NEP Group

What NEP Group does

NEP Group, Inc. is a privately held, Pittsburgh-headquartered provider of outsourced teleproduction services for live sports, entertainment, and broadcast customers worldwide. The company operates the largest dedicated fleet in its category — 150+ outside broadcast (OB) units, 195+ specialty vehicles, 55+ flypack systems, 20+ connected production hubs, and 45+ studios — deployed across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Asia, and Australia/New Zealand/Japan. NEP supports mega-events such as the Super Bowl, Premier League, NCAA tournaments, Eurovision, and the World Aquatics Championships for customers including NBC Sports, Sky Sports, Turner Sports, CBS Sports, DAZN, PGA TOUR, ORF, and Dyn Media, and produces 40,000+ broadcasts annually in Europe alone.

The company's underlying technology is a software-defined production stack built on three proprietary platforms: NEP TFC (broadcast orchestration across 120+ facilities), NEP Platform (multi-vendor application orchestration integrating Bridge Technologies, Calrec, Grass Valley, Lawo, Panasonic KAIROS, and Sony/Hawk-Eye), and NEP Mediabank (media asset management for broadcast and OTT). This software layer is increasingly deployed inside customer facilities as a licensable product alongside NEP's traditional fleet and managed-services offering. Recent software-first OB units (HG 31 in Australia, EU-03 in Norway, Supershooter 11 and 65 in the U.S.) and certified SMPTE ST 2110 IP workflows anchor the transition from hardware-centric trucks to IT-centric production.

NEP's revenue model is a mix of project-based production services, recurring managed services (24/7 NOC, master control, broadcast operations), and emerging software licensing for NEP Platform and TFC. The go-to-market is enterprise direct sales into broadcasters, sports leagues, OTT streamers, entertainment producers, and government clients, with regional leadership in Americas, Europe, Middle East & Asia, and Australia/NZ/Japan. Ownership rests with 26North Partners LP (controlling, since the October 2025 $700M equity investment) and The Carlyle Group (largest shareholder prior to the transaction); the company is not publicly traded.

Name

NEP Group

Legal name

NEP Group, Inc.

Website

https://nepgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

NEP Group is a Pittsburgh-based, privately held provider of outsourced live broadcast production services for sports, entertainment, and event customers worldwide, operating 150+ OB units, production hubs, and proprietary software platforms (NEP Platform, TFC, Mediabank) across four global regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Broadcast Media Services

NAICS

Broadcasting and Content Providers (516), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (51621), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518), Satellite Telecommunications (517410)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Playout Infrastructure & Hardware (Servers, Storage, SDI/IP Gateways) (MPAHAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Media Transport & Contribution (SRT/RIST, Satellite/IP, Fiber) (MPAHAKAD), Disaster Recovery, Redundancy & Continuity (Backup Playout) (MPAHAKAI), Graphics, Branding & Character Generation (CG) (MPAHAKAF), Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Sports Streaming Platforms (MPAKAOAA)

Keywords

• Live broadcast production
• Outside broadcast services
• Remote teleproduction solutions
• Media asset management
• Sports broadcasting infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Pittsburgh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Managed Services & Production Support: Ongoing managed services including broadcast operations, master control, NOC services, and 24/7 technical support for broadcasters and content creators. Services include staffing, logistics, systems design, and integration delivered as recurring operational support contracts.
2. Project-Based Production Services: One-time production services for specific events including mobile unit deployment, flypack services, specialty cameras, RF solutions, and technical crew. Revenue recognized per event or production project, ranging from small corporate events to mega-productions like Super Bowl.
3. Software Licensing (NEP Platform & TFC): Licensing of proprietary software platforms (NEP Platform, TFC) to broadcasters, rights holders, leagues, and streamers for deployment within their own operations. Software available industrywide as subscription or license-based access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NEP Group provides outsourced end-to-end teleproduction services for live sports, entertainment, and corporate events through a global fleet of 150+ outside broadcast units, 55+ flypack systems, and 20+ connected production hubs. The company complements these physical infrastructure services with proprietary software orchestration platforms (NEP Platform, TFC) and a media asset management platform (NEP Mediabank) used by broadcasters, rights holders, leagues, federations, and streaming services to capture, produce, and distribute live content at broadcast grade.

