Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul

What Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul does

Impact Hub Minneapolis-Saint Paul is a non-profit coworking and entrepreneurial support organization established in 2014 as a local node of the global Impact Hub network, operating from a single facility in Minneapolis with a 9-person staff. The organization provides shared workspace, private offices, dedicated desks, and event space to social impact entrepreneurs, grassroots leaders, and mission-driven innovators in the Twin Cities region, paired with curated events, training programs, 1-1 expert coaching, and social impact startup support. Its service portfolio is structured as a tiered membership program supplemented by ad hoc office rental, event space rental, partner programs, and a Work Trade Program that allows members to exchange labor for access.

The underlying technology stack is light and non-proprietary. Membership management, bookings, and community features run on the third-party Cobot.me platform (impacthubmsp.cobot.me), and email communications are powered by Mailchimp. The organization does not disclose any proprietary technology, software platform, or API surface, and operates no mobile application. Marketing and member acquisition are driven by content (blog, impact publications), email newsletters (community and B Corp), Instagram, and event-based community engagement.

The business model combines recurring membership subscriptions, recurring office and desk rental fees, one-time event space rentals, and recurring fees for programs and training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market motion is community-led, leveraging local impact ecosystem ties and the strategic partnership with B Lab, through which Impact Hub MSP hosts B Corp networking events, operates a B Corp newsletter, and supports the certification of Minnesota B Corps. No funding rounds, investors, M&A activity, or corporate structural moves are disclosed; the organization operates within the franchise-style affiliation model of the parent Impact Hub Global Network.

Name

Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul

Legal name

Impact Hub Minneapolis - St. Paul

Website

https://impacthubmsp.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Impact Hub Minneapolis-Saint Paul is a non-profit coworking and community organization serving social impact entrepreneurs and grassroots leaders in the Twin Cities through membership-based workspace, events, training, and coaching, affiliated with the global Impact Hub network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking and Social Impact Community Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Remote Access, Virtual Workspaces & Digital HQ (BPAMAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Infrastructure, Housing & Community Development (BPAGABAL), Capacity Building & Nonprofit Infrastructure Funders (BPAGAKAO)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Social impact community
• Entrepreneur support
• Collaborative workspace
• Impact programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Monthly and annual membership fees providing access to coworking space, community resources, events, and programs for social impact entrepreneurs and innovators.
2. Office and Desk Rental: Revenue from renting private offices, dedicated desks, and open coworking spaces to members and organizations.
3. Event Space Rental and Hosting: Revenue generated from hosting events in the facility and renting event space to external organizations.
4. Programs and Training: Fees for training opportunities, coaching services, and specialized programs for entrepreneurs and startups.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Impact Hub Minneapolis-St. Paul operates a membership-based coworking and entrepreneurial support ecosystem. It sells access to shared workspace (open coworking, dedicated desks, and private offices), runs curated training programs and 1-1 expert coaching for social impact entrepreneurs, hosts events, and rents event space to external organizations, all anchored in the global Impact Hub network and aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Product overview

Impact Hub MSP operates as a coworking and entrepreneurial support ecosystem rather than a single software product. The core offering centers on membership-based access to shared workspace (open coworking, private offices, dedicated desks) combined with community programming. Supporting modules include structured Hub Programs for training and skill development, 1-1 coaching and expert advisory services, Partner Programs for strategic collaboration, event space rental, the Work Trade Program for exchange-based access, and the Global Passport for cross-location network access. A Cobot-powered Member Portal provides administrative access to all membership features.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Core membership offering providing social impact entrepreneurs and innovators with access to shared workspace, training opportunities, 1-1 coaching, curated events, and social impact startup support.
• Coworking Space Flexible workspace product offering open coworking, private offices, and dedicated desks to members and organizations seeking collaborative workspace.
• Hub Programs Structured training programs and educational offerings that build entrepreneurial skills and support social impact venture development for members.
• 1-1 Coaching and Expert Advisory Services One-on-one advisory service matching members with expert advisors to help advance their social impact ventures.
• Event Space Rental Flexible event space available for rental to external organizations seeking a venue for meetings, workshops, and community gatherings.
• Work Trade Program Exchange-based membership program allowing individuals to trade work hours for access to the Impact Hub community and resources.
• Office Rental Private office space rental product for organizations seeking dedicated workspace within the Impact Hub community.
• Global Passport Network access product enabling members to utilize Impact Hub coworking spaces and resources worldwide across the global Impact Hub network.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• B LabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerB Lab is the nonprofit organization behind B Corp certification. Impact Hub MSP works with B Lab to support and certify B Corps, hosting B Corp networking events and newsletters for the Minnesota B Corp community. The organization has helped certify new Minnesota B Corps and maintains active B Corp community programming.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Coven: Minneapolis-based coworking and community space serving women and non-binary professionals with workspace, events, and programming. Competes for the same Twin Cities professionals seeking community-driven workspace.
• Impact Hub New York City: Another Impact Hub franchise/affiliate operating the same coworking-plus-community-plus-programs model for social impact entrepreneurs in a different US city. Directly comparable product offering, customer base, and parent network affiliation.
• CommonWealth Coworking: Minneapolis-St. Paul-based coworking operator offering private offices, dedicated desks, and open coworking to a similar mix of mission-driven professionals and small organizations. Head-to-head competitor in the same local market.
• Impact Hub Boston: Sister Impact Hub franchise offering the same coworking space, programs, coaching, and B Corp community support to social impact entrepreneurs in Boston. Operates as part of the same global network with near-identical service mix.
• Impact Hub Washington DC: Affiliated Impact Hub location delivering the same membership, workspace, and impact-entrepreneurship programming model in Washington DC. Closest comparable in terms of brand, offerings, and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Largest legacy coworking operator offering flexible workspace, offices, and community programming globally. Competes broadly in the same flexible-workspace category with greater capital and real estate footprint.
• Industrious: Premium coworking and flexible office operator with national footprint offering private offices and coworking to enterprises and professionals. Competes for the same workspace customers in Minneapolis and beyond with significantly more capital and scale.

Others

• Net Impact: National nonprofit mobilizing professionals to use their careers to drive positive social and environmental impact through chapters, programming, and events. Similar mission-driven community builder for impact entrepreneurs, though not a coworking operator.
• Social Enterprise Alliance: National membership organization supporting social enterprises and impact-driven businesses through networks, resources, and advocacy. Comparable as a capacity-building and convening organization for the same customer segment (social impact entrepreneurs), but without a coworking layer.
• B Lab: Nonprofit organization behind the B Corp certification; Impact Hub MSP's strategic partner. Comparable as a mission-driven ecosystem builder focused on impact business standards and community programming, but not a coworking competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/impacthubmsp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/impacthubmsp

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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