Don't just take our word for it – other people think our coworking with us is pretty great, too.
- Colleen Kinsey, KinseyCo.
- Mason Kessinger, Wright Auction
You know what they say – it takes a village. Say hello to the friendly faces who keep everything "Gravitate" running smoothly.
Our History
Gravitate Coworking began on July 8, 2013 as Welch Avenue, LLC, an organization focused on helping people to build early-stage, tech-enabled businesses in Iowa.
On September 2, 2014, we launched a coworking space in the heart of downtown Des Moines in the historic Midland Building which is now home to the Surety Hotel.
In April 2017, we expanded to the near-west Des Moines suburbs with our second location, and in October 2020 in Windsor Heights.
In January 2021, we opened our third location in Jefferson Iowa. Gravitate Jefferson is our debut into rural Iowa and an exciting new chapter for future Gravitate across Iowa.
In February 2022, we opened another downtown location on the second floor of the flagship RAYGUN store in East Village Des Moines.
Clay & Milk, a publication focused on telling the story of the entrepreneurial and technology communities throughout Iowa, was created as a separate company in 2016 and acquired by Gravitate in 2018.
Throughout our history we’ve been a home to hundreds and hundreds of members of every color, gender, political-affiliation, sexual orientation, creed, skillset and from every industry you can think of; sometimes for just a few hours or days and often times for many months or years. Gravitate is a place where every one is welcome.
Recognition:
2021
Voted “Best local Coworking Space” by CITYVIEW Magazine
2020
Voted “Best local Coworking Space” by CITYVIEW Magazine
Selected as one of "The 5 Best Iowa Coworking Spaces of 2020” by Zippia
2019
Named to “The IT List: Best Coworking Spaces” by This Is It TV
Waukee APEX 2019 Catalyst Award Winer
Selected as one of “The 50 Best Coworking Spots in America” by Big 7 Travel
Voted “Best local Coworking Space” by CITYVIEW Magazine
2016
Named “The Best Coworking Space in Iowa” by Symmetry50
You can find most of our entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers, startup team members at one of our five locations across the state of Iowa. (You may have also seen us all over the internet in stock photos.)
Want to meet in person?
Visit one of our spaces and see the Gravitate difference for yourself.