Sisyphos

What Sisyphos does

Sisyphos Event GmbH is a Berlin-based private limited liability company (GmbH) that operates the Sisyphos nightclub located in Berlin's Lichtenberg district (Hauptstr. 15, 10317 Berlin) alongside a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront called Shopyphos. The company is led by two Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer), Lina Thiele and Julius Hausl, and operates with approximately 21 employees. Its commercial activity spans two principal revenue streams: branded merchandise sales (apparel including T-shirts, babybodys, socks, caps, towels, fans, and patches featuring the signature Sisy duck mascot) and event tickets for the generationS multi-generational party series scheduled through October 2026.

The merchandise and ticketing operation is built on the Shopify platform, integrating PayPal and credit card payment processing, DHL domestic shipping, and a Shopify POS terminal deployed at the physical club venue for in-person transactions. Third-party logistics and returns processing are handled by Media Impuls GmbH & Co. KG in Berlin. The product range includes co-designed collaborations with Berlin-based cultural partners (RIVE!, Morgan Kaffee) and is priced in the €8-€39 range for apparel and accessories, with event tickets for the generationS series sold as dated single-event purchases. Shipping is restricted to domestic Germany only, and all prices include German VAT.

The go-to-market model is direct-to-consumer, relying on owned channels including the Sisyphos/Shopyphos website, email newsletter, and event promotion rather than paid advertising or third-party marketplaces. The customer base is concentrated in Berlin and the German electronic music and nightlife community, with no enterprise or B2B customers disclosed. The company has not raised external funding and operates as a founder-managed entity with no identified parent company or institutional investors.

Name

Sisyphos

Legal name

Sisyphos Event GmbH

Website

https://sisyphos-berlin.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sisyphos Event GmbH operates the Sisyphos nightclub in Berlin alongside the Shopyphos e-commerce storefront, selling branded merchandise featuring the Sisy duck mascot and tickets for the generationS event series to Berlin club-goers and electronic music enthusiasts across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded apparel and accessories including T-shirts, socks, caps, towels, babybody, patches, and fans. One-time purchase transactions through the Shopyphos e-commerce store and physical POS at the venue.
2. Event Tickets: Sale of tickets for club events including the generationS series of events. Customers purchase tickets online for specific event dates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sisyphos Event GmbH operates the Sisyphos nightclub in Berlin and sells branded merchandise (apparel and accessories featuring the Sisy duck motif) plus event tickets for the generationS party series through the Shopyphos Shopify-powered online store and physical venue POS. All orders are shipped domestically within Germany via DHL, with payment processing handled by PayPal and credit cards.

