ARRtist Summit

What ARRtist Summit does

ARRtist Summit operates a curated B2B SaaS and AI networking platform for the DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) region, headquartered in Berlin and founded in 2022. Its flagship product is the annual ARRtist AI Summit, an invite-only one-day conference capped at 250 attendees — SaaS and AI founders, C-Suites, and institutional investors — featuring curated Q&A talks, interactive round tables, masterminds, mentor matchmaking, and a startup pitch competition. The summit applies a strict 4:1 founder-to-investor ratio with a hard cap of 125 investor tickets, and admits participants through an application process to enforce peer-quality thresholds.

The platform is supported by a year-round ecosystem: ARRtist On Tour regional events across 10+ DACH cities (Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Vienna, Zurich, Hamburg, Leipzig, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and others), all free-to-attend and sponsor-funded; a WhatsApp-based Operators Community for peer-to-peer exchange; the SaaS Angels directory (150+ business angels, built with AddedVal.io using German commercial register data); the ARRtist On Air podcast; and a Female Speaker Program reserving dedicated stage slots. Underlying technology is lightweight: ticketing via the company website and Eventbrite, a match-making app for 1:1 networking, and WhatsApp as the community substrate. No public API, SDK, or proprietary AI/ML capability is disclosed.

ARRtist's revenue model combines one-time ticket sales (founder/CxO passes at €449-549 early-bird, investor passes at €1,590) with a multi-tier sponsorship program (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver) anchored by PSG Equity, AWS, Stripe, Mollie, ba tax, RAC, Carlsquare, and Drake Star. The legal entity 030 Knowledge & Networking GmbH operates under Managing Director Mitchell Thomas Forbes; in February 2026, Nobel Recruitment — a European GTM executive search firm with 1,500+ prior SaaS/AI placements — acquired ARRtist, which continues to operate as an independent platform under the Nobel umbrella.

Name

ARRtist Summit

Legal name

030 Knowledge & Networking GmbH

Website

https://arrtist.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ARRtist Summit is a Berlin-based B2B SaaS and AI networking platform running an annual invite-only 250-person summit in Berlin, 10+ regional DACH events, a WhatsApp Operators Community, a SaaS Angels directory, and a podcast for SaaS/AI founders, CxOs, and investors; acquired by Nobel Recruitment in February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Networking Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Partner, Channel & Alliance Summits (THAHAMAC)

Keywords

• B2B SaaS events
• Networking conferences
• Founder community
• DACH tech events
• Investor networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Summit Tickets: Revenue from ticket sales for the annual ARRtist AI Summit in Berlin. Founder/CxO tickets priced at €449-549 (early bird) and investor tickets at €1,590. Limited availability (250 attendees for 2026 summit).
2. Sponsorship: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Diamond, Platinum, Gold, and Silver sponsor levels. Sponsors include PSG Equity, AWS, Stripe, Mollie, and other B2B SaaS companies.
3. ARRtist On Tour Events: Regional events across DACH cities (Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Vienna, Zurich, Hamburg, etc.) offered free of charge, funded through ecosystem partners like Float and presenting sponsors like PSG.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ARRtist Summit operates an invite-only annual AI Summit in Berlin (capped at 250 B2B SaaS and AI founders, CxOs, and investors) complemented by free regional ARRtist On Tour events across DACH cities. It sells tiered summit tickets and sponsorships, and supports attendees year-round through the ARRtist Operators Community (WhatsApp-based), the SaaS Angels investor directory, and the ARRtist On Air podcast.

Product overview

ARRtist Summit is a community and event platform for B2B SaaS and AI professionals, comprising a portfolio of interconnected products centered around its flagship annual AI Summit. The core offering is the ARRtist AI Summit, an invite-only annual conference for 250 SaaS and AI founders, CxOs, and investors held in Berlin. Supporting the main event, ARRtist offers regional 'On Tour' events across DACH cities, a WhatsApp-based Operators Community for peer exchange, a curated SaaS Angels investor directory, an On Air podcast, and a Female Speaker Program. The platform was acquired by Nobel Recruitment in February 2026 and continues to operate independently.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ARRtist AI Summit: The annual flagship B2B SaaS networking conference for founders, CxOs, and investors in Berlin.
• ARRtist On Tour
• ARRtist On Air
• ARRtist Operators Community
• SaaS Angels

