Pubforge

What Pubforge does

Pubforge operates a single tech-focused coworking space located on the 2nd floor of the Tellus360 building in downtown Lancaster, PA, half a block from Penn Square. The facility serves technology and creative professionals — including web developers, software engineers, filmmakers, musicians, designers, photographers, online marketers, and social media managers — as well as startups, freelancers, and small teams needing flexible workspace without long-term lease commitments. The space offers tiered monthly membership subscriptions (Titanium, Steel, Iron, Copper, Stone), with the Titanium tier providing 24/7 keypad access, a dedicated desk, adjustable chair, high-speed hard-wired Ethernet and WiFi, access to four video conference booths, a full-size copier/scanner/printer, complimentary coffee/tea, full kitchen access, green roof access, daily-use and desk storage lockers, and discounted entry to events and presentations.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight and operational rather than product-oriented. Secure keypad entry, building-wide video surveillance, and personal keys for full-time members provide controlled 24/7 access. Member signup and plan management are handled through the third-party Cobot.me platform (pubforgers.cobot.me), and recurring billing is processed via Stripe. The Squarespace-hosted pubforge.work website functions as the primary digital touchpoint for tours, free trials, and inquiries, supplemented by phone and email. Day passes are available in the secondary "Crucible" space.

Pubforge's go-to-market relies on a hybrid of community-led growth and direct local sales. The company positions itself as a sanctuary and community hub for Lancaster's technology ecosystem, with word-of-mouth and events reinforcing organic acquisition, while in-person tours, free trials, and direct phone/email contact convert prospects. Revenue is generated exclusively through subscription-based monthly membership fees plus a one-month refundable registration/security deposit. The entire operation is a single physical site with 1–10 employees and no disclosed funding, headcount growth, or expansion beyond the original 2016 opening.

Name

Pubforge

Website

https://pubforge.work

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pubforge operates a single tech-focused coworking space in downtown Lancaster, PA, offering tiered monthly memberships to web developers, designers, creative professionals, freelancers, and small startups seeking flexible workspace with high-speed internet, video conference booths, and 24/7 access.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking Spaces

NAICS

Business Service Centers (56143)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Internet Cafes & Gaming Cafes (THAFADAI)

Keywords

• Coworking space rentals
• Flexible office memberships
• Tech community workspace
• Shared workspace amenities
• Dedicated desk leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Lancaster

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Coworking Membership Subscriptions: Pubforge generates revenue through monthly membership subscriptions for its coworking space. Membership tiers (Titanium, Steel, Iron, Copper, Stone) provide different levels of access and amenities. Members pay monthly fees with an initial registration fee equal to one month's membership as a security deposit.
2. Day Passes: Guests in the Crucible space require day passes, which can be paid by the member or the guest themselves.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pubforge operates a tech-focused coworking space in downtown Lancaster, PA, offering membership-based access to shared and dedicated desks, private offices, video conference booths, and on-site amenities such as high-speed internet, printing, storage lockers, and 24/7 keycard/key access for full-time members. It serves individual professionals, startups, and small teams through tiered monthly subscription packages.

Product overview

Pubforge is a single-location tech-focused coworking space offering flexible membership packages. The primary offering is the coworking facility itself, with the Titanium Package as the main full-time membership tier providing 24/7 access, dedicated desks, high-speed internet, printing facilities, video conference booths, and complimentary beverages. Additional membership tiers (Steel, Iron, Copper, Stone) are available but not detailed on the website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pubforge Coworking Space Membership-based access to a tech-focused shared workspace in downtown Lancaster, PA, offering dedicated desks, open seating, private video conference booths, high-speed internet, printing, storage lockers, and 24/7 access for full-time members. Targeted at independent technology, creative, and digital marketing professionals as well as startups and small teams.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tellus360coreOthersPubforge is located on the 2nd floor of Tellus360 building, half a block from downtown Lancaster's Penn Square. Members access the space through Tellus360 with video surveillance wired throughout the building. Pubforge has its own dedicated entrance with yellow signage on the side of the building.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Emerging players

• Workfrom: Online platform that helps remote workers find and book coworking spaces, cafes, and work-friendly locations. Comparable to Pubforge as a coworking ecosystem participant, though operating as a discovery/booking layer rather than running its own physical workspace.

Direct peers

• Industrious: Premium flexible workspace provider offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms with hospitality-forward amenities and tiered membership plans. Closely comparable to Pubforge in targeting professionals and SMBs with curated shared workspaces, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• WeWork: Global coworking and flexible office operator offering shared workspaces, private offices, and meeting rooms under a membership model. Directly comparable to Pubforge in core coworking model, though materially larger in scale, capital base, and geographic footprint.
• Spaces (IWG): International coworking and flexible office brand under IWG, offering design-forward shared workspaces with tiered memberships and a community focus. Directly comparable to Pubforge in coworking model, membership tiers, and target customer base of professionals and small teams.
• Regus (IWG): Largest global provider of flexible workspaces under IWG, offering coworking, private offices, and meeting rooms on subscription. Comparable to Pubforge in the flexible-workspace subscription business model, though operating at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Mindspace: Premium coworking and flexible office operator with locations across the US, Europe, and Israel, emphasizing hospitality-grade shared workspaces. Comparable to Pubforge in providing curated, community-driven environments for professionals with tiered membership and on-demand services.
• Office Evolution: US-based coworking and flexible office franchise with multiple locations serving small businesses and professionals. Directly comparable to Pubforge in tiered membership offerings, virtual office add-ons, and meeting room services for SMBs and individual professionals.

Others

• Coworker: Global marketplace and directory for coworking spaces, enabling users to search, compare, and book shared workspaces worldwide. Comparable to Pubforge as part of the broader coworking ecosystem, though operating as a directory/marketplace rather than as a space operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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