Kater Blau

What Kater Blau does

Kater Blau is a Berlin-based electronic music nightclub operated as Kater Club GmbH, headquartered at Holzmarktstr. 25, 10243 Berlin, within the Holzmarkt cooperative development area. The venue runs a continuous calendar of curated nightlife programming including Katergarten (free-entry summer evenings with local DJs), Katernacht (extended headline events), The Funky Chicken Club (weekly strictly-vinyl night), FOREVER 25 (multi-day curated series marking 25 years of electronic music culture), and a slate of co-branded multi-day collaborations with external label partners Supertonic, GOOEY, Bird House, Wilde Möhre, Calypso Cult, Wabi-Sabi & Flirt Records, and FLINTA* CLUB DECK. A roster of 20+ resident DJs and artists (including Sven Dohse, Britta Arnold, Chris Schwarzwälder, Caleesi, and others) anchors programming, and the venue also operates two complementary digital audio products — Radio Kater Blau with two streams (Hopper/Holzmarkt and Acidbogen/Rumpelkammer) and Katercasts podcast on SoundCloud — plus the Kiosk ID Label on Bandcamp.

The business model is fundamentally event-driven and transaction-based. Primary revenue is generated through ticketed events sold online via Resident Advisor and at the door (Abendkasse), supplemented by door/cover charges (some events free before a threshold, e.g., Funky Chicken Club free entry till 20:00). Secondary revenue comes from digital music sales via the Kiosk ID Label on Bandcamp. Distribution is centered on the single physical venue, with online ticketing as the secondary channel. Marketing relies primarily on organic Instagram, SoundCloud, and the club's website event calendar, with word-of-mouth and Resident Advisor event listings driving funnel progression.

The company presents itself as a 'safer space' sanctuary with awareness/support resources embedded in the venue (Lost & Found, awareness@ email), and publicly references Berlin harm-reduction and support organizations (Drug Checking Berlin, Drogennotdienst Berlin, Gewaltschutzambulanz Charité, LARA, MUT-Traumahilfe, Berliner Krisendienst, Heimwegtelefon). Operationally, Kater Blau is privately held, organized as a German GmbH with no disclosed institutional investors, parent company, or stock listing, and operates with a small core team of approximately 14 employees.

Name

Kater Blau

Legal name

Kater Club GmbH

Website

https://katerblau.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kater Blau is a Berlin-based electronic music nightclub operated by Kater Club GmbH, running curated event series — Katergarten, Katernacht, Funky Chicken Club, FOREVER 25, and label collaborations — for clubgoers and FLINTA* and queer community audiences, monetized through ticketed admissions and the Kiosk ID music label.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightlife Entertainment

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (72241), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

DJ & Electronic Music Venues (MPAGAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF), After-Hours Clubs (MPAGAIAK)

Keywords

• Electronic music club
• Nightlife venue
• Live event programming
• Music label
• Online radio streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticketed events sold online via Resident Advisor and at the door. Events range from free entry periods to multi-day ticketed festivals.
2. Door Entry/Admission: Cover charges at the door for events. Some events have free entry before certain hours (e.g., free entry till 20:00 for Funky Chicken Club).
3. Merchandise/Label Sales (Kiosk ID Label): Bandcamp store for Kiosk ID Label releases. Katercasts available on SoundCloud.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Kater Blau is a Berlin-based electronic music club that operates a physical venue at Holzmarktstr. 25, 10243 Berlin, hosting curated nightclub events, multi-day festival programming, and resident DJ residencies. Its core offering is selling live electronic music experiences and event admissions to nightlife consumers, supplemented by complementary digital content including two online radio streams (Hopper and Acidbogen), a SoundCloud podcast series (Katercasts), and a record label (Kiosk ID on Bandcamp).

Product overview

Kater Blau is a Berlin-based electronic music club operated by Kater Club GmbH. The venue operates as a single unified offering centered on curated nightlife experiences, combining physical club events with complementary digital products including online radio streams (Hopper and Acidbogen channels), the Katercasts podcast series on Soundcloud, and the Kiosk ID music label on Bandcamp. The core product consists of regular programming including Katergarten (free summer evenings), Katernacht (extended night events), The Funky Chicken Club (weekly vinyl nights), and FOREVER 25 (curated multi-day events), supported by a roster of resident DJs and artists.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Katergarten: Free entry summer evening events accompanied by music from local DJs.
• Katercasts
• Kiosk ID Label
• ACID BOGEN

Products and services

• Kater Club Events A Berlin-based electronic music club offering curated nightlife experiences, multi-day event series, and residencies featuring local and international DJs and artists at the Holzmarktstr. 25 venue.
• Radio Kater Blau Online radio streams featuring Hopper (Holzmarkt) and Acidbogen (Rumpelkammer) channels broadcasting music programming, available for live listening and M3U playlist download.
• Katercasts Podcast series available on SoundCloud featuring curated sets from residents and guest artists.
• Kiosk ID Label A music label operated by Kater, releasing electronic music available for purchase on Bandcamp.
• Katergarten Free entry summer evening events accompanied by music from local DJs.
• Katernacht Extended night events featuring multiple artists and headline performances.
• The Funky Chicken Club Weekly Tuesday event with strictly vinyl DJ lineup and free entry till 20:00.
• FOREVER 25 Multi-day curated event series celebrating 25 years of electronic music culture.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20+ resident artists

