HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER

What HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER does

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH operates a premium conference and event venue in Duisburg, North Rhine-Westphalia, housed in a heritage-protected 1937 building originally designed by architect Albert Speer as an officers' casino. The venue spans approximately 3,500 square meters and offers 18 configurable event rooms ranging from 24 to 200 square meters, accommodating between 2 and 350 persons across meetings, conferences, seminars, and private celebrations including weddings (approximately 30 annually). Technology infrastructure includes projectors, live-streaming, simultaneous translation, sound systems, and WLAN; a fully equipped commercial kitchen with fixed catering partners supports on-site food service, with external catering prohibited.

The company generates revenue through three primary streams: venue rental (per-event one-time license), professional seminar delivery via its [uv]campus business unit (over 1,000 seminar attendees annually across labor law, time management, and other professional development topics delivered on-site, digitally, or in-house at client locations), and bundled catering services. The go-to-market is a sales-led, inquiry-driven model with no online booking — customers submit room requests and receive personalized proposals from a dedicated events team led by the Head of Event Management. Customer segments include corporate/enterprise clients (TARGOBANK AG, Wirtschaftsbetriebe Duisburg, Duisburg Business & Innovation GmbH, Niederrheinische IHK), private celebrations, and professional associations.

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER is a wholly-owned subsidiary and the physical headquarters of the Unternehmerverbandsgruppe, a nationwide employers' association group (with the property originally acquired in the late 1990s by the Unternehmerverband der Metallindustrie Ruhr-Niederrhein e.V., founded 1906). The association co-location creates structural synergies: the venue serves association events while leveraging the association's member network for referrals and demand. The operation is highly lean at 7 employees, the company is privately held (GmbH), and no external venture capital or private equity is involved. The venue celebrated its 25th anniversary on July 2, 2025.

Name

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER

Legal name

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH

Website

https://haus-der-unternehmer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH operates a heritage-protected conference and event venue in Duisburg, Germany, offering 18 configurable rooms (2–350 persons) for corporate events, weddings, and seminars, with on-site catering and a [uv]campus continuing education business unit serving over 1,000 professionals annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue and Conference Center

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Conference Planning & Coordination (HSACADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Conference and event venue
• Corporate meeting rooms
• Wedding and celebration venue
• Professional seminar training
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Duisburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Rental of 18 configurable event rooms ranging from 24 sqm to 200 sqm, accommodating 2 to 350 persons. Spaces serve business meetings, conferences, seminars, and private celebrations.
2. Seminars and Continuing Education ([uv]campus): Professional development seminars offered on-site at the venue, digitally, or in-house at client companies. Topics range from labor law to time management. Over 1,000 professionals use the seminar offerings annually.
3. Catering Services: Catering is provided through fixed in-house caterers who prepare food fresh in a fully equipped commercial kitchen. Catering is bundled with venue rentals as part of the all-in-one service offering.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER operates a conference and event venue in Duisburg, Germany, offering 18 configurable rooms accommodating 2 to 350 persons for business meetings, conferences, seminars, and private celebrations including weddings and anniversaries. The venue operates under an "all from one hand" full-service model covering venue rental, in-house catering from a fully equipped commercial kitchen, technical equipment, and dedicated event planning. Its [uv]campus sub-brand delivers over 1,000 professional development seminars annually on topics ranging from labor law to time management, available on-site, digitally, or in-house at client companies.

Product overview

HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER is a conference and event venue headquartered in Duisburg, Germany, offering 18 configurable rooms across various sizes for events of 2 to 350 persons. The venue is managed by HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH and is co-located with the Unternehmerverbandsgruppe. Core offerings include room rentals for business meetings, conferences, seminars, and private celebrations (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries), supplemented by the [uv]campus professional seminar platform with over 1,000 annual offerings. Additional services include technical equipment (projectors, live-stream, simultaneous translation), full-service catering, and event planning/coordination. Key venues include the 200 sqm Auditorium (largest), Raum Berlin historic banquet hall (96 sqm), and various conference rooms (24-90 sqm) with flexible seating arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• [uv]campus: Seminar and continuing education platform offering courses from labor law to time management, serving over 1,000 professionals annually

