ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig

What ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig does

ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig operates a curated B2B networking events platform organized under the legal entity b2b Event UG (haftungsbeschränkt), founded in 2021 by Steffen Heyde and Raphael Mis at the close of the COVID-19 pandemic period. The company's flagship product is a monthly Afterwork event format held at rotating venues starting at 18:05, deployed across 12 German cities (Leipzig, Dresden, Berlin, Dortmund, Hamburg, München, Frankfurt, Chemnitz, Magdeburg, Osnabrück, Münster) plus Mallorca, with Bad Homburg and Rostock announced as forthcoming chapters. Tickets are sold through a phased pricing model (Early Bird, Regular, Last Minute) ranging from €12 to €45 per person.

The product portfolio is structured as a three-tier community: a free Community profile tier providing baseline event access, the KLUB premium membership (12-month recurring subscription with auto-renewal) unlocking exclusive events, an NFC KLUB card, a WhatsApp group, and ticket discounts, and supporting services including a curated Jobbörse (job board) and city-specific email newsletters with calendar integrations. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; operations are supported by a third-party ticketing and event management system. Revenue is generated through four streams: transactional event ticket sales, the KLUB recurring subscription, sponsorship (notably global sponsors BARMER and Distart Education GmbH plus local city and event-level sponsors), and job board advertising. Distribution leverages a Mitmachpartner (city partner) franchise-style model, with named local operators such as German Events GmbH, freshpepper, Wunderwerk Werbeagentur, and Moments of Vida executing city-level operations.

The company serves a horizontally segmented audience of business leaders, founders, freelancers, and young professionals who value curated, sales-pitch-free peer networking. Scale signals include 1,530 active KLUB members, 2,000+ participants per month, 200+ events organized, and 40,000+ cumulative participants since founding. The company operates with a lean headcount of 5 employees, is bootstrapped without disclosed external investment, and acknowledges EU-EFRE/ESF Sachsen public funding support.

Name

ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig

Legal name

b2b Event UG (haftungsbeschränkt)

Website

https://ueberstunde.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig operates a curated, multi-city B2B networking event platform hosting monthly Afterwork events across 12 German cities and Mallorca, with 1,530 paid KLUB members and 2,000+ monthly participants seeking sales-pitch-free professional connections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

General & Multi-Industry Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAA)

Keywords

• Professional networking events
• Afterwork business events
• B2B community building
• Membership networking community
• Curated business events

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Event ticket sales: Attendees purchase tickets to Afterwork events at tiered price phases (Early Bird, Regular, Last Minute). Ticket prices vary by city, ranging from €12 to €45 per person. Food and beverages are typically pay-as-you-go at the venue.
2. KLUB membership subscription: The KLUB is a paid inner-circle tier offering exclusive events, a digital member zone, a WhatsApp group, advance visibility into attendees, NFC card, and member discounts on event tickets. Membership runs 12 months and auto-renews. KLUB members receive a ticket price advantage compared to non-members.
3. Job board advertising: Partner companies and community members can post job listings on the ÜBERSTUNDE job board, reaching the community's professional audience. The job board features positions from community partners and supporters.
4. Sponsorship: Global sponsors (Distart, BARMER) and local city sponsors support individual events and city chapters, providing financial or in-kind support in exchange for brand visibility with the community.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ÜBERSTUNDE operates a monthly afterwork networking event series held across 12 German cities plus Mallorca, complemented by a paid inner-circle membership tier (KLUB) and a free Community profile. The events are structured, sales-pitch-free networking gatherings at rotating venues, supplemented by KLUB-exclusive events, a community job board, and city-specific newsletters. The business sells event tickets, KLUB subscriptions, job-board ads, and event sponsorships to individuals and partner companies seeking curated professional networking.

