What gate27 does

gate27 is a conference and event center located at Theaterstrasse 27b, 8400 Winterthur, Switzerland, founded in 2014 and operating under the ownership of FEG Winterthur (Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Winterthur), a non-profit evangelical free church association. The venue is operated according to commercial business principles while simultaneously providing employment integration opportunities for people with social impairments as part of the church's social mission. The facility offers 10 distinct rental spaces spanning a main auditorium with gallery seating (capacity up to 630 persons for conferences, with typical gala events accommodating up to 250 persons), foyer and lounge networking areas (230 m2 and 158 m2), multiple meeting and conference rooms sized for 4-12 persons, a multi-purpose room, and a recording studio and band room. Infrastructure includes modern audiovisual and event technology, a 61.5 kW peak rooftop photovoltaic system producing approximately 58,000 kWh annually with live production and consumption data exposed publicly on the website, full wheelchair accessibility, and E-mobility charging stations.

The venue's revenue model is built on three streams: event space rental (transactional, quote-based pricing), in-house gastronomy via Bistro 'jederziit' supplemented by external catering partnerships (professional services), and event programming including the Explora multimedia lecture series, concerts, children's ballet performances, and recurring courses such as Pilates, dance, and fitness. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed; customers request quotes via an online inquiry form or direct contact. Distribution is direct-to-customer with no intermediaries, supplemented by social media (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), the venue's own event programming as a demand-generation channel, and external listing partnerships including Eventbutler, Q12, and House of Winterthur.

gate27 serves four primary customer segments: corporate clients (AGMs, conferences, gala dinners, team events, product launches), associations and organizations (conferences, assemblies, member events), cultural and event organizers (multimedia presentations, concerts, screenings), and to a lesser extent private individuals and recurring course/workshop providers. Named customer logos span multiple industries and include BDO, SBB (Swiss Federal Railways), ZHAW, HOLLINGER, Pro Senectute Kanton Zürich, PostLogistics International/Asendia, Auto Sport Schweiz, HEV Region Winterthur, StrongWomenConvention, and the Swiss Children's and Youth Choir Foundation. The venue has received the Swiss Location Award with 8.3 points and the 'Ausgezeichnet' quality seal in both 2024 and 2025, and holds Swisstainable Level II and OK:GO accessibility certifications. Geographic footprint is regional, focused on Winterthur and the wider German-speaking Swiss market.

Name

gate27

Legal name

FEG Winterthur

Website

https://gate27.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

gate27 is a conference and event center in Winterthur, Switzerland, operating 10 rental spaces and an on-site bistro. It serves corporate clients, associations, cultural organizers, and private individuals with venue rental, catering, and event programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Conference center services
• Corporate event hosting
• Meeting room rental
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Winterthur

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Space Rental: Rental of versatile event spaces including auditorium with gallery (up to 630 persons), foyer, lounge, meeting rooms, seminar rooms, conference rooms, and multipurpose rooms. Revenue generated through hourly or event-based rental fees.
2. Catering & Bistro Services: Haus-eigene Gastronomie (in-house gastronomy) through Bistro 'jederziit' providing culinary highlights for events, plus external catering partnerships. Revenue from food and beverage services at events.
3. Event Programming: Own events program including Explora multimedia reportages, concerts, children's ballet performances, and courses (Pilates, dance, fitness). Ticket sales and event hosting revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

gate27 is a congress and event venue in Winterthur, Switzerland that rents out ten distinct event spaces (auditorium, foyer/lounge, meeting, conference, seminar, multi-purpose and encounter rooms, plus a recording studio) for corporate, association, cultural, and private events. The offering is bundled with in-house catering (Bistro 'jederziit'), external catering partners, modern event technology, and on-site event staff. gate27 also runs its own ticketed event programming (Explora multimedia reportages, concerts, children's ballet, fitness/dance courses) and serves as a day-structure workplace for people with social impairments.

