EXEO

What EXEO does

EXEO is a German nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein, EXEO e.V.) headquartered in Lübeck, founded in November 2001 by Sönke Petersson, Michael Harren, and Christian Marquardt. It delivers experiential education programs — combining adventure activities with structured reflection — to school classes, families, foundations, and corporate clients across northern Germany (Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Bremen, and the Hamburg metropolitan area). The offering spans multi-day class trips (Teamspirit, Demokratie erleben, Kompetenztraining, Wir-Klimahelden!), single-day programs (forest, beach, raft building, archery, City Bound, Escape Games, sailing), holiday childcare for ages 6–12, and foundation-funded social programs (BÄRENSTARK for siblings of chronically ill children with Carls Stiftung; Achtung, jetzt komm ich! for children of single parents). Corporate team training is operated through a separate legal entity, EXEO GmbH, under the exeo-teamevents.de brand.

The technical core is experiential pedagogy methodology supported by ERCA-certified safety standards across 40+ climbing installations, beQ quality certification (among the first three in Germany, awarded 2010), and dedicated physical infrastructure including Camp Tilgenkrug (acquired 2016) and the 289-bed Jugendherberge Brahmsee (acquired 2023). Programs are typically delivered by two trained facilitators per cohort with pre-, during-, and post-program reflection designed for transfer into school or workplace contexts. Pricing is unit-based, ranging from roughly €19.50–€25 per person for short programs to €80–€115 per participant for multi-day class trips, with a minimum cohort of 20 participants. Distribution combines direct outreach to schools, foundation referrals, an Odoo-based online booking system, and a network of 20+ partner youth hostels. As a nonprofit with no external investors and undisclosed financials, EXEO operates as a regionally specialized, mission-driven experiential education provider with a small, founder-led management team.

Name

EXEO

Legal name

EXEO e.V.

Website

https://exeo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Short description

EXEO is a Lübeck-based nonprofit founded in 2001 delivering experiential education programs — including class trips, day programs, holiday childcare, and foundation-funded social programs — to schools, families, and corporate clients across northern Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential Education Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Educational Services (611), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Wilderness Education Schools (Field-Based Learning) (THAAAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Adventure Camps & Summer Programs (THAAAOAB), Corporate Outdoor Training & Team-Building Programs (Experiential Learning) (THAAAOAE), Instructor-Led Skills Academies (Climbing, Paddling, Mountaineering Schools) (THAAAOAI)

Keywords

• Experiential education programs
• Outdoor team building
• School class trips
• Holiday childcare services
• Adventure-based learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Lübeck

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. School Class Trip Programs: Fee-based experiential education programs for school classes including multi-day trips with accommodation at partner youth hostels. Programs include Teamspirit, Demokratie erleben, Kompetenztraining, and Wir-Klimahelden! offerings.
2. Day Programs and Excursions: Single-day programs including Wald (forest), Strand (beach), Floßbau (raft building), City Bound, Bogenschießen (archery), Escape Games, and Passat (sailing ship) activities for school classes.
3. Holiday Care Services: Vacation childcare programs for children aged 6-12 years at various locations including Camp Tilgenkrug, Youth Hostel Brahmsee, Ringstedtenhof, and Umweltzentrum Uhlenkolk. Includes adventure activities and supervision.
4. Corporate Team Training: Team development and incentive programs for businesses through separate website exeo-teamevents.de
5. Foundation-Funded Social Programs: Specialized vacation programs for disadvantaged children funded by foundations: BÄRENSTARK (for siblings of chronically ill children, funded by Carls Stiftung) and Achtung, jetzt komm ich! (for children of single parents, funded by Ejvind Damberg und Heidemarie Juhl-Damberg-Stiftung)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

EXEO delivers fee-based experiential education programs combining adventure activities (rope courses, climbing, raft building, sailing, archery) with structured reflection and transfer methodology. Offerings span multi-day school class trips (Teamspirit, Demokratie erleben, Kompetenztraining, Wir-Klimahelden!), single-day outdoor programs, holiday childcare for children aged 6-12, foundation-funded social camps, certified outdoor-trainer training, and corporate team events through a separate sister brand.