Product overview

Sisyphos (Sisyphos Event GmbH) operates an e-commerce storefront branded as Shopyphos, built on the Shopify platform. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: (1) branded merchandise/apparel including t-shirts, babybodys, socks, caps, hand towels, fans, patches, and starter packs — many featuring the signature Sisy duck motif and some produced in collaboration with Berlin artist RIVE!; and (2) event tickets for the generationS party series held at Sisyphos Club Berlin. The company ships exclusively within Germany via DHL, with free shipping on orders over €70.00. Workshop and DJ-session bookings are handled under a separate set of terms via shopyphos.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• T-Shirt Natural Raw Screen-printed T-shirt in Natural Raw/Blue colorway, made from 100% cotton, manufactured in Turkey. A collaboration with Berlin-based brand RIVE!, designed in Berlin. Available in sizes S–XL. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and fans of Berlin nightlife culture.
• T-Shirt Batik Red Red batik-pattern T-shirt with red print, made from 100% cotton. Each shirt is individually dyed, so coloration varies. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers seeking exclusive club-branded apparel.
• T-Shirt Batik Black Acid Batik T-shirt in black acid colorway featuring the 'Montag kann ich nicht' front print and Sisyphos NEW Logo on the back. Made from 100% cotton; individually dyed. Sizes S–XL. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and fans of Berlin nightlife culture.
• New Logo T-Shirt T-shirt featuring the 'Montag kann ich nicht' front print and Sisyphos Logo on the back. Fabric weight 220 g/m². Available in sizes S–XL. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and fans of Berlin nightlife culture.
• Sisy Babybody Babybody featuring the 'Alle Meine Entchen' logo print. Made in Portugal from 100% cotton. Available in sizes 3–6 months and 9–12 months. Targeted at parents within the Sisyphos fan community.
• Sportsocke SISY Violet/Blue Sports socks featuring the Sisy duck motif and 'SISY' lettering in violet/blue colorway. Available in sizes S/M (EU 37–41) and L/XL (EU 42–46). Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Sportsocke SISY Black/Red Sports socks featuring the Sisy duck motif and 'SISY' lettering in black and red colorway. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Sportsocke SISY Blue/Pink Sports socks featuring the Sisy duck motif and 'SISY' lettering in blue and pink colorway. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Pride Socken Sports socks featuring the Sisy duck motif alongside a Pride flag design. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers seeking Pride-themed lifestyle merchandise.
• Sisy x RIVE Patches Heat-transfer patches created in collaboration with Berlin artist RIVE!; available in multiple designs including EnTee, Quackwing, Duck2Duck, and Schnatterkugel. Used to customize clothing and give items a second life. Targeted at Sisyphos fans and DIY apparel customizers.
• Sisy-Handtuch Jacquard towel recommended for beach outings, measuring 120cm x 50cm with a weight of 600 gsm/360g. Available in yellow/black colorway. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and festival attendees.
• Kappe Sisy Duck Black/Red 6-panel cap in black and red with embroidered Sisy duck motif on the front and Sisyphos logo embroidered on the back. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and streetwear/lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Kappe Sisy Duck White/Blue 6-panel low-profile cap with embroidered Sisy duck motif on the front and Sisyphos logo embroidered on the back. Unisex style. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and streetwear/lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Kappe Sisy Duck Mint/Blue Cap featuring Sisy duck embroidery on the front and Sisyphos logo embroidery on the back in mint and blue colorway. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and streetwear/lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• Sisy-Fächer Hand fan featuring a duck kiss motif. Available in small (21 cm) and large (33 cm) sizes, in black or rainbow color options. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers seeking festival/event accessories.
• Montagmorgen Mega Starter Pack Morning starter set in collaboration with Morgan Kaffee, containing one lighter, one small duck spoon, rolling papers, and a drinking straw. Available with a choice of gold or silver duck spoon. Targeted at Sisyphos club-goers and lifestyle merchandise buyers.
• generationS 06. AUG 2026 (Event Ticket) Ticket for the generationS event held on Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 18:00–03:00. A multi-generational music and party event featuring halligalli hits and disco cocktails, open to attendees aged 18 and above. Targeted at Sisyphos Club Berlin patrons and Berlin electronic music enthusiasts.
• generationS 03. SEPT 2026 (Event Ticket) Ticket for the generationS event held on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 18:00–03:00. A multi-generational music and party event. Targeted at Sisyphos Club Berlin patrons and Berlin electronic music enthusiasts.
• generationS 10. OKT 2026 (Event Ticket) Ticket for the generationS event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 14:00–03:00. A multi-generational music and party event. Targeted at Sisyphos Club Berlin patrons and Berlin electronic music enthusiasts.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• RIVE!minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Berlin-based artist RIVE! for exclusive merchandise designs. Co-designed the T-Shirt Natural Raw line featuring screen-printed duck designs and the Sisy x RIVE Patches collection. Products are sold exclusively through Shopyphos.
• Morgan KaffeeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for the 'Montagmorgen Mega Starter Pack' containing branded accessories. Products sold through Shopyphos featuring Morgan Kaffee branding alongside Sisyphos duck motif.
• Media Impuls GmbH & Co. KGcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party logistics and returns processing partner handling merchandise returns and order fulfillment. Located at Döbelner Str. 7, 12627 Berlin. All merchandise returns are shipped to this address.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider powering the Shopyphos online store. Handles payment processing, order management, customer accounts, and point-of-sale operations both online and at the physical venue.
• DHLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorShipping and logistics partner for all domestic German deliveries. Orders are shipped from Berlin and include tracking numbers for customer delivery monitoring.
• PayPalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partner enabling online payments for merchandise and ticket purchases through the Shopyphos store.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Stüssy: Streetwear brand with roots in subcultural identity (skate/surf) similar to how Sisyphos's brand is rooted in club culture. Comparable as a lifestyle brand that sells primarily via owned direct-to-consumer channels at similar unit price points (€20-€50 typical).
• Defected Records: House music record label with a strong brand in the dance music scene. Operates merchandise sales and event series, comparable to Sisyphos's combination of branded merchandise (Shopyphos) and event ticketing (generationS).
• Carhartt WIP: Workwear-rooted streetwear brand with a similar subcultural positioning and direct-to-consumer e-commerce model. Comparable to Sisyphos's Shopyphos in operating brand-driven apparel/accessories e-commerce at a similar price architecture.

Direct peers

• Tresor Berlin: Long-established Berlin techno nightclub and label operating a physical venue plus associated brand activities. Comparable to Sisyphos as a Berlin nightclub with brand-extension potential and a similar electronic music audience.
• Watergate Berlin: Berlin nightclub and event series operator with a similar electronic music focus and lifestyle brand positioning. Operates in the same nightlife and cultural ecosystem as Sisyphos, often competing for the same Berlin club-going audience.
• Berghain: Iconic Berlin nightclub operating in close proximity to Sisyphos within the same electronic music and nightlife scene. Berghain represents the gold standard of Berlin club culture, against which Sisyphos's brand and cultural positioning is benchmarked. Both venues attract overlapping audiences and compete for the same nightlife occasions.
• KitKatClub Berlin: Berlin nightclub with a distinctive brand identity and loyal following in the electronic music scene. Comparable to Sisyphos as a Berlin venue competing for the same nightlife occasion with comparable cultural cachet.

Broad incumbents

• Resident Advisor (RA): Global electronic music events, ticketing, and media platform. While RA is primarily a ticketing/media business rather than a nightclub, it serves the same electronic music community and competes for event ticket revenue from Sisyphos's generationS series.
• Mixmag: Long-running electronic and dance music media brand serving the same cultural audience as Sisyphos. Mixmag extends into events and merchandise, providing a comparable template for monetizing electronic music brand equity.
• Boiler Room: Global electronic music platform with a strong brand in the same cultural scene as Sisyphos. While Boiler Room focuses on streaming and content, it operates merchandise drops and events that compete for the same fan base's wallet share.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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