Products and services

• HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER Venue Rental Conference and event venue offering 18 configurable rooms accommodating 2 to 350 persons, including the 200 sqm Auditorium, for meetings, conferences, seminars, and private celebrations. Housed in a 1937 historic officers' casino designed by architect Albert Speer, spanning approximately 3,500 sqm with modern technical equipment and outdoor terrace access.
• [uv]campus Seminar Program Seminar and professional development platform operated as a business unit of HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH, offering over 1,000 seminars annually for business professionals on topics ranging from labor law to time management. Available in-person at the venue, digitally, or in-house at client companies. Serves over 1,000 professionals annually.
• Event Technology Services Technical equipment and services including projectors, live-stream, simultaneous translation, sound systems, microphones, dance floors, and stages provided as part of the all-in-one event service offering.
• Catering Services In-house fully equipped gastro kitchen with dedicated fixed caterers preparing fresh meals on-site. Outside food is not permitted. Bundled with venue rentals as part of the all-in-one service offering.
• Event Planning and Management Full-service event organization from initial planning through execution, including decoration, entertainment booking, and coordination of all vendors under the "all from one hand" service model.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 professionals use the [uv]campus seminar program annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Unternehmerverbandsgruppe (Unternehmerverband e.V.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH is a subsidiary and the primary venue of the Unternehmerverbandsgruppe (employers' association group). The venue serves as the headquarters of the association, which supports employers on labor law, labor organization, training, and skilled worker retention. This co-location creates a synergistic relationship where the venue serves association events while benefiting from the association's network and credibility.
• [uv]campus (a business unit of HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner[uv]campus is an integrated seminar and continuing education platform operated as a business unit of HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER GmbH. The seminar program is held at the venue, digitally, or at client companies. Over 1,000 professionals use the program annually, covering topics from labor law to time management.
• Fixed Catering PartnerscoreOthersThe venue works exclusively with fixed catering partners who prepare food fresh in a fully equipped commercial kitchen on-site. External food is not permitted. This ensures consistent quality and control over the catering experience.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Estrel Berlin: Europe's largest convention hotel located in Berlin, combining hotel, congress center, and entertainment venue under one roof. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER's "everything from one hand" full-service model but at significantly larger scale and in a different German city.
• Lindner Hotels & Resorts: German hotel group with multiple conference hotels offering event facilities comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER's meeting room offerings. Competes in the same Rhein-Ruhr corporate and association event market, particularly for events requiring overnight accommodations.
• Maritim Hotelgesellschaft: One of Germany's largest owner-operated hotel chains with extensive MICE/convention facilities across major German cities. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a full-service convention and event venue operator serving corporate and association clients, but with lodging attached and broader geographic reach.
• Koelnmesse: Cologne-based trade fair and convention venue operator hosting major industry exhibitions and congresses. Comparable as a large-scale MICE venue operator in the Rhineland region competing for the same corporate and association event business.
• Dorint Hotels & Resorts: German hotel group with multiple convention hotels across Germany offering meeting and conference facilities. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a full-service event venue with catering and event management, but with lodging and broader geographic distribution.

Regional players

• Congress Center Hamburg (CCH): Hamburg's major convention center operated by Hamburg Messe und Congress. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a large-scale conference venue with full event services, but operating in northern Germany rather than competing directly in the Rhein-Ruhr market.
• Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts: International hotel group with several German properties featuring conference and event facilities. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a full-service venue offering catering and event management, but with lodging bundled and a broader international footprint.
• Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord: Iconic former industrial site in Duisburg repurposed as a public park and event venue. Comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a heritage/landmark event location in the immediate Duisburg market, particularly for industrial-themed events, but without comparable meeting room infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Congress Center Düsseldorf (CCD): Major Düsseldorf convention center directly competing in the Rhein-Ruhr MICE market with HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER. Comparable as a large-scale conference and event venue hosting trade shows, corporate events, and association conferences in the same regional customer base.
• Areal Böhler (Düsseldorf): Former industrial site converted into a premium event and congress venue in Düsseldorf. Directly comparable to HAUS DER UNTERNEHMER as a historic industrial/heritage venue offering configurable event spaces, full-service catering, and corporate event hosting in the Rhein-Ruhr market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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