What Papiersaal Loc. does

Papiersaal Loc., operated by Prägebüro GmbH, is a Zurich-based event venue business that rents two modular event spaces within the historic Old Sihlpapierfabrik (a former paper factory dating from 1886-1976) located inside the modern Sihlcity Urban Entertainment Center. The company offers the Papiersaal on the second floor (442.15m², featuring a signature long bar and modular curtain system) and the Folium on the first floor (415.3m², with movable walls and white surfaces for branded staging), available individually or combined as a two-story pairing with capacity for 60 to 600/700 guests depending on configuration.

The venue's core technology stack consists of integrated in-house audio, video, lighting, laser beam projection, seamless switchers, and live streaming equipment operated by a dedicated technical team that executes approximately 180 productions per year. Three service modules augment space rental: catering (previously through Rüsterei Restaurant, transitioning to Segantini Catering from 2026), in-house technical set-up, and full-service event creation including scenography, decoration, and entertainment booking. Pricing is quote-based per event with disclosed unit charges such as a CHF 150 per-hour night surcharge after midnight.

The business serves a hybrid client mix of corporate events (conferences, product launches, seminars, workshops, employee celebrations) and private celebrations (weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, B'nai Mitzvahs), alongside a public cultural program run through a separate website (papiersaal.ch). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the website inquiry form, phone, email, and on-site consultations, with referral traffic generated through partnerships with Zürich Tourismus, the Sihlcity ecosystem, Q12 venue, OK:GO accessibility platform, and Swisstainable sustainability program.

Name

Papiersaal Loc.

Legal name

Prägebüro GmbH

Website

https://papiersaal-loc.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prägebüro GmbH operates Papiersaal & Folium, two modular historic event venues (60-700 guests) inside Zurich's Sihlcity complex, serving corporate events, private celebrations, and public cultural programming with integrated in-house catering, technical, and event-planning services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Multi-Purpose Event Halls & Community Centers (THAHAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD), Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Conference facilities
• Corporate event hosting
• Private celebrations venue
• Event production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Zurich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Space/Venue Rental: Primary revenue from renting the Papiersaal and Folium event spaces individually or as a combined two-story pairing. Minimum 80 persons per space; combined capacity 60-600/700 persons.
2. Bar and Beverage Service: Bar service is operated by Prägebüro GmbH in both spaces. Clients can bring their own wine bottles with a corkage fee but cannot self-operate the bar. Custom bar offers can be tailored to each event.
3. Catering and F&B: Food and beverage catering offered through preferred partners (previously Rüsterei, transitioning to Segantini Catering from 2026). External catering permitted by prior arrangement. Complete service organization and billing handled by venue.
4. Technical Set-Up: In-house technical equipment and staff available as paid packages. Sound, lighting, video, and live streaming services provided by the venue's own technical team. Approximately 180 productions per year deepen technical expertise.
5. Event Creation and Decoration: Atmospheric design, decoration, entertainment booking, and full-service event consultation provided as add-on services. A 15% surcharge is applied on artist and musician fees for planning and organization of third-party services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Papiersaal Loc. (Prägebüro GmbH) operates two event venues — Papiersaal (442.15m², 2nd floor) and Folium (415.3m², 1st floor) — in the historic Old Sihlpapierfabrik in Zurich's Sihlcity, available individually or as a combined two-story pairing for 60–600/700 guests. The core offering bundles venue rental with optional add-on services: in-house catering and bar service, integrated technical set-up (audio, video, lighting), and full-service event creation (decoration, entertainment booking, consultation).

Product overview

Papiersaal Loc. operates as an event venue company offering two distinct spaces within the historic Old Sihlpapierfabrik in Zurich. The core offering consists of the Papiersaal (second floor, 442.15m2) and Folium (first floor, 415.3m2) venues, which can be rented individually or combined as a pair. These are supported by three service modules: Catering (food, beverage, and bar services), Technical Set-up (audio, video, lighting), and Event Creation (decoration, entertainment, consultation). The company has over 18 years of expertise and hosts over 150 events per year with capacity for 60 to 600 people depending on configuration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Papiersaal venue rental Versatile event venue on the second floor of the Old Sihlpapierfabrik in Zurich, offering 442.15m² of space with a modular room layout, an adjustable curtain system, and one of the longest bars in Zurich. Designed for conferences, presentations, product launches, gala dinners, concerts, and parties.
• Folium venue rental Event venue on the first floor of the Old Sihlpapierfabrik, offering 415.3m² of space with a modular system, movable walls, and white surfaces for flexible event design, branding, and corporate identity staging.
• Catering and bar service Food and beverage catering and bar service for events at both venues, with preferred partner Segantini Catering (from 2026) and in-house bar team serving cocktails, wines, and specialty drinks. External catering permitted by prior arrangement, but bar is operated exclusively by the venue.
• Technical set-up services Integrated in-house technical equipment and team providing audio, video, lighting, laser beam projection, seamless switching, and live streaming services for events, with expertise from approximately 180 productions per year.
• Event creation services Full-service event planning including atmospheric design, decoration, entertainment booking, and consultation from concept to execution. A 15% surcharge is applied on third-party artist and musician fees for planning and organization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 events hosted per year across both spaces
• +2 more outcomes