Product overview

ÜBERSTUNDE operates as a multi-city B2B networking event platform centered around its Afterwork event format. The product portfolio consists of three interconnected tiers: the free Community membership provides basic event access, the KLUB premium tier offers exclusive events and enhanced networking features, and supporting services include a job board and city-specific newsletters. Events are held monthly in rotating venues across 12 German cities plus Mallorca, with approximately 2,000 participants per month.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ÜBERSTUNDE Afterwork The flagship monthly networking event held in 12 cities across Germany and Mallorca. Each event starts at 18:05 with no fixed program, focusing on relaxed networking at rotating venues. Ticket prices follow a phased model (Early Bird, Regular, Last Minute) ranging from €12 to €45 per person by city, plus a €0.50 payment processing fee. Food and beverages are self-pay at the venue. KLUB members receive ticket discounts.
• ÜBERSTUNDE KLUB (Paid Membership) Premium 12-month auto-renewing subscription tier offering exclusive events at special venues in smaller groups, a digital member zone, WhatsApp group, advance visibility into attendee lists, member discounts on event tickets, and an NFC KLUB card for identity. Membership costs are not publicly listed (contact for pricing).
• ÜBERSTUNDE Community (Free Profile) Free community profile providing basic event access and attendee information visibility. Serves as the entry-level tier for new attendees before they upgrade to the paid KLUB subscription.
• ÜBERSTUNDE Jobbörse (Job Board) Curated job board featuring positions from community partners and supporters, targeting talents within the ÜBERSTUNDE network. Allows employers to post job openings directly to the community's professional audience.
• KLUB-Exclusive Events Smaller-format, exclusive events reserved for KLUB members at special locations with curated guest lists. Some KLUB events are free for members; others are offered at a reduced rate (e.g., €19 for the Frankfurt KLUB event). Examples include Osnabrück KLUB × Deutsche Bundesbank and Frankfurt KLUB × ADEMAX Business Poker.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ events organized with 40,000+ cumulative participants since founding
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered global, core, regional and minor.