Products and services

• ARRtist AI Summit The flagship annual invite-only networking conference for B2B SaaS and AI founders, CxOs, and investors. Limited to 250 decision-makers, the event features curated content sessions, Q&A talks, interactive roundtables, masterclasses, mentor matchmaking, and startup pitch competitions. Held in Berlin with tiered Founder/CxO (€449-549) and Investor (€1,590) ticketing.
• ARRtist On Tour Free regional pre-events hosted across 10+ DACH cities to empower local Software and AI ecosystems. Features afterwork events, panel talks, fireside chats, and podcast recordings. Funded by ecosystem partners (Float) and presenting sponsors (PSG Equity).
• SaaS Angels Directory A curated directory of 150+ top business angels active in German SaaS, organized by verticals. Created in partnership with AddedVal.io to help founders identify and connect with relevant angel investors.
• ARRtist Operators Community A free WhatsApp-based peer community for B2B software and AI operators offering hands-on, first-hand exchange of practical advice to help grow companies. Operated on a 'from operators for operators' principle with no selling.
• ARRtist On Air Podcast A podcast featuring successful SaaS founders, top investors, leading industry partners, and experts providing valuable tips and insights to help scale SaaS companies. Distributed through the Podigee platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Attendees speak with more SaaS founders and executives in one day than in entire previous year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FloatcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFloat is ARRtist's key Ecosystem Partner, providing flexible growth funding for SaaS entrepreneurs. They support the entire ARRtist community year-round, from the main SUMMIT event to all regional ARRtist On Tour side events across the DACH region. Float enables founders to stay in charge and realize their potential without selling equity.
• ba taxminorOthersPlatinum sponsor. Fast-growing tax advisory company specializing in fast-growing technology companies, especially SaaS and digital services.
• AddedVal.iocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create SaaS Angels directory - essential resource listing most active business angels in German SaaS, expertly organized by key verticals. Analysis based on German commercial register data.
• HubSpotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosts ARRtist On Tour Berlin events. HubSpot is a leading CRM platform providing marketing, sales, service, and website management products.
• OMR ReviewsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for ARRtist & OMR Reviews SaaS Leaders Dinners in Hamburg and Munich. OMR Reviews helps businesses find right software through real user reviews.
• CasaviminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Munich 2026 event. Casavi provides software solutions for property management.
• talentsconnectminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Cologne 2026 event. talentsconnect is a recruiting platform for tech talent.
• OctonomyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Cologne 2026 event. Octonomy provides revenue operations solutions.
• iDWELLminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Vienna events. iDWELL provides property management software.
• PersoniominorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Munich 2025 event (combined with GrowthNXT). Personio provides HR software for SMBs.
• SoSafeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Cologne Kick-Off 2025. SoSafe provides security awareness training.
• YokoyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Zurich 2025 event. Yokoy provides spend management software.
• FlipminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Stuttgart 2025 event. Flip provides employee communication software.
• Operations 1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Frankfurt 2025 event. Operations 1 provides operations management solutions.
• ValuedeskminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Bielefeld 2025 event. Valuedesk provides customer service automation.
• claraitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Leipzig 2025 event. clarait provides AI-powered sales solutions.
• SyntinelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Münster 2024 event. Syntinels provides security operations solutions.
• Digital Product CommunityminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Dresden 2024 event. Digital Product Community supports product professionals.
• Brave New BrandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold sponsor (formerly schoene neue kinder). Crafts high-performance B2B tech brands from strategy to storytelling and visual identity.
• PinpoolsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of ARRtist On Tour Düsseldorf 2024 event. Pinpools provides sales intelligence solutions.
• Cello (GrowthNXT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-host of combined ARRtist On Tour & GrowthNXT Munich 2025 event. Cello provides growth consulting.
• SalesPlaybookminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver sponsor. #1 Sales Journey Partner in DACH for B2B SaaS startups, helping companies build and scale sales capabilities from 0-20MM ARR.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SaaStr: SaaStr operates the largest annual SaaS conference (SaaStr Annual) in San Francisco, targeting SaaS founders, executives, and investors. ARRtist explicitly positions itself as the European equivalent of SaaStr, with similar content tracks, curation approach, and audience.
• SaaStock: SaaStock is a Dublin-based annual SaaS conference targeting SaaS founders, executives, and investors across Europe. It is one of the most direct competitors to ARRtist in the European B2B SaaS event space, with a similar audience and content focus.
• Pavilion (formerly Revenue Collective): Pavilion is a global membership community for B2B revenue leaders and SaaS executives. It is comparable to ARRtist's Operators Community model, providing curated peer networking and content for sales/marketing/GTM leaders, and competes for similar audience mindshare.

Regional players

• OMR (Online Marketing Rockstars): OMR hosts large digital marketing and tech conferences in Hamburg and other German cities. It is comparable to ARRtist as a DACH-headquartered tech event platform, but with a broader digital-marketing audience rather than a curated B2B SaaS focus.
• Slush: Slush is a Helsinki-based annual tech conference focused on startups, founders, and investors across Europe. It is comparable to ARRtist as a founder/investor-focused event platform, but serves a pan-European/Nordic audience rather than a DACH-curated community.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: Web Summit is one of the largest global tech conferences, hosting events in Lisbon, Rio, Qatar, and Vancouver with tens of thousands of attendees. It overlaps with ARRtist's audience of SaaS founders and investors but lacks ARRtist's curated B2B SaaS focus and intimacy.
• TechCrunch Disrupt: TechCrunch Disrupt is a flagship startup/tech event featuring founders, investors, and operators globally. It competes for similar attendee segments as ARRtist but with a much broader tech scope and significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• SalesPlaybook: SalesPlaybook is a DACH-focused B2B SaaS sales enablement consultancy (and ARRtist On Tour Silver sponsor). It is comparable as an emerging ecosystem player in the DACH SaaS GTM space, building community and content for early-stage SaaS founders.
• GrowthNXT: GrowthNXT is a German growth-marketing community for B2B SaaS founders that co-hosts combined events with ARRtist On Tour Munich. It is comparable as an emerging DACH ecosystem player building curated content and networking for SaaS growth leaders.
• OnDeck: OnDeck is a curated membership community and event platform for founders, executives, and investors across multiple verticals. It is comparable to ARRtist's community/event model but operates with broader verticals and a primarily US-based audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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