Product overview

NEP Group operates as a comprehensive, end-to-end media services company offering a platform-plus-services architecture. The core portfolio includes three primary software platforms: NEP Platform (software orchestration unifying vendor applications), NEP TFC (Total Facility Control, broadcast orchestration for IP workflows), and NEP Mediabank (media asset management for broadcast and OTT). These platforms are supported by a vast physical infrastructure of 150+ outside broadcast units, 55+ flypack systems, 20+ connected production hubs, and 45+ studios. Key product lines include the Supershooter mobile unit series, specialty camera solutions, RF/wireless systems, and the Andrews Hubs remote production network in Australia. The company operates across four regional segments (Americas, Europe, Middle East & Asia, Australia/NZ/Japan) and owns sub-brands including NEP Bow Tie (UK broadcast services) and Creative Technology Group (audio/visual/lighting). NEP's ecosystem enables content creation from first signal to final screen, serving broadcasters, rights holders, sports leagues, and streaming companies globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NEP Virtual Studios: Virtual production business segment launched in 2021, combining Prysm Collective, Lux Machina, and Halon Entertainment for real-time production technology in virtual filmmaking.
• NEP Mediabank
• NEP TFC
• NEP Platform
• Creative Technology (CT) Group

Products and services

• NEP Platform Next-generation software orchestration system that unifies deployment of vision mixing, audio mixing, replay, multiview, infrastructure, and measurement applications from multiple vendors (Bridge Technologies, Calrec, Grass Valley, Lawo, Manifold, Panasonic, Sony, and Sony Hawk-Eye) within a single secure interface. Licensed to broadcasters, sports leagues, federations, news organizations, and streaming companies.
• NEP TFC (Total Facility Control) Award-winning broadcast orchestration platform that ties hardware and software from multiple vendors into one interface, automating complex IP workflows, managing networks, and standardizing monitoring. Powering live productions across 120+ NEP facilities worldwide and available industrywide for broadcasters, rightsholders, leagues, federations, news organizations, and streamers.
• NEP Mediabank Comprehensive media asset management (MAM) platform serving as the central platform across NEP's ecosystem. Supports content management and distribution for broadcast, branded TV channels, digital platforms, and OTT services, delivered as a fully managed 24/7 service supporting live ingest, long-term archiving, and multi-platform distribution.
• Mobile Units & OB Trucks The industry's largest inventory of outside broadcast trucks and mobile units supporting live event production, including the specialized Supershooter series (Supershooter 1-34+), Denali series, and ND series with IP-enabled infrastructure and UHD/HDR capabilities.
• Flypacks Portable broadcast systems that scale to any venue for live event coverage, with 55+ broadcast flypack systems deployed across regions for flexible, scalable production solutions.
• Production Hubs & Studios State-of-the-art studios and connected production hubs enabling centralized, remote, and cloud workflows, including 20+ connected production hubs and 45+ studios globally, with facilities like Andrews Hubs in Australia and Remote Operations Centers in Europe.
• Specialty Cameras Advanced specialty camera solutions including robotic cameras, RF cameras, POV cameras, underwater robotic cameras, drones, and Twin Cam systems for unique perspectives in live sports and entertainment productions.
• RF & Wireless Solutions Wireless camera capabilities and RF solutions for live event coverage, including private 5G network integration for enhanced wireless camera deployment at large-scale sporting events.
• Equipment Rental Comprehensive broadcast technology and production equipment rental services for live events of any scale.
• Creative Technology (CT) Group Audio, visual, and lighting solutions for live events, providing LED screens, display solutions, and integrated production technology for live events and entertainment productions.
• NEP Connect (Managed Connectivity & Distribution) Managed connectivity and distribution services combining satellite, fiber, and IP-based transport with 24/7 network operations ensuring seamless signal delivery for live productions, including NOC services, signal acquisition, MCR/BOC services, monitoring/QC, and disaster recovery.
• Talent & Delivery Services (Staffing, Logistics, Systems Design & Integration) End-to-end production support services including staffing for crew/production/talent, logistics and operations management, technical management, solution architecture, and systems design & integration for live broadcast productions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported over 160 live productions in U.S. alone with 50+ mobile units during peak February 2026 period
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, technology, innovation and strategic.

