ECI cultuurfabriek

What ECI cultuurfabriek does

ECI cultuurfabriek, founded in 2012 and operated by the Dutch non-profit foundation Stichting ECI (ANBI status, RSIN 8503.02.316), is a multi-disciplinary cultural center headquartered at ECI 13, 6041 MA Roermond, Netherlands. It functions as the primary cultural venue for the Midden-Limburg region, operating a 240-seat theater, a popzaal (pop hall), cinema screens, an exhibition space (Expo), and an on-site ECI Cultuurcafé, all under a single roof. The venue delivers film programming, theater (cabaret, drama, dance), live music/pop concerts, visual art exhibitions, and a portfolio of cultural courses (muziek, theater, beeldende kunst, toneel & musical) for children, youth, adults, and seniors.

The company monetizes through a hybrid revenue model: transactional ticket sales (€9.00 regular film / €11.00 special screenings, with free admission for children under 12), recurring subscriptions (Onbeperkt Genieten Film pass at €109 for 6 months or €192 for 12 months; €3/month Ambassador Program), course fees, venue rental (Verhuur), F&B sales via the ECI Betaalpas payment card (integrated with the KNIP app), and gift cards (ECI Podium Cadeaukaart, Nationale Bioscoopbon, Cursus Cadeaubon). Distribution is omnichannel: box office at the venue, online ticketing via ecicultuurfabriek.nl, partner channeling through Theater De Oranjerie, and dedicated newsletter/social media funnels. Customer segments include general public, children and youth, primary and secondary schools (Synergieschool Roermond, Niekée Agora, Wings Agora), local artists and talent, and seniors 55+. Beyond ticket income, the operating model is structurally subsidized by Gemeente Roermond, Gemeente Leudal, Fonds Podium Kunsten, Vsb fonds, vfonds, Kickstart Cultuurfonds, and JeugdCultuurFonds, reflecting its public-benefit mandate. Key institutional partnerships include Theater De Oranjerie, Azijnfabriek, Limburg Festival, Europa Cinemas, Bibliorura, and DOEN! Project.

Name

ECI cultuurfabriek

Legal name

Stichting ECI

Website

https://ecicultuurfabriek.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECI cultuurfabriek is a non-profit multi-disciplinary cultural center in Roermond, Netherlands, operating a 240-seat venue that delivers film screenings, theater, live music, art exhibitions, and cultural courses for general public, schools, youth, and seniors in the Midden-Limburg region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural venue and performing arts

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Motion Picture and Video Exhibition (51213)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Motion Picture Theaters (7830), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concert Halls & Music Venue Operations (Symphony Halls, Recital Venues) (MPAGALAC), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Cultural venue services
• Cinema and film screenings
• Theater performances
• Music concerts
• Arts education courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from selling tickets to film screenings, theater performances, concerts, and other live events. Tickets range from €9.00 to €11.00 depending on the type of screening.
2. Film Pass Subscription: Unlimited film access subscriptions - €109 for 6 months or €192 for one year, providing unlimited access to regular film screenings.
3. Course Fees: Revenue from arts and cultural courses including music, theater, visual arts, and dance instruction for various age groups.
4. Venue Rental: Rental of facilities including theater space, pop room, and other venues for events and activities.
5. Food and Beverage: Sales of drinks and snacks through the ECI Cultuurcafé and bistro bar, operating before, during, and after events.
6. Gift Vouchers: Sale of ECI Podium Cadeaukaart (gift cards) redeemable for concerts and performances, and National Bioscoopbon for films.
7. Ambassador Program: Monthly subscription program starting from €3/month where members receive benefits including free selected performances and priority ticket access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ECI cultuurfabriek operates a multidisciplinary cultural center in Roermond, Netherlands, combining film screenings, theater performances, music concerts, visual art exhibitions, and cultural education courses for all ages in a single venue. Revenue is generated primarily through ticket sales, course fees, subscriptions (Film Pass), venue rental, food and beverage sales, and gift cards.

