What D.LIVE does

D.LIVE GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held Düsseldorf-based live entertainment and venue management company that operates Germany’s largest portfolio of multifunctional event venues, including MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, PSD BANK DOME, Mitsubishi Electric HALLE, CASTELLO Düsseldorf, OPEN AIR PARK DÜSSELDORF, alltours Kino, Club MTV, and Rheinterrasse. Across this estate, D.LIVE hosts concerts, touring shows, sports events (Fortuna Düsseldorf, DEG, UEFA EURO 2024, Men’s EHF EURO 2024, Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023), corporate functions, and recurring cultural properties such as “Der lachende DOME,” and has executed 60,000+ events serving nearly 30 million attendees historically.

The company is structured around five sub-brands: the core venue operation; D.SPORTS for sports event acquisition and athlete/team partnerships; D.TECH, an in-house software division selling ERP/Event Management, Booking Calendar, CAFM (managing 10,000+ venue assets), Accreditation, Intranet, and Closed Committee Board systems to other venue operators; D.COLLEGE, a higher-education partnership offering a Bachelor of Live Entertainment and Eventmanagement; and Green D.LIVE, a sustainability program spanning energy, water, mobility, catering, and waste. The D.TECH stack integrates ERP, booking, and CAFM systems, supports Active Directory authentication, and connects to police/ID systems for accreditation — a deeply customized venue-IT footprint unusual for the sector.

Revenue is generated through ticket sales (via proprietary platforms plus Ticketmaster, Eventim, and Live Nation as reseller/promoter partners), venue rental for corporate and third-party events, brand partnerships and sponsorships (e.g., Boeing for Invictus Games, Uniper for the Düsseldorf Marathon), VIP/hospitality packages (notably bundled through Vibee for touring acts like Backstreet Boys), merchandise via shop.d-live.de, and nascent software licensing through D.TECH. The company is governed by a managing-partner structure (D.LIVE Management GmbH), led by Managing Directors Michael Brill and Kim Lachmann, with Burkhard Hintzsche as Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

Name

D.LIVE

Legal name

D.LIVE GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://d-live.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

D.LIVE operates Germany’s largest portfolio of multifunctional event venues in Düsseldorf, hosting concerts, sports events, and corporate functions across six-plus venues (notably MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA and PSD BANK DOME) and commercializing proprietary D.TECH venue-management software and D.SPORTS sports partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Venue Operations

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Sports Venue Operations for Live Games (Stadiums/Arenas) (MPAGAMAG), Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN), Live Music Venues & Concert Bars (THAFAEAD)

Keywords

• Event venue management
• Live entertainment venues
• Concert venue operations
• Sports event hosting
• Venue management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales through proprietary ticket platforms and partnerships with Ticketmaster and Eventim for concerts, shows, and sports events across all venues
2. Venue Rental: Rental of venues for corporate events, sports events, concerts, and special events across the portfolio of 6+ venues
3. Brand Partnership: D.LIVE connects people with brands through live, relevant, and effective brand partnership opportunities across venues and events
4. VIP Experiences: VIP ticket packages, hospitality services, and premium experiences at events including premium seating and exclusive access
5. Software Licensing (D.TECH): Licensing of proprietary software solutions (ERP, CAFM, Booking Calendar, Accreditation) to other venue operators and event management companies

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

D.LIVE operates a portfolio of six event venues in Düsseldorf, Germany—including the MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, PSD BANK DOME, Mitsubishi Electric HALLE, CASTELLO Düsseldorf, OPEN AIR PARK DÜSSELDORF, and Rheinterrasse—hosting concerts, sports events, corporate functions, and special programming. The company provides end-to-end event management services spanning venue rental, ticketing, brand partnership activation, VIP hospitality, and corporate event coordination. Its D.TECH division develops and licenses proprietary venue management software covering ERP, Booking Calendar, CAFM, and Accreditation systems to other venue operators globally.

