Alte Münze Berlin

What Alte Münze Berlin does

Alte Münze Berlin is a privately operated cultural quarter occupying the eight-part former Deutsche Reichsmünze complex in Berlin-Mitte, on the banks of the Spree approximately 200m from the Rotes Rathaus. The venue was opened in 2013 by Felix Richter and Alexander Krüger as a cultural repurposing of the historic mint (built 1936–1942), and today it operates as a hybrid cultural venue, workspace provider, and creative community hub. It is managed by Spreewerkstätten GmbH under the registered association Alte Münze e.V.

The core offering is threefold: (1) rental of 12+ distinct event spaces (Prägehalle 390 m² with 10m ceilings, Galerie & Empore, Loft, Innenhof courtyard up to 1,500 persons, plus smaller rooms) equipped with professional-grade installed AV including a fixed 4.5m x 20m LED wall, L-Acoustics sound, MA3 lighting, and Function One systems; (2) long-term studio and office rental (minimum 3-year terms) to a resident community of 30+ artists, NGOs, music labels, and creative organizations; and (3) on-site café operations through sub-brand The Greens – Coffee & Plants. The venue also hosts the nightclub Club MUENZE, exhibition spaces (GATE TO, RAUM 002, RAUM 179), and an in-house editorial publication "Die Münze."

Revenue is generated through three streams: per-booking event venue rentals (one-time license), recurring long-term office/studio subscriptions, and café F&B sales. GTM is direct-to-consumer via the venue's website, with ticket sales via Eventbrite and newsletter/marketing via Mailchimp. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company serves primarily Berlin-based event organizers, independent artists and creative professionals, small studios and Büro-WGs, and the general public via the café. No AI, software products, or technology platforms are offered; the business is fundamentally a real-estate-anchored cultural services operation.

Name

Alte Münze Berlin

Legal name

Spreewerkstätten GmbH

Website

https://alte-muenze-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alte Münze Berlin operates a historic Berlin-Mitte cultural quarter offering event venue rentals (12+ spaces), long-term artist studios/offices (3-year minimum), and an on-site café across the former Deutsche Reichsmünze complex, serving event organizers, creative professionals, and the public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event venue rental and cultural space services

NAICS

Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (71211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty & Historic Venues (Landmarks, Estates) (THAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Cultural venue spaces
• Studio office leasing
• Creative workspace rental
• Concert event hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Venue Rental: Alte Münze rents out its various event spaces (Prägehalle, Galerie, Loft, Lichthof, Innenhof, Cage, Zählhalle, Rändelhalle, Verpackungshalle, Münzportal, Foyer, Untergeschoss) to external organizers for concerts, performances, exhibitions, conferences, fashion shows, film/photo shoots, and other events. Revenue is generated on a per-booking basis.
2. Studio & Office Space Rental: Long-term rental of ateliers, studios, and office spaces to artists, creative professionals, cultural initiatives, small studios, agencies, and creative collectives. Minimum rental term is 3 years. Spaces include Büro 4 (453.79 m²), Kuppel (107 m² across two floors), Projektwerk (138.57 m², 4 rooms), Studio 4 (62.54 m²), and others. Spaces are typically rented unfurnished.
3. Café Operations (The Greens): The Greens – Coffee & Plants operates as an on-site café open to the public, generating revenue through food and beverage sales. It serves as a community hub for the Alte Münze ecosystem and hosts community events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alte Münze Berlin operates a historic cultural quarter in Berlin-Mitte, renting out 12+ distinct event spaces (including the 390 m² Prägehalle, 382.50 m² Galerie & Empore, 1,500 m² Innenhof courtyard, Loft, Cage, Zählhalle, Lichthof, Verpackungshalle, and others) for concerts, conferences, exhibitions, fashion shows, and film/photo productions. The site also leases long-term studio and office space (3-year minimum term) to artists, creative professionals, and small agencies, and operates an on-site public café (The Greens – Coffee & Plants) and nightclub (Club MUENZE).

