Clubstars.net

What Clubstars.net does

Clubstars.net GmbH is a Munich-based nightlife event operator and consumer-facing ticketing platform founded in 2003 and registered as a GmbH in Munich (HRB 201870). The company organizes and markets a portfolio of themed party event series — primarily nostalgia-driven (70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s) — at recurring Munich venues including the Milchbar, Freiheitshalle, and Filmcasino. Its flagship series "Kiss the 90s" won the Munich Nightlife Award for Best Event Series, and the company has reportedly organized over 27,500 events, accumulated 316,000+ registered app users, and documented 3.6 million+ event photos over its operating history.

The underlying technology stack is a custom consumer platform: a Clubstars-branded iOS and Android app (built and maintained by 2peaches GmbH under the "disco2app" framework), a website on Hetzner hosting, a Mangopay-powered E-wallet for in-venue cashless payments (topped up via PayPal, credit card, or SOFORT/Klarna), QR-code-based ticket scanning at venue entry, and integrated social/photo-gallery features. Operational tooling includes Freshdesk for support, SendinBlue for email, and Spryng for SMS verification. Cookie/tracking infrastructure covers Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, and TikTok Pixel — indicating paid acquisition and retargeting activity.

The business model is predominantly direct-to-consumer and transaction-based. Revenue streams include advance ticket sales (VVK) sold at a discount to door prices, evening box-office sales, lounge/table reservations with minimum-spend packages, in-venue E-wallet spending (a per-transaction share), and on-site F&B. Additional B2B service lines — Eventmarketing, Clubkonzepte, DJ Bookings, and Firmenevents — are listed on the company site but represent a secondary motion. Distribution is wholly in-house via the Clubstars app and website; no third-party ticket resellers are used. Geographic scope is confined to Munich/Bavaria, with no disclosed expansion beyond that market.

Name

Clubstars.net

Legal name

Clubstars.net GmbH

Website

https://clubstars.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clubstars.net GmbH operates a Munich-based nightlife event platform running nostalgia-themed party series (70s–2000s) via a proprietary iOS/Android app with ticketing, Mangopay-powered E-wallet, and QR-code venue entry, serving primarily 18–35 year-old consumers in the Munich/Bavaria market.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightlife Entertainment & Event Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightlife & Club Guest List / Table Reservations (HSACALAG), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (CRANACAG), Nightlife Events & Club Tickets (THAJAFAK)

Keywords

• Themed nightlife events
• Mobile event ticketing
• Cashless event payments
• Event marketing services
• Club concept development

Headquarters

HQ city

Grünwald

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from advance ticket sales (VVK/Vorverkauf) via the Clubstars app and website, with higher door prices as the premium option. Ticket types include standard admission, group tickets (buy 5, pay 4), and birthday specials.
2. Lounge and Table Reservations: Revenue from reserving lounges or tables at events, with optional free-consumption packages (Freiverzehr-Pakete) where minimum spend is required.
3. In-Venue E-Wallet Spending: Users load funds into the app's E-wallet (via PayPal, credit card, or SOFORT/Klarna through Mangopay) and spend on drinks and food at events, generating a share of each transaction.
4. Food & Beverage at Events: On-site food and beverage sales (soft drinks, alcohol, snacks) at events, including welcome drinks bundled with ticket purchases and drink specials.
5. App/Platform Services: Providing ticketing, social networking, and payment infrastructure to discotheques. The app is used by partner venues and manages event promotion, guest lists, and in-venue payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clubstars.net organizes and operates large-scale themed nightlife events in Munich (notably the 90s party series Milchbar90/Kiss the 90s and 70s/80s Disco Night) and sells tickets exclusively through its proprietary disco2app iOS/Android app and website, which issue QR-coded e-tickets and host an in-app E-wallet for cashless payments. Beyond consumer events, the company packages event marketing, club concept development, DJ booking, and corporate event execution as standalone B2B services.

