B6

What B6 does

B6 Software Solutions is a Portuguese enterprise software firm founded in 1988 and headquartered in Matosinhos, operating as a subsidiary of Grupo@work under director Manuel Padilha. The company specializes in ticketing and venue-management software, with its flagship product being admira — a Java-based, cloud-delivered platform for museums, theaters, concert halls, exhibition centers, festivals, and cinema operators. admira integrates online and physical ticket sales, entry control, bar and merchandising management, ERP integration, and self-service kiosks, and is differentiated by a subscription pricing model with no per-ticket commission. The platform is modular, with add-ons for festival configurations, accreditation, multilingual translation, dynamic occupancy management (introduced for COVID-19 compliance), and subscription/reservation management.

The company's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales and public-tender wins, supported by anchor customers such as the Direção-Geral do Património Cultural (DGPC), Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, NOS Cinemas, Cinemax (Angola), ZAP Cinemas, Casa São Roque, Pans & Company Portugal, and PATRIMONIUM. Beyond admira, B6 delivers custom Java development (Soluções à Medida), certified invoicing modules for Portuguese and Angolan VAT regimes (including the SII module for Spain developed with all@work), self-service kiosk platforms, color-formulation distribution systems for paint manufacturers, and white-label mobile application backends (e.g., the NOS Cinemas app, which won Product of the Year 2020 in Portugal). Operations span Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique, and the firm operates with approximately 13 employees, having adopted a 35-hour, 4.5-day work week in 2022.

Name

B6

Legal name

B6 Software Solutions

Website

https://b6.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

B6 Software Solutions is a Portuguese enterprise software firm founded in 1988, providing the admira cloud ticketing platform and custom Java development for cultural venues, cinemas, festivals, and entertainment operators across Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ticketing Software

akta.pro primary industry

Billing, Subscription & Entitlement Management (IAP orchestration) (MPAFAJAC)

Keywords

• Cloud ticketing software
• Cultural venue management
• Event ticketing platform
• Enterprise Java solutions
• Self-service kiosk software

Headquarters

HQ city

Matosinhos

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. admira Cloud Ticketing Platform: SaaS-based ticketing platform sold to museums, theaters, festivals, and cultural venues on a subscription or licensing model with no per-ticket commission. Revenue derived from platform fees, customization, and support services.
2. Custom Software Development: Bespoke software development services using Java technology, including ERP integrations, mobile applications, and industry-specific solutions (cinema, paint distribution, invoicing compliance).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

B6 develops and sells admira, a cloud-based Java ticketing platform for museums, theaters, concert halls, exhibition centers, cinemas, and festivals across Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. The platform supports online and physical ticket sales, entry control, bar and merchandising management, ERP integration, self-service kiosks, and regulatory-compliant certified invoicing. The company also provides custom Java-based enterprise software development under the Soluções à Medida offering.

Product overview

B6 Software Solutions offers a portfolio of ticketing and enterprise software solutions primarily centered on the admira cloud-based ticketing platform, which serves museums, theaters, exhibition centers, and cultural venues across Portugal, Angola, and Mozambique. The core admira product encompasses online and physical ticket sales, entry control, and bar/merchandise management, with modular add-ons including the Pack Festivais for festivals, a Credenciação (accreditation) module for visitor data collection, a Traduções (translations) module for multilingual support, an Ocupação (occupancy management) module for capacity control, and subscription/reservation management for venues. Beyond admira, B6 provides custom software development under the Soluções à Medida brand using Java technology, self-service kiosk platforms, and has developed mobile applications for clients including NOS Cinemas (winner of Product of the Year 2020) and Pans & Company Portugal. The company serves entertainment venues, cultural institutions, and corporate clients with solutions spanning ticketing, ERP integration, invoicing certification, and mobile commerce.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• admira: Cloud-based ticketing product for museums, theaters, exhibition centers, and event venues. Provides online and in-person ticket sales, entry control, and dynamic occupancy management.

Products and services

• admira Ticketing Platform Cloud-based Java ticketing platform for museums, theaters, concert halls, exhibition centers, festivals, and event venues. Supports online and physical ticket sales, entry control, bar and merchandise management, ERP integration, and self-service kiosks. Sold as a SaaS subscription with no commission per ticket.
• Bilhética Ticketing Solutions Comprehensive ticketing and entry management system for entertainment venues including cinemas, theaters, and cultural spaces. Supports multiple venues, events, box offices, and inventory management.
• Soluções à Medida (Custom Software Development) Tailor-made software development services using Java technology to create custom enterprise applications that fit specific organizational needs, including ERP integrations, mobile applications, and industry-specific solutions.
• Java Self-Service Kiosk Platforms Self-service kiosk platforms developed for leading market companies, enabling autonomous customer purchase processes from browsing to payment and document printing across cinema, cultural venues, and retail sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian reduced manual ticketing processes and enabled online ticket sales reaching audiences beyond Lisbon

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• all@workcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2017Partnership with all@work for international project delivery. Collaborated on SII (Suministro Inmediato de Información) compliance module for Spanish VAT reporting, meeting AEAT regulatory requirements. all@work is the parent company of B6, operating as Grupo@work.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Secutix: European ticketing SaaS provider for sports, cultural, and entertainment organizations. Directly comparable to B6 on European cultural ticketing focus and multi-venue SaaS delivery model, though broader in scope across sports.
• Tessitura Network: Provides ticketing, CRM, and subscription management software specifically for arts and cultural organizations (performing arts centers, museums, orchestras). Closest direct peer to B6's admira platform by vertical focus on cultural venues and integrated ticketing/CRM functionality.
• AudienceView: Provides ticketing, CRM, and mobile solutions for arts, sports, and live entertainment organizations. Directly comparable to B6's admira platform on venue ticketing SaaS and similar customer segments across performing arts and entertainment venues.
• Eventbrite: Global self-service ticketing platform for events of all sizes. Comparable to B6's core ticketing functionality, though focused on consumer/SMB self-service rather than enterprise venue SaaS with integrated entry control and certified invoicing.
• Accesso Technology Group: Provides ticketing, point-of-sale, and guest experience solutions for attractions, theme parks, and venues. Comparable to B6 on entitlement/access management functionality and similar venue-customer base, though focused on attractions rather than cultural venues.
• Spektrix: UK-based ticketing and CRM SaaS provider dedicated to arts and cultural organizations including theaters, museums, galleries, and festivals. Highly comparable to B6 in vertical (arts/cultural), customer base (museums, theaters, festivals), and SaaS business model.
• Universe (Patron Technology): Event ticketing and management platform serving event organizers and venues. Comparable to B6 on event ticketing SaaS functionality, though more oriented to self-service event creators rather than integrated cultural venue management.
• Cvent: Global event management SaaS platform covering registration, ticketing, and event marketing. Overlaps with B6 on event ticketing and registration functionality for venues, though Cvent operates at a much broader event-management scale and is publicly listed.

Broad incumbents

• Ticketmaster: Global ticketing market leader serving venues, sports, and entertainment worldwide. Same core ticketing market as B6 but operates at vastly broader scale as a publicly listed incumbent with global reach and primary ticketing partnerships.

Regional players

• See Tickets: European-focused ticketing company providing ticketing solutions across multiple European markets. Comparable on ticketing functionality, though primarily consumer-facing and operating in non-Lusophone European geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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