Product overview

Alte Münze Berlin is a cultural quarter occupying the former mint complex in Berlin-Mitte, transformed into a space for art, culture, and creative work since 2013. The venue operates as a platform of rental event spaces and creative workspaces rather than a unified software product. The portfolio includes: (1) Event venues for external rental including Prägehalle (main hall with 390 m²), Rändelhalle, Zählhalle, Verpackungshalle, Lichthof, Innenhof courtyard, Galerie & Empore, Foyer, Cage, Münzportal, and Untergeschoss basement; (2) Studio spaces including Haus 4 Studio (175.50 m²) and Loft (265 m²); (3) Rental workspaces (Büroflächen) such as Kuppel, Büro 4, Studio 4, and Projektwerk; (4) Café operations (The Greens); (5) Club MUENZE nightclub; (6) Exhibition spaces GATE TO, RAUM 002, and RAUM 179; and (7) Die Münze, an in-house publication and blog. These offerings are distinct operational units rather than a modular software platform, with no AI, API, or technology integrations offered as products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Greens – Coffee & Plants: A café operated within the Alte Münze complex offering coffee and plants, functioning as a community gathering space.
• Club MUENZE

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10 years of continuous operation as a cultural quarter (since 2013)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Greens – Coffee & PlantscoreOthersThe Greens operates the on-site public café at Alte Münze, open daily to the public. It describes itself as a community-focused retreat in the heart of Berlin, serving as a gathering space where nature and people meet, and hosts community events for the Alte Münze ecosystem.
• Nicole Kaßberger (Culture Contact)coreOthersNicole Kaßberger serves as the culture contact person (Ansprechpartnerin) for open calls in Sprachkunst (language arts) and broader cultural programming inquiries. She manages the open call processes and artist onboarding for the Alte Münze's cultural program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Theater im Delphi: Berlin event and theater venue operating as a rental space for performances, film screenings, and corporate events. Comparable as a Berlin-based multi-purpose event rental venue serving cultural and corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• Berghain / Panorama Bar: Iconic Berlin club and cultural venue in a former heating plant, central to Berlin's club-culture scene. Comparable as a heritage industrial venue operating as a Berlin nightlife and cultural anchor, with broader cultural prestige than Alte Münze.
• Babylon Berlin: Long-standing Berlin cinema and cultural venue at Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz, offering film programming, concerts, and event rental. Comparable as an established Berlin cultural venue combining programming with event-space rental services.

Direct peers

• Funkhaus Berlin: Large former GDR state radio complex in Berlin converted into event spaces, recording studios, and creative offices. Comparable as a multi-building heritage venue offering studios, event rental, and cultural programming at scale.
• Radialsystem V: Berlin cultural venue housed in a former pumping station near the Spree, hosting performing arts, concerts, and residencies. Directly comparable as a heritage industrial building repurposed for cultural events and creative programming in central Berlin.
• Kühlhaus Berlin: Berlin event space in a heritage cold-storage building, hosting concerts, club nights, and corporate events. Comparable as a heritage industrial venue offering event rental with professional AV infrastructure in central Berlin.
• Silent Green: Berlin cultural venue in a former municipal crematorium in Wedding, operating as a presentation and event space with studios and artist residencies. Comparable as a repurposed heritage building hosting interdisciplinary arts and music programming.
• Uferstudios: Berlin dance and performing arts studio complex on the Spree in Wedding, hosting artist residencies and performance events. Comparable as a long-term studio rental operator combined with a performance venue serving Berlin's independent arts scene.
• Urban Spree: Berlin-based cultural venue combining artist studios, a concert/event hall, gallery space, and a bar/restaurant. Directly comparable as a hybrid event venue + creative workspace operator serving Berlin's independent arts community.
• Heimathafen Neukölln: Berlin theater and event venue in Neukölln offering concerts, theater, and cultural programming. Comparable as a multi-use cultural venue hosting a mix of performance events and community programming in Berlin.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/thegreensberlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alte-m%C3%BCnze-berlin

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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