Product overview

Clubstars.net operates a consumer-facing nightlife platform centered on its mobile app (iOS & Android) which enables ticket purchasing, lounge reservations, and digital E-wallet payments for events. The company runs multiple recurring party series including Milchbar90 (90s music, Thursdays since 2003), Kiss the 90s (largest Munich 90s party, monthly at Freiheizhalle, Munich Nightlife Award winner), and Disco Night (70s & 80s monthly events). Supporting services include an E-Ticket system with QR code scanning and lounge reservation functionality. Beyond its own events, Clubstars offers B2B services including Eventmarketing, Clubkonzepte (club concepts), DJ Bookings, and Firmenevents (corporate events).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• disco2app Mobile App (iOS and Android) Proprietary iOS and Android application that handles event discovery, e-ticket purchase and QR-code validation, an in-app E-wallet for cashless payment on-site, social features (photo upload, friend connections), and push-notification-based event communication for attendees of Clubstars's themed nightlife events.
• Milchbar90 / Kiss the 90s (90s-themed Party Series) Recurring large-scale 90s-themed club night series organized by Clubstars.net in Munich venues, with tickets sold through the disco2app app and on-the-door, marketed primarily to adults who came of age in the 1990s.
• Disco Night (70s & 80s) Recurring 70s/80s disco-themed party nights organized by Clubstars.net in Munich, with tickets distributed through the disco2app mobile app and website.
• Eventmarketing (B2B Event Marketing Services) B2B service offering in which Clubstars.net provides end-to-end event marketing and execution for external clients, leveraging the company's recurring themed-event production experience.
• Clubkonzepte (Club Concept Development) B2B service that designs and develops club concepts for third-party venues and operators, drawing on Clubstars.net's in-house experience running recurring themed nightlife events.
• DJ Bookings (B2B) B2B service through which Clubstars.net provides DJ talent booking for external events, leveraging the DJ roster and relationships built through its own themed event series.
• Firmenevents (Corporate Events) B2B corporate event service in which Clubstars.net plans and executes private events for companies, drawing on its themed-event production capabilities and disco2app infrastructure for guest and payment handling.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,500 events organized and 3.6 million+ photos documented since founding
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Radio Arabella MünchencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio Arabella is the media partner for Clubstars' Disco Night events (70s & 80s), broadcasting and promoting events on their radio station. This partnership provides Clubstars with a powerful reach into Munich's adult/middle-aged listener demographic through the radio station's audience.
• 2peaches GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration2peaches (2peaches GmbH, Zwickauer Str. 55, 08468 Reichenbach) developed and maintains the Clubstars app under the disco2app platform. They provide ongoing app services, maintenance, and technical development.
• Mangopay LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationMangopay (2 Avenue Amélie, L-1125 Luxembourg) is the payment services provider for the Clubstars E-wallet system, enabling users to load credit and make cashless payments at events. Supports PayPal, credit card, and SOFORT/Klarna for top-ups.
• Therme ErdingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTherme Erding donated prizes (4x tickets to Therme Erding) for the Kids Halloween Party Tombola. They are a sponsor providing prizes for event giveaways in exchange for brand exposure to the family-oriented event audience.
• disco2appcoreTechnology or Integrationdisco2app (disco2app.com) is the platform provider for Clubstars' website and mobile application. The footer credits disco2app as 'the platform developed with love' for Clubstars. It provides both the website and app infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CTS Eventim: Europe's largest ticketing company, headquartered in Germany. Comparable to Clubstars in providing ticketing infrastructure and event promotion for live entertainment in Germany, though Eventim focuses on large-scale concerts, sports, and theater rather than themed nightlife events.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment conglomerate operating venues, festivals, ticketing (Ticketmaster), and artist management. Comparable to Clubstars in the live-event promotion, ticketing, and venue-partnership dimensions, though at vastly larger scale across all entertainment categories.
• See Tickets: European ticketing platform serving live events, festivals, and nightlife venues across multiple countries. Comparable to Clubstars in the ticketing and event-promotion layer for live entertainment, though See Tickets operates as a generalist platform rather than a vertical nightlife specialist.
• Eventbrite: Global ticketing and event technology platform with broad category coverage. Comparable to Clubstars in the ticketing and event-discovery layer (both sell event tickets, manage guest lists, and process payments), though Eventbrite serves all event categories at vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Resident Advisor: Global platform for electronic music events, ticketing, and nightlife discovery. Comparable to Clubstars in the niche focus on music-themed nightlife events and community-driven event listings, though RA focuses exclusively on electronic music and operates at much larger geographic scale.
• Fever: Experiences platform that curates and sells tickets for local events, nightlife, and immersive experiences across multiple cities. Closely comparable to Clubstars in operating model: producing/curating themed experiences, mobile-first ticketing, and on-site payments, though Fever operates across many more markets and categories.
• Dice: Mobile-first ticketing platform focused on nightlife, concerts, and live events. Closest direct peer to Clubstars: both emphasize nightlife event discovery, in-app ticket purchases, and venue-based cashless experiences. Dice operates at much larger scale across major global cities.

Others

• disco2app: White-label nightlife event platform that powers Clubstars' website and mobile app. Directly comparable as the underlying technology infrastructure provider — disco2app's broader client base of venue operators represents Clubstars' potential peer set for a white-label SaaS expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ClubstarsMuenchen
• Instagraminstagram.com/clubstars_muenchen
• TikToktiktok.com/@clubstars_muenchen
• Xx.com/clubstarsnet

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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