Kosmos KG

What Kosmos KG does

Kosmos KG operates the KOSMOS Berlin, a heritage-protected event venue on Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin-Friedrichshain. Originally opened in 1961 as the largest cinema in the GDR, the building was modernized by UFA in 1998 and has been under Kosmos KG's management since 2005, with full property ownership acquired in 2010. The company serves enterprise clients, agencies, and cultural producers, primarily across Germany, with marquee customers including Hugo Boss, Zalando, Bayer HealthCare, Roche Pharma, Netflix, Microsoft, Audi, Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Bahn, ZDF, RTL, and the Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung.

The venue's infrastructure comprises 3,200 m² across 10 flexible spaces: a 1,000 m² main hall (Saal 1, up to 1,200 persons), theater and cinema-style halls (Saal 2/10 at 260 persons each, Saal 6 at 320), seminar rooms (Saal 4/5/7), a 500-person foyer, the KOSMOS-Lounge (~120 persons), a 450 m² exhibition walkway (Umlauf), and a 235-person outdoor pavilion with TV tower views. Technical capabilities include Robe LED lighting, Coda/JBL professional audio, an 11.5×6.5 m main video screen with two 4×3 m side screens, and streaming solutions for hybrid events. In-house catering scales from gala dinners (450 persons) to theme buffets (1,500 persons), supported by live cooking stations and BBQ facilities.

Kosmos KG monetizes through four primary streams: venue rental (per-event pricing via the Mietpreisliste 2025), in-house catering, all-inclusive Tagungspauschalen conference packages starting at €130 net per person, and approximately 100 m² of outdoor advertising inventory (illuminated showcases, TV screens, advertising towers, and a large entrance billboard) reaching an estimated 5 million road users monthly on Karl-Marx-Allee. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via website inquiry forms, phone, and email, with the small internal team (5 employees) supplemented by outsourced event personnel and a bilingual (German/English) web presence.

Name

Kosmos KG

Legal name

KOSMOS KG

Website

https://kosmos-berlin.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kosmos KG operates the KOSMOS Berlin, a heritage-protected 3,200 m² event venue on Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin-Friedrichshain, hosting corporate conferences, galas, fashion shows, and media productions for enterprise clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Caterers (722320)

akta.pro primary industry

Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Food, Beverage & Hospitality Operations (Concessions, Catering, Premium Seating) (MPAGALAN), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Event venue services
• Conference hosting
• Event catering
• Corporate event rental
• Historic event location

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue rental: Rental of flexible event spaces including main hall (Saal 1), theater hall (Saal 6), conference rooms (Saal 2/10, 4, 5, 7), lounge areas, foyer, outdoor pavilion, and exhibition spaces. Revenue based on space rental, event duration, and configuration.
2. In-house catering: Complete catering services including gala dinners (up to 450 persons), theme buffets (up to 1,500 persons), finger food, front/live cooking stations, and BBQ catering in outdoor area. Catering is a core revenue stream with flexible scalability.
3. Conference packages: Tagungspauschalen (conference packages) offering all-inclusive pricing including room, technology, personnel, and catering for a flat per-person rate starting at €130 net minimum revenue per person.
4. External advertising: Outdoor advertising space including illuminated showcases, TV screens, advertising towers, and billboard above entrance visible to millions of monthly viewers on Karl-Marx-Allee.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kosmos KG operates the KOSMOS Berlin, a heritage-protected event venue on Karl-Marx-Allee in Berlin-Friedrichshain. The venue provides 10 flexible event rooms totaling 3,200 m² (capacities from 50 to 1,200 guests), supported by in-house catering (galas up to 450 persons, buffets up to 1,500), modern event technology (LED lighting, video projection, audio), and full-service event management for corporate conferences, galas, fashion events, TV productions, and cultural gatherings.

