Telliskivi Creative City / Telliskivi Loomelinnak

What Telliskivi Creative City / Telliskivi Loomelinnak does

Telliskivi Creative City (Telliskivi Loomelinnak) is a physical creative hub and community platform operated from a repurposed Soviet-era locomotive repair facility at Telliskivi 60A in Tallinn, Estonia. The campus spans 17 numbered buildings with active occupancy concentrated in Buildings 1–9 and 12, hosting approximately 250 creative companies and an estimated 1,500 working professionals across creative services, fashion and design, arts and culture, food and beverage, retail, NGOs, and supporting services. The operating entity, Telliskivi Maja OÜ, is a privately held Estonian private limited company led by Founder Jaanus Juss and CEO Triin Marie Juss, with a five-person management team handling property, community, and communications.

The underlying technology is essentially physical infrastructure: industrial real estate converted into mixed-use creative space, augmented by lightweight digital tools including an interactive campus map, an online event calendar, a tenant directory, and inquiry-based booking forms. The platform is anchored by internationally significant tenants — Fotografiska Tallinn (the Stockholm-based photography art center's first location outside Sweden), Von Krahl Theater, Juhan Kuusi Dokfoto Keskus (documentary photography center), and Vaal Galerii (Estonia's first private exhibition gallery, est. 1990). Cultural infrastructure includes 8+ gallery spaces, 30+ rentable event and meeting rooms, an indie shopping street, and 15+ food and beverage outlets.

The business model generates revenue through three recurring streams: (1) commercial rent from 250+ tenant leases covering offices, studios, workshops, galleries, and retail space — the primary stream; (2) rental of 30+ event and meeting spaces to both tenants and external parties on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go model; and (3) foot-traffic-driven retail and F&B activity across the campus's curated indie shops and restaurants, which also reinforces tenant revenue. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, relying on cultural programming (theater, exhibitions, festivals), organic referral within Estonia's creative community, and a social media presence (Facebook ~16K followers, Instagram, X/Twitter). Distribution is exclusively physical and domestic — the campus operates as an open-access cultural destination in Tallinn, with no e-commerce or international expansion disclosed.

Name

Telliskivi Creative City / Telliskivi Loomelinnak

Legal name

Telliskivi Maja OÜ

Website

https://telliskivi.cc

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Telliskivi Creative City is a physical creative hub in Tallinn, Estonia, operating 17 repurposed industrial buildings that host 250+ creative companies and 1,500 professionals. It generates revenue through tenant rent, event space rental, and curated retail and F&B foot traffic.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Creative commercial real estate and community hub

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Museums (712110), Historical Sites (712120)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention Campus & District Operators (Integrated Venue Districts) (THAHAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Performing Arts & Cultural Event Venues (Theaters, Museums) (THAHAAAG)

Keywords

• Commercial real estate leasing
• Creative coworking space
• Event venue rental
• Mixed-use creative hub
• Office and studio rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tenant rent: The primary revenue stream is commercial real estate rental — 250+ creative companies and freelancers rent office, studio, workshop, gallery, and retail space across the Telliskivi 60a campus.
2. Event and meeting space rental: Over 30 rentable rooms and event spaces (Von Krahl Theater, Must Saal, Koolitusruum Vägi, FoodStudio Telliskivi, Fotografiska Saal, and others) are available for booking by both tenants and external parties.
3. Retail and food & beverage traffic: Foot traffic from visitors to indie shops, galleries, and restaurants within the campus generates commercial activity and tenant revenue, with the campus acting as a curated marketplace and cultural destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Telliskivi Creative City leases office, studio, workshop, gallery, and retail space to roughly 250 creative companies across 17 buildings on a former Soviet-era railway locomotive repair campus in Tallinn, and rents out 30+ event and meeting spaces (Von Krahl Theater, Must Saal, FoodStudio Telliskivi, Fotografiska Saal, LIFT99 HUBs, training rooms, gallery halls). The campus also operates indie shopping streets open to the public and runs a continuous calendar of exhibitions, theater, festivals, and markets.

Product overview

Telliskivi Creative City (Telliskivi Loomelinnak) is a creative urban district in Tallinn, Estonia, spanning 17 buildings on a former Soviet-era railway locomotive repair facility. It functions as a community platform for Estonia's creative industry, hosting approximately 250 creative companies and 1,500 people. The venue operates through multiple integrated offerings: Indie Shops featuring independent fashion, design, and artisanal products; Restaurants & Cafes offering diverse dining experiences; Galleries showcasing photography and contemporary art including the international Fotografiska Tallinn center; Event Spaces for rent including studios and meeting rooms; and Cultural Services like the Museum Card. The ecosystem also includes children's daycare, a bicycle shop, and various creative studios, creating a comprehensive creative industry hub.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LIFT99 Tallinn HUB: A coworking and startup hub located within Telliskivi Creative City at Telliskivi 60a/5.
• Von Krahl Bar
• FoodStudio Telliskivi
• Fotografiska Tallinn
• Loomelinnaku Väligalerii
• Kuppel Galerii
• Vaal Galerii

