3 KS e.V. / Salon zur wilden Renate OHG

What 3 KS e.V. / Salon zur wilden Renate OHG does

Renate is an independent Berlin nightclub founded in 2007, operated by Else Event GmbH from a former tenement building at Alt-Stralau 70 in Berlin-Friedrichshain. The venue spans seven floors with multiple distinct spaces — Green, Black, and Red dance floors, a Garden, Top Secret, and artist studios — and programs underground electronic music (House, Techno, Disco, Electro) primarily Thursday through Saturday from 11 PM to 9 AM, alongside queer-focused events, drag shows, and free/low-cost community programming in the Garden. Revenue is generated through approximately €20 door entry fees, bar sales, Resident Advisor ticketing commissions, corporate and private venue rentals, artist studio leases, and merchandise sold via Bandcamp.

The business model is event-driven and multi-stream: standard club nights use a unit-pricing model (pay-as-you-go at ~€20 including coat check), while Garden events operate on a freemium basis (free entry to open airs, low cost for ticketed events). Distribution combines direct venue access (cashless, card-only door sales), the Resident Advisor ticketing platform, and direct corporate booking via email. The venue also cross-refers overflow demand to sister venue M01. Pricing is publicly disclosed but varies by event and special occasions; no subscription or recurring-revenue model exists.

Following existential lease uncertainty in mid-2025, Renate secured a new 10-year rental contract in December 2025 with the legal support of Berlin Senator Franziska Giffey, established Else Event GmbH as the operating entity, and completed a phased reopening — soft launch in January 2026, full reopening in April 2026 after renovations including a new sound system, expanded Green floor, and a new performance stage. The club is privately held, employs 1-10 staff, and has no disclosed external funding or parent company.

Name

3 KS e.V. / Salon zur wilden Renate OHG

Legal name

Else Event GmbH

Website

https://renate.cc

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Renate is a 19-year-old independent Berlin nightclub (Else Event GmbH) operating a seven-floor multi-room venue with electronic music programming, drag and queer events, artist studios, and a community Garden, serving Berlin's underground nightlife and LGBTQ+ communities and reopened in April 2026 under a new 10-year lease.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nightclub & Event Venue

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Nightclubs & Dance Clubs (THAFAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB), Nightclub & Small Live Venue Operations (Clubs, Bars with Stages) (MPAGALAF)

Keywords

• Nightclub venue
• Electronic music events
• Private event venue
• Artist studio rentals
• Cultural event space

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Door entry fees: Admission fees for club nights and events, typically around €20 including coat check. Free entry for designated open air and garden events.
2. Bar sales: Beverage sales including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. No cocktails offered.
3. Ticket sales commissions: Revenue from Resident Advisor ticket sales for events.
4. Private and corporate events: Venue rental for corporate events and private parties.
5. Studio rentals: Rental of artist studios within the venue building to artists from various disciplines.
6. Merchandise sales: Sale of merchandise including shirts, records and other items via Bandcamp.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Renate operates a multi-floor nightclub and event venue in Berlin-Friedrichshain, featuring three dance floors (Green, Black, Red), an outdoor Garden community space, and integrated artist studios. The club runs regular electronic music club nights (Klubnacht) with resident DJs and external curators, free and low-cost garden programming (open airs, drag shows, workshops), private/corporate venue hire, and merchandise sales. Operating hours are Thursday to Saturday from 11 PM to 9 AM, with a typical entry fee around €20 including coat check.

Product overview

Renate operates as a single unified nightclub venue with integrated outdoor garden space. The core offering is the club itself at Alt-Stralau 70, featuring multiple dance floors (Green, Black, Red) and programming around electronic music. The Renate Garden provides free community programming on weekends. The ecosystem also includes M01 as a separate event venue for private/corporate hire, artist studios for rental, regular club night programming with resident DJs, and merchandise sold via Bandcamp. The club secured a new 10-year lease in December 2025 and completed renovations including a new sound system and performance stage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M01: Renate's sister venue for hosting parties or corporate events.
• Renate Garden

Products and services

• Renate Club (Nightclub Venue) Core nightclub venue with three dance floors (Green, Black, Red) and programming focused on electronic music genres (House, Techno, Disco, Electro). Open Thursday to Saturday from 11 PM to 9 AM, with door entry around €20 including coat check. Houses resident DJs and curated lineups from emerging and established artists.
• Renate Garden (Community Outdoor Space) Outdoor community space hosting concerts, workshops, open airs, drag shows (e.g., Antina's Spookhouse), DIY markets, tarot readings, and bingo. Designed as a low-cost cultural and neighbourhood engagement space; free entry to Renate Open airs.
• Private and Corporate Event Venue Hire

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Franziska Giffey (Senator for Economic Affairs, Energy and Public Enterprises)coreOthers · 1 December 2025Berlin Senator Franziska Giffey provided legal support and guidance during lease negotiations in 2025. Her office helped the club navigate challenging times and get into the right rooms to secure their new 10-year lease. This governmental support was crucial for the club's survival and relaunch.
• M01coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerM01 is Renate's sister venue for hosting parties and corporate events. When Renate cannot accommodate certain requests, they refer clients to M01. Both venues are operated under the same ownership structure.
• Else Event GmbHcoreOthersOperating company for the club. Registered at Markgrafendamm 1, 10245 Berlin, with HRB 200797 B registration and sales tax ID DE321780996.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment promoter and venue operator. Broadly comparable as an incumbent that aggregates ticketing, venue operations, and event promotion at scale — relevant for understanding competitive pressure on independent clubs.
• AEG Presents: Major live music promoter and venue operator worldwide. Comparable as a broad incumbent in venue-based live entertainment and ticketed events, representing the scaled end of the industry where Renate competes for talent and bookings.

Direct peers

• Kater Blau: Berlin club/venue with outdoor riverside programming and multi-room electronic music focus. Closely comparable to Renate's Garden-plus-club-floor hybrid model and inclusive community positioning.
• Tresor Berlin: Long-standing Berlin techno institution with multi-floor programming. Comparable to Renate in audience (techno/house enthusiasts), operating hours, and ticketed club-night business model.
• Watergate Berlin: Berlin electronic music club located on the Spree. Direct competitor for the same resident DJ pool, late-night Thursday–Saturday crowd, and ticketed club-night programming.
• ://about blank: Berlin alternative/underground club with garden, multiple rooms, and community-oriented programming. Highly comparable to Renate on multi-floor DIY event programming and inclusive safety policies.
• Berghain: Berlin's most iconic nightclub and the global benchmark for techno/house programming. Directly comparable to Renate as a multi-room, late-night Berlin club serving the same underground electronic music audience.
• KitKatClub: Berlin nightclub known for late-night and after-hours programming. Comparable to Renate on multi-floor late-night format and adult/queer-friendly positioning, though distinct in style.
• Ritter Butzke: Berlin multi-room club in a former factory building. Comparable to Renate's maze-like multi-floor venue design, electronic music programming, and ticketed club-night business model.

Others

• Eventim: Europe's largest ticketing platform and live entertainment group. Relevant as a distribution and ticketing infrastructure peer — Renate currently uses Resident Advisor for ticketing, so Eventim represents both a competitive threat and a potential distribution partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/renateberlin
• Facebookfacebook.com/renateclubberlin
• Instagraminstagram.com/renate.berlin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/3-ks-e-v-salon-zur-wilden-renate-ohg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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