Confluence Small Business Collective

What Confluence Small Business Collective does

Confluence Small Business Collective (legal entity Confluence Coworking Limited, LLC) is a privately held, locally owned coworking and flexible-workspace operator headquartered in an owned 8,000 sq ft facility at 75 Waneka Parkway, Lafayette, Colorado. Founded in 2014 by Tom and Kristin Hardie as Lafayette's first coworking space, the company sells flex-desk memberships ($150/month weekday, $220/month Plus with 24/7 access), dedicated desks and private offices, mail service ($35/month plus a $25 setup), hourly meeting-room rental (Bison Conference Room for up to 12 guests with A/V), and hourly event-space rental (up to 50 attendees, $125 weekday / $150 weekend with a 2-hour minimum). Pricing is transparent and self-serve via the Proximity-powered website and mobile apps (iOS/Android), supplemented by in-person tours led by Community Manager Kira Gehle.

The underlying technology is the third-party Proximity coworking management platform, which handles reservations, member accounts, and door access through its mobile app, paired with a Squarespace-hosted public site. The facility itself functions as a product feature: it carries three PV solar arrays, a wind turbine, electric hot-water heating, EV charging (ChargePoint Level 2), and has held Lafayette Green Business Gold certification for ten consecutive years. Customer segments skew to freelancers, remote employees, and small businesses within the Front Range corridor (Lafayette, Louisville, Broomfield, Boulder, Erie), with secondary use from event organizers and nonprofits. The company is structured as a Colorado LLC with no disclosed institutional capital, a two-person core team, and no parent or subsidiary entities.

Name

Confluence Small Business Collective

Legal name

Confluence Coworking Limited

Website

https://confluencesbc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Confluence Small Business Collective is a privately held coworking and event-space operator in Lafayette, Colorado, selling flex-desk memberships, dedicated desks, conference-room and event-space rentals to freelancers, small businesses, remote employees, and event organizers across the Front Range.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Coworking Membership Plans: Monthly recurring membership fees for flex passes, dedicated desks, and private offices with varying levels of access and amenities
2. Event Space Rental: Hourly and daily rental of event space for workshops, parties, corporate events, and social gatherings. Weekday $125/hr, Weekend $150/hr with 2hr minimum
3. Conference Room Rental: Hourly rental of Bison Conference Room for up to 12 guests with A/V equipment included
4. Member Discounts Program: Discounts offered to local businesses (BREW Due South, Tandoori Kitchen, The Post, Falafayette Food Truck, etc.) creating referral ecosystem
5. Mail Service Add-on: Optional mail service for Flex Pass members at $35/month plus $25 setup fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Confluence Small Business Collective operates an 8,000 sq ft coworking and event facility in downtown Lafayette, Colorado, offering monthly memberships (Flex Pass, Dedicated Desk, Private Office) and hourly/daily rentals of the Bison Conference Room (up to 12 guests) and a warehouse-style Event Space (up to 50 guests). Members and renters access and manage bookings through the Proximity coworking platform and mobile app, and the facility is Gold-certified sustainable with solar, wind, and EV charging.

