EXIL
EXIL is a Zürich-based live music venue and nightclub operating since 2009 under EXIL GmbH, hosting 50+ concerts, DJ nights, and themed parties annually across 12+ genres. It serves music enthusiasts, party-goers, and corporate event clients, generating revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage, merchandise, and venue rental.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersZürich, Switzerland
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What EXIL does
EXIL is a live music venue and nightclub operating under EXIL GmbH in Zürich, Switzerland, founded in 2009 and located at Hardstrasse 245 in the city's Hardbrücke district. The venue hosts a diverse multi-genre programming slate spanning 12+ musical styles including Pop, Hip Hop, Afrobeat, Reggaeton, Dancehall, Techno, Electronic, Indie, Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Blues/Jazz, and World music. Core offerings include weekly recurring events (the MONTAGS concert series with Nik Bärtschs Ronin since 2009), themed DJ nights (Trash Pop, Zeitgeist, Waterfalls, Bratty), touring act performances, and public viewing events for major sporting occasions. The venue serves two primary customer segments: music enthusiasts (individuals seeking live concerts and diverse genre experiences) and party goers (18+ nightlife audience), with a secondary B2B segment of corporate and private event organizers seeking venue rental.
The business operates an event-driven revenue model with four primary streams: ticket sales (CHF 15-48 per event, distributed through See Tickets, Ticketcorner, and Ticketmaster), on-site food and beverage sales, branded merchandise (caps CHF 45, shirts CHF 39, sweaters CHF 75, socks CHF 12 via a Shopify store), and venue rental for private/corporate events. Marketing is conducted through Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and a Mailchimp-managed newsletter. The company has 29 employees and a management team led by three co-founders: Dominik Müller (Finance & Controlling), Stipe Svalina (Head of Live Booking), and Marcel Zuberbühler (Club & Production Manager). Strategic partnerships with Gadget abc Entertainment Group, Live Nation, and Ronin Rhythm Records enable access to international touring acts. The technology stack is standard venue-management: a website with event listings, third-party ticketing integrations, and basic e-commerce — no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are documented.
EXIL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EXIL
- Legal name
- EXIL GmbH
- Website
- https://exil.club
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- EXIL is a Zürich-based live music venue and nightclub operating since 2009 under EXIL GmbH, hosting 50+ concerts, DJ nights, and themed parties annually across 12+ genres. It serves music enthusiasts, party-goers, and corporate event clients, generating revenue through ticket sales, food and beverage, merchandise, and venue rental.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EXIL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Music Venue and Nightlife Entertainment
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224)
- SIC
- Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- DJ & Electronic Music Venues (MPAGAIAE), Live Music Bars & Venues (CRANACAH)
Keywords
Where EXIL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Zürich
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
EXIL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales: Revenue from concert and party ticket sales ranging CHF 15-48 per event, sold through See Tickets, Ticketcorner, and Ticketmaster platforms
- Food and Beverage: On-site food and beverage sales during events including drinks and hotdogs at public viewings
- Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including caps (CHF 45), shirts (CHF 39), sweaters (CHF 75), and socks (CHF 12)
- Venue Rental: Private and corporate event venue rental services
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | DJ/Party events |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Live concerts - general admission |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Live concerts - premium |
| Freemium | Pay-as-you-go | Block Party outdoor event |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Merchandise - apparel |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels6 records
EXIL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EXIL operates a physical live music venue and club in Zürich hosting concerts, DJ nights, themed parties, and special events across a wide range of music genres. The club sells tickets through partner platforms, food and beverages on-site, branded merchandise through an online Shopify store, and rents out the venue for private and corporate events. Recurring programming (such as the weekly MONTAGS series) and co-promotion deals with entertainment groups drive the venue's event calendar.
Product overview
EXIL is a music club and live venue in Zürich, operating as a multi-genre event platform offering live concerts and DJ nights across diverse musical styles. The core product is the EXIL Club venue, which hosts both live performances and club nights featuring international and local artists. The company also operates an online merchandise shop (Shopify-based), provides event hosting and venue rental services for private and corporate functions, and sells tickets through multiple third-party platforms including See Tickets, Ticketmaster, and Ticketcorner. A newsletter subscription service keeps patrons informed of upcoming events.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EXIL Club (Live Music Venue and Club Nights) Live music venue and club at Hardstrasse 245, 8005 Zürich hosting concerts, DJ nights, and themed parties across multiple genres (pop, hip hop, afrobeat, reggaeton, dancehall, techno, electronic, indie, rock, singer-songwriter, blues/jazz, world) for the Zürich public, with age restrictions of 16+ for concerts and 18+ for parties.
- EXIL Merch Shop (Branded Merchandise) Online merchandise store selling branded apparel and accessories including caps (CHF 45), t-shirts (CHF 39), sweaters (CHF 75), and socks (CHF 12), operated via Shopify for fans of EXIL.
