Astronaut
Kosmonaut Events AB is a Sweden-based, full-service event production company founded in 1999 that designs, fabricates, and installs exhibition stands, festival environments, retail interiors, and signage for enterprise brands across Sweden, Europe, and the USA from its 4,600 sqm Falkenberg facility.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Astronaut does
Kosmonaut Events AB, operating under the name Kosmonaut (also referenced in the dataset as 'Astronaut'), is a Sweden-based full-service event production company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Falkenberg. The company provides end-to-end production services for exhibitions and trade shows, festivals and events, retail and commercial interiors, printed materials, and signage, serving enterprise clients across Sweden, broader Europe, and the United States. Its in-house production capabilities span a 4,600 sqm event factory with wood and metal fabrication, CNC machining, 3D printing, large-format printing, painting and lacquering, and EPS/frigolit production, supported by dedicated installation teams and storage/logistics services.
The company operates a project-based business model with quote-driven, custom pricing for each engagement rather than standardized tiers or self-service ordering. It runs a sales-led and event-driven go-to-market, leveraging an extensive project portfolio showcasing marquee brand relationships (including IKEA, Coca-Cola, Zalando, Asics, SAAB, Tesla, Samsung, Nordea, and Carlsberg) as its primary demand-generation asset, complemented by social media presence and a Stockholm regional sales office at Convendum co-working space. Customer segments span exhibition and trade show clients, festival organizers, retail and consumer brands, hospitality and commercial interiors projects, and creative/marketing agencies outsourcing production capacity.
Kosmonaut maintains department-level organizational structure across Kontoret (Office), Design, Produktion (Production), Tryckproduktion (Print Production), Etablering (Installation), and Lager & Logistik (Warehouse & Logistics), with dedicated team leaders for each function. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors or funding rounds, has held the Swedish Environmental Base 2018 (SUSA) sustainability certification since 2018, and in 2025 received the Gyllene Hjulet 'Long-term of the Year' industry award for the SJ Studio Stage project at Way Out West 2024.
Astronaut firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Astronaut
- Legal name
- Kosmonaut Events AB
- Website
- https://kosmonaut.nu
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kosmonaut Events AB is a Sweden-based, full-service event production company founded in 1999 that designs, fabricates, and installs exhibition stands, festival environments, retail interiors, and signage for enterprise brands across Sweden, Europe, and the USA from its 4,600 sqm Falkenberg facility.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Astronaut industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Production Services
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events) (MPAGAHAA), Construction, Building Materials & Real Estate Shows Organizers (THAHABAG), Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)
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Where Astronaut is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockholm
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Astronaut business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Event Production Services: Full-service event production including exhibition stands, festivals, restaurants, hotels and retail interiors. Revenue generated through project-based fees covering concept, design, project management, production, printing, installation, and evaluation. Storage services available as add-on.
- Rental Products: Rental of event equipment including tables, chairs, tents, smoke machines, popcorn machines, VIP poles, audio, lighting, LED screens, and beMatrix systems. Products available from inventory for events.
- Branded Merchandise and Apparel: Custom branded clothing, workwear, and promotional giveaways with printing, embroidery, woven labels, or other marking methods.
- Printing Services: Large-format printing for banners, flags, flyers, brochures, custom boxes, packaging, signs, vehicle and window graphics. Modern print shop with extensive machine park.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Custom project-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Astronaut product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kosmonaut Events AB is a Swedish event production company that designs, manufactures, and installs exhibition stands, retail displays, festival builds, and brand activations. It runs in-house production facilities for wood, metal, painting, 3D printing, and large-format printing, and delivers nationwide installation through its own vehicle fleet and regional teams across Sweden.
