Dreamcatcher

What Dreamcatcher does

Dreamcatcher Eventagentur GmbH is a privately held German event services company headquartered in Rösrath (near Cologne), operating since its founding in 2011 under Managing Director Michael Paffendorf. The firm runs two integrated business lines under the "two worlds, one partner" brand architecture: "Erlebnis," a full-service event planning division covering customized event concepts, pop-up events, catering, and promotional activities with end-to-end planning, execution, and on-site support; and "Mieten," an equipment rental division offering tents, event modules, fun food equipment, furniture, table service, gastro equipment, event technology, fireworks, and infrastructure, plus optional delivery, setup, and staffing services. The rental business is digitally enabled through a Shopware-based e-commerce storefront with customer accounts, a shopping cart, and multiple payment integrations (Klarna, PayPal, Sofortüberweisung), alongside a warehouse self-pickup option at the Rösrath distribution site.

The company serves a hybrid mix of private individuals (weddings, family celebrations) and corporate clients (corporate events, team events, Christmas parties) within Germany only, with no disclosed international footprint. Its underlying technology is conventional rather than proprietary: a Shopware storefront, standard web analytics stacks (Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics, Matomo, etracker), affiliate marketing integrations (Affilinet, Awin, Adcell), and social/WhatsApp inquiry channels. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, SDKs, or proprietary software products are present.

Revenue is generated through quote-based event planning fees, equipment rental charges, and personnel/staffing services, with a 50% deposit on order placement and 50% final invoice post-event (excluding VAT and shipping). The company holds no patents, trademarks, or external funding, has no subsidiaries or parent company, and carries IHK Köln certification as a training establishment offering apprenticeships in event management. With 11–50 employees, no M&A activity, and no disclosed financial figures, Dreamcatcher presents as a stable, locally focused SMB event services operator rather than a high-growth venture.

Name

Dreamcatcher

Legal name

Dreamcatcher Eventagentur GmbH

Website

https://dreamcatcher.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dreamcatcher Eventagentur GmbH is a German event services company in Rösrath operating two divisions: full-service event planning (Erlebnis) and equipment rental (Mieten), serving private and corporate clients across Germany with on-site planning, rental inventory, and optional staffing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Caterers (722320), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL), Off-Premise / Mobile Event Catering (THAHAKAD), Catering Equipment, Rentals & Setup (Non-decor) (HSACAGAL)

Keywords

• Event planning services
• Event equipment rental
• Corporate event management
• Catering services
• Pop-up events

Headquarters

HQ city

Rösrath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Planning Services: Full-service event agency offering customized event formats from pop-up events to catering and promotion. Services include complete planning, professional implementation, and on-site support.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of high-quality tents, event modules, furniture, tableware, catering equipment, technology, fireworks, and infrastructure. Customers can pick up or have items delivered and set up.
3. Personnel Services: Staffing services for events including event module supervision, catering service, promotion, and setup/dismantling personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Dreamcatcher Eventagentur GmbH operates two business divisions under one roof: 'Erlebnis' (Experience) provides full-service event planning and execution including pop-up events, catering, and promotional activities; 'Mieten' (Rental) offers an extensive online rental portfolio for tents, event modules, fun food equipment, furniture, table service, gastro equipment, event technology, fireworks, and infrastructure, with delivery/setup and staffing services available.

Product overview

Dreamcatcher Eventagentur GmbH is an event agency operating two distinct business divisions: Erlebnis (Experience) providing customized event concepts, pop-up events, catering, and promotional services; and Mieten (Rental) offering an extensive equipment and supplies rental portfolio. The rental division encompasses 11 product sub-categories: tents (folding pavilions, party tents, pagoda tents, festival tents), event modules (bouncy castles, bull riding, action games, XXL games), fun food equipment (popcorn, cotton candy, slush ice, waffles, candy bars, soft ice cream, crêpes), furniture (tables, chairs, linens, carpets), table service (porcelain from Kahla/Cosmos Black/Rosenthal, glasses, cutlery, decorations), gastro equipment (coffee/tea, buffets, grills, cooling), event technology (sound, lighting, stage, conference), fireworks, and infrastructure (heaters, power, umbrellas, barriers, toilet wagons, cloakrooms). The company operates as a full-service event agency, offering planning, execution, and optional delivery/setup/staffing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Erlebnis: Experience world offering pop-up events, catering, and promotion services
• Mieten

