Westhafen Pier 1

What Westhafen Pier 1 does

Westhafen Pier 1 GmbH is a Frankfurt am Main-based event venue operator founded in 2007, operating a single exclusive-use waterfront location at Rotfeder-Ring 1 on the Main River in the city's Westhafen district. The venue offers approximately 805 m² of event floor space across two floors (ground floor 455 m², upper floor 240 m², plus a 110 m² gallery and foyer) with ceilings up to 9 metres, full-height glass facades facing the water, exposed concrete columns, a driveable ground floor for vehicle exhibitions, an underground parking garage with 300 spaces, and on-site public transport access. Maximum capacity is 800 guests. Since inception the venue has delivered 1,440+ events for 360,000+ guests across 500+ customer organisations.

The company's core product is full-service event rental rather than space-only hire. Packages combine the venue with bundled catering (exclusive partner FPS Catering, including a fine-dining tier via 3-star chef Klaus Erfort), event technology (exclusive partner 8days a week, providing venue-wide lighting, sound, and a 400 Mbit symmetric fibre internet connection enabling hybrid/digital events), and decoration (exclusive partner Buschmann Eventdesign). Event formats span corporate conferences and seminars (50–300 persons), product launches and vehicle exhibitions, get-togethers, gala dinners, outdoor events, weddings, and private celebrations. Structured seasonal pricing is published for Christmas parties (from €172/person 'Christmas in a Bowl'; from €211/person 'Lichterglanz & Genuss'), with all other event pricing handled via personalised quotation.

Westhafen Pier 1 operates a direct-to-client, consultative sales model with no resellers or marketplace listings. GTM combines a digital presence (website with interactive 3D tour, Instagram, Facebook, email newsletter) with on-site visits and inbound referrals through the FPS Group ecosystem. The customer base is diversified across enterprise (e.g., BRABUS, Jaguar, Opel, SEAT/CUPRA, GfK, Schaeffler, SCHOTT, Singapore EDB, AS&S, Fintech Group AG, Lululemon) and private segments. The company is privately held with two managing directors, Markus Spengler and Sebastien Knoll, five employees, no disclosed funding rounds, and an affiliation with the FPS Group via FPS Catering.

Name

Westhafen Pier 1

Legal name

Westhafen Pier 1 GmbH

Website

https://westhafenpier.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Westhafen Pier 1 operates a single 805 m² exclusive-use waterfront event venue in Frankfurt am Main, offering full-service corporate and private events with bundled catering, AV, and decoration through long-standing partners, serving enterprises and private clients primarily in the Frankfurt trade-fair catchment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Venue & Facility Reservations (Private Rooms, Event Spaces) (HSACALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue Sourcing & Site Coordination (HSACAAAD), Party Venue Sourcing & Booking Services (HSACACAL)

Keywords

• Event venue rental
• Corporate event hosting
• Wedding venue services
• Conference facilities
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Location Rental: Westhafen Pier 1 generates revenue primarily through the rental of its exclusive event space for corporate and private events. The venue offers all-inclusive packages combining location hire, catering, technical equipment, and decoration as a bundled service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Westhafen Pier 1 rents out an 805 m² waterfront event venue in Frankfurt am Main on an exclusive-use basis, with capacity for up to 800 persons in row seating or 350 at round tables. The company sells fully serviced event bookings that bundle the location with catering, professional lighting and sound, decoration, live-streaming/hybrid event technology, and on-site event management. Offerings are organized into corporate event formats (conferences, get-togethers, dinners, exhibitions, Christmas parties) and private event formats (weddings, birthdays, private celebrations), supplemented by outdoor activations in the adjacent Westhafen area.

Product overview

Westhafen Pier 1 is a physical event location in Frankfurt am Main offering a single unified venue service with integrated supporting services. The core offering is the rental and full-service management of their event space (approximately 1,000 m² across two floors) for various event formats. Supporting services include: lighting and sound technology through partner '8days a week', catering through partner 'FPS Catering', and decoration through partner 'Buschmann Eventdesign'. The venue also offers outdoor space, and specialized packages such as wedding packages and Christmas party packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eventlocation Westhafen Pier 1 (Exclusive Venue Rental) Core venue rental of the 805 m² Westhafen Pier 1 hall on an exclusive-use basis for events of up to 800 persons (row seating) or 350 persons at round tables, including access to the adjacent outdoor Westhafen area and ground-floor vehicle loading. Targeted at corporate and private event organizers seeking a single premium waterfront location in Frankfurt am Main.
• Corporate Event Packages (Tagungen, Get-Together, Dinner, Ausstellungen, Weihnachtsfeiern) All-in-one corporate event packages bundling exclusive venue use, catering, lighting, sound, decoration, and event technology for business occasions such as conferences (Tagungen), networking get-togethers, gala dinners, exhibitions (Ausstellungen), and Christmas parties (Weihnachtsfeiern). Sold to corporate event planners, marketing departments, and agencies organizing company events in the Frankfurt region.
• Wedding & Private Celebration Packages (Hochzeiten, Private Feiern) End-to-end packages for weddings and private celebrations that combine exclusive venue rental, catering, decoration, lighting and sound, and room theming at the Westhafen Pier 1 waterfront location. Aimed at couples planning weddings and individuals or families hosting milestone private events such as birthdays.
• Event Catering (FPS Catering) Full-service event catering delivered in partnership with FPS Catering, offered to both corporate and private event clients as part of venue bookings, covering menus, drinks service, and front-of-house staff.
• Event Decoration & Theming (Buschmann Eventdesign) Professional event decoration and full-room theming delivered in cooperation with Buschmann Eventdesign, including branding, floral arrangements, and custom design for corporate and private events at the venue.
• Lighting, Sound & Event Technology Integrated professional lighting and sound equipment and event technology provided at the venue, supporting conferences, dinners, presentations, performances, and hybrid events. Bundled into venue rentals and corporate or private event packages.
• Live & Hybrid Event / Live-Streaming Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 805 m² of event floor space with capacity for up to 800 persons, and 1,440+ events delivered since 2007.

