KWENCH

What KWENCH does

KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club operates a single hospitality-forward coworking and event venue in the historic Pembroke Barn Building at 2031 Store Street in Victoria, British Columbia. The company offers an integrated membership model combining workspace (hotdesking from $190/month, dedicated desks at $690/month, and private offices at $945/month) with five bookable boardrooms, a 7,000 sq.ft. event venue (South Lounge & Atrium, capacity 80-230), a rentable fitness studio, wellness programming (HIIT, strength training, meditation), an on-site cafe operated by Ruth & Dean, a licensed bar, and a virtual mailbox service. Target customers are freelancers, remote workers, founders, and small-to-medium teams (3-10+ members), with corporate packages and self-serve day passes and boardroom rentals extending reach to non-members.

The business runs on a recurring subscription core (memberships and corporate plans) supplemented by usage-based revenue from hourly boardroom rentals, event venue bookings, fitness classes ($15 member / $20 non-member), and cafe tenancy and catering commissions. Distribution is predominantly direct-to-consumer through the clubkwench.com website (built on Webflow) and the third-party Optix app for member booking and 24/7 fob access, supported by walk-in traffic and a "Book a Tour" funnel. Marketing emphasizes earned media coverage in design publications (Wallpaper, Frame, Douglas Magazine), B Corp and BC Green Business certifications, JEDI-aligned values, and community programming (KWENCH Talks, Waffle Wednesday, monthly Creative Reset).

The company is woman-owned and female-only invested, founded in 2017 by Tessa McLoughlin, with a small core team of approximately 10-15 named members including a Director of Brand + Operations, Member Services Manager, Creative Marketing Manager, and Member Services Agent. No external funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are disclosed. Technology is intentionally lean: no proprietary platform, no native mobile app, and no disclosed AI/ML capabilities beyond third-party SaaS for bookings and community.

Name

KWENCH

Legal name

KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club

Website

https://clubkwench.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KWENCH Coworking & Culture Club operates a single hospitality-forward coworking and event venue in Victoria, BC, offering hotdesking, dedicated desks, private offices, boardrooms, wellness programming, and an on-site cafe to freelancers, founders, and small-to-medium teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Coworking & Shared Office Space

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210), Business Support Services (5614)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Coworking Cafes / Work Cafes (THAFADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Room & Meeting Services Support (BPABAEAE), Space & Occupancy Services (Move/Add/Change, Seating, Wayfinding) (IMAIALAF)

Keywords

• Coworking space
• Flexible office rentals
• Private office leases
• Meeting room bookings
• Event venue rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Victoria

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hotdesking Memberships: Flexible coworking memberships providing access to open-plan workspace with varying levels of access. Plans include High 5 (5 days/month), Hustle (full weekday access), and Hustle+ (24/7 access). Team plans available for groups of 3+. All plans include gym access and member pricing on additional services.
2. Dedicated Desks: 24/7 access to a personal desk in shared office space. Includes $200/month in boardroom credits, business address at KWENCH, and all club amenities.
3. Private Offices: Turnkey private office spaces for 1-10+ people with 24/7 access, height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, secured storage, business signage, and business address. Minimum 1-year lease required. Boardroom credits available from $300/month additional.
4. Corporate Solutions: Customized coworking solutions for small to medium teams including Corporate Hustle plans (up to 10 members), Booker annual membership, and Virtual Mailbox services. Corporate memberships include member pricing on boardroom and event space bookings.
5. Virtual Mailbox: Mail collection and handling service with email notification, secure locked cabinet storage, KWENCH staff signing for mail, and up to 5 authorized pickup persons. Includes discounted day passes and Slack community access.
6. Boardroom Rentals: Hourly and daily boardroom rentals for non-members. Multiple rooms available (Knowledge 16-person, Novelty 10-person, Connection 8-person, Curiosity 4-person, Library 6-person) with varying hourly rates and full-day packages. No membership required.
7. Event Space Rentals: Special event venue rentals including South Lounge & Atrium (capacity 80-230, $4,000 for large events) and Library + Meditation space ($75/hr). Space transforms into event venue for galas, celebrations, intimate gatherings, book launches, and conferences.
8. Fitness Classes and Programming: Wellness programming including weekly strength training, HIIT classes, meditation sessions, and fitness classes. Open gym access included with all memberships. Classes priced at $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
9. On-site Cafe (Ruth & Dean): Resident cafe operated by Ruth & Dean providing nutritious meals, specialty coffees, and catering services for meetings and events. KWENCH receives revenue through cafe tenancy and catering commissions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

KWENCH provides flexible coworking memberships (hotdesking, dedicated desks, private offices), corporate solutions for small and medium teams, bookable meeting rooms and event venues, day passes, and a virtual mailbox service. All offerings are delivered from a single design-forward heritage space in Victoria, BC, and include access to community wellness programming, a fitness studio, and an on-site resident cafe (Ruth & Dean).

