Premium Exhibitions

What Premium Exhibitions does

Premium Exhibitions, legally Premium Exhibitions II GmbH and operating under the trade name Premium Group, is a Berlin-based private company that organizes international fashion trade shows for the fashion and creative industries. Founded around 2003 under a GmbH structure and headquartered in Berlin Charlottenburg (Commercial Register HRB 86654B), the company has operated live events in this segment for over 20 years and is led by Managing Directors Jörg Arntz and Simon Kimble. The group was previously co-led by co-founder and co-CEO Anita Tillmann, and received institutional backing from Waterland Private Equity in January 2015.

The company runs a multi-brand portfolio of live exhibitions including Premium Exhibitions (the core fashion trade show), SEEK Exhibitions (streetwear and action sports), FashionTech (fashion and technology crossover), and TheGround (a B2B fashion platform connecting brands and buyers). Revenue is generated through event-driven services — organizing and hosting physical exhibitions for fashion brands, designers, retailers, and creative industry professionals seeking networking, product showcasing, and trend-discovery opportunities. The group's go-to-market is concentrated in the DACH/European region and is delivered through physical events, supplemented by organic social channels (YouTube, LinkedIn) and a content/blog presence on its website.

As of 2025, Premium Exhibitions has announced it is pressing pause on its live events operations, citing continued cautious commitment from the market. The company states that demand for a strong platform remains, but that it is observing, reflecting, and considering how a future-proof concept could take shape. While the legal entity and managing directors remain in place, core operating activity is suspended pending strategic re-evaluation.

Name

Premium Exhibitions

Legal name

Premium Exhibitions II GmbH

Website

https://premiumexhibitions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Premium Exhibitions (Premium Group) is a Berlin-based operator of international fashion and creative industry trade shows, running multiple live event brands including Premium Exhibitions, SEEK, FashionTech, and TheGround, and is currently paused on live operations pending strategic re-evaluation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Show and Exhibition Services

akta.pro primary industry

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD), Trade Shows & Industry Expos (B2B) (MPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• Fashion trade shows
• Live exhibitions
• Fashion industry events
• B2B trade fairs
• Creative industry networking

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Exhibition and Event Services: Premium Group generates revenue through organizing and hosting live exhibitions and events for the fashion and creative industries. The company has operated for over 20 years in this segment, suggesting a mature exhibition business model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Premium Exhibitions, operating under Premium Group, organizes and hosts international live trade show events for the fashion and creative industries. The portfolio includes the Premium Exhibitions trade show, SEEK Exhibitions (streetwear and action sports), FashionTech (fashion-technology crossover), and TheGround (B2B fashion platform). The company connects fashion brands, designers, retailers, and industry professionals through physical exhibition platforms for product showcasing, networking, and trend discovery.

Product overview

Premium Exhibitions operates as a multi-brand live events platform under Premium Group, organizing trade shows for the fashion and creative industries. The portfolio includes Premium Exhibitions (core fashion trade show), SEEK Exhibitions (streetwear and action sports), FashionTech (fashion and technology crossover), and TheGround (B2B fashion platform). With over 20 years of experience hosting live events, the company is currently on pause while evaluating future concepts for the platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Premium Exhibitions: Fashion trade show/exhibition brand
• SEEK Exhibitions
• Fashiontech
• TheGround

Products and services

• Premium Exhibitions A live trade show event for the fashion and creative industries, bringing together brands, designers, retailers, and professionals for networking, product showcasing, and business opportunities.
• SEEK Exhibitions A live exhibition event focused on streetwear and action sports within the fashion industry, serving brands and buyers in this segment.
• FashionTech An event concept at the intersection of fashion and technology, exploring innovation in the creative industries.
• TheGround A live exhibition platform connecting brands and buyers in the fashion and creative sectors, functioning as a B2B fashion platform.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Hyve Group: UK-listed international events organizer running fashion, textile, and apparel shows including Pure London (prior to divestment) and others. Comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a multi-format fashion trade show operator, though with significantly broader event portfolio.
• Messe Frankfurt: Global trade fair organizer operating major fashion and textile events including Texworld, Apparel Sourcing, and Neonyt. Comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a large incumbent operating fashion trade shows alongside many other verticals, with deeper capital and international reach.

Others

• Neonyt / Messe Frankfurt (fashion sustainability): Fashion and sustainability trade event operated by Messe Frankfurt with a digital platform (Foursource). Comparable to Premium Exhibitions' FashionTech sub-brand as a fashion-tech/sustainability event format exploring digital integration in B2B fashion.

Direct peers

• Tranoï: Paris-based organizer of Tranoï Paris and Tranoï Tokyo, a curated B2B fashion trade show focused on contemporary and emerging designers. Comparable to Premium Exhibitions' core show as a curated European fashion trade show with international editions.
• PROJECT (fashion trade show): NYC-based organizer of PROJECT, PROJECT Mens, and Liberty Fairs (now merged under Informa). Comparable to Premium Exhibitions' SEEK brand as a contemporary and streetwear-focused B2B fashion trade show with international edition ambitions.
• Pure London: London-based organizer of Pure London and Pure Origin fashion trade shows serving womenswear, menswear, and sourcing buyers. Comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a European B2B fashion trade show organizer competing for the same brand and retailer audience.
• Pitti Immagine: Florence-based organizer of Pitti Uomo, Pitti Bimbo, Pitti Filati, and other high-end fashion trade fairs. Highly comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a long-standing European fashion trade show organizer with a portfolio of segment-specific events serving brands and buyers.
• CIFF (Copenhagen International Fashion Fair): Copenhagen-based organizer of CIFF fashion trade shows across menswear, womenswear, and kidswear. Comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a Northern European fashion trade show platform with multi-segment branding.
• Première Vision: Paris-based organizer of B2B fashion and textile trade shows (PV Paris, PV New York, PV Shenzhen). Directly comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a multi-format international fashion trade show platform serving brands, manufacturers, and buyers across the apparel value chain.
• Who's Next / WSN Développement: Paris-based organizer of Who's Next, Premiere Classe, and other fashion and lifestyle trade shows. Directly comparable to Premium Exhibitions as a multi-brand B2B fashion exhibition platform operating across prêt-à-porter and contemporary segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjeQ82Nj1encW1nWnJn9Vew
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/premium-exhibitions-ii-gmbh
• Xx.com/premiumberlin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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