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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Segantini CateringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026From 2026, Segantini Catering becomes the preferred/primary catering partner for Papiersaal & Folium events. Segantini Catering (est. 1999) provides event gastronomy including standing lunches, apéros, and gala dinners. Previously, Rüsterei restaurant served as the catering partner. External catering remains possible by prior arrangement.
• SihlcitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPapiersaal & Folium are located within the Sihlcity Urban Entertainment Center. Sihlcity provides the broader commercial ecosystem including parking (850-car garage), retail, dining, and public transport connections. The venue is promoted as part of the Sihlcity destination. Both entities benefit from co-location and shared visitor traffic.
• Zürich TourismusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a partner on Zürich Tourismus platform, driving visibility and inbound inquiries from tourists and visitors to Zurich seeking event venues or cultural activities.
• Q12minorGTM or Marketing PartnerQ12 is described as an 'eventlocation for culture and congresses' in Zurich. Cross-referral partnership between complementary Zurich event venues.
• OK:GOminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOK:GO is a platform assessing the accessibility of tourist offerings. Papiersaal & Folium are listed as an accessible venue participant, signaling accessibility commitment to prospective visitors.
• SwisstainableminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwisstainable is a Swiss tourism sustainability program. Venue participation signals commitment to sustainable event practices, aligning with growing corporate ESG expectations.
• Rüsterei RestaurantcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocated on the ground floor of the Old Sihlpapierfabrik, Rüsterei is the long-standing recommended catering partner for events at Papiersaal & Folium, with over 16 years of joint event experience. Provides food and beverage services. Transitioning to Segantini Catering as preferred partner from 2026.
• ISG (Security Partner)minorOthersISG is the designated security personnel provider required for nights without legal closing hours, public events, and large-scale events at the venue. Costs are borne by the client directly or charged through the venue.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Moods Zürich: Zurich jazz club and event venue at Schiffbau. Overlaps with Papiersaal & Folium in hosting cultural programming and live events, though typically at smaller capacities and focused on music programming.

Direct peers

• Q12 Zürich: Zurich-based event venue for culture and congresses. Listed as a cross-referral partner by Papiersaal & Folium, with comparable multi-purpose event offerings serving similar corporate and cultural clients in the same Zurich market.
• Plaza Club Zürich: Event and club venue in Zurich serving corporate events, gala dinners, and private parties. Comparable in atmospheric event positioning and similar full-service offering to Papiersaal & Folium.
• Volkshaus Zürich: Large historic event and congress venue in Zurich with multiple rooms serving corporate events, cultural programming, and private celebrations. Similar to Papiersaal & Folium in historic architectural character and full-service event positioning.
• Kongresshaus Zürich: Zurich's largest convention and congress center. Competes with Papiersaal & Folium for corporate conferences, product launches, and large-scale events, though at a different scale (typically 500-1500+ delegates versus Papiersaal/Folium's 60-700 capacity).
• Halle 622 Zürich: Modern Zurich event space in the former Vulkan industrial building. Competes directly with Papiersaal & Folium for corporate events and large-scale celebrations, with comparable capacity and similar industrial-event positioning.
• Kaufleuten Zürich: Iconic Zurich event and cultural venue combining restaurant, club, and event spaces. Comparable to Papiersaal & Folium in offering atmospheric multi-purpose event hosting with similar pricing tier and similar corporate/private event client base.
• Tonhalle Zürich: Zurich's premier concert hall with associated event rental capabilities. Comparable in operating premium event/concert programming in a historic Zurich venue, and competing for cultural event client base in the same city.
• Mascotte Zürich: Zurich event and concert venue hosting corporate events, private celebrations, and live entertainment. Comparable atmospheric event positioning and similar client base to Papiersaal & Folium in the Zurich market.

Regional players

• Volkshaus Basel: Large historic event venue in Basel serving corporate events, cultural programming, and private celebrations. Operates a comparable model to Papiersaal & Folium but in a different Swiss metropolitan market.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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