What Kollektor does

Kollektor (operated by CHAINSTEP GmbH, a private Hamburg, Germany entity) is an NFT and fan-engagement platform built on the Algorand blockchain. The company serves two distinct customer groups: individual creators and artists who mint and sell NFTs through a self-service marketplace accessed via web and native iOS/Android apps, and enterprise clients — including live-event organizers, sports teams, event sponsors, and luxury/consumer brands — who license white-label loyalty and engagement solutions. Underlying technology includes Algorand's Layer-1 NFT standard for tamper-resistant token behavior, IPFS-based media storage redundantly pinned through Pinata and NFT.storage, CDN acceleration, and W3C verifiable presentations for creator identity binding.

The product portfolio spans the core Kollektor.io marketplace, the "Kollekt" mobile application, and three B2B solution lines (NFTs for Brands, Events Platform, Sponsors Solution), with a fourth — an NFT ownership verification API for service partners and metaverse integrations — in development. Differentiated technical components include soulbound NFTs designed for non-speculative fan support, revenue sharing co-developed with Algorand as a platform-level primitive, multi-media NFT support (video, AR, audio, PDF), and a Creative Rights Initiative (Wacom) partnership enabling forgery-resistant provenance documentation.

Kollektor monetizes through three streams: a credit-based NFT creation fee (1.5 credits plus 10% of total price for editions under EUR 60; 15% of total price for editions at or above EUR 60, with 1 credit equal to EUR 1), a marketplace transaction commission, and B2B licensing for white-label loyalty deployments. Go-to-market is hybrid: a product-led growth motion with a creator waitlist for the consumer side, combined with direct enterprise field sales for white-label brand and event engagements. The company operates with a team of approximately six to seven members and discloses no external funding or revenue figures.

Name

Kollektor

Legal name

CHAINSTEP GmbH

Website

https://kollektor.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kollektor (Chainstep GmbH) is a Hamburg-based NFT and fan-engagement platform built on Algorand, serving individual creators via a self-serve marketplace and mobile apps, and enterprises (events, sports, brands, sponsors) via white-label loyalty solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NFT Marketplace Platform

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210)

SIC

Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200)

akta.pro primary industry

Trading Cards & Collectibles NFT Marketplaces (FSADANAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

NFT Commerce, Ticketing & Utility Enablement (token-gated access, memberships, passes, ticketing rails) (FSAPAFAJ), Sports NFTs & Collectibles Marketplaces (FSADANAH)

Keywords

• NFT marketplace platform
• Digital collectibles
• Fan engagement software
• Blockchain loyalty solutions
• White-label NFT platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. NFT Transaction Fees / Platform Commission: Platform operates as a marketplace where artists create and sell NFTs. The platform takes a commission on sales. Sellers set purchase prices and offer periods; buyers purchase through social media links. Platform operator is not party to purchase contracts.
2. NFT Creation Credits: Creating NFTs on kollektor.io consumes credits. Two-tier pricing: 1.5 credits plus 10% of total price for editions under 60 EUR; 15% of total price for editions from 60 EUR upwards. Conversion: 1 Euro = 1 credit. Credits from bonuses cannot be paid out.
3. B2B White-Label Solutions: Brands, sponsors, and event organizers pay for white-label loyalty solutions and digital fan engagement services. Platform enables creating own loyalty systems connecting real-world events with digital assets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Kollektor operates an NFT marketplace platform (kollektor.io) built on the Algorand blockchain where artists and creators can mint, sell, and manage non-fungible tokens with IPFS-backed media storage. The company also offers B2B white-label solutions that enable brands, event organizers, sports teams, and sponsors to build digital loyalty programs, gamified fan engagement layers, and verifiable digital collectibles tied to live events.

Product overview

Kollektor operates a modular NFT and fan loyalty platform consisting of the Kollektor.io marketplace (core product for creators to mint and sell NFTs), the Kollektor mobile app (iOS/Android for collectors to manage NFT galleries), and specialized B2B solutions including NFTs for Brands (white-label NFT/loyalty offerings), the Events Platform (digital fan engagement for live events), and the Sponsors Solution (ROI measurement for event sponsorship). The platform is built on Algorand blockchain with IPFS storage, and includes an API for service partners to verify NFT ownership. Core mechanics include gamification, collectibles, digital vouchers, rewards, token-gating, and QR/NFC-based real-world interactions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kollektor.io Platform An NFT marketplace platform enabling artists and creators to mint, sell, and manage non-fungible tokens on the Algorand blockchain. NFT sales are facilitated through social media integration, and the platform supports multi-media NFTs including video, AR models, audio, and PDFs.
• Kollektor Mobile App (Kollekt) Native iOS and Android mobile application for fans and collectors to view, manage, and display NFT collections. Provides an elegant gallery experience with fine-grained control over how NFTs are shown and integrates with live events for fan engagement.
• NFTs for Brands White-label NFT and loyalty solution for brands, sports organizations, and consumer goods companies. Enables creation of digital collectibles, gamification experiences, token-gated access, and omnichannel customer engagement using NFTs, including digital certificates of authenticity and second-hand market monetization.
• Events Platform Digital community layer solution for live event organizers. Connects physical events with digital fan communities, enables gamification, real-world challenges, digital vouchers, and provides sponsorship ROI measurement tools. Helps event organizers turn loyal fans into loyal customers.
• Sponsors Solution Event sponsorship platform enabling brands to engage Gen Z and Alpha audiences, gather GDPR-compliant first-party data, and convert fans into loyal customers through NFT-based loyalty programs. Provides measurable ROI, real-time fan data, and hyper-personalized communication tools.

Quantifiable outcome

• NFT creation uses ~0.0000004 kg CO2 vs ~163 kg on Ethereum (~400 million times more efficient)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• AlgorandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary blockchain infrastructure partner. Kollektor.io runs entirely on Algorand blockchain selected for best-in-class scalability and low energy consumption (~0.0000004 kg CO2 per NFT vs ~163 kg on Ethereum). Uses Algorand's Layer-1 NFT implementation for security and standardized behavior. Working together on revenue sharing implementation as platform functionality.
• PinatacoreTechnology or IntegrationIPFS pinning service used to ensure media file longevity on the interplanetary filesystem. Part of multi-service pinning strategy to ensure data outlives the platform.
• NFT.storagecoreTechnology or IntegrationIPFS pinning service partnered with Pinata for redundant storage. Ensures NFT media and metadata persist long-term on decentralized storage network.
• Creative Rights Initiative (Wacom)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership partnership enabling documentation of creative process. Spearheaded by Wacom, CRI identifies who created artwork, what tools were used, and artist interactions. Enables NFT collectors to verify creation authenticity and prevents copy-paste forgeries.
• W3C (Verifiable Presentations Standard)strategicTechnology or IntegrationUses W3C standard of verifiable presentations to document ownership of artists' social profiles and bind creator identity to blockchain accounts. Enables de-anonymization of creators for trust and verification.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/kollektor_io
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kollektor-io
• Instagraminstagram.com/kollektor.io

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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