House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)

What House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) does

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) GmbH is a privately held innovation and networking platform headquartered in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, operating from a 13,000 m² purpose-built passive-house facility in the Gateway Gardens district adjacent to Frankfurt Airport. Its statutory mission is to bring together players from science, business, politics and society in the logistics, mobility and aviation sectors, and the company is structurally backed by four founding universities (EBS, Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences, Goethe University Frankfurt and TU Darmstadt), the Hessian Ministry for Economic Affairs and Hessen Agentur GmbH. Michael Kadow is the sole Managing Director; Ines Fröhlich (State Secretary) chairs the Supervisory Board.

HOLM's offering is organised into three operational divisions under a single ecosystem brand. (i) Innovation and Network Management delivers the three industry clusters — Hessen Logistics, Hessen Mobility and Hessen Aviation — alongside the Innovationsförderung Hessen subsidy programme (administered jointly with Hessen Agentur), a two-year Start-up Funding programme, the Start-up Community platform (since September 2023), the Future Aviation Lab and moderated Innovationsworkshops. (ii) Event Management markets 30+ conference and workshop rooms with capacity up to 500 guests, hosted across 600+ events annually drawing 36,000+ international guests, with catering through WISAG Business Catering and event technology through HOTELCO. (iii) Lettings Management rents private offices, co-working spaces, innovation labs, showrooms and networking areas to over 40 companies and associations plus 15 universities and research institutions on flexible monthly terms.

The business model is therefore a hybrid of real-estate rental (subscription-recurring), event-venue hire, and publicly funded programme administration (managed services). Distribution is relationship-led via a small direct leasing and events team, with referrals flowing through premium partners Fraport, Hessen Mobil, RMV, Mainova and Yunex Traffic, plus cluster and network partnerships with Boeing, IATA, Fraunhofer IML/LBF, Amadeus and BVL. HOLM does not itself develop proprietary software products; its principal stated metrics are 13,000 m² of infrastructure, 40+ tenant organisations, 600+ events per year and a managed project consortium portfolio of over 32 partners.

Name

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM)

Legal name

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) GmbH

Website

https://frankfurt-holm.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

HOLM GmbH operates a 13,000 m² innovation and networking hub in Frankfurt's Gateway Gardens, offering office and co-working lettings, event venue hire, and public innovation-fund management to over 40 companies, 15 universities and the wider logistics, mobility and aviation sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics and Mobility Innovation Hub

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Room Logistics Management (Space, Seating, Catering, A/V) (THAHAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Facilities Operations Outsourcing (Integrated FM, Work Orders, Asset Mgmt) (EDAEALAF)

Keywords

• Logistics innovation platform
• Mobility network management
• Innovation funding programs
• Coworking office space
• Event venue management

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Office and Co-working Space Rental: HOLM rents out office spaces, co-working spaces, innovation labs, and event spaces across 13,000 m² and 6 floors. Revenue is generated through flexible rental terms and customized office solutions for tenants from science and business.
2. Event Venue and Conference Services: HOLM generates revenue from hosting events, workshops, and conferences in its 30+ conference and workshop rooms with capacities up to 500 guests. Additional services include catering partnerships and event technology.
3. Innovation Project Funding and Management: HOLM serves as project promoter for the Hessian innovation funding programme, managing public funding for innovation projects in logistics and mobility between universities, companies and research institutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) operates a 13,000 m² innovation campus in Frankfurt's Gateway Gardens providing three core services: (1) Innovation and Network Management connecting logistics, mobility and aviation stakeholders through cluster initiatives and project management; (2) Event Management with 30 conference and workshop rooms hosting 600+ events annually for up to 36,000 guests; and (3) Lettings Management of office, co-working, and innovation lab space to over 40 companies and 15 research institutions. The platform also administers public innovation funding programs and supports startups in the sector.

