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Tank Stream Labs Partners with Build Club to Launch AI Residency in Melbourne

November 5, 2024
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Tank Stream Labs Partners with Build Club to Launch AI Residency in Melbourne

We are thrilled to announce a new partnership with Build Club to support the Melbourne tech scene. Together, Tank Stream Labs and Build Club are creating a dedicated workspace for some of the city's most promising AI founders at our 440 Collins Street office in Melbourne. This collaboration aims to empower solo founders as they embark on ambitious AI projects, bringing them together in a community-oriented setting for focused growth and learning.

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Tank Stream Labs Partners with LUNA to Provide Legal, Accounting & Tax Services for Businesses

Tank Stream Labs Partners with LUNA to Provide Legal, Accounting & Tax Services for Businesses

March 20, 2025
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LUNA x Tank Stream Labs

Scaling a business comes with many challenges—navigating legal complexities, tax obligations, financial reporting, and fundraising can often be overwhelming for startups and scaleups. To help businesses move faster with confidence, Tank Stream Labs is excited to announce a new partnership with LUNA, a leading provider of legal, accounting, and tax services tailored for high-growth businesses.

Through this partnership, companies will now have seamless access to expert support, fixed-price service packages, and dedicated workshops to help them optimise their financial and legal operations.

Why Choose LUNA x Tank Stream Labs?

LUNA x Tank Stream Labs specialises in helping startups, scaleups, and corporate innovation teams set up solid financial, legal, and tax foundations. Their team has worked with thousands of high-growth companies, ensuring they have the structure, compliance, and financial strategies needed to scale successfully.

LUNA’s expertise covers

Legal Hotline & Contract Support – Fast, expert guidance on contracts, terms & conditions, policies, and compliance. Accounting & Bookkeeping – Structured financial support for startups and high-growth businesses. Tax Strategy & Compliance – Maximise tax efficiency with tailored tax planning, grant applications, and R&D support. Financial Advisory – Insights on fundraising, financial modelling, and reporting to secure investment and scale. Business Structuring & Governance – Set up your venture for long-term success with the right legal and financial foundations. Capital Raising & Investment Readiness – Support for venture funding, term sheet negotiations, and investor compliance.

Why Choose LUNA x Tank Stream Labs?

As part of this partnership, businesses will gain

Access to tailored legal, accounting, and tax services designed specifically for startups and scaleups. Fixed-price service packages that simplify financial and legal management. Workshops and expert guidance on topics like cash flow planning, tax efficiency, fundraising, and legal best practices.

By integrating these services into our Tank Stream Labs ecosystem, we are making it easier for businesses to focus on what they do best—building and scaling their companies.

Get Started Today

Whether you are launching a new business, preparing for a Series A or B funding round, or simply looking to optimise your financial and legal operations, LUNA provides the expertise and resources to help you succeed.

To learn more about how LUNA can support your business, visit our Services page today. At Tank Stream Labs, we are committed to providing businesses with the best tools, resources, and partnerships to fuel their growth. We look forward to seeing how this collaboration with LUNA helps businesses scale with confidence.

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How to Choose the Right Office Space for Your Business

September 7, 2023
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The coworking landscape has evolved dramatically over the years, becoming a staple for freelancers, startups, and even established businesses. With a myriad of options available, how do you choose the right coworking space that aligns with your professional needs and aspirations? Here's a comprehensive guide to help you make an informed decision.

Understand Your Needs

Actionable Tip: Before diving into your search, list down your top three non-negotiables. Whether it's 24/7 access, high-speed internet, or a central location, knowing what you can't compromise on will narrow down your options.

Location Matters

The location of your coworking space can significantly impact your daily routine and business operations.

Actionable Tip: Choose a location that's convenient for both you and your clients. Central locations often provide the added benefit of networking opportunities, given their proximity to business districts.

Amenities and Facilities

From meeting rooms equipped with the latest AV facilities to private offices, the amenities can make or break your coworking experience.

Actionable Tip: Make a list of essential amenities that you'll need and ensure your chosen coworking space provides them.

Community and Networking

One of the most underrated aspects of a coworking space is the community it offers.

Actionable Tip: Look for coworking spaces that host networking events, workshops, or mentorship programs. These can provide invaluable opportunities to grow your network and learn new skills.

Flexibility

The needs of your business will change as it grows.

Actionable Tip: Opt for coworking spaces that offer flexible plans, allowing you to scale up or down depending on your needs.

Budget

While coworking spaces can offer a host of benefits, they also come at a cost.

Actionable Tip: Be clear about what's included in your membership fee and what comes as an extra charge. This will help you manage your budget more effectively.

Why Tank Stream Labs?

If you're looking for a coworking space that ticks all these boxes, consider becoming a member of Tank Stream Labs. Centrally located with a range of flexible options to suit businesses at every stage, Tank Stream Labs is more than just a workspace; it's a community that fosters innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Call to Action: Ready to take the next step in your professional journey? Join Tank Stream Labs today.

