AchtBerlin

What AchtBerlin does

AchtBerlin operates a mixed-use real estate and hospitality venue at Schönhauser Allee 8 in Berlin-Mitte, comprising three interconnected buildings — a heritage-listed ensemble from 1911-1912, a cross-building, and a modern new construction — totaling over 8,000 m² across six floors. The company delivers four interlocking product lines: (1) long-term office rentals starting from approximately 200 m² with kitchenettes, storage, 3.8-meter ceilings, and WiFi; (2) coworking memberships (Flex Desk at €480/month + VAT, Fix Desk at €680/month + VAT) with conference room and event space access; (3) bookable event venues including a 70-seat private cinema with BARCO 4K/3K projection and Dolby Atmos certification, a 311 m² oval basement atrium (up to 200 guests), six conference rooms (8-41 m²), a 76 m² Library Kitchen, StudioAcht (142 m²), and a green rooftop terrace; and (4) curated cultural programming via the cinema as a "campfire" for film screenings, exhibitions, AI masterclasses, and panel discussions. All spaces operate under a sharing economy model where tenants share common amenities.

The business generates recurring revenue primarily through subscription-based office rentals and coworking memberships, supplemented by transactional event space bookings, catering, and event services. The customer base spans creative professionals, film and media companies, agencies, freelancers, and event clients (corporate events, press screenings, product presentations). Anchor tenants include DCM (a film production company with ~50 employees that is also founder-owned), BUCKET GmbH (Detlev Buck's production company), The Barn (specialty coffee roaster), and Paper & Tea (premium tea lifestyle brand). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website (acht.berlin), inquiry forms, an in-house sales team, and multi-channel social media presence (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube). The company was founded in 2021 by Dario Suter and Marc Schmidheiny (also co-founders of DCM, founded 2008) and is operated through the legal entity Schönhauser Allee 8 Betriebsgesellschaft mbH, registered in Berlin.

AchtBerlin has approximately 50 internal employees (primarily DCM staff embedded in the venue) plus a dedicated AchtBerlin team covering sales, operations, event management, cinema technical operations, social media, HR, and front desk. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding; ownership rests with the DCM partners. Sebastian Bresser (Columbia Law School, McKinsey background) joined as Co-Founder and Managing Director in 2021. Current operations signal an active growth phase: a Q3 2025 leasing prospectus has been published, StudioAcht is being launched, and multiple sales, marketing, and technical roles are open.

Name

AchtBerlin

Legal name

Schönhauser Allee 8 Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

Website

https://acht.berlin

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AchtBerlin operates a curated 8,000+ m² creative workspace and event venue at Schönhauser Allee 8 in Berlin-Mitte, offering offices, coworking, a 70-seat Dolby Atmos cinema, atrium, and conference facilities to creative professionals, film companies, and event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative workspace and event venue rental

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Work Enablement & Desk/Room Booking Operations (BPABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Creative office rental
• Coworking memberships
• Event venue rental
• Private cinema hire
• Flexible workspace Berlin

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

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. Office Space Rental: Long-term office space rentals starting from approximately 200 m2 with included kitchenettes, storage, conference rooms, WiFi, and access to all AchtBerlin common areas.
2. Coworking Memberships: Monthly membership fees for Flex Desk (€480 + VAT) and Fix Desk (€680 + VAT), with access to conference rooms, event spaces, phone booths, communal kitchen, and community events.
3. Event Space Rental: Bookable event venues including cinema (70 people), cinema bar, StudioAcht (max 100), atrium/lichthof (max 200), Library Kitchen (max 30), and conference rooms. Catering and event services available upon request.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AchtBerlin operates a single multi-use building ensemble at Schönhauser Allee 8, Berlin, providing office rentals (from ~200 m²), coworking memberships (Flex Desk €480/month, Fix Desk €680/month), and bookable event spaces including a 70-seat private cinema with BARCO 4K/3D and Dolby Atmos, an atrium (up to 200 people), conference rooms, a Library Kitchen, StudioAcht, and a rooftop terrace. The offering targets creative professionals, companies seeking distinctive event venues, and freelancers needing flexible workspace in central Berlin.

