BIG BIO

What BIG BIO does

BIG BIO ApS is a privately held Danish cinema chain operating three physical locations across Denmark: Herlev and Nordhavn in the Copenhagen area, and Holstebro in Jutland. Founded in 2015, the company positions itself as a premium cinema operator under the tagline "Den største biografoplevelse" (The biggest cinema experience), differentiating through electric luxury recliner seating, Dolby Atmos immersive sound, and 3D/4K/HFR projection capabilities installed across its halls.

The core product is cinema ticket sales, supplemented by on-site café services (including the branded "VORES CAFÉ" at Nordhavn and "CAFÉEN MED OMTANKE" at Holstebro), gift cards, and a free loyalty program called BIG BIO Bonus. Ticket pricing ranges from 67.50 DKK for children's previews to 205 DKK for premium FILM + KLUBBEN events with presentations. The company operates the Integra ticketing system from 1StepAhead across all locations for unified online and box-office sales, and uses Google Analytics for web traffic monitoring. A dedicated B2B sub-brand, BIG BIO Business, rents cinema facilities for corporate meetings, conferences, product launches, and private events.

BIG BIO serves a horizontal mix of customer segments: individual consumers and families (primary), corporate clients via the Business division, schools and youth groups for educational screenings, and film enthusiasts through partnerships with Biografklub Danmark Film and the Gyserklubben horror club curated by film journalist Daniel Hartvig. Specialized programming includes maternity screenings (BARSELS BIO), senior-friendly morning screenings (FORMIDDAGSBIO), brain-friendly screenings (HJERNEVENLIGBIO), and children's birthday parties. The company employs 51-100 staff, is GDPR-compliant in its data handling, and operates exclusively within Denmark with no disclosed international expansion, M&A activity, or external funding rounds.

Name

BIG BIO

Legal name

BIG BIO ApS

Website

https://bigbio.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BIG BIO is a privately held Danish cinema chain operating three premium locations (Herlev, Nordhavn, Holstebro) featuring Dolby Atmos sound, 4K projection, and electric recliner seats, serving individual consumers, families, and corporate clients through ticket sales, café services, and event hosting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Movie Theater Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Center Operations (Expo Halls, Trade Show Venues) (MPAGALAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Venues & Location Rentals (Hotels, Ballrooms, Unique Venues) (MPAGAHAO)

Keywords

• Cinema exhibition services
• Movie theater operations
• Premium cinema experience
• Corporate event hosting
• Cinema loyalty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Movie Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from individual and group movie ticket sales at varying price points depending on screening type (standard, premiere, special event)
2. Café and Food Services: On-site café sales including popcorn, beverages, and food items; Nordhavn location features 'VORES CAFÉ - Før Under Efter' (Our Café - Before During After)
3. Corporate Events and Conferences: BIG BIO Business division rents out cinema facilities for corporate meetings, conferences, and private events with food and beverage service
4. Gift Cards: Sale of gift cards for cinema experiences
5. BIG BIO Bonus Loyalty Program: Loyalty program offering rewards and special offers to members

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BIG BIO operates a three-site premium cinema chain in Denmark (Herlev, Nordhavn, and Holstebro), selling movie tickets, food and beverage concessions, and corporate cinema event services. Offerings are differentiated by high-end projection and audio technology (Dolby, laser, Integra), a loyalty rewards program (BIG BIO Bonus), a dedicated corporate events division (BIG BIO Business), and curated special programming such as premieres and themed events.

Product overview

BIG BIO is a Danish cinema chain operating as three physical locations (Herlev, Nordhavn, and Holstebro) offering traditional movie theater screenings with premium viewing experiences. The core offering centers on cinema ticket sales powered by the Integra ticketing system, complemented by a loyalty program (BIG BIO Bonus), on-site café services, and corporate event hosting (BIG BIO Business). Special programming includes curated screenings for families, children, horror enthusiasts, and maternity groups. The company generates revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage purchases, corporate events, and gift cards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BIG BIO Business: B2B services for conferences, events, and corporate film screenings offered to businesses.

Products and services

• BIG BIO Cinema Screenings

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1StepAheadcoreTechnology or Integration1StepAhead provides the Integra ticket system used by BIG BIO for all three locations. The system handles online ticket sales, seat selection, and order management across the cinema chain.
• Biografklub Danmark FilmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBIG BIO participates in Biografklub Danmark Film, a film club program offering members exclusive screenings, special events, and curated film selections. Special 'FILM + KLUBBEN' events include pre-film presentations by film journalists.
• FilmportenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordhavn location participates in the Filmporten program, providing film access benefits to members as part of the cinema's special programming offerings.
• Daniel Hartvig (Gyserklubben)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFilm journalist Daniel Hartvig curates the 'Gyserklubben' (Horror Club) at Nordhavn, hosting horror film premieres with introductions and quizzes. Features Eli Roth's Ice Cream Man as a notable collaboration.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• IMAX Corporation: Premium large-format cinema technology licensor. BIG BIO's Dolby Atmos and 4K/HFR investments compete for the same premium-format value proposition that IMAX enables for partner exhibitors.

Regional players

• Filmstaden: Major Swedish cinema operator (part of SF Bio/Swedish Film Industry group). Comparable premium positioning and programming model, but based in Sweden rather than Denmark, making it a regional rather than direct peer.
• SF Bio: Sweden's largest cinema chain with comparable premium-multiplex positioning. Operates in a different Nordic country but serves a highly similar Scandinavian consumer with parallel movie exhibition, F&B, and corporate event offerings.

Direct peers

• Nordisk Film Biografer: Denmark's largest cinema chain, operating multiple locations across the country. Directly competes with BIG BIO for moviegoers in the Copenhagen area and across Denmark, with similar revenue model (ticket sales, F&B, advertising).
• CinemaxX Denmark: Major Scandinavian cinema operator with a significant presence in Denmark. Competes directly with BIG BIO in the Danish cinema market with multi-screen venues and similar ticket/concession revenue model.

Broad incumbents

• AMC Entertainment: Largest cinema chain globally with comparable premium-format offerings (Dolby Cinema, recliner seating). Operates at vastly larger scale and across multiple geographies, making it a broad incumbent reference rather than a direct competitor.
• Odeon Cinemas: Major European cinema chain owned by AMC. Comparable cinema exhibition and corporate event offerings, but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple countries.
• Vue International: Large European cinema chain operating across multiple countries. Comparable cinema exhibition model with premium seating and AV investments, but operates at much larger scale across broader geographies than BIG BIO.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bigbioherlev
• Instagraminstagram.com/bigbio_herlev

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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