Romina Da Costa Pinto

What Romina Da Costa Pinto does

sieben8 events is a Köln-based, founder-owned B2B live event production agency specializing in full-service corporate and brand event production. Founded by Romina da Costa Pinto following a 17-year career as a dancer and choreographer (1995-2012), the company offers end-to-end services spanning concept development, event dramaturgy, technical production (lighting, sound, stage, streaming), choreography, artist booking, and on-site management. Its service portfolio is organized around three pillars: Eventproduktion (corporate and public events such as workshops, product launches, galas, and congresses), Showproduktion (live choreographed shows and brand activations), and the proprietary Wachsfabrik event venue (800 m² of usable space, capacity 350 seated / 800 standing, plus the outdoor G'ART'EN area).

The company operates with no proprietary technology platform, relying on standard SaaS tools (Webflow, HubSpot CRM, Google Analytics, YouTube) and a partner ecosystem for specialized capabilities (Kaiserschote for catering, LichtUnit for lighting/media technology, RhineRender for 3D visualization, Tentickle for outdoor tents, Dallmayr for premium catering, Gahrens und Battermann for AV, Cyclos Design for brand strategy). Its client base is concentrated in DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and anchored by recurring enterprise relationships with Nike, INTERSPORT, Odlo, RTL, DFL, and Brunata Metrona, supplemented by project-based engagements with brands such as EMOVA, DEVRO, 25hours Hotels, meinestadt.de, einhundert, and mobilité. A wholly-owned sub-brand, manufact.event, operates a monthly pop-up market in the Wachsfabrik ateliers, providing recurring community foot traffic at the venue.

Revenue is generated through custom project-based professional services fees tied to scope and complexity, with no public pricing and no disclosed financial figures. The go-to-market motion is relationship-driven enterprise field sales, leveraging the founder's personal network, an inquiry-based website, partner referrals, and visible brand logos on the company website as social proof. The company is privately held with no external funding, no parent company, and no public ownership disclosures; only two team members are named in the data (the founder and a coordinator/project manager), implying a lean operation supplemented by project-based freelance talent and partner delivery.

Name

Romina Da Costa Pinto

Legal name

sieben8 events

Website

https://sieben-acht.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

sieben8 events is a Köln-based, founder-owned B2B live event production agency offering end-to-end event and show production services and a proprietary event venue (Wachsfabrik) to enterprise clients across the DACH region in sports, media, retail, and real estate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Shows & Exhibitions (Booths, Show Management) (BPAFAGAD)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Show production services
• Event venue rental
• Brand experience design
• Corporate event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service event and show production for corporate and brand clients, encompassing concept development, planning, on-site coordination, and technical production (lighting, sound, stage, streaming). Services are tailored to client needs from small workshops to large-scale galas and product launches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

sieben8 events is a B2B event and show production agency that designs, plans, and executes corporate events, brand launches, product premieres, galas, congresses, and live shows for enterprise clients across the DACH region. The company also operates the Wachsfabrik, an owned urban-industrial event venue in Cologne available for rental, and runs the manufact.event monthly pop-up design market as a sub-brand.

