What VRHQ does

VRHQ GmbH operates a 650m² physical Virtual Reality entertainment and event venue in Hamburg's historic Speicherstadt district (Am Sandtorkai 27-28). The company functions as a curated hub aggregating multiple specialized VR experiences developed by in-house and partner startups: Tower Tag (award-winning competitive VR Lasertag with haptic feedback), Noys VR (virtual concert platform featuring Hamburg artists), The Gate (scientific journey through space and time, co-developed with DESY particle accelerator), SkyTrip (virtual flight over Hamburg landmarks), and Immersive Cinema (360° surround cinema). Technology is based on commercial VR hardware platforms (goggles, blaster guns, haptic vests) running curated content rather than proprietary VR hardware or engines.

The business runs a dual-segment model. Individual consumers and tourists purchase walk-in or pre-booked tickets covering all VR experiences during a two-hour session (Wed-Sun operations), with online ticket sales and promotional discount codes (e.g., VRHQ22 for 22% off). Corporate clients book the entire venue for groups of 25-250 persons for team events, company celebrations, and customized VR/AR workshops spanning short sessions to multi-day training programs. B2B bookings are quote-based and processed via email/phone with invoicing. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

VRHQ is privately held with no external funding, parent company, or investor backing disclosed. Managing Director Nicolas Chibac and co-founder Fatih Inan lead the company. Revenue mechanics are fragmented across ticket sales, event space rental, and workshop fees — all transactional rather than subscription-based. The venue's primary differentiation stems from its prime Speicherstadt tourist location, its multi-startup content ecosystem, and the DESY scientific collaboration lending credibility to The Gate experience.

Name

VRHQ

Legal name

VRHQ GmbH

Website

https://vrhq.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VRHQ is a Hamburg-based virtual reality entertainment and event venue operating a 650m² facility in the Speicherstadt district, offering immersive VR experiences, corporate event hosting, and VR workshops for both individual consumers and business clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immersive Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

VR & Immersive Esports/LBE Venues (VR Arenas, Sim Racing Pods) (MPAFALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

VR/AR Gaming Platforms (BPAMAKAG), VR/AR/XR Game Studios (MPAFAAAE), VR-Based Skills Training Simulations (Soft Skills, Customer Service, Leadership) (EDAFAJAA), Virtual Expo & 3D Booth Solutions (Show Floors, Digital Booths, Product Demos) (THAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Virtual reality experiences
• Immersive entertainment venue
• VR event hosting
• VR training workshops
• 360-degree immersive cinema

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Visitor Tickets: Individual tickets for VR experiences including Tower Tag, Noys VR, The Gate, SkyTrip, and Immersive Cinema. One ticket grants access to all VR experiences during the two-hour VR experience session in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
2. Event Space Rental: 650m² event space rental for corporate events, company celebrations, and closed groups. Can be booked with or without VR stations. Ideal for groups of 25 to 250 persons. Services include VR experiences, presentations, and full-service event support.
3. Workshops and Training: VR and AR training workshops for company employees, ranging from short workshops to multi-day training sessions. Customized content based on the various focuses of startups within VRHQ.
4. VR Arcade: Individual or small group access to VR experiences and games in the VR arcade for trying out virtual worlds and VR games.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VRHQ operates a 650m² immersive virtual reality center in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district offering walk-in VR experiences including Tower Tag (VR Lasertag), Noys VR (virtual concerts), The Gate (space/time journey), SkyTrip (virtual Hamburg flight), and Immersive Cinema (360° cinema). The venue also rents its eventspace for corporate functions for groups of 25–250 persons and delivers VR/AR training workshops for companies.

Product overview

VRHQ operates as a Virtual Reality entertainment center located in Hamburg's Speicherstadt district, offering a portfolio of VR experiences including Tower Tag (competitive VR laser tag), Noys VR (virtual concerts), The Gate (space/time journey with DESY), SkyTrip (virtual Hamburg flight), and Immersive Cinema (360-degree cinema). The venue also provides an VR Arcade for individual visitors, and rents out its 650m² event space for corporate events and workshops for groups between 25-250 people.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Gate: A virtual journey through space and time, created in cooperation with DESY particle accelerator, allowing visitors to experience the Big Bang and travel into the human body at subatomic levels.
• Noys VR
• Tower Tag
• SkyTrip
• Immersive Cinema
• Spice VR
• Spherie