Product overview

gate27 is a multi-award-winning congress and event venue (Kongresszentrum) in Winterthur, Switzerland, operated by the Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Winterthur. The venue offers a portfolio of 10 distinct rental spaces: the main Auditorium with Gallery (up to 630 persons capacity for conferences), Foyer & Lounge (networking areas), multiple meeting/conference rooms (Gesprächsraum, Sitzungszimmer, Seminarraum, Konferenzraum, Mehrzweckraum), a music studio, and the Raum der Begegnung. These spaces are complemented by on-site catering via the Bistro 'jederziit' and external catering partners. The venue hosts its own public event programming including the Explora multimedia lecture series, wellness courses (pilates, dance, fitness), and children's ballet performances. The venue positions itself as a one-stop solution for corporate events, conferences, cultural events, and private celebrations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Auditorium mit Galerie Main event auditorium with gallery seating, suitable for conferences, concerts, galas, and large presentations with a flexible capacity of up to 250 persons per event (up to 630 with gallery). Targeted at corporate event organizers, cultural program organizers, and associations.
• Foyer & Lounge Erdgeschoss Foyer (230 m2) and 1st floor Lounge (158 m2) used for networking, apéros, and informal gatherings at events. Designed to complement the auditorium for registration, catering, and mingling.
• Sitzungszimmer Meeting room on the 2nd floor (29 m2) suitable for 10-12 persons, used for business meetings, English lessons, and management sessions.
• Gesprächsraum Confidential conversation room on the ground floor (12 m2) for 4-6 persons, suitable for private discussions or as a backstage room.
• Raum der Begegnung Encounter room on the ground floor (17.3 m2) for 2-8 persons, suitable for informal meetings and small gatherings.
• Seminarraum Seminar room available for rental for training sessions and workshops. Targeted at corporate trainers, associations, and educational course providers.
• Konferenzraum Conference room available for corporate conferences and professional meetings.
• Mehrzweckraum Multi-purpose room available for various types of events and functions.
• Tonstudio und Bandraum Recording studio and band room for musical rehearsals and recordings.
• Bistro jederziit On-site bistro restaurant providing catering, coffee service, and culinary offerings for events and daily walk-in dining. Operated as a wholly-owned adjacent subsidiary of gate27 under FEG Winterthur.
• Catering Services External catering partnerships combined with on-site food and beverage services for events, company dinners, and galas.
• Explora Events Ticketed series of multimedia presentations and lectures covering travel, adventure, nature, and cultural topics shown in the auditorium, produced in partnership with Explora Events AG.
• Wellness and Fitness Courses Recurring wellness and fitness courses including Pilates, dance, and gymnastics offered regularly at the venue.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8.3 points on Swiss Location Award quality seal
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• House of WinterthurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for sustainable and positive development of location marketing for Winterthur. Gate27 participates in destination marketing initiatives alongside other Winterthur businesses.
• Q12minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQ12 is an association of small and medium-sized event venues in the MICE and culture market. The partnership increases visibility for gate27 through exchange, experience sharing, and collective engagement.
• EventbutlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent platform membership providing gate27 with visibility and discoverability on event venue listing platforms.
• Bistro 'jederziit'coreOthersIn-house bistro operated as part of gate27, providing on-site catering, coffee service, and restaurant offerings for events and visitors. The bistro also serves daily meals for the public.
• FEG Winterthur (Freie Evangelische Gemeinde Winterthur)coreOthersOwner of gate27. The event and congress area is operated according to business principles while also providing employment integration for people with social impairments as part of the church community's social mission.
• StägetrittminorOthersNon-profit association providing diverse relief services for families and employment integration placements. Gate27 is involved in community engagement initiatives with this social partner.
• Explora Events AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExplora Events AG has been using gate27 as their preferred venue in Winterthur for two years. The partnership hosts multimedia reportage events including travel documentaries and adventure presentations. Gate27 has hosted multiple Explora events including Roadtrip Italien, Jäger und Sammler, Borneo, and other travel presentations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SwissTech Convention Center: Modern convention venue at EPFL in Lausanne. Comparable as a Swiss congress venue serving corporate and academic conferences with strong AV capabilities.
• Congress Center Basel: Large Swiss congress and convention venue in Basel. Comparable as a Swiss MICE and congress venue targeting corporate, association, and cultural events, but it operates at a larger scale and is publicly/regionally backed.
• Kursaal Bern: Convention and event complex in Bern combining hotel, congress, and entertainment facilities. Comparable multi-purpose event venue serving Swiss corporate and association clients with in-house gastronomy.

Direct peers

• The Hall (Zürich): Large event and concert venue in Zürich-Allmend. Comparable as a Swiss multipurpose venue targeting corporate events, galas, and large gatherings in the same Zürich/east Switzerland catchment.
• Technopark Zürich: Event and conference venue in Zürich offering auditoriums, meeting and seminar rooms. Comparable as a Swiss corporate and association event venue with multi-space configurations and AV technology.
• Umwelt Arena Schweiz: Sustainability-focused event venue in Spreitenbach (near Winterthur/Zürich) hosting corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. Comparable as a Swiss MICE venue emphasising sustainability credentials.
• JED Events (Zürich): Swiss event and conference organiser with venues and AV services. Comparable as a Swiss corporate event operator offering spaces, catering, and event production in the same regional market.

Regional players

• Casinotheater Winterthur: Local Winterthur event/theatre venue hosting corporate and cultural events. Operates in the same city as gate27, directly competing for Winterthur-based corporate and cultural event bookings.
• Mövenpick Hotel Zürich Regensdorf: Hotel with large conference and convention facilities near Zürich. Comparable as a Swiss MICE offering targeting corporate clients with rooms, catering, and event technology, but as part of a broader hotel portfolio.

Others

• Eventlokale.ch: Swiss event venue marketplace and aggregator. Comparable as a discovery and listing channel for Swiss MICE venues; gate27 participates via the Eventbutler partnership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/gate27
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kongresszentrum-gate27
• Instagraminstagram.com/gate27

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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