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Common House

Charlottesville, US · Founded 2023 · Delaware corporation

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Common House operates membership-based social clubs offering dining, co-working, rooftop lounges, and regular programming in curated "third spaces." It serves members in mid-sized U.S. cities including Charlottesville, Richmond, and Chattanooga.

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Founders & leadership

Common House was founded in 2023 by Derek Sieg, Ben Pfinsgraff, and Josh Rogers.

DSDerek Sieg
Derek SiegCo-founder
BPBen Pfinsgraff
Ben PfinsgraffCo Founder2015–2024
JRJosh Rogers
Josh RogersJosh Rogers worked in brand strategy and executive creative leadership for over two decades, including a role at IDEO focused on integrating innovation and storytelling into business strategy. He founded Ancient Drinks, a hydration brand, and co-founded Common House, a membership-based social club operating in mid-sized U.S. cities.
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Ben WoodChief Executive OfficerBen Wood served in operations leadership roles at Amazon, Google, and Salesforce, where he managed large-scale P&L responsibilities and developed operational processes. He brings experience in people management, financial planning, and strategic operations.

Board

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LAURIN SEIDENBoard director

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$3.8M disclosed across 3 of 7 rounds · 2018–2025

▶$730KraisedJan 2025 · 2 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Ben WoodExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$1.3M
Amount sold
$730K
First sale
Jan 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$3MraisedMar 2023 · 3 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • MEG DOUGHERTYExecutive Officer
  • MARTIN PFINSGRAFFDirector
  • LAUREN NOLANExecutive Officer
  • MAXWELL JOSEPHDirector
  • JEREMIAH JOSEPHDirector
Amount sold
$3M
Sales commissions
$40K
Placement agents
M&A Securities Group Inc.
First sale
Mar 2023
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedDec 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JOSEPH LEVINEDirector
  • RICHARD HAMRICKDirector
  • WILL GUIDARADirector
  • DUSTIN JONESDirector
  • DEREK SIEGExecutive Officer, Director
  • CALLIE KATTDirector
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director
  • LAURIN SEIDENDirector
  • KRISSY GATHRIGHTDirector
First sale
Dec 2020
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Virginia
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedOct 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • JOSEPH LEVINEDirector
  • LAURIN SEIDENDirector
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director
  • DEREK SIEGExecutive Officer, Director
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$100KraisedOct 2019 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director
  • DEREK SIEGExecutive Officer, Director
  • LAURIN SEIDENDirector
  • JOSEPH LEVINEDirector
Offering amount
$3.5M
Amount sold
$100K
First sale
Oct 2019
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedFeb 2018 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • DEREK SIEGExecutive Officer, Director
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director
  • LAURIN SEIDENDirector
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1MofferedJan 2018 · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • BEN PFINSGRAFFExecutive Officer, Director
  • LAURIN SEIDENDirector
  • DEREK SIEGExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$1M
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Virginia, 2014
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Common House do?
Common House operates membership-based social clubs offering dining, co-working, rooftop lounges, and regular programming in curated "third spaces." It serves members in mid-sized U.S. cities including Charlottesville, Richmond, and Chattanooga.
Who founded Common House?
Common House was founded by Derek Sieg, Ben Pfinsgraff, Josh Rogers in 2023.
How much funding has Common House raised?
Common House has disclosed $3.8M raised across 3 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is Common House headquartered?
Common House is headquartered in Charlottesville, US.