checkpointmedia

What checkpointmedia does

checkpointmedia GmbH is a Vienna-headquartered, privately held multimedia production firm founded around 2000, operating for approximately 25 years under managing directors Virgil Widrich, Stefan Unger, and Marc Schuran. The company delivers full-lifecycle exhibition and experience projects — from initial consulting and concept development through spatial and graphic design, hardware and software integration, on-site installation (including cabling), and ongoing maintenance — for cultural institutions (Belvedere, Tiergarten Schönbrunn, Heeresgeschichtliches Museum, Österreichische Nationalbibliothek, Mozarthaus Vienna, DomQuartier Salzburg, Madame Tussauds Austria), corporate and brand clients (Rosenbauer, Krones, Hermès, Red Bull Hangar-7, Schönherr Rechtsanwälte), and public-sector bodies (Europa Experience Wien).

Its core service portfolio spans five integrated lines: exhibition design and installation, media/AV technology supply and maintenance, website and app development, product/furniture design, and content production (video, animation, audio, AR). Technology stack includes standard web platforms (Webflow, Shopify, Microsoft Teams integration), Barco projection systems, mpay24 payment gateways, and — most distinctively — generative AI applied in partnership with Google Arts & Culture to reconstruct Gustav Klimt's destroyed Faculty Paintings for the Belvedere and later Deutsches Museum Bonn exhibitions, alongside an AR mobile app (Künstlerhaus Experience) integrated into Europeana.

The business model is direct enterprise field sales of customized, project-based professional services contracts, supplemented by one-time hardware sales and recurring maintenance agreements. Pricing is quote-based with a free initial consultation (Erstgespräch) as the primary lead-conversion mechanism; no public pricing exists. Marketing is portfolio-driven via a 500+-entry project archive on the company website and LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube channels. The firm has delivered 527 projects to 263 clients and won 27 awards, with no external funding and no subsidiaries or parent entities.

Name

checkpointmedia

Legal name

checkpointmedia GmbH

Website

https://checkpointmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

checkpointmedia GmbH is a Vienna-based, founder-led multimedia production firm that designs and delivers full-lifecycle exhibitions, media installations, websites, and immersive experiences for Austrian cultural institutions (Belvedere, Heeresgeschichtliches Museum) and corporate brands (Hermès, Rosenbauer, Red Bull Hangar-7).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Design and Production: Full-service exhibition design and production for museums, visitor centers, and cultural institutions. Services span concept development, spatial design, media production, equipment installation, and ongoing maintenance. Revenue is project-based and contract-driven, following a consulting-through-execution model.
2. Equipment and Technology Services: Supply, installation, and maintenance of exhibition equipment, media technology, conference room AV systems, digital signage, and lighting systems. Equipment sales are one-time per project, with ongoing maintenance contracts for existing installations.
3. Website, App, and Digital Platform Development: Design and development of responsive websites, web apps, online annual reports, and digital visitor guides. B2B project contracts, typically one-time development with optional maintenance agreements.
4. Product Design and Content Production: Product design, content production (text, graphic design, audio, film), and multimedia content creation for exhibitions and corporate clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

checkpointmedia is a full-service multimedia and exhibition design firm that delivers end-to-end exhibition design, media technology installation, website and app development, product design, and content production for cultural institutions and corporate clients. The company manages the complete project lifecycle—from consulting and concept development through design, production, hardware/software integration (including cabling), and ongoing maintenance—creating immersive visitor experiences and brand environments.