Product overview

EXEO e.V. ist ein gemeinnütziger Verein für Erlebnispädagogik mit Sitz in Lübeck, der seit 2001 Bildungsangebote für Kinder, Jugendliche und Erwachsene in Norddeutschland durchführt. Das Kernportfolio umfasst erlebnispädagogische Klassenfahrten (2-4 Tage Programme), Tagesprogramme (Wald, Floßbau, Strand, City Bound, Bogenschießen, Escape Games), Ferienbetreuung (6-12 Jahre) sowie spezialisierte Ferienfreizeiten (BÄRENSTARK, Achtung jetzt komm ich!). Hinzu kommen Ausbildungsprogramme für Erlebnispädagogen, Teamtrainings für Unternehmen und Schulentwicklungstage. Seit 2023 betreibt EXEO die eigene Jugendherberge Brahmsee (289 Betten) und seit 2016 das Camp Tilgenkrug. Die Programme werden von zwei professionellen Trainer*innen begleitet und kombinieren Naturerlebnisse mit Reflexion und Transfer in den Alltag. EXEO ist nach beQ und ERCA zertifiziert und gehört zu den ersten drei qualitätszertifizierten Anbietern erlebnispädagogischer Programme in Deutschland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Achtung, jetzt komm ich!: Holiday program for children of single parents, funded by Ejvind Damberg und Heidemarie Juhl-Damberg-Stiftung
• BÄRENSTARK
• Camp Tilgenkrug
• Hansefloß

Quantifiable outcome

• Sustainable transfer of experiential learning to school and everyday life through structured reflection and evaluation sessions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bundesverband Individual- und ErlebnispädagogikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Professional association that awarded EXEO the beQ quality seal, recognizing them among the first three quality-certified experiential education providers in Germany. EXEO participates in the association's training and education working group.
• European Ropes Course Association (ERCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSafety certification body for rope courses. EXEO maintains ERCA-certified safety standards for their more than 40 climbing installations throughout northern Germany.
• Youth Hostels NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of partner youth hostels in Schleswig-Holstein, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Niedersachsen, Bremen, and Baltic Sea region for class trip accommodations. Includes locations like Youth Hostel Brahmsee (operated by EXEO), Youth Hostel Lübeck, Youth Hostel Fehmarn, Youth Hostel Bremen, and many others.
• Youth Hostel BrahmseecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYouth hostel operated by EXEO since 2023. Located on 11-hectare forest and meadow property with 289 beds in 7 accommodations for up to 7 classes/groups. Serves as primary venue for BÄRENSTARK and holiday care programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Outward Bound Deutschland: Germany's leading nonprofit experiential education provider offering outdoor programs for school classes, youth groups, and corporate teams. Directly comparable to EXEO in target customer (schools + corporates), product (experiential learning, ropes courses, expeditions), and mission-driven nonprofit structure.
• ErlebnisPlus GbR: Experiential education provider managed by Maximilian Singldinger, who also serves as a Lehrtrainer supporting EXEO's trainer training. Comparable in offering mobile experiential programs, rope course setups, and corporate team events in the same German market.
• Wildnisschule Wildkraut: Wilderness education school in northern Germany offering nature-based experiential programs for children, youth, and schools. Comparable target market and methodology to EXEO's outdoor and forest-based school programs, particularly in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony.
• teamgeist GmbH: Specialized corporate team building and event provider offering outdoor and indoor experiential programs across Germany. Directly comparable to EXEO's exeo-teamevents.de corporate offering in product, delivery model, and B2B sales motion.
• Rauszeit GmbH: Provider of outdoor team events, wilderness experiences, and adventure programs for corporate clients and private groups. Overlaps with EXEO's corporate teamevents business in target market and adventure-based experiential product.

Broad incumbents

• Jochen Schweizer Erlebnisakademie: Large established German experiential and adventure gift platform with broad corporate team event offerings. Comparable to EXEO Teamevents on the corporate side but operates at much greater scale and brand recognition, serving as a mass-market alternative.

Others

• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Naturerfahrung: Federal umbrella association for nature-experience providers in Germany. Not a direct competitor but the industry body that aggregates and represents providers of nature-based programs similar to EXEO's outdoor education portfolio.

Emerging players

• Waldritter Erlebnispädagogik: Regional experiential education provider offering forest-based and outdoor learning programs for school classes and youth groups in northern and central Germany. Comparable niche focus on outdoor skill-building and nature-based experiential learning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/exeo-teamevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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