Kahlo

What Kahlo does

Kahlo is a Stockholm-based entertainment agency and production company that operates a three-in-one business combining artist representation, live show production, and corporate booking services. Founded in spring 2017 by Sophie Henningson (CEO) and Malin Larsson (Producer & Creative Director), the company represents an exclusive roster of Sweden's most established comedians, actors, moderators, speakers, stand-up comedians, and theater performers, including Henrik Schyffert, Fredrik Lindström, David Sundin, Anders Jansson, and Kristian Luuk. The founders' pre-existing industry relationships, developed through co-production of the humor show 'ÄGD' starting in 2013 and the 40 million SEK refugee benefit concert 'Hela Sverige skramlar' at Globen in 2015, anchor the company's access to top-tier talent.

The company generates revenue through two primary streams: (1) commission-based booking fees from corporate clients booking artists for events, conferences, kick-offs, and team-building activities via direct B2B outreach ([email protected]), and (2) ticket sale proceeds from in-house produced live shows staged at partner theaters including Scalateatern and Rival in Stockholm and venues across Sweden (Malmö, Gothenburg, Uppsala, Gävle, Falun, Umeå, Östersund). Productions are sold through Kahlo's own website and third-party platforms such as Ticketmaster and Ticket.se. The company also offers a digital live streaming product ('Live Digitalt för företag') for remote corporate entertainment. Kahlo employs 32 staff based at Wallingatan 30 in central Stockholm and operates as a privately held Swedish entity (KAHLO AB) with no external investors, subsidiaries, or public listing.

Name

Kahlo

Legal name

KAHLO AB

Website

https://kahlo.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kahlo is a Stockholm-based entertainment agency and production company founded in 2017 that represents Sweden's top comedians, speakers, and performers, produces live comedy shows, and books artists for corporate events across Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment / Talent Agency

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111)

akta.pro primary industry

Stand-Up Comedy Shows (MPAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Conferences & Sales Kickoffs (MPAGAGAC), Comedy Shows & Spoken-Word Events (THAJAFAC), Live Music Booking (Bands, Soloists, DJs) (HSACAHAA)

Keywords

• Talent booking agency
• Live event production
• Corporate entertainment services
• Artist representation
• Humor and stand-up shows

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Artist Booking Fees: Kahlo acts as an agency representing artists (comedians, speakers, moderators, actors, stand-up comedians, and theater performers) and earns commissions by booking them for corporate events, conferences, and private functions.
2. Live Production Ticket Sales: Kahlo produces live entertainment shows and sells tickets to consumers. Productions include stand-up shows, humor performances, and talkshows staged at Swedish theaters such as Scalateatern, Rival, and on national tours.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kahlo is a Swedish entertainment agency and production company that books comedians, speakers, moderators, actors, stand-up comedians, and theater performers for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. The company also produces its own live humor shows, stand-up performances, and lectures staged at theaters across Sweden, with tickets sold directly to consumers. Offerings include customized artist recommendations, tailored content creation, and digital live streaming options for remote corporate events.

Product overview

Kahlo is an entertainment agency and production company that operates as a three-in-one service offering: artist booking agency, production company, and event booking service. The core offerings include booking established Swedish artists, comedians, speakers, moderators, and performers for corporate events; producing humor shows, stand-up performances, lectures, and stage productions; and providing customized event solutions. The product portfolio consists of artist booking services for conferences and corporate functions, live ticket sales for produced shows, and digital streaming options for remote corporate events. Kahlo works with notable Swedish entertainers including Henrik Schyffert, Fredrik Lindström, David Sundin, and others, offering both pre-packaged entertainment and bespoke content creation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Artistbokning (Artist Booking) Booking service for artists, comedians, speakers, moderators, and performers for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. Targeted at Swedish corporate clients seeking professional entertainment.
• Scenframträdanden och humorshower (Stage Productions and Humor Shows) Production of humor shows, stand-up performances, lectures, and other stage productions created in collaboration with artists. Targeted at Swedish consumers attending live performances at theaters.
• Företagsanpassade evenemang (Customized Corporate Events) Customized corporate event solutions including artist recommendations, tailored content, and unique performer combinations. Targeted at Swedish businesses seeking bespoke entertainment for specific events.
• Biljetter (Ticket Sales for Live Productions) Ticket sales platform for live entertainment productions including stand-up shows, humor performances, and theater events produced or booked by Kahlo. Targeted at Swedish consumers purchasing tickets through kahlo.se/biljetter and third-party ticketing platforms.
• Live Digitalt för företag (Digital Live for Corporate) Digital live entertainment streaming solution for corporate events, including virtual lectures, team-building activities, and remote entertainment. Targeted at Swedish corporate clients needing remote or hybrid event entertainment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 50,000 ticket buyers attended 'Mänskligheten' (2019-2023)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• United Stage: A Nordic artist booking and management agency representing comedians, musicians, and speakers across Scandinavia. Direct competitor to Kahlo's agency and talent representation business, particularly in the Swedish market.
• Luger (Luger Promotion): A well-established Swedish live entertainment agency and concert promoter with a roster of Nordic and international artists. Highly comparable to Kahlo's combined booking and live production operations.
• Stages Entertainment: Swedish live entertainment and show production company that produces and tours theater, comedy, and music shows. Comparable to Kahlo's B2C production arm.
• Saiko Entertainment: Swedish artist agency and live entertainment company focused on comedy, music, and cultural events. Direct competitor in the Swedish artist booking and live production market.

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Sweden: Swedish arm of the global Live Nation entertainment empire, promoting concerts, comedy shows, and events. Indirect competitor especially for larger venue bookings and touring productions.
• 2Entertain: A major Nordic live entertainment producer and distributor operating across music, comedy, and family shows. Larger and more diversified than Kahlo, but competes in the same Swedish live entertainment market.
• CAA (Creative Artists Agency): One of the world's largest talent and entertainment agencies, representing top-tier comedians and speakers globally. Sets pricing benchmarks and competitive dynamics for premium talent representation that Kahlo operates in.
• Moment Group: A Swedish experiential entertainment group that produces live shows, events, and venues. Comparable to Kahlo's live production division, though operating at significantly larger scale and broader scope.
• United Talent Agency (UTA): Major global talent agency representing comedians, actors, and speakers. Comparable to Kahlo's artist representation business, though much larger and US-centric.
• IMG (Endeavor): Global talent representation and management company with a comedy and speakers division. Comparable to Kahlo's artist booking and representation model, though operating at massive scale across multiple continents.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kahlose
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kahlo

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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