and an in-house cafe. The business is built around a community-first philosophy targeting Ann Arbor's tech and startup ecosystem.

Product overview

Cahoots is a unified coworking and event space platform offering a portfolio of workspace solutions designed for connection and community. The core offering includes tiered membership plans (Full-Time, Part-Time, Occasional, Day Pass, Virtual Office, and Teams) providing flexible access to 24,000 sq ft of renovated historic workspace in downtown Ann Arbor. Supporting modules include an on-site Health Club with fitness equipment, Conference Room Rentals with state-of-the-art technology, an Event Venue for up to 100+ guests, an in-house Cafe, and community Programming & Events. The platform operates via the 'Be In Cahoots' Nexudus App for membership management, room booking, and billing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Be In Cahoots: Membership management tool/app (Nexudus-based) for members to book conference rooms, view and pay invoices, and manage their membership.

Products and services

• Full-Time Membership Premium dedicated workspace membership providing 24/7/365 access with an electric sit/stand desk, comfy chair, phone booths, meeting rooms, mailbox, and a downtown Ann Arbor mailing address at $425/month ($475 for 2-person Flex Desk). Designed for professionals and founders who need full-time workspace.
• Part-Time Membership Shared workspace access for 3 days per week with first-come seating, comfy chairs, monitors, phone booths, meeting rooms, and open collaboration areas. Includes 6 hours of room booking credits per week at $239/month. Designed for professionals who need regular but not daily workspace.
• Occasional Membership Downtown Ann Arbor coworking access 1 day per week with first-come first-served seating, monitors, phone rooms, conference rooms, and semi-private collaboration areas. Includes 2 hours of room booking credits per week at $125/month. Designed for professionals who need minimal workspace access.
• Day Pass Single-day coworking access from 9am-5pm Monday through Friday, including desk with monitors, comfy chair, full space access, printing, and 1 hour of conference/phone room access. Priced at $35/day with 10% off at Cahoots Cafe. Designed for visitors and prospective members.
• Virtual Office Membership Downtown Ann Arbor mailing address with mailbox, plus 1 monthly day pass and 2 hours of conference room use per month at $85/month. Designed for remote professionals who need a professional mailing address and occasional workspace access.
• Teams Membership Customized team workspace pricing with tiered discounts for 6+ desks, designed for startups and teams of 3 to 30 people. Provides dedicated team areas within the coworking space with access to all Cahoots amenities.
• Health Club On-site wellness facility with fully equipped training area featuring Pelotons, Lululemon Studio Mirror, Hydrow, sauna, steam room, locker rooms, and laundry service. Individual pass at $75/month or company-wide pass at $60/month each for teams of 6+ employees. Available as an add-on for coworking members.
• Conference Room Rentals Hourly rental of conference rooms including The Board Room (Ignatius, seats 12, $50/hour with Apple TV, HDMI, and Meeting Owl) and conference rooms Bryson, Kinsella, Ozzie, Kamala, Luxo Jr. (seats 4-8, $40/hour). All rooms include whiteboard, Apple TV, and HDMI hookup. Available to members and non-members.
• Event Venue Multifunctional event space hosting up to 100+ guests for keynotes, corporate offsites, hackathons, and happy hours. Includes professional A/V setup with 100-inch projector, professional speakers, wireless microphones, and flexible furniture. Weekday rate $300/hour, Weekend rate $400/hour. Add-ons include cafe access, green room, event attendant, and tech support. Coworking members receive 50% discount.
• Cahoots Cafe In-house coffee shop with a full selection of drinks and food, operated through cahootscafe.com. Free tea and drip coffee included with coworking membership; day pass holders receive a 10% discount. Open to members and the general public.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosts companies that have collectively raised >$100 Million in venture funding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Michigan Founders FundcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2019Michigan Founders Fund partners with Cahoots to host Founders First Fridays, an informal coffee meetup on the first Friday of each month. This partnership connects founders in the local ecosystem, provides programming value to Cahoots members, and drives awareness of Cahoots among the startup community.
• Tech[Inclusive]coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2019Tech[Inclusive] partners with Cahoots to host Code & Coffee events, providing tech education and networking opportunities for the community. These events are free and open to anyone, serving as a gateway for potential members to experience Cahoots.
• Michigan Python MeetupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2019Tech meetup group that hosts regular monthly meetings at Cahoots, including their inaugural 9/10/19 event. Cahoots serves as an ideal home-base for vibrant technology groups seeking professional meeting space.
• University of MichigancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2019The University of Michigan provides high tech research expertise that flows into the Ann Arbor tech ecosystem. Cahoots leverages proximity to U of M for talent acquisition, with companies like Movellus founded by U of M PhD students. The ecosystem benefits from research flowing into private sector startup activity.
• Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority (DDA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2019Partnered with Ann Arbor DDA on the House Car pilot program, which provides a dedicated parking space on the lower level of the Washington Street parking deck with a high-speed Tesla charger. The partnership supports the goal of reducing congestion and making commuting downtown greener.
• Michigan Python MeetupminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2019Tech meetup group hosting regular monthly meetings at Cahoots, including their inaugural 9/10/19 event and subsequent monthly gatherings. Cahoots provides space for vibrant technology groups as part of its educational programming initiative.
• Corporate Partners and SponsorscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 September 2019Cahoots seeks corporate partners and sponsors to support the community mission. Partners contribute to events, hackathons, and community programming in exchange for visibility among the tech community and association with Ann Arbor's premier tech hub.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible workspace operator offering tiered memberships, private offices, and event space across hundreds of locations. Closest direct competitor in product and business model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace provider offering coworking memberships, private offices, and meeting rooms with a hospitality-driven model. Comparable to Cahoots in tiered offerings and event space focus.
• Spaces: International coworking and creative workspace brand offering flexible memberships, meeting rooms, and event venues. Direct competitor in tiered coworking and event venue model.
• The Yard: Coworking operator that specifically operates in renovated historic buildings, offering memberships and event space with a community-driven approach. Highly comparable to Cahoots' historic-building, community-first positioning.
• Convene: Premium meeting, event, and flexible workspace provider combining coworking with high-end conference and event venues. Comparable to Cahoots' integrated coworking + 100+ guest event venue model.
• Serendipity Labs: Flexible workspace operator offering coworking memberships, private offices, and meeting rooms with a focus on suburban and secondary-market locations. Comparable tiered model targeting regional markets like Ann Arbor.
• Workhaus: Coworking operator offering tiered memberships, virtual offices, and event space with multiple regional locations. Comparable product mix including mailbox services and conference room rentals.

Emerging players

• The Cannon: Community-led coworking and startup hub focused on entrepreneur support and programming. Comparable to Cahoots' community-first philosophy and startup ecosystem focus, though smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beincahoots

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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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