Products and services

• Office, studio, and workshop space rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 250 companies and 1,500 people co-located in a single campus, generating community density and cross-company collaboration.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers46 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fotografiska TallinncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFotografiska Tallinn is an internationally recognized photography art center headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, operating gallery, restaurant, and café within Telliskivi Creative City. It is the first Fotografiska location outside of Stockholm, with further expansion planned for New York and London. The center brings internationally acclaimed photography exhibitions, a zero-waste restaurant, and a café to the campus, significantly elevating its cultural profile and attracting international visitors.
• Von Krahl TheatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVon Krahl Theater is a historic theater troupe based at Telliskivi 60a/9, operating both a performance venue and a bar/restaurant (#pilpil). The theater is a cultural anchor of the creative city, producing original plays (Pantheon, Fundamentalist, Öömaaeg, Jussikese 7 sõpra, Tagasiside) and collaborating with elektron.art on experimental performances. It provides theatrical programming that draws audiences to the campus.
• Põhjala BreweryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPõhjala Brewery operates Põhja Konn, a craft beer taproom on the second floor of Building 7 at Telliskivi Creative City. The brewery draws inspiration from local brewing heritage, Estonian cuisine, and nature, brewing modern beer styles with unexpected ingredients and oak barrel aging. Põhja Konn is positioned as a meeting place for beer enthusiasts within the campus.
• Sõltumatu Tantsu LavaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSõltumatu Tantsu Lava (Independent Dance Stage) is a theater and dance venue within Telliskivi Creative City, contributing to the campus's performing arts programming and attracting audiences from Estonia's dance and theater community.
• MABRIK StudiosminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMABRIK Studios operates Mabrik, the largest gaming merchandise boutique in Estonia, as an official storefront at Telliskivi Creative City. The shop offers unique merchandise, board games, VR experiences, and pop culture collectibles.
• Mondo (global inequality NGO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMondo is an Estonian organization alleviating global inequality across 12 countries, operating through five programs in education, health, environment, and digital capability. Mondo operates Mondo Crafts, a social enterprise store selling crafts from artisans with fewer opportunities, at Telliskivi Creative City. Mondo also offers room rentals within the campus.
• Vaal GaleriiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVaal is Estonia's first privately funded exhibition and sales gallery, operating since 1990. It has been a long-standing tenant at Telliskivi Creative City, presenting high-quality Estonian and classical contemporary art, organizing auctions, and supporting the local art market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory Helsinki): Repurposed Nokia cable factory in Helsinki operating as a creative industry hub with artists, events, museums, and cultural tenants. Most directly comparable to Telliskivi as a Baltic-region Nordic creative district transforming Soviet/post-industrial heritage into a cultural and creative workspace platform.
• Matadero Madrid: Former municipal slaughterhouse in Madrid converted into a major cultural complex with theaters, galleries, design spaces, and creative industry tenants. Comparable as a European industrial-heritage creative district combining cultural programming, workspace, and public-facing arts venues at scale.
• Färgfabriken (Stockholm): Contemporary art and cultural center in Stockholm housed in a former paint factory, hosting exhibitions, performances, and artist residencies. Comparable as a Scandinavian creative venue operator converting industrial heritage into cultural programming space, and connected through the Fotografiska network.
• UFA Fabrik (Berlin): International cultural center and creative campus in Berlin built on a former film studio, hosting cinemas, theaters, galleries, and creative industry tenants. Comparable as a European industrial-heritage creative hub offering co-location, event venues, and cultural programming at scale.
• Westergasfabriek (Amsterdam): Cultural venue and creative campus in Amsterdam built on a former gas factory, hosting events, exhibitions, restaurants, and creative workspaces. Comparable as a European industrial-heritage cultural venue operator with mixed-use programming including workspace, events, and F&B.
• 798 Art District (Beijing): Iconic Beijing creative district repurposed from a former military electronics factory, hosting galleries, design shops, cafes, and cultural institutions. Directly comparable as a large-scale industrial-heritage creative campus combining workspace, retail, galleries, and event spaces with international cultural-tourism appeal.

Emerging players

• Fotografiska Stockholm: Stockholm-based international photography art center operating gallery, restaurant, and events. Related as the parent/operator of Fotografiska Tallinn (Telliskivi's anchor tenant); comparable in category focus on photography-driven cultural venue operations with restaurant and event programming.
• Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin): International artist-in-residence center in Berlin housed in a former hospital building, providing studios, exhibition spaces, and cultural programming. Comparable as a European creative workspace operator leveraging heritage architecture for arts programming and tenant services.
• DOX Centre for Contemporary Art (Prague): Prague contemporary art center offering exhibitions, performance, and cultural programming in a converted industrial building. Comparable as a Central European industrial-heritage cultural venue with gallery, theater, and event programming serving as a destination for visitors and creative community.

Regional players

• Industriens Hus / BLOX (Copenhagen): BLOX is a Danish architecture and design hub in central Copenhagen housing the Danish Architecture Center, restaurants, and event spaces. Comparable as a Nordic cultural-architecture venue operating workspace, exhibitions, and F&B, though with a more curated single-discipline (architecture/design) focus than Telliskivi's broad creative scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/telliskivi
• Facebookfacebook.com/telliskiviloomelinnak
• Instagraminstagram.com/loomelinnak
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/telliskivi-creative-city-telliskivi-loomelinnak

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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