- Venue Rental and Event Hosting Private and corporate event hosting and venue rental service at the EXIL Club location, marketed to event organizers needing a flexible venue space in Zürich.
Quantifiable outcome
- Weekly programming with diverse genres
Companies that use EXIL
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
EXIL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
EXIL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Gadget abc Entertainment GroupcoreCo-promoter and organizer for various touring acts including KAUTA and anaïs events. Brings international and domestic touring artists to the EXIL venue through collaborative promotion and event organization.
- Live NationcoreInternational live entertainment company co-presenting events such as Kati K performances. Provides access to major international touring acts for the Swiss market.
- Len FakiflagshipBerghain resident DJ performing at EXIL's Street Parade Afterparty. Booking renowned international techno talent is a key differentiator for the club's special event programming.
- Phase FataleflagshipOstgut Ton artist and Berghain resident performing at Street Parade Afterparty, bringing prestigious Berlin techno scene credibility to EXIL events.
- See TicketscorePrimary online ticketing platform for most EXIL events, enabling online ticket sales and event discovery.
- TicketcornercoreSwiss ticketing partner for select events including touring acts like Kakkmaddafakka and Tulpe.
- TicketmastercoreInternational ticketing platform for major performances including Our Mirage, JAS, Luvre47, and other touring acts.
- Ronin Rhythm RecordscoreRecord label associated with Nik Bärtschs Ronin, presenting the weekly MONTAGS series and special album release events including BRUCE featuring Sha and James Gilligan.
- Fandom NightminorEvent series promoters behind themed nights like Bratty, Eyekonic, and ¡Wepa! Bunny, bringing niche audience programming to EXIL.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
EXIL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Plaza Club Zürich: Zürich live venue referenced directly in EXIL's programming ('Infinity Song im Plaza'). Operates in the same Zurich live-music ecosystem with overlapping indie/pop audience and competing for the same touring acts.
- Moods Zürich: Long-running live music club in Zürich hosting concerts and club nights across jazz, soul, electronic and indie. Directly comparable to EXIL in city, format, target demographic (18+ late-night audience), and programming breadth.
- Kaufleuten: Zürich concert and event venue with concerts, club nights and live programming. Comparable to EXIL in scale, city, target market and live-music / nightlife positioning.
- Kaserne Basel: Basel-based live music and club venue hosting concerts, DJ events and club nights. Comparable in scale, format and multi-genre programming to EXIL within the Swiss live-music ecosystem.
- Dynamo Zürich: Zürich live music and club venue referenced in EXIL's event listings. Comparable alternative/indie venue with shared audience and overlapping artist booking pool in the Zürich market.
- Dachstock Reitschule Bern: Independent concert and club venue in Bern hosting live music, DJ nights and themed events. Comparable format to EXIL (multi-genre programming, ticket-driven live venue, party nights) in the broader Swiss market.
- Mascotte: Zürich music club and live venue hosting concerts, DJ nights and themed events. Competes for the same Zürich concert/club audience as EXIL with similar genre mix and ticket-price band.
- Südpol Luzern: Live music and club venue in Luzern with multi-genre programming and party/concert nights. Mirrors EXIL's mix of touring acts and resident nights at a similar scale in a smaller Swiss city.
Broad incumbents
- Live Nation Switzerland: Global live entertainment promoter and operator of large venues/festivals. Functions both as an EXIL co-promoter partner and as a broader incumbent shaping artist routing and ticketing economics across Switzerland.
Regional players
- Palace St. Gallen: Live music and event venue in St. Gallen offering concerts, club nights and themed parties. Comparable format and audience to EXIL, but operates in a different Swiss region rather than Zürich.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
EXIL social profiles
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Valuation estimate
EXIL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
EXIL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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EXIL M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EXIL
What does EXIL do?
EXIL operates a physical live music venue and club in Zürich hosting concerts, DJ nights, themed parties, and special events across a wide range of music genres. The club sells tickets through partner platforms, food and beverages on-site, branded merchandise through an online Shopify store, and rents out the venue for private and corporate events. Recurring programming (such as the weekly MONTAGS series) and co-promotion deals with entertainment groups drive the venue's event calendar.
Is EXIL a public or private company?
EXIL is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was EXIL founded?
EXIL was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EXIL based?
EXIL is headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does EXIL make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Ticket Sales are the primary driver. The others are food and Beverage, merchandise and venue Rental.
Who are EXIL's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Plaza Club Zürich, Moods Zürich, Kaufleuten, Kaserne Basel, Dynamo Zürich, Dachstock Reitschule Bern, Mascotte and Südpol Luzern. Live Nation Switzerland is listed as a broad incumbent. Palace St. Gallen is listed as a regional player.
Does EXIL have an API?
No public API is recorded for EXIL.
What industry is EXIL in?
EXIL's product category is Live Music Venue and Nightlife Entertainment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAIAB, Live Music Clubs & Venues, with a secondary code of MPAGAIAE, DJ & Electronic Music Venues. Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 5810.