Product overview

Kosmos KG operates the KOSMOS Berlin, a historic event venue in Berlin-Friedrichshain opened in 1961 as the largest cinema in the GDR. The venue offers 10 flexible event spaces totaling 3,200 m², including the main hall (Saal 1), conference halls (Saal 2 & 10), seminar/workshop rooms (Saal 4, 5, 6, 7), the KOSMOS-Lounge, Foyer & Lounge, exhibition areas (Umlauf), outdoor pavilion, and backstage facilities. Services include in-house catering (galas, buffets, BBQ, live cooking), modern conference technology (lighting, sound, video), and full-service event planning support. The venue hosts conferences, trade fairs, galas, fashion events, film/TV productions, and corporate events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saal 1 (Hauptsaal) – Main Hall 1,000 m² oval main hall with 8-meter ceiling height, accommodating up to 1,200 standing, 900 in row seating, 540 parliamentary, or 450 gala seating. Features two mobile bars, an 11.5x6.5m video screen, LED lighting system, and VIP area. Used for large conferences, galas, product launches, and brand activations.
• Saal 2 und Saal 10 – Conference/Cinema Halls Two cinema-style halls with tiered seating (20-degree gradient) ensuring unobstructed views. Each accommodates up to 260 persons with cinema projection technology and 9x4.5m screen. Used for workshops, conferences, speeches, and film presentations.
• Saal 4 – Seminar/Workshop Room 200 m² room with modern lighting and sound systems, variable seating arrangements for conferences, congresses, receptions, and parties. Parliamentary style seating for up to 80 persons.
• Saal 5 – Event Room with Bar 210 m² versatile event space with integrated bar, sound and lighting systems. Accommodates up to 200 standing, 150 row seating, 120 gala, or 80 parliamentary. Used for corporate events, presentations, meetings, workshops, and parties.
• Saal 6 – Theater/Event Hall Theater hall with fixed stage, 14x6m screen, and 320 row seating capacity. Features backstage area with two cloakrooms (each ~23 m² with shower and WC) and direct stage access. Used for theater, musicals, film screenings, trainings, presentations, and congresses.
• Saal 7 – Meeting/Workshop Room 120 m² ground-level room with black granite floor and daylight-inducing lighting. Accommodates up to 150 standing, 100 row seating, 50 gala, or 50 parliamentary. Direct access to backstage areas. Used for meetings, workshops, lectures, and rehearsals.
• Foyer & Lounge 500 m² reception area accommodating 400-500 persons for standing receptions. Features two side wings with variable seating, two video screens, mobile wardrobe, and fully equipped bar.
• KOSMOS-Lounge Two-level lounge area: bar (~70 m²) with fully equipped bar, and gallery (~100 m²) overlooking Saal 1. Capacity ~120 persons. Versatile for parties, small events, production office, meeting room, or VIP area.
• Umlauf (Walkway) & Exhibition Area 450 m² exhibition space surrounding Saal 1, with natural daylight. Accommodates up to 300 persons. Provides access to all event halls, two catering stations, and Wi-Fi. Used for trade fairs, exhibitions, and breakout areas.
• Outdoor Area & Pavilion ~130 m² outdoor space with ~95 m² heated pavilion and panoramic view of Berlin's TV tower. Accommodates 180-235 persons. Features mobile windshields, flexible seating, and fully equipped bar. Used for summer celebrations, receptions, networking events, and public viewing.
• In-House Catering Service Full-service catering including gala dinners (up to 450 persons), theme buffets (up to 1,500 persons), finger food, front/live cooking stations, and BBQ. Offers vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-free options. Scales from exclusive dinners to large-scale events.
• Event Technology Services On-site technical support including LED lighting systems (Robe LED), professional audio (Coda/JBL systems), LCD projectors, LED screens, projection screens, beamers, mixing desks, and media technology. Also offers streaming solutions for hybrid events.
• Tagungspauschalen (Conference Packages) All-inclusive conference packages providing rooms, technology, event personnel, catering, and beverages. Offers maximum planning security with transparent pricing. Minimum spend starting at €130 net per person.
• Outdoor Advertising External advertising opportunities including 4 illuminated showcases (1.84x0.92 m each), 4 TV screens in outdoor area, 2 advertising towers with 4 billboards each, and 1 billboard above entrance (8.6x3.2 m). Total ~100 m² advertising space reaching over 5 million viewers monthly.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully hosted 800-guest conference with full hybrid event capabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin: Iconic luxury hotel adjacent to Brandenburg Gate with extensive conference and banqueting facilities. Comparable for premium corporate and government events in central Berlin, though operating as a hotel-led venue rather than a standalone event hall.
• Estrel Berlin: Largest hotel-congress center in Europe with 4,000+ m² of event space and in-house catering. Comparable as a high-volume Berlin MICE venue, though broader/hotel-anchored versus KOSMOS's dedicated venue model.
• Grand Hyatt Berlin: Five-star Potsdamer Platz hotel with large ballroom and conference facilities plus in-house catering. Comparable for high-end corporate conferences and galas in Berlin, but as part of a broader hotel portfolio rather than a dedicated venue.
• Messe Berlin (Berlin ExpoCenter City): Berlin's primary exhibition and convention campus hosting large trade fairs and congresses. Adjacent competitor for large-scale conferences and exhibitions, but operating at much larger scale and with a different (trade-fair) specialization.

Direct peers

• Funkhaus Berlin: Iconic former GDR broadcasting complex on Nalepastraße now operated as a large event location for corporate events, TV productions and galas. Highly comparable historic-Berlin asset with similar enterprise and media clientele.
• Radialsystem Berlin: Converted industrial venue in Berlin-Friedrichshain hosting conferences, performances and corporate events with full technical infrastructure. Comparable as a flexible Berlin event venue serving cultural and corporate buyers.
• Tempodrom Berlin: Large multi-purpose event venue in central Berlin offering conferences, galas and concerts for up to ~3,800 guests. Direct competitor for high-end corporate events in the Berlin MICE market with comparable in-house catering and conference packages.
• Heimathafen Neukölln: Berlin event and concert hall with multiple rooms used for corporate functions, galas and cultural events. Comparable mid-sized Berlin venue competing for similar corporate event budgets.
• Columbiahalle: Berlin event hall in Columbiadamm hosting concerts, corporate events, and TV productions with comparable capacity (~3,500). Comparable as a mid-large Berlin venue serving entertainment and corporate clients.
• Tipi am Kanzleramt: Berlin tent venue next to the Chancellery used for corporate events, galas and TV broadcasts. Comparable as a premium, central-Berlin venue targeting the same corporate and media clients as KOSMOS.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/kosmos_berlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kosmos-kg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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