What TechArtista Collaborative Working Environment does

TechArtista Collaborative Working Environment is a privately held coworking operator founded in 2014 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. The company operates three physical locations across the St. Louis metro: a flagship Central West End site in a former 1920s Pierce Arrow Motors facility, a Downtown site in a historic bank building steps from the Gateway Arch (acquired and rebranded from Covo STL), and a University City site developed in collaboration with Washington University and Lewis Collaborative. Members receive universal city-wide access to all three locations under a single membership tier.

The company's product surface spans tiered workspace memberships (Virtual Office at $50/month, Open Seating at $200/month, Dedicated Desk at $300/month, and Private Office from $525/month), meeting rooms (e.g., The Bubble, Parker, Cassidy, The Workshop, Sundance Room) priced hourly/half-day/full-day with member discounts, and event venues (Ballroom, Main Hall, Lewis Kitchen, Lewis Hall) that accommodate 30–250 attendees. Differentiated amenities include the in-house Trust cocktail bar at Downtown, The Press Cafe specialty coffee shop at UCity, an Artist-in-Residence program, rotating gallery exhibitions and signature murals (notably Edo Rosenblith's Pyramid mural), wellness offerings through The Movement Lab, and partner discounts with vendors such as Blueprint Coffee, Seoul Taco, and Rockwell Beer. Technology stack is intentionally lean: no proprietary app or API; bookings are routed through third-party platforms Flexspace, Liquidspace, Spheremail, and Luma.

The business model is hybrid subscription plus usage-based. Recurring revenue comes from monthly memberships and dedicated/private office rentals, while variable revenue comes from meeting and event space rentals, F&B sales from Trust bar and The Press Cafe, and private event catering. Go-to-market is community-led and sales-assisted: prospective members request tours via Google Forms, the LExC reciprocal network provides global mobility, and events/gallery openings drive word-of-mouth acquisition. Customers are predominantly SMBs, freelancers, independent professionals, creatives, and non-profits, with a secondary segment of larger organizations booking event space. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external venture or private equity funding, employs 11–50 people, and is led by Founder & CEO Christopher Holt, CFO Charlie Terrana, and President Harinder Singh.

Name

TechArtista Collaborative Working Environment

Legal name

TechArtista

Website

https://techartista.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TechArtista is a bootstrapped, privately held coworking operator in St. Louis running three locations (Central West End, Downtown, University City) with tiered memberships, meeting and event venues, the Trust cocktail bar, The Press Cafe, and an artist-in-residence program serving freelancers, creatives, SMBs, and non-profits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Spaces

NAICS

Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410), Facilities Support Services (561210)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

Keywords

• Coworking space memberships
• Private office rentals
• Meeting room rentals
• Event venue bookings
• Virtual office services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Recurring monthly revenue from open seating, dedicated desks, private offices, and virtual office memberships. Provides city-wide access to all locations for members.
2. Meeting & Event Space Rental: Hourly, half-day, and full-day rental of meeting rooms, conference spaces, and event venues across three locations. Revenue is usage-based with different pricing for members and non-members.
3. Trust Cocktail Bar: In-house craft cocktail bar located at the Downtown location providing pre-prohibition era-inspired cocktails. Serves as an amenity for members and venue for private events.
4. The Press Cafe: Multi-roaster specialty coffee cafe at the UCity location serving light fare including gourmet toasts, bagels, and pastries. Generates revenue through food and beverage sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TechArtista operates a city-wide ecosystem of coworking spaces across three St. Louis locations (Central West End, Downtown, and University City), offering tiered memberships (Virtual Office, Open Seating, Dedicated Desk, Private Office), bookable meeting and event venues, and distinctive on-site amenities including the Trust Cocktail Bar and The Press Cafe. Members gain universal access to all locations along with curated community programming and an Artist-in-Residence program.

Product overview

TechArtista is a city-wide ecosystem of coworking spaces in St. Louis, Missouri with three locations (Central West End, Downtown, and University City). The company offers tiered membership plans (Virtual Office, Open Seating, Dedicated Desk, and Private Offices) providing access to workspaces, meeting rooms, and event venues. Notable amenities include the in-house Trust Cocktail Bar at Downtown and The Press Cafe at University City. The company features an Artist in Residence program and hosts curated art exhibitions and murals throughout its spaces. TechArtista is the only coworking company in St. Louis offering universal access across multiple locations to all members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trust: TechArtista's in-house cocktail bar and private events platform inspired by old-fashioned charm and timeless hospitality with a modern twist.
• The Press Cafe