Product overview

Confluence Small Business Collective operates as a coworking and flexible workspace provider offering a unified platform of workspace solutions. The core offerings include Flex Desk (flexible shared workspace with monthly desk reservations and meeting room credits), Dedicated Desk (reserved personal workspace with 24/7 access and business mailing), Meeting Space (hourly/daily conference room rental including the Bison Conference Room), and Event Space (warehouse venue with glass garage door for up to 50 guests). The Proximity Mobile app serves as an add-on module for members to manage reservations and building access. The company also provides member discounts to local businesses through its community partnership program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Flex Desk (Flex Pass) Flexible shared workspace access with unlimited monthly desk reservations, allotted meeting room credits, and access to kitchen, phone booths, wifi, printing, adjustable desks, bike racks, and EV charging. Flex Pass Plus adds 24/7 access and more meeting room credits. Targeted at freelancers, remote workers, and small teams.
• Dedicated Desk and Private Office Reserved personal workspace with 24/7 access, business mailing address, and an always-yours desk to leave belongings. Includes dedicated desk plans and keypad-protected private offices. Targeted at small businesses, startups, and remote employee teams needing a stable office presence.
• Meeting Space (Bison Conference Room) Hourly and daily conference room rental for groups up to 12, featuring large format projection, audio capability, a 96-inch screen, and two large whiteboards. Targeted at professionals and small teams needing client meetings, training, and presentations.
• Event Space Warehouse event venue with a large glass garage door, big sound, large video capability, and flexible configuration accommodating groups up to 50. Available hourly and daily with BYO food and beverages policy. Weekday $125/hour and Weekend $150/hour with 2-hour minimum. Targeted at event organizers, corporate meetings, social events, workshops, and concerts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 consecutive years Gold-certified Lafayette Green Business
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Commuting SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional nonprofit dedicated to delivering innovative transportation options. Reciprocal membership partnership supporting alternative transportation infrastructure and access for Confluence members.
• Lafayette Downtown Development AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTom Hardie serves as board member. Supports downtown development initiatives and community engagement.
• Lafayette CTC (Communities That Care)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic health coalition hosting monthly meetings at Confluence. Focus on helping Lafayette youth and families through prevention strategies.
• Tier Two LiveminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter hosting all-ages live music shows in Flex Space since 2019. Provides discounted venue rental.
• Napp NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOn-demand childcare app partnership offering members and families flexible childcare solutions. Includes discount codes for families and sitters.
• Boulder County Partners for a Clean Environment (PACE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks with PACE for sustainability guidance and environmental certification. PACE provided advising resources and financial backing for energy upgrades.
• BREW Due SouthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal coffee shop offering members $1 off purchases through member discount program.
• Tandoori KitchenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant offering members 10% off meals through member discount program.
• The Post - LafayetteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal establishment offering members 10% off bill through member discount program.
• Falafayette Food TruckminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal food truck offering member discounts. Part of member perks program.
• Cooper's AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal automotive service offering new customers $30 off through member referral program.
• Kalita GrillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant offering 10% off catering orders with free delivery for members.
• The Passenger RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant in Longmont offering members 10% off dining bill.
• Thorne Nature ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature education nonprofit using Confluence space for programming and community gatherings.
• Cottonwood InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education nonprofit collaborating on Nature Kids/Jovenes de la Naturaleza program.
• Nature Kids/Jovenes de la Naturaleza (NKJN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective impact project connecting Lafayette kids with nature, using Confluence as home base for family engagement and programming.
• ZambeeziminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline retailer offering members 10% off orders through coupon code.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium flexible-workspace operator offering private offices, dedicated desks, meeting rooms, and event space with a hospitality-led brand. Directly comparable business model and product mix, but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint than Confluence.
• Novel Coworking: Multi-location coworking operator offering flex desks, dedicated desks, private offices, and meeting space in mid-sized U.S. markets. Comparable tier to Confluence but with a multi-site franchise footprint rather than a single owned building.
• Office Evolution: U.S. flexible-office franchise combining coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms with a locally-operated model. Closest comparable in scale, structure, and customer profile to Confluence's community-driven approach.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Largest global coworking and flexible-office operator following its 2023 restructuring. Overlaps in core product (flex desks, private offices, meeting rooms) but operates as a mass-market incumbent with national reach rather than a locally-rooted community model.
• Spaces (IWG): IWG's premium coworking and creative workspace brand. Comparable offering across flex desks, dedicated offices, and meeting/event space, but backed by IWG's global scale and a broad portfolio rather than a single owned facility.

Others

• Liquidspace: On-demand marketplace for meeting rooms and hourly workspace rentals. Adjacent technology-enabled competitor in the meeting and event-space segment where Confluence generates usage-based revenue.
• Workfrom: Discovery and booking platform for coworking, cafés, and on-demand workspaces. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but uses a similar Proximity-style software layer for member access and reservations that intersects with Confluence's tech stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ConfluenceSBC
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConfluenceSBC
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/confluence-coworking

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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