kohero magazin

What kohero magazin does

kohero Magazin (legal entity: kohero gGmbH gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung) is a Hamburg-based, tax-exempt non-profit media organization founded in 2016 that publishes journalism on migration, flight, refugee experiences, and intercultural cohesion in Germany. Its editorial output spans a quarterly-to-annual print magazine (13 issues since 2018, distributed at kiosks, train stations, and airports nationwide), a continuously updated online magazine, and ten themed newsletters including migrationsnews, wana update, nelken & nostalgie, migrantisch gelesen, kohero exklusiv, hamburg mit k, mehrheimisch, and region-specific updates on Syria and Afghanistan. The organization also produces in-depth investigative dossiers (Arbeitserlaubnis, Wandsbek) and a self-produced documentary film ('Wandel der Wandsbeker Chaussee', 2026).

The business model is community-led and donation/membership-supported rather than advertising-driven. Recurring revenue comes from memberships managed through the Steady platform; donations processed via PayPal, Betterplace, Help Direct, and Startnext; one-time revenue from print magazine and book sales through the kohero Shop (including the Habibliothek migrant-author book library); and event ticket sales for in-person formats such as Bücherabend (sliding scale €3–€8), Falafel Party, kohero Salon, and workshops. There is no proprietary technology stack — operations rely on third-party tools (Mailchimp for email, Steady for payments, beabee by CORRECTIV for donor/community data, Google Analytics via Embedly for measurement).

kohero serves primarily individuals rather than enterprise customers: people with migration or flight backgrounds seeking representation in German media, broader German readers interested in migrant perspectives and intercultural topics, and culture/literature enthusiasts engaging with migrant authors. The audience scale is modest — approximately 5,548–5,667 newsletter subscribers as of mid-2026 — and the organization employs around 22 people under Managing Director Hussam Al Zaher. The 22-person team supports both editorial production and a community programming calendar that includes writing partnerships (Schreibtandem) and recurring cultural events in Hamburg.

Name

kohero magazin

Legal name

kohero gGmbH gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

Website

https://kohero-magazin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

kohero Magazin is a Hamburg-based non-profit media organization that publishes a print magazine, online articles, and ten themed newsletters covering migration, flight, and intercultural cohesion in Germany, serving migrant communities and culture-interested readers via memberships, donations, events, and shop sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Media Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Newsletter Publishing Platforms (MPACAIAA)

Keywords

• Independent journalism
• Migrant perspectives media
• Intercultural community reporting
• Non-profit publishing
• Multilingual newsletter platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership subscriptions: kohero offers a membership program (Mitgliedschaft) that provides exclusive content, member-only articles, and community access. The membership is managed via Steady platform and is a recurring revenue stream supporting independent journalism.
2. Print magazine sales: kohero publishes printed magazine editions (Ausgaben) covering topics such as 'Wir wollen es schaffen', 'Who Cares', and other themed issues. These are sold via the kohero Shop and are available at major kiosks, train stations, and airports across Germany.
3. Book and product sales: The Habibliothek shop within kohero sells books by migrant authors, serving as both a retail platform and a cultural initiative supporting migrant literature. Additional products include magazines and event tickets.
4. Donations and charitable contributions: As a non-profit gGmbH (gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung), kohero accepts donations. The organization holds a tax exemption status (Freistellungsbescheid) from Finanzamt Hamburg-Nord, making donations tax-deductible under German law (EStG §10). Donations are processed via platforms such as Betterplace, Help Direct, Startnext, and PayPal.
5. Event ticket sales: kohero organizes and hosts events including Bücherabend (book evenings), kohero Salon (readings and discussions), and workshops. Events such as the Bücherabend charge a sliding-scale ticket price (€3–€8) to cover venue and refreshment costs, while some events are free with optional donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

kohero Magazin is a non-profit (gemeinnützige gGmbH) media organization that publishes a print magazine (13 issues since 2018), a digital online magazine, and a portfolio of themed newsletters covering migration, refugee issues, intercultural cohesion, and underrepresented voices in Germany. It also runs community events (Bücherabend, Falafel Party, kohero Salon, workshops), an e-commerce shop for books and merchandise, and a paid membership program offering exclusive dossiers and content.