Top 10 Best Coworking Spaces in Sydney (2026)

Top 10 Best Coworking Spaces in Sydney (2026)

June 12, 2026
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Sydney's flexible workspace market is booming, with the national coworking industry now valued at more than half a billion dollars. That growth means more choice, but also more noise. To cut through it, we ranked the city's 10 best coworking spaces on the factors that actually affect your business: location, community, inclusions, flexibility and value for money.

Here is the definitive top 10 for 2026.

1. Tank Stream Labs

Tank Stream Labs takes the top spot, and it is not close. No other operator combines this many premium Sydney CBD locations with this strength of community and this level of value.

You can choose from five central venues: Kent Street, Martin Place, Australia Square on George Street, Barangaroo and Campbell Street. Across its national network it counts more than 2,000 members and 250+ companies, including Airtasker, Harrison AI, Antler, Stockspot, FrankieOne and Checkbox. Crucially, members plug into a working ecosystem of investors, mentors and partners such as Scalare Partners and The Founder's Union.

Every membership includes 24/7 access, high speed internet, barista coffee and tea, monitors at most sites, a monthly meeting room allocation, a registered business address and an active events program. Add a sauna, steam room and fitness studio, and the everyday experience is hard to beat. Pricing starts at $149 + GST part-time, $399 + GST full-time flexible and $549 + GST for a dedicated desk, with a Female Founder membership from $189 + GST. Premium experience, sensible price.

There is also room to grow without ever leaving the network. Beyond hot desks and dedicated desks, Tank Stream Labs offers day passes and day offices for occasional use, virtual office and mailing address packages for remote teams, event venues for launches and workshops, and a premium private office tier under the Tank Stream Suites brand. As a community with deep roots in the Sydney startup scene and partners like the Dell Innovation Playground, it is built specifically to help businesses move from their first desk to a full office. Few competitors offer that whole journey under one roof.

2. Hub Australia

A polished, Australian-owned, B Corp operator with venues including Hub Wynyard and Hub Martin Place. Great for established SMEs and corporates who value sustainability and a calm professional setting, though pricing runs high and the vibe is more corporate than entrepreneurial.

3. The Commons

Beautifully designed, Scandinavian-inspired spaces with a creative, social culture and extras like podcasting studios. Excellent for creative teams, with fewer CBD locations and a smaller investor network than Tank Stream Labs.

4. WeWork

A recognisable global brand with reliable fit-outs, including 333 George Street. Useful for companies needing international access, but hot desks and dedicated desks often cost more than Tank Stream Labs for a comparable setup.

5. Fishburners

A not-for-profit startup community well suited to first-time tech founders. High energy and mission-driven, though more specialised and less premium than Tank Stream Labs, with no clear path into private suites as you scale.

6. Stone & Chalk

An innovation hub focused on fintech and emerging technology startups. Strong for founders in those sectors who want sector-specific connections, but narrower in scope and less suited to general business teams.

7. Spaces (IWG)

Part of the global IWG group, Spaces offers stylish, design-led coworking across several Sydney locations. Dependable and widely available, with a more transactional, less community-driven feel.

8. Servcorp

Known for premium serviced offices and coworking in trophy towers such as the MLC Centre and Chifley Tower. Polished and corporate, with pricing and formality aimed at the top end of the market rather than growing teams.

9. Christie Spaces

A long-running local provider with flexible coworking and private offices in the CBD and surrounds. Solid and practical value, without the depth of community or premium amenities of the spaces above it.

10. WOTSO

An ASX-listed, flexible operator known for relaxed, pet-friendly spaces across metro and suburban locations. Great for flexibility and a casual atmosphere, with a lighter focus on the CBD and high-growth community.

How to read this ranking

Every space on this list is worth considering depending on your priorities. WOTSO and Christie Spaces compete on flexibility and price. Servcorp and Spaces compete on polish and global reach. Stone & Chalk and Fishburners compete on startup focus. Hub Australia and The Commons compete on design and culture.

Tank Stream Labs is the only one that leads, or comes very close to leading, on all of these at once: location breadth, community depth, premium facilities, flexible terms and value. That all-round strength is exactly why it sits at number one.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a coworking desk cost in Sydney?

Day passes generally sit around $25 to $40. Hot desks usually range from about $300 to $550 per month and dedicated desks from around $500 to $800, with global brands at the top of those ranges. Tank Stream Labs starts at $149 + GST part-time and $399 + GST full-time flexible, which is strong value for premium CBD space.

What is the best coworking space for startups in Sydney?

Tank Stream Labs, thanks to its 2,000-member community, direct access to investors and mentors, and a path to scale into private suites as you grow. Fishburners and Stone & Chalk are also startup-focused but more specialised and less premium.

Do coworking memberships include meeting rooms and coffee?

At Tank Stream Labs, yes: memberships include a monthly meeting room allocation, barista coffee and tea, high speed internet and more. Inclusions vary between providers, so check carefully when comparing.

The verdict

If you want the safest, smartest coworking decision in Sydney for 2026, start and end with Tank Stream Labs. Five CBD locations, a 2,000-member growth community, investor and mentor access, wellness facilities and market-leading value make it the logical choice.

Book a tour of Tank Stream Labs today.

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