Product overview

checkpointmedia GmbH is a Vienna-based multimedia production company offering integrated exhibition design and digital solutions. The company operates a unified service portfolio organized around five core offerings: Exhibition Design (exhibition spaces, visitor centers), Equipment (media technology, AV systems), Website/App Development (web platforms, mobile apps), Product Design (furniture, display cases, architectural elements), and Content Production (video, animations, audio, AR/VR). Services span the complete project lifecycle from initial consulting and concept development through technical planning, production, and ongoing maintenance. The company serves cultural institutions (museums, galleries, libraries), corporate clients, and public sector organizations. A notable capability includes AI-assisted art reconstruction, demonstrated in the Gustav Klimt exhibition using Google Arts & Culture technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibition Design and Installation End-to-end design, planning, and execution of museum exhibitions, visitor centers, and cultural installations, including spatial design, multimedia staging, lighting concepts, and integration of interactive elements for cultural institutions and corporate clients.
• Equipment and Media Technology Supply, installation, and maintenance of exhibition and presentation technology, including projection systems (e.g., Barco), audio systems, display screens, interactive stations, and conference room technology such as Microsoft Teams Rooms.
• Website and App Development Design and development of responsive websites, web applications, and mobile apps, including CMS integration, e-commerce functionality (Shopify), SEO optimization, content migration, and payment gateway integration (mpay24).
• Product Design Design of physical products, exhibition furniture, display cases, vitrines, and architectural elements, including 3D modeling and visualization for spatial concepts.
• Content Production Multimedia content creation including video, animation, audio content, graphic design, text, and film, plus augmented reality and interactive media for exhibition and corporate clients.
• Online Business Reports Digital annual report and online business publication services that transform print reports into interactive, web-based formats with multimedia content integration for corporate clients.
• Consulting and Conceptual Development Advisory services for digital transformation, concept development, and project strategy, including technical planning, workflow optimization, and digital strategy consulting for cultural institutions and corporate clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 527 completed projects across 25 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

AI capability5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Google Arts & CulturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on digital reconstruction of Gustav Klimt's three destroyed Faculty Paintings for the Belvedere Wien exhibition 'Gustav Klimt. Pigment & Pixel'. Using AI, checkpointmedia and Google Arts & Culture digitally visualized the works' original coloring for exhibition display, including installation at an angled ceiling with mirror table viewing.
• Holzmanufaktur und Vitrinenbau Auer GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing collaboration on exhibition projects and trade fair presence (Exponatec Cologne). Auer specializes in high-quality museum and exhibition equipment, while checkpointmedia handles multimedia and media technology. The partnership has appeared at multiple Exponatec Cologne trade fairs (2013, 2015, 2017) as a joint booth.
• Studio KudlichminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on multiple exhibition projects including the wine cellar tour at Stift Klosterneuburg and the DomQuartier Salzburg music history exhibition. Studio Kudlich provides architectural and design expertise that complements checkpointmedia's multimedia and technology capabilities.
• Handler BauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the project team for the Sconarium Bad Schönau visitor center, alongside Atelier Mauch and checkpointmedia. Handler Bau served as the general contractor for the approximately €2.8 million construction project.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• ESI Design: New York-based design studio creating digital, physical, and immersive experiences for museums and brands. Comparable on the integration of media technology, interactive installations, and storytelling for institutional clients.
• Tinker Imagineers: Dutch experience design studio focused on museums, visitor centers, and brand experiences with strong multimedia and interactive capabilities. Comparable to checkpointmedia on integrated exhibition and AV/media technology for European cultural and corporate clients.
• Studio Joseph: New York-based exhibition and graphic design firm for cultural and commercial clients. Comparable on exhibition design, spatial storytelling, and identity-driven installations.
• Mather & Co: UK-based exhibition and brand experience design firm for visitor attractions, museums, and corporate clients. Comparable on integrated design, content production, and technology delivery for cultural and brand experiences.
• Ralph Appelbaum Associates: Global leader in museum and exhibition design with major cultural institution clients. Comparable to checkpointmedia on full-cycle exhibition and interpretive design for large cultural institutions, though at significantly greater scale.
• Atelier Brückner: Stuttgart-based studio specializing in exhibition and brand-space design with strong technology integration. Closely comparable to checkpointmedia in combining spatial storytelling with AV/media technology for museums and corporate clients across Europe.
• Local Projects: New York-based experience design firm focused on museums and cultural institutions, known for interactive and emotionally driven exhibits. Directly comparable on service mix (exhibition design, interactive media, digital platforms) and cultural-sector client base.
• Gallagher & Associates: Museum and cultural-heritage design firm serving major institutions worldwide. Closely comparable on exhibition design and integration of multimedia storytelling for cultural-sector clients.

Others

• Holzmanufaktur und Vitrinenbau Auer GmbH: Austrian manufacturer of museum display cases and exhibition furniture, partnered with checkpointmedia on multiple Exponatec Cologne appearances. Adjacent complement rather than direct competitor — supplies the physical casework while checkpointmedia handles media technology.

Regional players

• Quatre Murs: French exhibition design firm serving museums and cultural institutions. Comparable on exhibition design and content production for cultural-sector clients, primarily active in the French market rather than DACH.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/checkpointmediaAG
• Facebookfacebook.com/checkpointmedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/checkpointmedia
• Instagraminstagram.com/checkpointmedia.vienna
• Xx.com/checkpointmedia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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