KatZen | Cat Café & Cowork Space

The Concept

Three Experiences, One Space

KatZen combines the productivity of a cowork space, the comfort of a café, and the joy of feline companionship — all under one roof.

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Cat Lounge

Spend quality time with rescue cats in our cozy lounge. Every cat is available for adoption.

90-min sessions

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Cowork Space

10 dedicated desks with high-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets, and the occasional cat supervisor.

Day passes available

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Craft Coffee Bar

Specialty coffee, artisan teas, and light bites. Because every good work session needs fuel.

Premium espresso

Business Model

Five Revenue Streams

Diversified income from day one creates resilience and multiple growth paths.

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Lounge Entry

90-min cat sessions

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Cowork Passes

Daily & monthly

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Café F&B

Coffee & treats

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Retail Goods

Toys & treats

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Day Boarding

Premium cat care

Future expansion services:

🌙 Overnight Boarding ✨ Cat Grooming 🎂 Private Events

Flagship Location

Colombo 05

Strategically located on Havelock Road — close to universities, embassies, and business hotels.

Venue Specifications

Total Area 75 m²

Lounge Capacity 22 Guests

Cowork Desks 10 Seats

Boarding Capacity 5+ Cats

Break-even ~11 guests/day

Premium Features

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Dual-Door Vestibule
Prevents cat escapes
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Ceiling Cat Sky-Walks
Enrichment infrastructure
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Glass-Front Isolation Room
Health & quarantine
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Inverter HVAC
36k + 9k BTU climate control
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Custom CRM/Booking Platform
Proprietary tech stack

Market Opportunity

Target Segments

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Digital Nomads

Remote workers seeking unique cowork environments

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Students

University students near Colombo 05 campuses

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Tourists

3.4M arrivals forecast in 2025 (+28% YoY)

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Cat Owners

Urban pet parents needing premium day care

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Tourist arrivals forecast 2025

24%

Café foot-fall CAGR (2021-24)

210+

Cat adoptions by NGOs in 2024

Figures are directional estimates; sources available on request.

De-Risking

Operations & Safety

Built for predictable throughput, hygiene, and animal welfare with investor-ready SOPs.

Guest Flow

Timed sessions and capacity caps to protect cats and guest experience
Clear zoning between lounge, cowork, and café operations
Cleaning cycles built into the daily schedule

Welfare & Compliance

Vet oversight, vaccination protocols, and isolation procedures
Allergy guidance, signage, and staff training for incident handling
Insurance and SOPs aligned to local regulatory requirements

Social Mission

Promoting Humane Cat Adoption

Every cat in our café is a rescue. We partner with local NGOs to provide socialization, exposure, and ultimately forever homes for cats in need.

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Rescue Focus

All café cats are rescues awaiting adoption

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Full Vet Care

Mandatory vaccines, vet contract, health monitoring

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Adoption Events

Regular events to connect cats with families

KatZen App 🐱

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Book Visit

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Boarding

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Shop

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Adopt

Digital Platform

The KatZen App Ecosystem

Our proprietary CRM and booking platform transforms a café visit into a lifetime customer relationship.

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Online Booking

Reserve lounge sessions & cowork desks

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Boarding Management

Schedule drop-offs, receive photo updates

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Commerce Engine

Shop toys, treats & accessories

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Membership Tiers

Loyalty rewards & exclusive perks