Product overview

D.LIVE operates as a multi-venue entertainment and events company managing a portfolio of event venues in Düsseldorf, Germany. The core offering consists of seven venue brands: MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA, PSD BANK DOME, Mitsubishi Electric HALLE, CASTELLO Düsseldorf, OPEN AIR PARK DÜSSELDORF, alltours Kino, and Club MTV. These venues host concerts, sports events, corporate functions, and special events with over 60,000 events and nearly 30 million attendees managed historically. Supporting the venue operations, D.LIVE offers Brand Partnership programs, VIP hospitality packages, and an online merchandise shop. The D.TECH division provides proprietary software solutions including ERP/Event Management, Booking Calendar, CAFM, Accreditation Software, Intranet, and Closed Committee Board for venue operations management. D.SPORTS handles sports event organization, while D.COLLEGE offers educational programs. Green D.LIVE represents sustainability initiatives across all venues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D.TECH: Technology division developing custom software solutions including ERP/Event Management, Booking Calendar, CAFM, Accreditation Software, Intranet, and Closed Committee Board for venue management
• D.SPORTS
• Green D.LIVE
• D.COLLEGE

Products and services

• MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA Multi-functional arena venue in Düsseldorf operated by D.LIVE, hosting major concerts, sports events, and entertainment shows. One of Germany's largest indoor arenas.
• PSD BANK DOME Large multi-purpose indoor arena operated by D.LIVE featuring Germany's largest indoor standing capacity. Hosts concerts, sports, and special events including the second edition of Der lachende DOME carnival event.
• Mitsubishi Electric HALLE Mid-sized concert and event hall operated by D.LIVE, hosting concerts, sports events, and corporate functions. Home of the new ROCK KITCHEN premium area concept featuring dining and experience offerings.
• CASTELLO Düsseldorf Multi-purpose venue operated by D.LIVE offering flexible event spaces for various entertainment and corporate occasions.
• OPEN AIR PARK DÜSSELDORF Open-air event venue operated by D.LIVE for outdoor concerts, festivals, and large-scale public events in Düsseldorf, including System of a Down and OneRepublic concerts.
• alltours Kino Open-air cinema experience operated by D.LIVE at the Rhine riverside, offering seasonal film screenings.
• Club MTV Nightclub venue operated by D.LIVE featuring live music events and DJ performances.
• Rheinterrasse Riverside venue operated by D.LIVE offering event spaces along the Rhine with scenic views for various occasions.
• D.TECH Software Solutions Proprietary suite of venue management software developed by D.LIVE's D.TECH division, covering ERP/Event Management, Booking Calendar, CAFM facility management, Accreditation, Intranet communications, and Closed Committee Board governance. Licensed to external venue operators and event management companies for integrated operations.
• Brand Partnership Program Sponsorship and brand partnership program connecting brands with audiences through D.LIVE events and venues, offering marketing activation, visibility, and integration opportunities across concerts, sports, and special events.
• VIP Packages Premium hospitality offerings including VIP tickets, premium seating, exclusive experiences, and business lounge access at D.LIVE venues, offered through direct channels and partners like Vibee.
• D.LIVE Online Shop E-commerce platform at shop.d-live.de for merchandise and event-related products operated by D.LIVE.
• Event Mobility Travel planning and mobility service for event attendees providing journey recommendations, transportation options, and logistics coordination to and from D.LIVE venues.
• D.SPORTS Sports Event Services Sports events division of D.LIVE managing national and international sports events in Düsseldorf, supporting top athletes, organizing competitive events, and maintaining sports business networks including Fortuna Düsseldorf and DEG.
• D.COLLEGE Education Program Educational initiative of D.LIVE offering the Bachelor of Live Entertainment and Eventmanagement program in partnership with educational institutions.
• Corporate Events Services Direct corporate event booking service for companies and organizations planning conferences, product launches, team events, and exhibitions at D.LIVE venues, with end-to-end event coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60,000 events successfully executed with nearly 30 million attendees
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Live NationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 December 2025Live Nation presents Backstreet Boys Into The Millennium residency at MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA. Live Nation is a major global live entertainment company that promotes concerts and events worldwide.
• PSD Bank DomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSD Bank Dome is a core venue partner - naming rights holder for the former ISS DOME. D.LIVE operates this major indoor arena.
• Mitsubishi Electric HALLEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMitsubishi Electric HALLE is a core venue partner with naming rights. D.LIVE operates this multipurpose hall formerly known as Mitsubishi Electric HALLE.
• MERKUR SPIEL-ARENAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMERKUR SPIEL-ARENA is a core venue partner with naming rights. D.LIVE operates this major arena in Düsseldorf.
• VibeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVibee provides VIP concert and hotel experience packages for artists performing at D.LIVE venues, including Backstreet Boys Germany shows.
• BoeingmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBoeing was the presenting sponsor of INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023 - an international sports event for wounded service personnel.
• BundeswehrmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBundeswehr was joint host of INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023 along with the City of Düsseldorf.
• City of DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Düsseldorf is a key partner for hosting major events. Joint hosting partner for Invictus Games 2023 and host city for UEFA EURO 2024.
• Local BreweriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local breweries including bulk tank systems for catering sustainability initiatives at venues.
• gutenachtbus Night BusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial sustainability partnership - food donations from business sector to gutenachtbus night bus service.
• Education kick ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial sustainability partnership supporting education initiatives in the community.
• D.COLLEGEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership - D.COLLEGE offers the first Bachelor of Live Entertainment and Event Management program.
• D.SPORTScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.SPORTS is D.LIVE's sports brand positioning Düsseldorf as a top international sports event location. Supports top athletes and teams with financial assistance and advisory services.
• UniperminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUniper is sponsor of the Düsseldorf Marathon 2025 event.
• Wuppertaler TafelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood donation partnership from PSD BANK DOME business sector to Wuppertaler Tafel food bank.
• Fortuna DüsseldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.SPORTS supports Fortuna Düsseldorf football team as a partner. The team plays home games at MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA.
• Düsseldorfer Eislauf-Gemeinschaft (DEG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerD.SPORTS supports DEG ice hockey team. The team plays home games at D.LIVE venues.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: The world's largest live entertainment company, promoting concerts and operating venues globally; D.LIVE partners with Live Nation on the Backstreet Boys residency, making it the closest broad incumbent comparison for promotion plus venue operation.
• ASM Global: World's largest venue management company (formed from AEG Facilities and SMG) operating hundreds of arenas, stadiums, and convention centers; directly comparable to D.LIVE as a multi-venue operator with venue-management software expertise.
• AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group): Global venue owner/operator (e.g., The O2 London, Staples Center) and concert promoter; large-scale incumbent comparable to D.LIVE's venue-plus-promotion mix outside of Germany.