Products and services

• Virtual Office Membership Virtual office membership providing a professional business address with mail collection, sorting, and optional mail scanning/forwarding, plus member discounts on conference rooms and drop-in workspace. Priced at $50/month.
• Open Seating Membership Flexible open seating coworking membership providing access to common workspace areas with unlimited drip coffee, unlimited printing, and community perks. Student, military, and NFP rates available. Priced at $200/month.
• Dedicated Desk Membership Dedicated personal desk membership with secure storage and furnished chair, including all Open Seating perks. Priced at $300/month.
• Private Office Membership Lockable private offices available at all three TechArtista locations with filing cabinet, signage, and full membership perks across various office sizes. Starting at $525/month.
• Meeting Room Rentals Bookable meeting rooms across all three locations (Cassidy, Parker, Bubble, Board Room, Workshop, Sundance) with whiteboards, A/V equipment, and presentation capabilities. Pricing varies by room and member status, ranging from $10/hour to $60/hour.
• Event Venue Rentals Event venue rentals including the Downtown Ballroom (250 capacity), Main Hall (175 capacity), and University City's Lewis Kitchen (30-40 capacity) and Lewis Hall (125-200 capacity). Features high ceilings, natural light, full catering prep, and A/V capabilities.
• Trust Cocktail Bar In-house craft cocktail bar at the Downtown location serving pre-prohibition era-inspired cocktails with old-fashioned charm and modern twist. Serves as a member amenity and private event venue for custom cocktail catering.
• The Press Cafe Multi-roaster specialty coffee cafe at the University City location featuring rotating international and local roasters, plus gourmet toasts, bagels, and pastries. Open Monday-Saturday 8am-2pm for walk-in service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to LExC network provides global membership reciprocity with other coworking spaces worldwide

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Rockwell Beer Co.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016Opened Club Rockwell - a tasting room inside TechArtista Downtown. Andy Hille led the project with creative input from TechArtista members.
• Washington University in St. LouiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Washington University for the UCity location. Includes coworking space, meeting rooms, event venues, a coffee shop, plus WashU classrooms and residential areas, located off The Delmar Loop.
• LEXC (Loft Exchange Community)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGlobal membership network providing TechArtista members with access to coworking spaces worldwide. Members receive unlimited global access to the LExC network.
• 4Hands BrewingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the City Wide Pilsner challenge where artists were invited to redesign TechArtista's iconic pyramid. 4Hands Brewing collaborated on this creative project.
• V Three StudiosminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDesign studio that helped create the Club Rockwell tasting room at TechArtista, optimizing the small space for drink rail, seating, and kegerator.
• Blueprint CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee partner providing Blueprint drip coffee at the Downtown and Central West End locations.
• Seoul TacominorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner vendor for events and member discounts at TechArtista.
• Poot's ProvisionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal baker partner for The Press Cafe, providing baked goods alongside specialty coffee.
• Union BagelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal vendor partner providing bagels for The Press Cafe menu.
• Lewis CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuilding partnership for the UCity location. TechArtista's courtyard features the Loutopia mural by Jayvn Solomon that embodies the spirit of the Lewis Collaborative building.
• The Movement LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWellness partner founded by Robbie Garrison, offering fitness services at the Central West End location. Members receive discounted wellness services.
• FlexspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary booking platform partner for TechArtista's meeting room and space reservations across all locations.
• LiquidspacecoreTechnology or IntegrationSecondary booking platform for conference room reservations at TechArtista locations.
• Trust Cocktail BarcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIn-house cocktail bar at Downtown location providing weekly happy hours for members and private event catering.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Workhaus: Canadian boutique coworking operator offering premium shared workspaces, private offices, and meeting rooms. Comparable in tiered membership structure and amenity-led positioning, though regional to Canada.
• Industrious: Premium coworking operator focused on enterprise-grade private offices and suites with hospitality-led amenities. Closely comparable to TechArtista's amenity-rich positioning (Trust bar, Press Cafe) and tiered private-office model.
• Convene: Premium flexible-workspace and meeting/event venue operator with hospitality-driven design. Directly comparable to TechArtista's emphasis on curated event spaces (Ballroom, Lewis Hall) combined with workspace memberships.
• Serendipity Labs: Member-based coworking operator with a network of owned locations across U.S. secondary markets. Closely comparable to TechArtista in target market (SMB, freelancer), tiered membership model, and meeting/event space offerings.
• Novel Coworking: Acquisition-focused coworking operator targeting mid-size U.S. markets with value-priced offices and shared spaces. Comparable to TechArtista in geographic focus on secondary metros and reliance on acquiring/rebranding older buildings.
• Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC): Large innovation-focused coworking operator with locations embedded near universities and research institutions. Comparable to TechArtista in the UCity/WashU partnership model and emphasis on community + academic adjacency.
• Make Office: Boutique coworking operator offering curated, design-forward shared workspaces and private offices across U.S. cities. Comparable in amenity-rich, community-focused positioning and tiered membership pricing similar to TechArtista.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: The largest global coworking and flexible-office operator offering private offices, dedicated desks, and meeting spaces across hundreds of locations. Comparable as a direct competitor for SMB and freelancer memberships, but operates at vastly greater scale and broader geographic footprint than TechArtista.
• Spaces (IWG): International flexible-workspace brand under IWG offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms across a global network. Comparable as a competitor for SMB and freelancer memberships and event space, though broader in scope and less community-curated than TechArtista.

Regional players

• T-REX (Technology, Resources, Education, eXchange): Downtown St. Louis nonprofit coworking and innovation hub serving startups, technologists, and entrepreneurs. A direct regional competitor for the same St. Louis tech and creative member base that TechArtista serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/techartista
• Instagraminstagram.com/techartista
• Xx.com/techartista
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/techartista

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 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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