PRYSM

What PRYSM does

PRYSM is a private, single-location hybrid nightclub and event venue operating from a 10,000-square-foot space at 1543 North Kingsbury Street in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. The venue is configured into three distinct areas — the Main Room, the Mezzanine, and No.9 Champagne Lounge — and is built around a 20x20 foot LED wall, state-of-the-art intelligent lighting and video systems, a world-class DJ booth, and a live performance stage, with a total capacity of 850 guests across three full bars, two levels, a VIP suite, and four full restrooms. It is ADA-compliant and is positioned as Chicago's top-rated hybrid venue, combining ticketed nightclub programming with private event rentals.

The business generates revenue through four streams: ticketed public events (DJ sets, live music acts, themed nights, and recurring programming such as the weekly SUNDOWN SUNDAZE house and techno event) sold exclusively through AXS.com; private venue rentals for corporate events, weddings, product launches, networking mixers, galas, VIP gatherings, holiday parties, private celebrations, and film & TV productions booked through a dedicated events team; VIP table reservations and bottle service including bachelorette and birthday packages bundled with Mercedes Sprinter transportation and expedited entry; and ancillary fees including a $5 coat check and date-dependent valet parking.

PRYSM distributes through AXS.com for public ticketing and direct sales channels (email-driven private event inquiries and direct VIP table reservations) for higher-margin segments. Its website references AEG Worldwide in its privacy policy and accessibility statement, and hiring inquiries route to Auris Presents, suggesting an operational relationship with AEG-affiliated entities. Headcount is reported at 11–50 employees. No funding rounds, management team details, or financial figures are publicly disclosed.

Name

PRYSM

Legal name

PRYSM

Website

https://prysmchicago.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PRYSM operates a 10,000-square-foot hybrid nightclub and event venue in Chicago's Lincoln Park, hosting ticketed DJ and live music events alongside private event rentals and VIP bottle service for nightlife consumers, corporate event organizers, and celebration groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightclub & Live Entertainment Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

DJ & Electronic Music Venues (MPAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)

Keywords

• Nightclub venue rental
• Live music entertainment
• Private event hosting
• Bottle service packages
• Dj performance events

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Ticketed events sold through AXS.com platform. Events include DJ performances, live music acts, and themed nights.
2. Private Event Rentals: Venue rental for corporate events, weddings, product launches, networking mixers, galas, VIP gatherings, holiday parties, private celebrations, and film/TV productions. Spans 10,000 square feet with customizable layouts.
3. Bottle Service and VIP Packages: Table reservations with bottle service including bachelorette and birthday packages. Features Mercedes Sprinter transportation, expedited entry, complimentary champagne, and VIP bottle presentations.
4. Coat Check: Secured coat and personal belongings check available for $5 fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PRYSM operates a 10,000 sq ft hybrid nightclub and live entertainment venue in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood, hosting ticketed DJ performances and live music acts alongside private event rentals. The venue offers table reservations and bottle service packages (including bachelorette and birthday packages with Mercedes Sprinter transportation), supported by a 20' x 20' LED wall, intelligent lighting and video systems, and a world-class DJ booth and performance stage that together accommodate up to 850 guests.

Product overview

PRYSM is Chicago's top-rated hybrid nightclub venue offering a unified entertainment experience. The core offering is the 10,000 sq ft venue space (Main Room, Mezzanine, and No.9 Champagne Lounge) for live music acts, DJ performances, and nightclub events. Supporting services include Private Events & Venue Rental for corporate and social gatherings, and Table Reservations & Bottle Service for VIP experiences with transportation and expedited entry. Recurring programming includes SUNDOWN SUNDAZE, a weekly Sunday techno event featuring local artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PRYSM Nightclub Venue Chicago's top-rated hybrid venue spanning 10,000 sq ft with three distinct areas: Main Room, Mezzanine, and No.9 Champagne Lounge. Features state-of-the-art sound and lighting, a 20' x 20' LED wall, and capacity for 850 guests. Hosted ticketed events are sold through AXS.com.
• Private Events & Venue Rental Venue rental service for corporate events, weddings, product launches, networking mixers, galas, VIP gatherings, holiday parties, private celebrations, and film/TV productions. Inquiries are routed through [email protected] with a downloadable Private Events Deck.
• Table Reservations & Bottle Service VIP table reservations with Mercedes Sprinter transportation, expedited entry, coat check, and bottle presentations. Includes Bachelorette Package (transportation, expedited entry, complimentary coat check, champagne, confetti blast) and Birthday Package (transportation within 10 minutes, expedited entry).
• SUNDOWN SUNDAZE Weekly recurring Sunday nightclub event featuring local house and techno artists under the SUNDOWN SUNDAZE sub-brand, with ticketed entry through AXS.
• Ticketed DJ and Live Music Events Nightly/weekly ticketed entertainment programming featuring headlining DJs (e.g., Sultan + Shepard, it's murph, JOSHWA, Dusky), live music acts, and themed nights, with all ticket sales routed through AXS.com including service and handling fees.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AXS.comcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner for all PRYSM events. Handles ticket sales for DJ performances, live music acts, and themed nights. Service and handling fees are added to ticket prices.
• AEG WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company managing venue operations, referenced in privacy policy and accessibility statement links on PRYSM website.
• Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury Mercedes Sprinter vehicles used for VIP transportation services included in bottle service packages for bachelorette and birthday celebrations.
• Valet Parking ServiceminorOthersPrivately owned valet parking lot directly adjacent to the club. Third-party service not associated with PRYSM; pricing dependent on date/event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Mid: Chicago-based electronic music nightclub and event venue with similar focus on DJ performances and live events. Directly comparable in geography, format, and target audience to PRYSM.
• E11even Miami: Premium hybrid venue combining nightclub operations with private event hosting in a major U.S. market. Comparable business model to PRYSM despite different city.
• Sound-Bar Chicago: Chicago electronic music nightclub focused on house and techno, similar to PRYSM's SUNDOWN SUNDAZE programming. Comparable in scale, format, and target demographic.
• Concord Music Hall: Chicago live music and electronic venue hosting similar DJ and live acts. Comparable in event model, capacity scale, and genre focus to PRYSM.
• TAO Chicago: Upscale Chicago nightclub and restaurant hybrid from Tao Group. Comparable to PRYSM in combining nightlife with private event hosting and premium positioning.
• Spy Bar Chicago: Long-running Chicago electronic music nightclub known for house music programming. Directly comparable to PRYSM in genre focus, nightlife model, and citywide audience.

Broad incumbents

• House of Blues Chicago: Live Nation-owned flagship live music venue in Chicago offering a broader entertainment portfolio. Comparable as a premium live entertainment venue with larger scale and corporate backing.
• LIV Miami: Major nightclub venue operated by MDM Group featuring bottle service and electronic/DJ acts. Comparable to PRYSM's premium nightclub positioning with broader market reach.
• Marquee New York: Iconic New York nightclub and event venue with electronic music programming and premium bottle service. Comparable to PRYSM in scale and nightlife positioning.

Others

• Carbon House (venue management platform): Website platform powering PRYSM's site (branded as "a carbonhouse experience"). An enabling vendor rather than a competitor, but relevant ecosystem participant.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/prysmnightclub
• Xx.com/prysmchicago
• Facebookfacebook.com/PRYSMchicago
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/prysm-chicago

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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