Product overview
Kosmonaut Events is a full-service event production provider that has been operating for 25 years, specializing in exhibition stands, festivals, restaurants, hotels, and retail interiors. The company operates as a single unified offering with all services under one roof: concept and design, project management, production (including wood, metal, styrofoam, 3D printing, painting, and printing), installation, storage, and logistics. Their services span from custom-built exhibition booths and retail displays to festival productions, with specialized production capabilities in CNC machining, large-format printing, and finishing services. The company works with international brands including Coca-Cola, IKEA, Zalando, Asics, and Saab, and maintains production facilities spanning 4,600 sqm in Falkenberg, Sweden.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Exhibition Booth Production (Mässmontrar)
Quantifiable outcome
- Swedish Environmental Base 2018 certification achieved since 2018
Companies that use Astronaut
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Astronaut technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Astronaut partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- beMatrixcorebeMatrix pop-out modular exhibition system used for portable exhibition solutions. Enables quick setup and flexible configurations for events. Kosmonaut uses beMatrix systems as an alternative to traditional containers, allowing modular booth designs that can be reconfigured for different events.
- SUSA (Swedish Environmental Base)minorEnvironmental certification organization. Kosmonaut has been working with the Swedish Environmental Base 2018 program since 2018, demonstrating environmental commitment comparable to ISO certification.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Astronaut competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Czarnowski: US-headquartered full-service exhibit and event production company with in-house fabrication capabilities serving enterprise brands. Closely comparable business model to Kosmonaut with end-to-end concept-to-installation services for trade shows, museums, and brand experiences.
- Expoteam: Sweden-based exhibition stand builder and event production company. Direct local competitor offering custom booth design, production, and installation services for trade shows and corporate events in the Nordics.
- Orimon Group: Swedish-based brand activation and event production company serving enterprise clients with custom-built environments and exhibits. Direct Nordic competitor with similar in-house production capabilities and enterprise client focus.
- Sparks: Global experience design and exhibit production firm delivering custom environments, trade show exhibits, and event experiences for major brands. Directly comparable to Kosmonaut in offering integrated exhibit design, fabrication, and installation services.
Regional players
- Scan Display: UK-based exhibition and event display production company offering custom stand design and fabrication. Comparable service offering to Kosmonaut but operating primarily in the UK/European market.
- 2LK: Swedish live communication and event agency producing brand activations, conferences, and corporate events. Regional competitor in the Nordics with similar enterprise client focus and live event production capabilities.
Broad incumbents
- George P Johnson Experience Marketing: Large global brand experience agency with significant event and exhibition production capabilities. Overlaps with Kosmonaut's service portfolio but operates at much greater scale with broader agency services beyond just production.
- Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency producing events, exhibits, and experiential campaigns for major brands. Comparable offerings to Kosmonaut but at significantly larger scale with broader geographic and service coverage.
- Messe Frankfurt: Global trade fair and exhibition organizer operating major venues and event platforms. Operates at much larger scale as both organizer and venue operator; Kosmonaut serves as a supplier to similar events rather than competing with Messe Frankfurt directly.
Others
- beMatrix: Belgian manufacturer of modular pop-out exhibition frame systems and Kosmonaut's strategic partner. Adjacent technology and equipment supplier rather than direct competitor, but their modular approach overlaps with Kosmonaut's exhibit offerings.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Astronaut social profiles
Digital presenceAstronaut financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Astronaut leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
Astronaut funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Astronaut M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Astronaut
What does Astronaut do?
Kosmonaut Events AB is a Swedish event production company that designs, manufactures, and installs exhibition stands, retail displays, festival builds, and brand activations. It runs in-house production facilities for wood, metal, painting, 3D printing, and large-format printing, and delivers nationwide installation through its own vehicle fleet and regional teams across Sweden.
Is Astronaut a public or private company?
Astronaut is a private company. It is classified as management employee owned and is currently operating.
When was Astronaut founded?
Astronaut was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Astronaut based?
Astronaut is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Astronaut make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Event Production Services are the primary driver. The others are rental Products, branded Merchandise and Apparel and printing Services.
Who are Astronaut's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Czarnowski, Expoteam, Orimon Group and Sparks. Regional players are Scan Display and 2LK. Broad incumbents are George P Johnson Experience Marketing, Jack Morton Worldwide and Messe Frankfurt. beMatrix is listed as an others.
Does Astronaut have an API?
No public API is recorded for Astronaut.
What industry is Astronaut in?
Astronaut's product category is Event Production Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAKAH, Event Technical Production Management & Crew, with a secondary code of MPAGAHAA, Corporate Meetings & Conferences (Internal/External Business Events). Its NAICS code is 71132.