Products and services

• Tower Tag Competitive VR Lasertag experience where two teams fight in a cyberpunk virtual arena using VR goggles, blaster guns, and vibrating feedback vests; combines physical fitness with tactical gameplay and is targeted at walk-in visitors and corporate team-building groups.
• Noys VR Virtual reality concert platform that allows visitors to experience live performances by Hamburg artists in immersive virtual environments such as deserts, moving trucks, and space settings, with interactive concert-style elements; targets individual concert-goers and event audiences.
• The Gate Immersive VR journey through space and time that lets visitors experience the Big Bang, the creation of the universe, and travel into the human body down to the subatomic level; developed in cooperation with DESY and targeted at educational visitors and groups.
• SkyTrip VR flight experience in a virtual air taxi over Hamburg, covering Speicherstadt, HafenCity, Elbphilharmonie, the Elbe, harbor terminal, Michel, Außen- and Innenalster; targets individual visitors seeking virtual tourism of Hamburg's landmarks.
• Immersive Cinema 360-degree cinema experience with screens surrounding visitors in all directions, featuring experimental short films and music videos; targeted at visitors seeking novel cinematic formats at the Speicherstadt venue.
• VR Arcade Walk-in individual or small-group access to a variety of VR experiences and games in the arcade setting for visitors who want to try out virtual worlds and VR games without booking a full ticket; targets individual consumers and small groups.
• Eventspace Rental (650m²) 650 square meter event space available for rental for corporate events, company celebrations, and closed groups, with or without VR stations; suitable for 25 to 250 persons and includes VR experiences, presentations, and full-service event support.
• VR Workshops and Training VR and AR training and education workshops for company employees, ranging from short workshops to multi-day training sessions with customized content based on the various startup focuses within VRHQ; targeted at organizations seeking professional VR/AR training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 22% discount available via promotional code VRHQ22

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DESY (Deutsches Elektronen Synchrotron)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScientific collaboration with DESY particle accelerator for 'The Gate' VR experience. Visitors travel through space and time, experiencing the Big Bang, universe creation, and exploring the human body down to subatomic levels. The partnership provides scientific credibility and unique educational content.
• SPICE VRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR startup operating within the VRHQ ecosystem, contributing to the diverse portfolio of VR experiences. Located at VRHQ headquarters in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
• SPHERIEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVR startup operating within the VRHQ ecosystem, contributing to the diverse portfolio of VR experiences. Located at VRHQ headquarters in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
• NOYS VRcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVirtual concert platform startup operating within the VRHQ ecosystem. Develops immersive virtual concert experiences featuring live performances by Hamburg artists in various virtual settings. Located at VRHQ headquarters in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.
• TOWER TAGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning VR Lasertag game operating within the VRHQ ecosystem. Combines Laser Tag and Paintball mechanics in Virtual Reality with haptic feedback vests and specialized equipment. Located at VRHQ headquarters in Hamburg's Speicherstadt.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Zero Latency: World's largest free-roam multiplayer VR network with venues globally. Closely comparable VR location-based entertainment model targeting group experiences, parties, and corporate events.
• VR World: Two-story, 10,000+ sq ft immersive VR entertainment destination in New York City offering multiplayer VR experiences, content creation, and events. Closely comparable in concept as a multi-experience VR venue.
• Sandbox VR: Global multi-location VR arena chain offering immersive multiplayer VR experiences to consumers. Most directly comparable to VRHQ in venue-based VR entertainment model, though operating at significantly larger scale across multiple cities.
• Immotion Group: Publicly-traded operator of location-based immersive VR entertainment experiences, including VR cinemas and attractions. Operates similar venue model with focus on out-of-home VR entertainment.
• Two Bit Circus: Operator of immersive entertainment venues combining VR, AR, and physical games with food/beverage and event hosting. Comparable hybrid model targeting both consumer entertainment and corporate events.

Broad incumbents

• Main Event Entertainment: Large U.S. family entertainment center chain offering bowling, laser tag, VR, and event hosting. Comparable in providing multi-experience entertainment venues with corporate event capabilities, though broader in scope.
• Sphere Entertainment: Large-scale immersive entertainment company behind the Las Vegas Sphere and MSG-operated immersive experiences. Adjacent in delivering out-of-home immersive entertainment to mass audiences.
• AREA15: Las Vegas-based immersive entertainment and retail complex featuring VR experiences, art installations, and event spaces. Comparable as a physical destination for immersive experiences with B2B event capabilities.

Emerging players

• Spherie: VR experience developer featured as a resident startup within VRHQ's Hamburg ecosystem. Directly comparable as a VR content creator in the immersive entertainment space.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/virtualrealityheadquarters
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vrhq

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

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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