Product overview

ECI cultuurfabriek is a multi-disciplinary cultural center in Roermond operating as a single unified venue offering a portfolio of interconnected cultural products and services. The core offerings include film programming (cinema screenings with a film pass subscription), theater performances (240-seat venue for cabaret, drama, dance), music/pop concerts (in the popzaal), visual art exhibitions (Expo), and cultural courses (Cursus) in music, theater, visual arts, and dance. Additional services include venue rental, an on-site café, venue payment card system (ECI Betaalpas), gift cards (Podium Cadeaukaart, Nationale Bioscoopbon, Cursus Cadeaubon), and an ambassador membership program. Educational outreach programs serve primary and secondary schools, while talent development initiatives like Pak je Podium, Nuuj Talent Orkest Remunj, ECI Jazz Sessions, ECI Rockschool, and the As Equals festival support local artistic development. The venue also sells Thunderplugs earplugs for hearing protection during concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• As Equals Festival: Film festival focused on equality and diversity, held annually in November.
• ECI Jazz Sessions
• Pak je Podium
• ECI Nachtfabriek
• ECI Rockschool

Products and services

• Film Programming

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,000 film visitors in 2017
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Europa CinemascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean cinema network supporting and promoting European film programming; ECI achieved membership together with De Nieuwe Scène Venlo
• Theater De OranjeriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint theater programming and shared brochure with Theater De Oranjerie Roermond for combined cultural offerings
• Limburg FestivalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional theater festival bringing performances to Midden-Limburg; ECI serves as venue location
• Theater De Oranjerie, Limburg Festival, AzijnfabriekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural collaboration between major cultural organizations in Roermond providing boost for cultural life in the region
• DOEN! ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCultural education project connecting schools with cultural institutions; ECI provides workshops and lessons in art and culture
• Wel.kom RoermondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWelfare foundation organizing children's vacation activities; collaborates with ECI for cultural programming
• AzijnfabriekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdjacent cultural venue housing rehearsal spaces for bands and DJ lab, managed by Stichting ECI
• Synergieschool RoermondcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSchool receiving cultural education programs from ECI including music, art, theater, and dance instruction
• Cruyff Court RoermondminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports facility hosting ECI cultural workshops including fashion and creative activities for youth
• BiblioruraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal library providing combined programming with ECI including author readings and cultural events

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 't Hoogt: Utrecht arthouse cinema with parallel theater and education programming, member of the Europa Cinemas network. Comparable to ECI's film-with-ancillary-programming model.
• LUX Nijmegen: Multi-disciplinary cultural center combining arthouse cinema, theater, and education programs in a single building. Closest direct analog to ECI Cultuurfabriek's integrated model in the Netherlands.
• LantarenVenster: Rotterdam venue combining pop music, jazz, world music, film, and visual arts under one roof with an education arm. Closely mirrors ECI's multi-disciplinary programming approach.
• De Nieuwe Scène: Arthouse cinema and live programming venue in Venlo; co-applicant with ECI for Europa Cinemas membership in 2019. Directly comparable as a Limburg film-and-performing-arts venue.
• Filmtheater De Lieve Vrouw: Arthouse cinema and cultural programming venue in Amersfoort combining film, theater, and education. Comparable as a Dutch regional film-led cultural center.
• Azijnfabriek: Adjacent cultural venue in Roermond managed by Stichting ECI itself, providing rehearsal space and a DJ lab. It is the closest physical and organizational peer, sharing leadership, brand, and audience with ECI Cultuurfabriek.
• Theater De Oranjerie: Roermond's other principal cultural venue; ECI and De Oranjerie operate a joint theater brochure and share programming for the same Midden-Limburg catchment. They are co-competitors in the same micro-market and joint distribution partners.

Broad incumbents

• Schouwburg De Lawei: Regional multi-purpose performing arts and pop venue in Drachten combining theater, concerts, and education programs under one organization. Comparable Dutch regional cultural venue model.
• Parkstad Limburg Theaters: Multi-venue performing arts organization in Heerlen serving South Limburg with a similar combined programming model (theater, pop, film, courses) to ECI Cultuurfabriek.
• Theater aan het Vrijthof: Limburg's largest multi-disciplinary cultural center in Maastricht, operating several halls across music, theater, and dance for a regional audience that overlaps with ECI's Limburg catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ecicultuurfabriek
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eci-cultuurfabriek

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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