Product overview

kohero Magazin is a non-profit media organization (gGmbH) based in Hamburg, Germany, operating as a multi-platform publication focused on intercultural cohesion and migrant perspectives. The core offering consists of a printed magazine (13 issues published since 2018) and an online magazine with free and member-exclusive content. The portfolio includes 8 named newsletters (migrationsnews, wana update, nelken & nostalgie, migrantisch gelesen, kohero newsletter, kohero exklusiv, hamburg mit k, mehrheimisch) plus 2 topic-specific newsletters (syrien update, afghanistan update), covering news, food/culture, books, and regional developments. Community engagement features include events (kohero Bücherabend, Falafel Party, kohero Salon, Workshops) and programs (Schreibtandem writing partnership). Content is distributed via an online shop, membership subscriptions, and third-party platforms including YouTube, Spotify, and podcast directories. The organization produces investigative dossiers and documentary films as premium content offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• migrationsnews: Weekly news overview on flight and migration topics
• wana update
• nelken & nostalgie
• migrantisch gelesen
• kohero Newsletter
• kohero exklusiv
• hamburg mit k
• mehrheimisch

Products and services

• kohero Magazin (Print)
• kohero Online-Magazin
• kohero Shop
• kohero Membership (Mitgliedschaft)
• migrationsnews Newsletter
• wana update Newsletter
• nelken & Nostalgie Newsletter
• migrantisch gelesen Newsletter
• kohero Newsletter
• kohero exklusiv Newsletter
• hamburg mit k Newsletter
• mehrheimisch Newsletter
• kohero Bücherabend (Book Evening)
• Falafel Party
• kohero Salon
• kohero Workshops
• kohero Dossier Series

Quantifiable outcome

• The newsletter reaches approximately 5,548–5,667 subscribers as of mid-2026.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KörberHaus Hamburg-BergedorfminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKörberHaus is a venue partner for kohero's Falafel Party events. It is described as a location where initiatives, libraries, cultural and educational offerings come together under one roof — a community space aligned with kohero's mission. The partnership positions the Falafel Party as a community-building event at this venue.
• Steady (platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationSteady is used for membership management, payment processing, and invoicing. It is a core operational tool for kohero's recurring membership revenue and donor management.
• beabee (by CORRECTIV)coreTechnology or Integrationbeabee is a digital community management platform provided by CORRECTIV – Recherchen für die Gesellschaft gemeinnützige GmbH. It is used for managing donor and user data, community communication via digital channels, and setting up user profiles. Data is stored in Germany. This is a core operational technology partnership.
• MailchimpcoreTechnology or IntegrationMailchimp is used for managing email contact data and sending newsletters to large subscriber groups. It is a core component of kohero's newsletter distribution infrastructure.
• PayPal, Betterplace, Help Direct, StartnextcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThese platforms handle payment processing for donations, memberships, and shop transactions. PayPal processes direct payments; Betterplace, Help Direct, and Startnext handle donation campaigns and crowdfunding. These are core revenue-enabling partnerships.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Migazin: German online magazine dedicated to migration and integration topics with a daily news format. The most direct competitive comparator: it targets the same migrant-focused informational audience in Germany with a digital-first publishing model.
• CORRECTIV: German non-profit investigative journalism organization that provides the beabee community platform used by kohero. Both operate as gemeinnützige media entities funded by memberships and donations, focused on independent journalism serving civic and underrepresented audiences.

Emerging players

• Edition F: German digital media platform focused on diversity, women, and progressive perspectives with a membership-driven model. Overlaps with kohero's audience of readers seeking underrepresented voices in German media, though focused on gender rather than migration.
• Perspective Daily: German online magazine publishing long-form, progressive perspective journalism on social and political issues. Comparable to kohero in its digital-first, values-driven approach and member-supported revenue model.
• jetzt.de (Süddeutsche Zeitung): Online magazine for younger audiences published by Süddeutsche Zeitung covering social issues, identity, and migration. Comparable as a youth-oriented, digital-first social issues publication but with the backing of a major incumbent newsroom.
• ze.tt: Online magazine from ZEIT publishing group targeting younger audiences with stories on society, identity, and culture. Operates a similar digital magazine format with editorial content comparable in tone and audience to kohero, but from a major publishing group.

Others

• fluter.de: German magazine for young readers published by the federal agency bpb covering political, social, and cultural topics including migration. Comparable audience-adjacent content and free distribution model, though publicly funded rather than community-supported.

Broad incumbents

• taz (die tageszeitung): Established German progressive daily newspaper with strong coverage of migration, refugee, and social justice topics. Operates as a broader news outlet that overlaps with kohero's editorial line but from a general-interest positioning rather than a migrant-specific one.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/koheromagazin
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@koheroMagazin
• Instagraminstagram.com/al_zaher_h
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kohero-magazin

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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