What C4 Tech & Design does

C4 Tech & Design is a worker-owned technology cooperative headquartered in New Orleans, founded in 2002 and operating with 11–50 employees. The company delivers two integrated service lines: custom web development (primarily on WordPress, with Drupal for more complex builds, plus PHP, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Bootstrap, and WooCommerce) and managed IT services covering network administration, server/workstation management, cloud migration, security, remote access, single sign-on, and managed backup. Core products include Custom Web Development (responsive, ADA-compliant, SEO-optimized websites with client training) and IT Design & Security, supplemented by the C4 Patrol subscription maintenance service, SEO, consulting, and on-site/remote diagnostics and repair.

The business model blends project-based web builds (priced from under $5,000 to over $20,000) with recurring managed IT contracts and ongoing maintenance subscriptions. Customers are acquired through direct sales — website quote forms with budget-tier selection and phone outreach — and services are delivered on-site across the New Orleans metropolitan area. The target segments are local SMBs and mid-market businesses, restaurants and hospitality operators, nonprofits and community organizations, and educational institutions. Notable clients include the Ralph Brennan restaurant group (Brennan's, Antoine's, Ralph's on the Park, Red Fish Grill), WWOZ 90.7FM, Firstline Schools, Edible Schoolyard New Orleans, Bike Easy, and FCAT Ecuador.

In 2021, C4 merged with TechCollective (founded 2006 on the same cooperative principles) to form a unified team under shared cooperative ownership, with the C4 Tech & Design brand retained on the web design side and the TechCollective brand now absorbing the managed IT services line. The company remains privately held with no disclosed external funding and operates exclusively in Louisiana.

Name

C4 Tech & Design

Legal name

C4 Tech & Design

Website

https://c4tech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

C4 Tech & Design is a New Orleans worker-owned tech collective, founded 2002, providing custom WordPress web development and managed IT services (network, cloud, security, backup) to local SMBs, restaurants, nonprofits, and educational institutions via project and recurring contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Managed IT Services and Web Development

NAICS

Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Customer Experience (CX) & Digital Experience (BPAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Code/No-Code Application Platforms (HDAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Managed IT services
• Custom web development
• IT consulting
• Network administration
• Cloud migration

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Web Design & Development: Custom website development including responsive design, ADA compliance, and SEO optimization. Project-based pricing ranging from under $5,000 to over $20,000 depending on complexity.
2. Managed IT Services: Full line of proactive managed IT services including network support, server/workstation management, cloud migration, and security. Provided as ongoing contracts for businesses.
3. IT Consulting: Technology planning and strategy consulting to help businesses leverage technology for productivity improvements.
4. Ongoing Maintenance Contracts: Maintenance contracts providing experienced IT department and web development team support with multiple coverage options to fit budgets.
5. Diagnostics, Repair & Support: End-to-end technical support and repair services delivered on-site or remotely as part of service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C4 Tech & Design is a worker-owned tech collective that sells custom WordPress website development alongside managed IT services (network, server, workstation, cloud, security, and data backup). Engagements span one-time web projects starting under $5,000 up to $20,000+ enterprise builds, plus recurring maintenance contracts branded C4 Patrol that provide 24/7 monitoring and troubleshooting. Services are delivered on-site or remotely to businesses, nonprofits, restaurants, and schools in the New Orleans metropolitan area.

Product overview

C4 Tech & Design is a worker-owned technology collective offering an integrated portfolio of web development and IT services. The core offerings include Custom Web Development (WordPress-based responsive websites with ADA compliance and SEO) and IT Design & Security (network, server, and workstation management). These are supported by add-on services including C4 Patrol (ongoing website maintenance), Cloud Setup & Migration, Remote Access Services, Single Sign-On, Data Backup, and productivity software supply. The company also provides Search Engine Optimization, Consulting, and Diagnostics/Repair services. Since 2002, the company has served New Orleans area clients and recently merged with TechCollective to expand capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Web Development End-to-end custom WordPress website design and build service for businesses, restaurants, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Deliverables include responsive design, ADA compliance, SEO optimization, and client training on CMS use. Project pricing ranges from under $5,000 to over $20,000.
• C4 Patrol Recurring website maintenance subscription providing round-the-clock monitoring, security updates, and troubleshooting for client WordPress websites under multiple coverage options.
• IT Design and Security Managed IT service providing setup, administration, and optimization of servers, networks, and workstations with a focus on security and reliability for businesses.
• Cloud Setup and Migration Migration of business workloads from physical servers to cloud infrastructure, reducing office space requirements and enabling remote access for distributed teams.
• Protect and Back Up Data Managed backup service maintaining multiple backup versions of business data to ensure recoverability and protection against data loss.
• IT Consulting Technology planning and strategy consulting service that helps businesses leverage technology for productivity improvements and strategic implementation.
• Diagnostics, Repair and Support End-to-end technical support and repair service for business technology infrastructure, available on-site or remotely, delivered under service contracts.
• Search Engine Optimization Search engine optimization service that increases relevant traffic to client websites through content reorganization and technical optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Responsive, ADA compliant websites
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Peers

• Squarespace:

Regional players

• LanTech Services: Regional IT and managed services provider serving the Gulf South. Comparable to C4 as a regional MSP+IT services competitor in adjacent Louisiana/Mississippi markets with similar SMB and mid-market focus.

Direct peers

• Big Easy SEO / New Orleans Digital Agency peers: Local New Orleans digital agencies offering WordPress web design, SEO, and digital marketing to SMBs and nonprofits. Closely comparable service mix and regional positioning to C4's web design line.
• Delaney Interactive: New Orleans-based web design and development agency serving nonprofits, education, and small businesses. Directly comparable on geography, vertical mix (nonprofit/education heavy), and WordPress-centric delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Bluehost / Endurance International Group: Large-scale WordPress hosting and SMB website services provider. Comparable as the platform-tier incumbent that supplies much of the underlying stack C4 builds on, and competes for entry-level SMB website budgets.
• WP Engine: Premium managed WordPress hosting and digital experience platform. Comparable through its WordPress-centric managed services positioning, which overlaps with C4 Patrol and ongoing maintenance contracts at higher price points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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