Photo courtesy of Kismet Commerce

What: Kismet Commerce
Where: 77 Rowe St., Newton
Owner: Calare Properties
Built: 2023-2024

Kismet Commerce’s first facility will provide small businesses with customized office, coworking and storage space ranging from 100 to 2,500 square feet.

The Newton facility will open in March, and is designed for e-commerce providers and other entrepreneurs. It will include conference rooms, individually secured Wi-Fi, discounted shipping rates, on-site staff and 24-7 security.

Founded in early 2023 by private equity executive Martin Zieff, Boston-based Kismet Commerce plans to expand nationally in markets with a high concentration of small businesses and e-commerce companies.

They Said It:

“Small businesses and ecommerce entrepreneurs are at a disadvantage in the current market. Our mission is to eliminate the real estate headaches and logistical nightmares by providing our clients with an innovative facility, enabling them to focus on growing their business.”
— Jonathan Arnone, chief operating officer, Kismet Commerce