Product overview

House of Logistics and Mobility (HOLM) is a unified innovation platform and physical facility spanning 13,000 m² in Frankfurt's Gateway Gardens district. The offering integrates three core service divisions under one ecosystem: Innovation and Network Management (network management, innovation promotion, project management, industry labs, and startup support), Event Management (venue rental with 30 conference/workshop rooms for up to 500 guests, and moderated innovation workshops), and Lettings Management (office, co-working, and innovation lab spaces for over 40 companies and 15 research institutions). The Cluster@HOLM umbrella brand unifies three industry clusters (Hessen Logistics, Hessen Mobility, Hessen Aviation) for cross-sector networking. Key programs include the Innovationsförderung subsidy program for research projects, Start-up Funding for early-stage companies, the Start-up Community platform, and the Future Aviation Lab for aviation industry collaboration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Innovations- und Netzwerkmanagement (Innovation and Network Management)
• Veranstaltungsmanagement (Event Management) Event management and venue rental service offering 30 conference and workshop rooms, open networking and exhibition spaces for up to 500 guests, and moderated innovation workshop experiences.
• Vermietungsmanagement (Lettings Management) Office space and co-working rental service across 6 floors including private offices, open-plan areas, innovation labs, showrooms, and networking spaces, located in Gateway Gardens near Frankfurt Airport.
• Innovationsförderung@HOLM (Innovation Promotion Programme) Subsidy and funding programme for SMEs, universities, and research institutions supporting innovation projects in logistics and mobility, administered by HOLM GmbH and Hessen Agentur GmbH on behalf of the State of Hessen.
• Start-up-Funding@HOLM Two-year funding programme supporting young companies in logistics and mobility sectors with development support and networking opportunities.
• Start-up Community@HOLM Free community platform providing mobility and logistics startups access to industry players, academic representatives, and political stakeholders.
• Innovationsworkshops@HOLM Moderated workshop offering designed to support teams at various stages of the innovation process with experienced facilitators and industry expert networks.
• Special Tenancy Programme Settlement programme for universities and research institutions to establish locations at HOLM, offering special tenancy conditions with focus on logistics and mobility topics.
• Future Aviation Lab Specialized lab space and digital event platform for aviation industry exchange, dialogue, joint project work, and workshops focused on Advanced Air Mobility and Green Aviation topics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 workshops, events and congresses hosted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fraport AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraport AG is a premium HOLM partner and one of the world's leading airport operators. The partnership focuses on joint innovation initiatives in aviation, logistics, and mobility. Fraport participates in the Hessen Aviation cluster and contributes to airport-related research projects at HOLM.
• Hessen MobilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHessen Mobil is the Hessian state transport authority and a premium HOLM partner. The partnership supports mobility research and infrastructure development projects in Hesse, contributing to the Hessen Mobility cluster.
• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRMV is the regional public transport authority for the Rhine-Main area and a premium HOLM partner. The collaboration focuses on public transport innovation, mobility-as-a-service initiatives, and the Public Transport Industry Laboratory.
• Mainova AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMainova is the regional energy provider and premium HOLM partner. The partnership supports sustainable energy and infrastructure projects at the HOLM facility and within the innovation ecosystem.
• Yunex TrafficcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYunex Traffic is a leading intelligent traffic management solutions provider and premium HOLM partner. The collaboration focuses on smart mobility infrastructure and traffic management innovation projects.
• Kassel AirportminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKassel Airport is a regional airport operator and HOLM partner, contributing to the Hessen Aviation cluster with focus on regional air mobility.
• Ludewig+BockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLudewig+Bock is an engineering consultancy and HOLM partner, contributing expertise to infrastructure and mobility projects within the network.
• HA Hessen Agentur GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHessen Agentur GmbH is co-project promoter with HOLM for Hessian innovation funding. The agency supports economic development and innovation in Hesse and collaborates on project management for innovation programmes.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIATA is a key partner in the Hessen Aviation cluster, providing global aviation industry expertise and standards knowledge. The partnership enables networking between IATA and regional aviation stakeholders through HOLM.
• BoeingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoeing is a partner in the Hessen Aviation cluster, contributing aviation technology expertise and participating in industry events and networking at HOLM.
• Fraunhofer IMLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics is a research partner in the Hessen Logistics cluster, contributing academic research expertise and conducting applied logistics research projects.
• Fraunhofer LBFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute for Structural Durability and System Reliability contributes research expertise in aviation and mobility systems to the Hessen Aviation cluster.
• European Business School (EBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEBS Universität für Wirtschaft und Recht is one of the four founding universities of HOLM, contributing academic expertise in business and economics to the innovation ecosystem.
• Frankfurt University of Applied SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrankfurt University of Applied Sciences (FRA UAS) is a founding university of HOLM and major tenant, contributing applied research in aviation, logistics, and mobility through its Institute for Aviation & Tourism Management.
• Goethe University FrankfurtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoethe University Frankfurt is one of the four founding universities of HOLM, contributing research expertise in economics, transport, and mobility studies to the network.
• Darmstadt University of Technology (TU Darmstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnische Universität Darmstadt is a founding university of HOLM and cluster partner, contributing engineering and technology research expertise, including circular economy and automotive research.
• Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL) e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBVL is a national logistics association and networking partner of HOLM, facilitating exchange between industry and academia in logistics.
• Arbeitsgemeinschaft Logistik-Initiativen DeutschlandsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network of logistics initiatives in Germany, partnering with HOLM for knowledge sharing and collaborative logistics innovation.
• WISAG Business CateringminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWISAG is the exclusive catering partner at HOLM, providing event catering services including concept development, regional products, and individual service for events and the company restaurant.
• HOTELCO Conference and Event TechnologyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHOTELCO is the event technology partner for HOLM, providing professional conference equipment, technical support, and expertise to ensure smooth event operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Urban Future: European mobility and urban innovation conference and community platform. Comparable to HOLM's Hessen Mobility cluster in combining events, networking, and thought leadership around sustainable urban mobility.
• STATION F: Paris-based startup campus — the world's largest — offering co-working, event space, and a corporate partner program. Comparable in scale of facility, event-driven GTM, and curated corporate-startup ecosystem.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs providing co-working, events, and programs for entrepreneurs. Comparable as a multi-city innovation platform operator with similar community- and event-led GTM motion.
• TechQuartier: Frankfurt-based innovation platform and startup hub offering co-working, events, and a partner network. Directly comparable to HOLM in city, model (public-private innovation hub), and target audience of growth-stage companies and corporates.
• Mindspace: Premium coworking and event space operator with multiple locations including Frankfurt. Comparable in flexible office subscription model, event venue services, and curated tenant mix targeting corporates and scale-ups.
• Factory Berlin: Berlin-based innovation campus combining co-working, event venues, and a curated corporate-startup network across multiple locations. Comparable business model of physical ecosystem with corporate members, events, and programming.

Others

• Fraunhofer IML: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics — a core research partner of HOLM and co-cluster partner. Comparable as a logistics R&D and applied research provider in the same Hessian logistics ecosystem.
• Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL): National German logistics industry association and networking partner of HOLM. Comparable as a logistics industry community-builder and networking organization, though not a facility operator.

Regional players

• Munich Impact Hub: Munich-based Impact Hub franchise offering co-working, events, and innovation programs. Comparable model but operates in a different German metro market, providing insight into regional expansion paths.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Global coworking and event space incumbent. Overlaps with HOLM's Lettings Management and Event Management service lines as a broader incumbent competing for the same corporate tenants and event bookings in Frankfurt.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HOLM.Ffm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holmffm
• Xx.com/HOLM_Ffm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments1 record

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