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FPS CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFPS Catering is the exclusive catering partner of Westhafen Pier 1, having worked with the venue for many years in a deeply integrated relationship. The partner is familiar with all spatial conditions and delivers culinary offerings ranging from Flying Buffets and Show Cooking to Fine Dining (including FPS Sterneküche in collaboration with 3-star chef Klaus Erfort). FPS Catering also operates the company's job portal under the FPS Group umbrella.
• 8days a week (Sinus)coreTechnology or Integration8days a week provides professional event technology services including lighting, sound, and AV equipment. The partner has three decades of experience in event conception, planning, and execution and knows the specific characteristics of the Westhafen Pier 1 venue. A foundational technical package (Technikgrundpaket) is included across the entire ground floor to gallery, providing ambient lighting and distributed sound.
• Buschmann EventdesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBuschmann Eventdesign is the exclusive decoration partner for Westhafen Pier 1. The company provides individualized event decoration — from table settings to complete venue styling — and is particularly noted for wedding decoration services, including church decoration and bridal bouquet design.
• Roomers FrankfurtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoomers Frankfurt is the preferred hotel partner for Westhafen Pier 1, located in close proximity to the venue. The hotel features burlesque elegance, a multi-award-winning bar, a sensual restaurant, and a spa area with 116 rooms and suites. It is recommended to event guests requiring overnight accommodation.
• Freigut FrankfurtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFreigut Frankfurt is a partner venue described as a wine bar and event location on the Main River in Frankfurt, offering skyline views and maritime ambiance. Referenced as an overflow or complementary venue for rauschende Feste (grand celebrations) with selected wines.
• Motorenfabrik DarmstadtminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMotorenfabrik Darmstadt is a partner venue located in Darmstadt-West on a historic industrial site. It features a 14-meter brick facade, exposed brick walls, and modern furniture. The venue offers the Motorenhalle (engine hall) as its primary event space, suitable for a range of corporate and private events.
• Loft 111 (Motorenfabrik Darmstadt)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLoft 111 is a partner venue within the Motorenfabrik Darmstadt complex, featuring warm atmosphere, exposed steel, and historic brick walls. Includes a preparation kitchen, wine refrigerator, and an adjacent outdoor courtyard (Hof 111) for extended events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Klassikstadt Frankfurt: A large, exclusive-use event and automotive venue in Frankfurt's Ostend district, hosting corporate events, product launches, and private celebrations in a heritage industrial setting. Directly comparable to Westhafen Pier 1 on the 'exclusive single-tenant heritage-venue for corporate events' positioning within the same city.
• Motorenfabrik Darmstadt: Industrial heritage venue near Frankfurt featuring the Motorenhalle and Loft 111 event spaces. Listed in the company's own partner venue network and similar in concept: repurposed industrial architecture, exclusive bookings, and bundled service partners for corporate and private events.
• Freigut Frankfurt: Riverfront Frankfurt wine bar and event venue on the Main with skyline views. Named as a partner venue of Westhafen Pier 1 for overflow capacity; comparable on riverside single-tenant event positioning and on serving premium corporate/private events in Frankfurt.
• Roomers Frankfurt: Design-led boutique hotel in central Frankfurt with bar, restaurant, and event spaces. The preferred hotel partner of Westhafen Pier 1 and a direct substitute for corporate dinners, Christmas parties, and launches seeking a curated hospitality experience.

Broad incumbents

• FPS Catering: Exclusive catering partner of Westhafen Pier 1 and member of the FPS Group corporate family. Operates a much broader catering footprint across Frankfurt and produces FPS Sterneküche with Klaus Erfort, making it both a feeder and a wider-scope incumbent in the same event-catering value chain.
• Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof: Luxury hotel in central Frankfurt with extensive ballrooms and event facilities, a frequent venue for high-end corporate events. Competes with Westhafen Pier 1 for premium galas, dinners, and conferences in Frankfurt.
• Messe Frankfurt: Frankfurt's main exhibition and trade fair operator, adjacent to Westhafen Pier 1 (2.7 km away). Drives significant corporate and trade-fair-related event demand that Westhafen Pier 1 captures, while also offering its own on-site conference and event facilities.
• Festhalle Frankfurt: Iconic multi-purpose arena in Frankfurt hosting concerts, galas, congresses, and large-scale corporate events. Competes for the same Frankfurt corporate-event wallet at the larger-format end of the market.
• Frankfurt Marriott Hotel: Large international hotel brand in central Frankfurt with a substantial meetings and events floor. Competes broadly for mid-to-large corporate conferences, product launches, and dinners in Frankfurt.

Emerging players

• Convene: US-based corporate meeting and event venue operator providing full-service, design-led meeting rooms and event spaces in major cities. Comparable business model (exclusive-use full-service event venues with bundled technology and F&B) serving enterprise clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/westhafenpier1
• Instagraminstagram.com/westhafenpier1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/westhafen-pier-1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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