co:lab

What co:lab does

co:lab (legal entity: Colab Design Agency Ltd.) is a privately held design agency founded in 2019 and based in Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom. The firm provides bespoke WordPress and Shopify website design and development, custom plugin development using Advanced Custom Fields, branding, graphic design, illustration, photography, videography, and licensed drone services to clients across the UK and Europe.

The agency's go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, with direct client engagement through website inquiries, referrals, and case studies. Services are quote-based and tailored to client budgets, with a recurring WordPress maintenance and recovery contract stream layered on top of project work. Co:lab serves a horizontally diverse client base spanning SMBs, enterprises, government bodies, non-profits, and other creative agencies; the white-label agency extension model, most notably via a 5+ year partnership with Navigate B2B, is a distinct commercial channel.

The business is bootstrapped with no external investors, parent entities, or funding rounds disclosed. Headcount is in the 1-10 range, and the agency is described as having 20+ years of combined global expertise across its founding team. There are no public revenue figures, no AI/ML proprietary capabilities beyond feature-level use of AI-powered video tools, and no patents or regulatory actions on record. The competitive positioning relies on bespoke (non-template) development, full in-house visual production capabilities, and trusted long-term client relationships rather than technology differentiation.

Name

co:lab

Legal name

Colab Design Agency Ltd.

Website

https://colabagency.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

co:lab is a Reading, UK-based design agency founded in 2019 that builds bespoke WordPress and Shopify websites, brands, illustrations, and video content for SMBs, enterprises, government bodies, and other creative agencies across the UK and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative Design Services

NAICS

Graphic Design Services (54143), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Content Studio & Creative Resourcing (In-house/Embedded Teams) (BPAFAIAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Creator Content Production & Co-Creation Studios (BPAFAHAD)

Keywords

• Web design services
• Branding agency
• WordPress development
• Graphic design services
• Creative agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Reading

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Website Design and Development: Project-based professional services for bespoke WordPress and Shopify website design, development, and deployment. Includes custom plugin development and ongoing maintenance contracts.
2. Branding Services: Brand development including logo design, colour schemes, typography, visual language, brand guidelines, and company stationery. Also includes signwriting and vehicle livery.
3. Video and Animation Production: Full video production including on-site filming, drone footage, editing, storyboarding, concept development, animated and AI-powered videos.
4. Graphic Design and Illustration: Design services for presentations, brochures, catalogues, books, stationery, exhibition stands, vehicle livery, advertising materials, and bespoke illustration.
5. WordPress Maintenance Services: Ongoing website maintenance contracts including plugin updates, theme updates, PHP updates, security monitoring, and performance optimization.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Co:lab is a Berkshire-based creative design agency that designs and builds bespoke WordPress and Shopify websites, develops branding identities and brand books, produces graphic design and illustration assets, and delivers video and animation (including licensed drone filming) for UK and European SMBs, agencies, government bodies, non-profits, and consumer brands.

Product overview

Co:lab is a Berkshire-based design agency offering a unified suite of design services centered around WordPress and bespoke Shopify web development. The core product portfolio includes Custom Web Design and E-Commerce Solutions (WooCommerce & Shopify) as the primary digital platforms, complemented by Search Engine Optimisation, Website Redesign, Web Maintenance, and API Integration services. Supporting services include Graphic Design, Branding, Illustration, and Video & Animation, all delivered with a user-experience focus. The agency serves clients across diverse market sectors (creative, retail, charity, fintech, music, transport, property, entertainment) throughout the UK and Europe, and also provides project management and consultancy to other creative and marketing agencies as an extension of in-house teams.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Web Design Bespoke responsive website design uniquely reflecting each client's brand identity, delivering user-friendly experiences across all devices with a focus on engagement and conversion. Built primarily on WordPress using custom themes rather than off-the-shelf templates, with comprehensive maintenance and upgrades included as an option.
• E-Commerce Solutions (WooCommerce & Shopify) Secure and scalable online store development using WooCommerce and Shopify platforms, creating e-commerce sites that simplify operations, enhance customer experience, and increase sales for consumer brands.
• Branding Brand development and rebrand services including colour schemes, fonts, visual language (photography and illustration styles), tone of voice, and a detailed brand book for consistency across all platforms and materials. Includes branded social media content and setup on YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
• Graphic Design Comprehensive graphic design for presentation documents, whitepapers, catalogues, books, stationery, brochures, exhibition stands, vehicle livery, advertising materials, and building wraps, delivered with a consistent brand-led execution from concept to final output.
• Illustration Bespoke illustration services for websites, videos, documents, property brochures, festival maps, t-shirt designs, website graphics, and original office artwork, all aligned with each company's branding guidelines to create a distinctive visual language.
• Video & Animation Full video and animation services including on-site filming, drone footage, editing, storyboarding, concept development, and AI-powered video creation, producing polished brand content that can be deployed across social media and other platforms.
• WordPress Maintenance Service Ongoing WordPress maintenance including plugin, theme, PHP, and WordPress core updates, security monitoring, performance optimisation, and recovery of outdated sites where previous plugins, themes, or PHP updates caused errors. Sold as a recurring service contract.
• Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) On-page SEO following best practices, including targeted keywords, quality content, and improved site visibility, intended to attract organic traffic for client websites.

Named customers25 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Navigate B2BcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavigate B2B is a full-service B2B content marketing agency that commissions Co:lab for web and graphic design projects. Co:lab designed and built Rosenstein Group's website under this partnership, working within Navigate B2B's existing branding framework. The relationship has extended over 5+ years with collaborative client work.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Wix: Global website builder platform. Broad incumbent that competes with bespoke agency offerings by enabling self-service site creation, putting structural pressure on the addressable market for agencies like co:lab.
• Squarespace: Global DIY website builder platform. Operates as a broad incumbent in the website creation space, competing at the lower end of the market where co:lab's bespoke services are positioned as the premium alternative.
• Duda: Professional website builder platform targeted at agencies and SaaS providers. Broad incumbent in the website builder space that overlaps with co:lab's agency-oriented offering as an alternative to bespoke development.

Direct peers

• The Distillery London: London branding and design agency serving consumer and B2B clients. Comparable as a UK design agency offering brand strategy, identity, and digital execution.
• Hugo & Cat: London-based branding and design agency serving B2B and purpose-led brands. Directly comparable as a UK creative agency offering integrated branding, design, and digital execution for mid-market clients.
• Cyber-Duck: UK-based digital agency offering web design, web development, and branding services to enterprise and government clients. Directly comparable as a full-service UK design and web agency serving similar B2B and public sector clients.
• Clearleft: UK design consultancy specializing in UX, service design, and content strategy. Comparable as a UK-based boutique design agency with similar project-based engagements and focus on evidence-led design work.
• Wilson Fletcher: London-based design and innovation consultancy. Comparable as a UK boutique agency operating in the same design and digital strategy space with similar B2B client focus.
• Studio 24: UK-based web design and WordPress agency. Closely comparable in scope as a UK-focused WordPress specialist offering design, development, and ongoing support services.

Others

• WP Engine: Managed WordPress hosting platform and digital experience platform. Adjacent ecosystem player in the WordPress ecosystem; co:lab builds on WordPress and would benefit from or partner with managed hosting providers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/colabagency
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colabagency

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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