Product overview

KWENCH is a coworking and culture club offering a unified hospitality-forward workspace experience in Victoria, BC. The core offering spans hotdesking memberships, dedicated desks, and private offices for individual professionals and teams, complemented by bookable meeting rooms (Knowledge, Novelty, Connection, Curiosity, Library), special event venues (South Lounge & Atrium), and a fitness studio. Add-on services include day passes, a virtual mailbox, corporate solutions with Slack community access, and Ruth & Dean cafe providing onsite dining and catering. The integrated membership model combines workspace access, wellness facilities, and social amenities in a single offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotdesking Memberships Flexible open-plan workspace access with options including High 5 (5 days/month), Hustle (Monday-Friday full weekday access), and Hustle+ (24/7 access). Team plans available for groups of 3+. All plans include gym access and member pricing on additional services.
• Dedicated Desks 24/7 access to a personal assigned desk in a shared office space. Includes $200/month in boardroom credits, business address at KWENCH, and all club amenities such as gym and member services.
• Private Offices Turnkey private office spaces for 1-10+ people with 24/7 access, height-adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, secured storage, business signage, and business address. Minimum 1-year lease required. Boardroom credits available from $300/month additional.
• Corporate Solutions Customized coworking solutions for small to medium teams including Corporate Hustle plans (up to 10 members), Booker annual membership, and Virtual Mailbox services. Corporate memberships include member pricing on boardroom and event space bookings.
• Boardroom Rentals Hourly and daily boardroom rentals for non-members. Five rooms available: Knowledge (16-person), Novelty (10-person), Connection (8-person), Curiosity (4-person), and Library (6-person), with varying hourly rates and full-day packages. No membership required.
• Special Event Venue Rentals Special event venue rentals including South Lounge & Atrium (capacity 80-230, $4,000 for large events) and Library + Meditation space ($75/hr). Space transforms into event venue for galas, celebrations, intimate gatherings, book launches, and conferences.
• Day Passes Short-term access to shared workspace, meeting rooms, and club amenities for visitors and remote workers wanting to trial the space. Available at $45 for non-members.
• Virtual Mailbox Mail collection and handling service with email notification, secure locked cabinet storage, KWENCH staff signing for mail, and up to 5 authorized pickup persons. Includes discounted day passes and Slack community access. Priced at $45/month or $450/year.
• Fitness Studio Classes Wellness programming including weekly strength training, HIIT classes, meditation sessions, and fitness classes. Classes priced at $15 for members, $20 for non-members. Open gym access included with all memberships.
• Ruth & Dean Cafe and Catering On-site resident cafe providing nutritious meals, specialty coffees, and catering services for meetings and events. KWENCH receives revenue through cafe tenancy and catering commissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Small marketing agency member increased revenue by 300% after joining KWENCH

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 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.

• Ruth & DeanminorOthersRuth & Dean is KWENCH's resident cafe operator, providing nutritious meals, specialty coffees, and catering services for meetings and events. The cafe is located on-site and is featured in KWENCH's amenities and member benefits.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Workhaus: Workhaus is a Canadian coworking operator with multiple locations across Ontario, providing shared workspace, private offices, and meeting rooms to SMBs and individuals — comparable product offering in the Canadian market context where KWENCH operates.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: WeWork is the largest global coworking operator offering hotdesking, dedicated desks, private offices, and event space to freelancers and small-to-medium teams — directly comparable in core product offering, though at much greater scale and with a broader geographic footprint.
• Convene: Convene provides premium flexible workspaces and meeting/event venues with hospitality-grade service. Directly comparable on the meeting-room and event venue side of KWENCH's offering, plus flexible office memberships for enterprises.
• Industrious: Industrious operates premium flexible workspaces with private offices, suites, and coworking, plus enterprise partnerships. It targets the same SMB and mid-market segment as KWENCH's corporate solutions, with a similarly elevated design and hospitality positioning.
• IWG (Spaces, Regus): IWG operates the Spaces and Regus brands, providing flexible offices, coworking, and meeting rooms globally. Comparable on product range (hotdesking through private offices, plus meeting room rental) though far larger and less differentiated on community/wellness.

Direct peers

• The Wing: The Wing operated a women-focused coworking and community club concept with design-forward interiors, programming, and wellness amenities — closely comparable to KWENCH's positioning as a culture-driven club with strong community and wellness programming.
• Serendipity Labs: Serendipity Labs offers coworking, private offices, and meeting space with a hospitality-inspired model. Comparable in offering mix (workspace plus bookable meeting rooms) and in serving SMB and professional services customers.
• Make Office: Make Office operates boutique coworking and private office spaces with hospitality-driven design and programming, comparable to KWENCH's premium positioning and integrated amenities like fitness and community events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/clubkwench
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-kwench

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 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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