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FLINTA* CLUB DECKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegular collaborative events hosting FLINTA* safe space club nights. Events like 'Katergarten x FLINTA* CLUB DECK' feature women, lesbian, inter, trans, and agender DJs in curated programming.
• Calypso CultcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative event series 'Kater x Calypso Cult' featuring curated DJ lineups for multi-day club events with ACID BOGEN programming.
• Wilde MöhrecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative HOPPER event series 'Kater x Wilde Möhre' featuring curated lineups and ACID BOGEN side programming.
• SupertoniccoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative multi-day events 'Kater x Supertonic' with curated HOPPER main stage and ACID BOGEN side programming.
• GOOEYcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative event series 'Kater x GOOEY' featuring extended multi-day programming with main room and ACID BOGEN side events.
• Bird HousecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative events 'Kater x Bird House' with curated DJ lineups for main room and ACID BOGEN side programming.
• Wabi-Sabi & Flirt RecordscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative event 'Kater x Wabi-Sabi & Flirt Records' featuring live performances and extended weekend programming.
• NomadenkinominorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimation film screenings (FLOW) at the club venue, combining cinema and club culture.
• Drug Checking BerlinminorOthersReferenced as awareness resource for safer drug use information and substance testing services for club patrons.
• Drogennotdienst BerlinminorOthers24-hour hotline referenced for safer nightlife advice and party drug information.
• Gewaltschutzambulanz CharitéminorOthersConfidential forensics service referenced for support after crimes, with appointments available Mon-Fri 8:30-15:00.
• LARA – Fachstelle gegen sexualisierte Gewalt an Frauen*minorOthersCounseling and support organization for women affected by sexualized violence, referenced in awareness resources.
• MUT-Traumahilfe für Männer*minorOthersSupport organization for male victims of sexual violence, referenced in club awareness resources.
• Berliner KrisendienstminorOthersPsychosocial support service available daily 16:00-midnight, referenced in awareness resources.
• HeimwegtelefonminorOthersNationwide telephone support for safe journeys home, referenced in awareness resources.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Watergate Berlin: Watergate is a Berlin electronic music club along the Spree, known for its window-front main floor and curated resident and international DJ bookings. Comparable to Kater Blau on format (single Berlin venue, electronic music focus, ticketed nights) and audience overlap.
• Suicide Circus: Suicide Circus is a Berlin electronic music club with outdoor garden and indoor floor, focused on house and techno. Comparable to Kater Blau on Berlin nightlife positioning, resident DJ culture, and mixed indoor/outdoor ticketed programming.
• ://about blank: ://about blank is a Berlin club with outdoor garden, multi-room electronic music programming, and a community/collective operating model. Comparable to Kater Blau on Berlin location, community-oriented positioning, and electronic music curatorial approach.
• Tresor Berlin: Tresor is a foundational Berlin techno institution with multiple rooms, a strong resident DJ tradition, and global brand recognition. Directly comparable to Kater Blau as a Berlin-based multi-room electronic music club with weekend ticketed programming.
• Berghain: Berghain is Berlin's most iconic techno club, operating as a multi-room venue with deep resident-DJ culture, long after-hours programming, and international brand recognition. Directly comparable to Kater Blau on electronic music programming, resident artist model, and Berlin nightlife audience.
• Club der Visionaere: Club der Visionaere is a Berlin canal-side electronic music venue known for outdoor and indoor programming and a curated, community-driven atmosphere. Comparable to Kater Blau on Berlin location, electronic music format, and emphasis on community/curation over mass-market programming.
• Ritter Butzke: Ritter Butzke is a Berlin club located in a former factory space, hosting multi-room electronic music events with strong resident and guest DJ programming. Comparable to Kater Blau on format, Berlin location, and ticketed multi-night electronic music events.
• KitKatClub: KitKatClub is a long-running Berlin electronic music club with explicit sexual-positivity and counterculture positioning. Comparable to Kater Blau as a Berlin nightlife institution using inclusive/safer-space brand positioning to differentiate within the same electronic music market.

Emerging players

• Boiler Room: Boiler Room is a global electronic music streaming platform that originated as a London-based DJ broadcast series. Comparable to Kater Blau as a peer in the electronic music ecosystem with overlapping audience and DJ talent network, though operating as a media/streaming business rather than a venue.

Others

• Resident Advisor: Resident Advisor is the primary electronic music ticketing, event listing, and journalism platform globally and in Berlin specifically. Kater Blau relies on RA for ticketed event sales, making RA a critical distribution and audience-acquisition partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/katerblau
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kater-blau

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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