What Debaser does

Debaser is a Stockholm-based multi-venue music and entertainment complex that has operated continuously since 2002 at the Hornstull waterfront. The company operates three distinct concert and club venues — Debaser Strand (outdoor/beachfront), Debaser Nova (indoor), and Debaser Pontonen (waterfront) — alongside two on-site food and beverage concepts, Capricci and Bar Brooklyn. Programming spans ticketed concerts featuring international and Swedish artists (rock, indie, metal, folk, hip-hop, electronic), themed club nights, quiz nights, and a live streaming service for remote viewers.

The underlying technology footprint is modest: Debaser relies on its own website (debaser.se) for event listings and on Tickster as the primary third-party ticketing platform for online ticket transactions. A live streaming capability extends content reach beyond physical capacity. There is no proprietary software platform, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, no API, and no mobile application. Customer acquisition is event-driven and top-of-funnel through organic social channels (Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, Spotify) plus a website event calendar and email newsletter.

Debaser's revenue model is diversified across four streams: (1) ticketed concert and club-night sales (typical ticket prices 125–495 SEK + service fee), (2) on-site food and beverage sales at Bar Brooklyn and Capricci, (3) venue rental for private and corporate events via the 'Hyra Debaser' offering, and (4) a nascent live streaming channel. The customer base is overwhelmingly B2C individual ticket buyers with no enterprise concentration. Distribution is single-geography (Stockholm) with no current international physical footprint, though Debaser is a member of the Liveurope European venue network.

Name

Debaser

Legal name

Debaser

Website

https://debaser.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Debaser is a Stockholm-based multi-venue music and entertainment complex founded in 2002, operating three concert venues and two restaurants at Hornstull waterfront, serving live music fans and club-goers with ticketed concerts, themed events, and venue rentals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from selling tickets to concerts, club nights, and events at Debaser venues. Tickets are sold online through their website with service fees added.
2. Venue Rental (Hyra Debaser): Debaser offers venue rental services for private events, parties, and corporate functions through their 'Hyra Debaser' offering.
3. Food and Beverage Sales: On-site food and beverage sales at venue restaurants and bars including Bar Brooklyn and Capricci.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Debaser operates a multi-venue live music and entertainment complex in Stockholm, Sweden, hosting ticketed concerts, club nights, themed events, and quiz nights across three distinct spaces (Debaser Strand, Debaser Pontonen, and Debaser Nova). The offering is complemented by on-site restaurants and bars (Bar Brooklyn and Capricci), a live streaming service for remote viewing, and a venue rental service (Hyra Debaser) for private and corporate events.

Product overview

Debaser is a Stockholm-based music venue complex offering live concerts, club nights, and events across multiple indoor and outdoor venues (Debaser Strand, Debaser Nova, Debaser Pontonen). The company operates a multi-format entertainment platform that includes ticketed concerts featuring international and Swedish artists, club events with various music genres, a live streaming service for remote viewing, on-site restaurant facilities (Bar Brooklyn och Capricci), venue rental services for private events, and quiz nights. The venues are located in Hornstull along the waterfront, with age restrictions ranging from 18-20 years depending on the event type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Debaser Strand Outdoor music venue and waterfront concert location at Hornstull, Stockholm, hosting concerts and club events with a 20-year (or 18 with advance ticket) age limit.
• Debaser Nova Indoor music venue within the Debaser complex in Hornstull, Stockholm, featuring concerts and club nights with 18-year age limit.
• Debaser Pontonen Waterfront venue location within the Debaser complex, hosting summer concerts and special events with an 18-year age limit.
• Bar Brooklyn and Capricci On-site restaurants at the Debaser venue complex offering food and beverages for concert and event attendees.
• Venue Rental (Hyra Debaser) Rental service allowing private parties and organizations to book Debaser venues for their own events.
• Debaser Live Stream

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• TickstercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTickster is the primary third-party ticketing platform for Debaser's events. Customers are redirected to Tickster for ticket purchases, with service fees applied. This partnership enables online ticket sales and distribution.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stampen: Stockholm live music venue hosting rock, pop, and club events in the city center. Comparable on ticketed concerts, club programming, and competing artist-tour routing in the same metro.
• Babel: Malmö live music venue running concerts and club nights for a similar demographic. Comparable on Swedish live-music venue operations, Tickster-based ticketing, and genre-diverse booking strategy.
• Fasching: Stockholm live music venue focused on jazz, soul, world, and contemporary acts with on-site bar and restaurant. Comparable as a Stockholm-based concert-and-F&B operator running year-round programming for similar 18+ audiences.
• Pustervik: Gothenburg-based live music and club venue with multiple event formats. Comparable as a Swedish indie venue with similar concert-plus-club programming model and comparable capacity scale to Debaser Nova.
• Berns Salonger: Iconic Stockholm entertainment complex combining live music, club nights, restaurants and bars in a single multi-room venue. Most directly comparable to Debaser on multi-format venue strategy, premium positioning, and Stockholm-centric operating model.
• Slakthusateljén: Stockholm concert and club venue hosting live music, DJ events, and themed club nights. Directly comparable on event programming mix, ticketing through Tickster, and competition for the same Stockholm live-entertainment audience.

Regional players

• VEGA: Copenhagen-based multi-room live music and events venue, also a member of the Liveurope network alongside Debaser. Comparable on multi-space venue model, Liveurope artist-routing exposure, and Nordic live-entertainment programming.
• Rockefeller Music Hall: Oslo concert and club venue complex with multiple stages and attached bar/restaurant. Comparable as a Nordic multi-format live venue with similar capacity scale and concert-plus-club programming mix.

Broad incumbents

• AEG Presents: Global live entertainment promoter and venue operator with Nordic touring activity. Comparable as the broad incumbent competing for mid-size touring acts and as a benchmark for venue-operating economics at scale.
• Live Nation Sverige: Swedish arm of the global Live Nation entertainment group, operating concerts, festivals, and venue programming at scale. Comparable as a competitor for the same Stockholm touring artist pipeline and as the broad incumbent setting artist-fee benchmarks.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/debasersthlm
• Facebookfacebook.com/Debasersthlm
• Instagraminstagram.com/debasersthlm
• TikToktiktok.com/@debaser.sthlm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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