Product overview

sieben8 events (operated by Romina Da Costa Pinto) is a live event production company based in Köln, Germany, offering a unified service portfolio centered on three core pillars: event location (Wachsfabrik), event production (corporate and public events), and show production (live stage shows). The Wachsfabrik — an owned and operated event venue — is a converted candle factory turned creative artists' quarter with 800 m² of event space, outdoor area (G'ART'EN), and capacity for up to 350 seated or 800 standing guests. Event production encompasses the full lifecycle from concept and planning through on-site execution, covering formats such as workshops, team events, product launches, customer events, galas, and congresses. Show production delivers choreographed live performances with lighting, sound, stage, and artist booking. A sub-brand, manufact.event / DESIGNMARKT, runs a monthly pop-up market in the Wachsfabrik ateliers featuring sustainable labels, artisans, and bio food. The company's project portfolio includes branded product launches for NIKE and ODLO, corporate events for Wachsfabrik clients, the EMOVA brand launch (including a bespoke corporate song), the Brunata Metrona webtalk series, and the INTERSPORT Show- & KAM-Tag. All three core services can be contracted independently or as a combined package with the Wachsfabrik venue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eventproduktion (Corporate & Public Events) Full-service event production for corporate and public events, encompassing conceptualization, planning, logistics coordination, technical execution, and on-site management. Services include workshops, team events, kick-offs, product presentations, customer events, galas, congresses, and award ceremonies for enterprise clients.
• Showproduktion Live show production including creative vision, choreography, direction, technical execution (sound, lighting, stage), artist booking, and on-site delivery. Covers fashion shows, streetstyle formats, large show moments with music, light, and athleticism for brand and corporate clients.
• Wachsfabrik (Eventlocation) Owned and operated event venue located at Industriestr. 170, Köln — a former candle and wax factory converted into a creative artists' quarter with approximately 25 ateliers, lofts, and studios. Features high workshop windows, industrial architecture, landscaped courtyards, and an outdoor area (G'ART'EN). Capacity: up to 350 seated, 800 standing; 800 m² of usable event space; up to 1000 MBit/s internet for hybrid formats.
• manufact.event / DESIGNMARKT A monthly mini-version of the manufact.event pop-up market held in the Wachsfabrik ateliers, featuring green labels, designers, artisans, artists, and bio gourmet food stalls. Includes handmade and vintage items across fashion, jewelry, stationery, photography, home décor, natural cosmetics, and ceramics, plus DIY and upcycling workshops in a family zone.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KaiserschotecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent catering company based in Pulheim near Cologne, processing high-quality regional ingredients. Kaiserschote delivers tailored culinary concepts for weddings, business events, and private celebrations throughout North Rhine-Westphalia. They are a preferred catering partner for events produced by sieben8 events at the Wachsfabrik and external venues.
• LichtUnitcoreTechnology or IntegrationSpecialized planning office for lighting and media technology based in Pulheim near Cologne. LichtUnit develops technical concepts for TV productions, brand inszenierungen, and architecture projects — from initial draft through tendering to on-site programming. They provide professional lighting and media technology for sieben8 show productions.
• Foodsource ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialized consulting company for the food service and food industry with expertise in analysis, strategy, procurement, and logistics. The team supports chain restaurateurs and food producers in optimizing product sourcing and efficiently building and scaling supply networks. Partner in the sieben8 events ecosystem.
• UnitsUnitedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished agency group with approximately 80 female employees supporting founders in building their own communications agency. The ecosystem offers financial support, expertise, access to a comprehensive network, and personal mentoring — with a focus on trust, collaboration, and sustainable growth. Listed as a partner on the sieben8 website.
• RausgegangenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent calendar and event guide for the best events in German cities — from concerts and festivals to theater, flea markets, and workshops. The platform offers curated tips, ticket sales, and personalized recommendations for major cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, and Frankfurt. Listed as a partner on the sieben8 website.
• TentickleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPremium provider of custom stretch tents from Haundorf, designed for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private celebrations. The tents are fireproof certified to DIN-4102-1 B1, weatherproof, individually customizable, and available for rental or purchase with professional installation or DIY options. Partnered with sieben8 for outdoor event setups.
• DallmayrcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenowned catering partner for the EMOVA brand launch event in Munich. Dallmayr provided premium catering services for the holistic brand event production, including organization and coordination of all trades including catering with Dallmayr.
• Gahrens und BattermanncoreTechnology or IntegrationEvent technology provider for the EMOVA brand launch in Munich, responsible for event technology delivery including lighting, sound, and AV equipment. Collaborated as part of the holistic event production alongside sieben8 events.
• Cyclos DesigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand strategy agency providing brand strategy advisory for the EMOVA brand launch, collaborating with sieben8 on the strategic brand positioning and brand inszenierung as part of the holistic event production.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Insglück: Berlin-based brand experience and live-marketing agency that designs and produces corporate events, brand activations, and trade-show appearances. Directly comparable in offering mix, target clients (enterprise brands), and DACH focus.
• Avantgarde: Munich-based brand experience agency specializing in events, trade shows, and brand activations for enterprise clients. Comparable in scale, geographic focus, and integrated event/show production capabilities.
• Eventures: Baden-Baden-based corporate event and brand-experience agency producing galas, product launches, and conferences. Comparable offering mix and mid-market enterprise client base within DACH.
• KMS Team: German live-marketing and event agency producing brand experiences, product launches, and trade shows for major brands. Direct peer with overlapping enterprise client base and similar DACH focus.
• VOK DAMS: Leading German full-service event and live-marketing agency headquartered in Wuppertal. Closely comparable in scope (corporate events, brand experiences, show production) and target market (enterprise and brand clients across DACH).
• Marbet: German event and live-communications agency serving enterprise brands with corporate events, brand activations, and trade-show productions. Comparable in service portfolio and client segment.

Broad incumbents

• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency (part of IPG) producing events, experiential campaigns, and brand activations for multinational brands. Overlaps with sieben8 in event production and brand storytelling but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Large US-headquartered experiential-marketing agency producing corporate events, trade shows, and brand experiences for global enterprise clients. Overlapping capabilities in show management and event production with much broader international footprint.
• Serviceplan Group: Largest independent German agency group with dedicated event and live-marketing capabilities alongside advertising, digital, and media. Comparable in serving enterprise brand clients in DACH but broader in scope and significantly larger in scale.

Regional players

• Atelier Markgraph: Frankfurt-based agency producing brand experiences, trade shows, and corporate events with a strong design-led approach. Comparable in corporate event production and DACH focus, but with more emphasis on exhibition design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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