Products and services

• Erlebnis (Event Planning Services) Full-service event agency offering customized event concepts including pop-up events, catering, and promotional activities. Includes complete planning, professional execution, and on-site support for weddings, corporate events, team events, Christmas parties, and themed family celebrations.
• Mieten (Equipment Rental Shop) Online Shopware-based rental platform with customer accounts, shopping cart, and multiple payment options (Klarna, PayPal, Sofortüberweisung). Offers self-pickup from Rösrath warehouse or full delivery/setup across Germany.
• Zelte (Tents) Rental tents including folding pavilions, party tents (with and without floor), pagoda tents (with floor), and festival tents (with and without floor).
• Eventmodule (Event Modules) Inflatable attractions and interactive entertainment including bouncy castles, bull riding, action modules, small modules, tombola, and XXL games.
• Fun Food Equipment Fun food equipment rentals including popcorn machines, cotton candy machines, slush ice machines, Brussels waffles, candy bars, soft ice cream machines, and crêpes makers.
• Mobiliar (Furniture) Event furniture rentals including tables, chairs, table linens and covers, skirting, and carpets.
• Auf dem Tisch (Table Service) Table service rentals including porcelain (Kahla, Cosmos Black, Rosenthal series), glasses (Juliette, Timeless, Vina series), cutlery (Smart, Synthesis series), and table decorations.
• Gastroausstattung (Gastro Equipment) Gastronomy equipment rentals including coffee and tea service, buffets, grills, cooling options, snack accessories, service accessories, and counters.
• Technik (Event Technology) Event technology rentals including sound technology, lighting technology, stage technology, and conference technology.
• Feuerwerk (Fireworks) Fireworks rental and services for events.
• Infrastruktur (Infrastructure) Infrastructure rentals including heaters, power supply, umbrellas, barriers, toilet wagons, and cloakrooms.
• Lieferung und Aufbau (Delivery and Setup) Delivery, setup, and breakdown services for rented equipment, provided as an optional service alongside equipment rentals.
• Personaldienstleistungen (Staffing Services) Personnel services for events including event module supervision, catering service, promotion staff, and setup/teardown personnel.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AffilinetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman affiliate marketing network for performance-based advertising with click or sale commissions.
• AwinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman affiliate marketing network enabling performance-based advertising through publisher partnerships.
• AdcellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman affiliate marketing network for performance-based advertising.
• IHK KölncoreOthersChamber of Industry and Commerce Köln - certifies Dreamcatcher as a training company and oversees apprenticeship programs.

Scale indicators2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Sodexo: Global food services and facilities management company with significant event and conference catering operations. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's contract food service and event staffing offerings as a global broad incumbent.
• DO & CO: Austrian-headquartered premium event catering and hospitality group serving airlines, sports events, and corporate functions. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's premium event execution model at a much larger global scale.
• Aramark: Global food services, facilities, and uniform services provider with significant event and conference catering capabilities. Comparable as a much larger, broader incumbent operating in the same event food-service space.

Direct peers

• Kofler & Kompanie: German premium event caterer and full-service event agency serving corporate and private clients. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's Erlebnis division in full-service event execution and German market focus.
• Hofmann Menü-Manufaktur: Established German catering and event services provider with broad menu, equipment, and event staff offerings. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's full-service event and rental model in the DACH region.
• Apetito Catering: German subsidiary of apetito group providing contract catering and event services to corporate, institutional, and private clients. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's food-service side and event staffing offerings.
• Party Rent Group: Leading European provider of event equipment rental including furniture, tableware, tents, and catering equipment. Closely comparable to Dreamcatcher's Mieten division in product scope and B2B event customer base.
• Rauschenberger Catering & Locations: German event caterer combining off-premise catering with event location services. Comparable to Dreamcatcher's combined event planning and equipment offering in the German market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DreamcatcherEventagentur
• Instagraminstagram.com/dreamcatcher_eventagentur
• Xx.com/Dreamcatcher_de
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dreamcatcher-eventagentur-gmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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