• BARMERglobalGTM or Marketing PartnerBARMER is a global sponsor of ÜBERSTUNDE, appearing on all city partner pages. As one of Germany's largest statutory health insurers (~9M insured), BARMER's sponsorship provides broad brand visibility across all 12 cities and reinforces the community health and well-being positioning of ÜBERSTUNDE events.
• Distart Education GmbHglobalGTM or Marketing PartnerDistart is a digital education institute (EdTech) based in Leipzig with 51–200 employees, specializing in digitalization and AI upskilling. As a global sponsor, Distart supports ÜBERSTUNDE's mission across all cities. David Gutzaluk (Head of Product), Thomy Roecklin (EdTech, Business Angel), and Lucia-Miriam Selbert (Geschäftsführerin) are active community members who participate in ÜBERSTUNDE Leipzig.
• German Events GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman Events GmbH & Co. KG operates ÜBERSTUNDE Osnabrück and Münster as the local Mitmachpartner (city partner). The company is led by Artur Haase (Geschäftsführender Inhaber) and Heiko Wulf (Event & Marketing Manager), both active community members. This is a key operational partnership enabling city-level execution.
• freshpepper GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributorfreshpepper GmbH & Co. KG is the local partner operating ÜBERSTUNDE Magdeburg. They are described as the team creating event formats that enable exactly the kind of encounters (exchange, ideas, and genuine connections) that ÜBERSTUNDE aims to facilitate.
• Wunderwerk Werbeagentur GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWunderwerk Werbeagentur GmbH (address: Horemansstraße 8, 80636 München) is the local operator of ÜBERSTUNDE Munich, listed as the event organizer for Munich events on the event pages.
• Sebastian PfütznerregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSebastian Pfützner (address: Hechtstraße 83c, 01097 Dresden) is listed as the event organizer for ÜBERSTUNDE Dresden, operating as an individual Mitmachpartner.
• Sarah AlbrechtregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSarah Albrecht (address: Ruhrweg 3, 63322 Rödermark) is listed as the event organizer for ÜBERSTUNDE Frankfurt. She is the local operator driving the Frankfurt city chapter.
• Die Sportmacher GmbHregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDie Sportmacher GmbH (address: Dreiserstraße 23, 12587 Berlin) is listed as the event organizer for ÜBERSTUNDE Chemnitz KLUB events, operating the KLUB-tier events in Chemnitz.
• Moments of VidaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMoments of Vida (address: Carrer del Sol, 56, 58, 07240 Sant Joan, Mallorca) is the local operator of ÜBERSTUNDE Mallorca. It is a boutique retreat and event venue in Mallorca's countryside, run by hosts Carla, Nadine, and Alex, who bring local network connections and event management expertise.
• fritz-kola, Campari, Thomas Henry, Three Sixty, Weingut Schuh, Red BullminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage and food & beverage brands sponsoring individual events (e.g., Leipzig event page shows logos for fritz-kola, Campari, Thomas Henry, Three Sixty, Weingut Schuh, and Red Bull). These appear to be event-level F&B partners providing products in exchange for brand visibility.
• medienblume, German Casino Events, Naturkraft GmbH, FIM Finanz- & Immobilienmanagement GmbH, connect people & company GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as local supporters/partners on the ÜBERSTUNDE Osnabrück page. These companies actively participate in Osnabrück events and support the local chapter's reach. medienblume is a social media marketing consultancy; German Casino Events provides gamification events; Naturkraft GmbH is a solar energy company; FIM is a real estate finance firm; connect people & company is a recruiting agency.
• ESTAYA Real Estate GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a local supporter on ÜBERSTUNDE Chemnitz. ESTAYA is a visionary real estate brokerage based in Chemnitz (11–50 employees) focused on revolutionizing the property transaction process through technology and personalized service.
• Finca Pura Vida, BARRE STUDIOS LEIPZIG, Château Vino De La IslaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as F&B partners on ÜBERSTUNDE Mallorca event pages. Finca Pura Vida is a retreat venue; BARRE STUDIOS LEIPZIG is a fitness studio; Château Vino De La Isla is a wine estate. These partners contribute to the event experience and are listed on event pages.
• EU-EFRE / ESF funding (Sachsen)minorOthersThe website footer displays the EU-EFRE (European Regional Development Fund) and ESF (European Social Fund) Sachsen logo, indicating public funding support for the company's operations in Saxony.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Family: European founder community combining events, education, and peer support. Comparable in mission (curated founder/operator community) and in European footprint, though more education-led than event-led.
• Meetup: Global platform for organizing local interest-based groups and in-person events. Closest direct comparable for ÜBERSTUNDE's multi-city event/community model, though ÜBERSTUNDE is more curated and B2B-focused.
• Founders Network: Curated, application-based community of tech founders offering peer networking, mentorship, and events. Closely comparable to ÜBERSTUNDE's curated, no-pitch approach but skewed toward tech/founder segment.

Broad incumbents

• WeWork: Large flexible-workspace operator with community programming, events, and member benefits. Adjacent comparable on the membership + in-person community model, though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Eventbrite: Large-scale event ticketing and management platform serving organizers globally. Overlaps with ÜBERSTUNDE on event ticketing infrastructure but operates as a horizontal SaaS rather than a curated community operator.
• Impact Hub: Global network of impact-focused innovation hubs combining co-working, events, and community programming. Comparable on the community + events axis, with multi-city presence and membership tiers.
• LinkedIn Events: LinkedIn's professional networking events feature serves as a free alternative channel for B2B event promotion. Broad incumbent relevant to ÜBERSTUNDE's professional networking audience but lacks curation or community management.

Regional players

• Munich Startup: German-city startup ecosystem organizer running events and community programs in Munich. Comparable regional/community-event model for the Munich market where ÜBERSTUNDE also operates.
• Berlin Startup (Berlin Valley / SIBB): Berlin-focused startup and digital economy community events organizer. Comparable on city-level B2B/networking event programming in one of ÜBERSTUNDE's key markets.

Emerging players

• Founders Cafe: Curated founder/exec networking meetups in German cities with community-led curation. Closely comparable on format (rotating venues, application-based attendance) but smaller scale than ÜBERSTUNDE.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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