Direct peers

• CTS Eventim: Leading German live entertainment and ticketing platform that also operates its own venues; D.LIVE distributes tickets through Eventim and the two compete for German live-event spend and artist routing.
• DEAG Deutsche Entertainment AG: German live entertainment promoter operating across DACH, with own venues and touring; competes with D.LIVE for shows, sports events, and brand partnerships in the German market.
• Koelnmesse / Lanxess Arena: Cologne-based arena and trade-fair venue operator within the Rhine-Ruhr catchment; closest geographic direct competitor for large concerts and sporting events.
• Barclays Arena Hamburg: Major German indoor arena operated by a peer promoter/venue manager; directly comparable as a top-tier German concert and sports event venue competing for tour routing.
• Festhalle Frankfurt: Historic Frankfurt event hall hosting concerts, sports, and corporate functions; comparable as a multifunctional German venue competing for similar event calendars.
• Olympiastadion Berlin: Berlin's flagship multi-use stadium operated under a venue-management mandate; comparable to MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA for mega-events such as UEFA EURO 2024 and large-scale concerts.
• SAP Arena Mannheim: Multi-purpose German indoor arena operated by a comparable venue-management organization; directly comparable for concert touring schedules and ice hockey/sport tenants.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@dlive5770
• Facebookfacebook.com/D.LIVE.duesseldorf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/d-live
• Instagraminstagram.com/dlive_dus

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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