Product overview

AchtBerlin is a physical workspace and event venue provider operating as a unified platform of interconnected spaces. The portfolio comprises Offices (200 m²+), Coworking (flex/fix desks), Cinema with Dolby Atmos (70 seats), Atrium/Lichthof event space (311 m², up to 200 guests), nine Conference Rooms, Library Kitchen (76 m² with rooftop access), StudioAcht (142 m² production space), and a Rooftop Terrace. All spaces are designed to work together under a sharing economy model, allowing tenants and event guests to combine multiple venues. The venue is managed by an in-house events team providing catering and event services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Offices Long-term office space rentals in old and new buildings starting from approximately 200 m². Includes kitchenettes, storage, conference room access, WiFi, 3.8-meter ceilings, large windows, and professional lighting. Tenants access all AchtBerlin shared spaces.
• Coworking Monthly coworking memberships in two tiers: Flex Desk (€480 + VAT/month) for flexible seating with free choice of workspace, and Fix Desk (€680 + VAT/month) for a guaranteed dedicated workstation. Both include conference room access, bookable event spaces, phone booths, communal kitchen, WiFi, printer access, and community events. Targeted at entrepreneurs, freelancers, and independent professionals.
• Cinema & Cinema Bar (KinoAcht) Berlin's largest private cinema with 70 seats across 137 m², featuring BARCO 4K/3D projection and Dolby Atmos audio on a 7-meter screen. Includes an adjoining cinema bar (77 m²). Bookable for film screenings, press events, product presentations, workshops, conferences, and brand launches.
• Atrium (Lichthof) Oval basement-level atrium spanning 311 m² with green views, upholstered seating niches, and individual lighting design. Accommodates up to 200 people. Suitable for get-togethers, workshops, exhibitions, product presentations, fashion shows, and pop-up stores.
• Conference Rooms Six fully equipped conference rooms (K1-K9) with latest audio-visual technology and flexible design furniture, ranging from 8 m² to 41 m². Suitable for meetings, workshops, and everyday appointments, and combinable with other event spaces.
• Library Kitchen A 76 m² space combining a fully equipped kitchen with a curated library collection, featuring direct access to the rooftop terrace. Suitable for team lunches, dinner events with guests, cooking workshops, and meetings. Maximum 30 people.
• StudioAcht A 142 m² former ground-floor warehouse space comprising a multifunctional room (128 m²) and adjoining room (14 m²). Suitable for photo and video shoots, auditions, workshops, yoga classes, and team events, with on-site event and catering services available.
• Rooftop Terrace (Schöne Aussicht) A green rooftop terrace with 360-degree panoramic views over Berlin. Features plant beds, a seating ramp with movable seats, and connects the new and old building sections. Walkable area approximately 77 m² with 71 m² of tribune seating.

Named customers4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DCMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCM (DCMstories.com) is the core tenant and integral partner of AchtBerlin. Founded in 2008 in Berlin and Zurich, DCM is a film production company with approximately 50 employees. Two of DCM's four partners (Dario Suter and Marc Schmidheiny) are also the owners and developers of AchtBerlin. DCM's 'Create to inspire' philosophy aligns with AchtBerlin's 'Inspire to create' mission. The cinema serves as DCM's presentation cinema and the 'campfire' of the community.
• Kessler KesslercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign studio founded by Franziska and Daniel Kessler, serving as creative building consultants for AchtBerlin and planners of DCM's office spaces. Based in Zurich and Paris with over 25 years of experience in design consulting, journalism, photography, and interior architecture.
• Thomas KrögercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning German architect responsible for the new building design at AchtBerlin. Known for combining new and old buildings. Previously worked with Norman Foster in London and Max Dudler in Berlin. Teaching architecture at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf since 2019.
• The BarnminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty coffee roaster located on-site at AchtBerlin. Hand-picked beans from Africa, South America, and Asia roasted in-house. Represents social justice through fair pay for coffee farmers.
• Paper & TeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium tea provider with a unique office space on the second floor of AchtBerlin featuring Japanese tea house architecture with Scandinavian design. Offers exquisite teas, chocolates, designer pieces, and paper.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Largest global coworking/flex-office operator with extensive Berlin presence. Comparable to AchtBerlin on coworking + private office + event-space offerings, but WeWork operates as a broad incumbent at scale across geographies and segments rather than specializing in a single creative-tied venue.

Direct peers

• Mindspace: Premium flex-office and coworking operator with a strong Berlin and broader European presence. Comparable to AchtBerlin on office and coworking offerings, premium design-led interiors, and enterprise/hybrid-tenant target market.
• NeueHouse: Members-based work-and-cultural house offering private offices, shared workspaces, screening rooms, and event programming for creative industries. Comparable to AchtBerlin on the curated creative community, cinema/screening venue, member/event-driven revenue mix, and design-led interiors.
• The Office Group: UK/European designer-led flex-office operator offering offices, coworking, meeting rooms, and event spaces. Comparable to AchtBerlin on design-focused interiors, mixed office/coworking/event offering, and multi-revenue model with curated tenant mixes.
• Soho House: Global members' club combining workspace, hospitality, restaurants, and event programming for creative professionals. Comparable to AchtBerlin on the curated creative-community model, members-only/event-driven revenue mix, and design-led venues that double as event spaces.
• Industrious: Premium flex-office operator combining private offices, coworking, and event/in hospitality services. Comparable to AchtBerlin on premium positioning, hybrid office + event-space programming, and enterprise client targeting.
• Design Offices: Germany-based premium flex-office operator. Comparable to AchtBerlin on the German market focus, design-led workplace offering, combined office + coworking + event-space revenue model, and enterprise/hybrid-tenant target.
• Spacemade: Boutique workspace operator with locations in the UK, focused on design-led workspaces combined with event and community programming. Comparable to AchtBerlin on boutique positioning, event-driven revenue, design-led creative-tenant target market, and curated community offering.
• Knotel: Flexible, branded office-space operator (now part of Newmark) providing custom-built offices for enterprise tenants. Comparable to AchtBerlin on long-term subscription office-leasing model and asset-backed single-building operations serving creative/enterprise clients.
• Factory Berlin: Berlin-based community-driven campus for tech and creative companies. Closest comparable to AchtBerlin due to shared focus on curated creative communities, event programming, and Berlin-centric positioning — both target creative/tech tenants and monetize event space alongside workspace.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/achtberlin
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/achtberlin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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