What C/O Berlin Foundation does

C/O Berlin Foundation operates a Berlin-based exhibition space dedicated to photography and visual media, housed in the historic Amerika Haus building at Hardenbergstraße 22-24. Its programming spans rotating exhibitions of photographic and visual art — including recent presentations such as a Walter Schels retrospective and 'The Lure of the Image' — alongside a multi-tier education offering for children (Junior), teenagers (Teens), and adults, and two recurring awards: the Talent Award and the After Nature Prize.

The foundation runs daily from 11:00 to 20:00 and monetizes through a diversified mix: paid admissions (€15 regular, €8 reduced), a membership structure that includes a Director's Circle tier, on-site bookshop and café revenue, venue rental, and a sponsorship/donation layer with named partners including Airbnb, ATS, and the Crespo Foundation. Additional visitor-facing services include a free in-house newspaper and guided tours.

Distribution and reach are anchored by the landmark Amerika Haus location and by cultural-sector partnerships (notably with the Die Vielen initiative). The foundation is structured as a non-profit with no disclosed technology platform, recurring digital product layer, or AI capability; its primary assets are its curatorial reputation, programming slate, and physical venue.

Name

C/O Berlin Foundation

Legal name

C/O Berlin Foundation

Website

https://co-berlin.info

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

C/O Berlin Foundation is a non-profit cultural institution in Berlin's historic Amerika Haus, presenting photography and visual media exhibitions, multi-tier education programs, and curatorial awards to general public visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Art Museum & Cultural Institution

NAICS

Museums (712110)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Museums (e.g., Maritime, Aviation, Sports, Music, Film) (THAJADAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Photography exhibitions
• Visual arts curation
• Cultural education programs
• Art museum services
• Exhibition space rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from admission tickets to exhibitions. Standard admission is 15 Euro regular, 8 Euro reduced, with free entry for visitors up to and including 18 years of age. Group rates available for parties of 10 or more at 12 Euro regular and 6 Euro reduced per person.
2. Membership (C/O Berlin Friends): Annual membership program offering free unlimited exhibition access for member and one guest, along with additional benefits. Supports the foundation's cultural mission.
3. Retail (Bookshop): Sale of photography books, exhibition catalogs, and related merchandise through the on-site C/O Berlin Bookshop.
4. Hospitality (Café): Revenue from the on-site café serving visitors during exhibition hours.
5. Space Rental: The Amerika Haus facility is available for rental events.
6. Sponsorships and Donations: Support from corporate sponsors (Airbnb, ATS, Crespo Foundation) and individual donors including the Director's Circle and general donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

C/O Berlin Foundation operates a dedicated exhibition space for photography and visual media at the Amerika Haus building in Berlin, presenting rotating curated exhibitions alongside a multi-format education program (Junior, Teens, Adults workshops), an annual Talent Award for emerging photographers, the After Nature Prize, a free in-house newspaper, an on-site bookshop, a café, and an annual membership program. Paid admission (€15 regular / €8 reduced / €4 Kulturzugang) funds operations alongside memberships, retail, space rental, and corporate and individual donations.

Product overview

C/O Berlin Foundation operates as an exhibition space for photography and visual media, located in the historic Amerika Haus building in Berlin. The organization offers a unified portfolio centered on rotating exhibitions featuring prominent and emerging photographers. Supporting the exhibition program are education initiatives (Junior, Teens, Adults workshops), the C/O Berlin Talent Award and After Nature Prize recognition programs, free in-house publications (C/O Berlin Newspaper), and visitor amenities including a bookshop and café. Membership options provide free access to exhibitions. The core offering is the exhibition program, supplemented by educational workshops, awards, and retail services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exhibitions

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• AirbnbminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting C/O Berlin Foundation's cultural programming. Logo appears in the partners section of the website alongside other sponsors.
• ATSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting C/O Berlin Foundation's cultural programming. Logo appears in the partners section of the website alongside other sponsors.
• Crespo FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFoundation sponsor supporting C/O Berlin Foundation's cultural programming. Logo appears in the partners section of the website alongside other sponsors.
• Die VielenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural initiative united in solidarity with marginalized communities. C/O Berlin participates as a member of the 'Die Vielen' network of arts and culture creators in Germany, supporting the message that 'Art creates spaces for change.'

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tate Modern: Major London art museum with photography exhibitions as part of a broader visual arts program. Comparable as a large-scale exhibition venue with photography programming, education, café, retail, and membership — but operates across all visual arts rather than specializing in photography.
• MoMA: New York museum of modern art with significant photography department and exhibition program. Comparable as a globally recognized institution with photography exhibitions, education, retail, and membership, though much broader in scope than C/O Berlin's photography focus.

Direct peers

• Musée de l'Élysée: Lausanne-based photography museum with permanent collection, rotating exhibitions, and educational programs. Comparable as a photography-specialist museum with similar exhibition and educational mission.
• Foam Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based photography museum presenting rotating exhibitions of established and emerging photographers, with an on-site bookshop, café, educational programming, and membership. Closest direct comparable to C/O Berlin given similar single-category focus on photography, exhibition-led model, and visitor amenities.
• Deichtorhallen Hamburg: Hamburg-based exhibition halls housing the House of Photography and Hall for Contemporary Art. Comparable to C/O Berlin as a German photography exhibition venue with rotating programming and educational offerings.
• Fotografiska: Museum of photography operating multiple locations (Stockholm, New York, Tallinn, Berlin) with rotating exhibitions, restaurant/café, event space, and membership. Highly comparable — operates a similar exhibition + café + events model and has opened a Berlin location that directly overlaps with C/O Berlin's market.
• International Center of Photography (ICP): New York-based institution dedicated to photography and visual culture, operating exhibition, education, and community programs. Comparable to C/O Berlin in combining exhibitions with structured education and a curatorial focus on photography.
• Maison Européenne de la Photographie: Paris-based institution dedicated to contemporary photography exhibitions, collection, and educational programming. Comparable to C/O Berlin as a European photography-focused cultural institution with exhibition and education programming.

Emerging players

• Rencontres d'Arles: Annual photography festival in Arles, France featuring exhibitions across multiple venues plus education, awards, and a books/catalog program. Comparable to C/O Berlin's exhibition-driven curatorial model and emerging-talent programming, but operates as a time-bound festival rather than year-round venue.

Regional players

• PHotoEspaña: Madrid-based annual photography festival and foundation presenting exhibitions, awards, and educational programming across multiple venues. Comparable to C/O Berlin's curatorial and emerging-talent focus, but operates primarily in Spain rather than Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/COBerlinVideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/coberlinphoto
• Instagraminstagram.com/coberlin
• Xx.com/coberlin

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