• Creative Technology (CT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2026Creative Technology (CT), part of NEP Group, provided all LED screens and display solutions for Eurovision Song Contest 2026. CT installations played central role in stage design and audience experience, complementing NEP's broadcast production services.
• Riedel CommunicationstechnologyTechnology or Integration · 14 June 2026Collaboration with Riedel Communications for Eurovision Song Contest 2026 enabled integration of ARRI Alexa 35 cinematic cameras into live broadcast production workflow.
• Panasonic CorporationcoreTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026Panasonic and NEP announced certified integration between NEP Platform and Panasonic's KAIROS IT/IP live production platform. The integration enables media companies to deploy flexible, scalable IP-based workflows with unified control, dynamic resource allocation, and reduced commissioning time. Joint demonstration showcased at NAB Show 2026.
• T-MobileinnovationTechnology or Integration · 15 April 2026NEP Specialty Capture collaboration with T-Mobile leverages private 5G networks to enhance wireless camera capabilities at large-scale sporting events. Joint session at NAB Tech Theater showcased real-world deployments and future potential of 5G-enabled production.
• Seven ProductionstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2025NEP Group acquired Seven Production, a Dubai-based film and broadcasting company, to expand regional presence in the Middle East. The acquisition enhances NEP's offerings in live sports and entertainment production services and strengthens support for regional broadcasters and sports leagues.
• Sunset+VinestrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 July 2025NEP partnered with Sunset+Vine to deliver full host broadcast production services for World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. NEP teams across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and global network collaborated to deliver comprehensive coverage across six aquatic disciplines.
• Dyn MediastrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEP Germany partnership with Dyn Media represents innovative production model delivering 2,500+ national and international sports broadcasts annually via fully distributed remote production. Cumulative viewer reach approached 500 million in Dyn's first season.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• EMG (European Media Group): EMG is a major European provider of outside broadcast, production, and broadcast services with a fleet of OB trucks across multiple European countries. It competes directly with NEP Europe in serving broadcasters and sports rights holders with live event production.
• Gravity Media: Gravity Media is a global provider of broadcast facilities, OB services, and production services with operations in the UK, Australia, and the US. It directly competes with NEP in live event production, OB fleet services, and post-production capabilities.
• Broadcast Solutions Group: Broadcast Solutions Group is a German-based systems integrator and OB truck builder that also provides live production services across Europe and the Middle East. It competes with NEP in OB unit manufacturing, broadcast systems integration, and event production services.
• Mobile TV Group: Mobile TV Group is a US-based provider of mobile production units and broadcast services primarily serving national sports leagues and broadcasters. It directly competes with NEP Americas in the US OB fleet and live event production market.
• Game Creek Video: Game Creek Video operates one of the largest US-based OB truck fleets serving major US sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL) and networks. It is a direct competitor to NEP Americas for premium US sports broadcast production.
• Arena Television: Arena Television is a UK-based provider of OB trucks and broadcast production services serving British broadcasters and sports rights holders. It competes directly with NEP Bow Tie and NEP Europe in UK live event production.
• CTV Outside Broadcasts: CTV Outside Broadcasts is a UK-based OB fleet operator serving BBC, ITV, Channel 4, and Sky Sports. It is a direct competitor in the UK and European OB market with overlapping sports and entertainment production capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• IMG (Endeavor): IMG, owned by Endeavor, is a global sports media and events company offering production services, rights distribution, and event management. While broader than NEP, IMG Production Services competes in the same live sports and entertainment production space.
• EVS Broadcast Equipment: EVS is a Belgian-based global leader in live video production technology (replay servers, switchers, content management). While not a direct OB fleet competitor, EVS supplies core technology to NEP and competes for adjacent software-defined production workflow budgets.
• Grass Valley: Grass Valley is a major broadcast technology vendor offering cameras, switchers, routers, and the AMPP cloud-native production platform. While primarily a technology supplier that NEP integrates, Grass Valley's AMPP cloud platform increasingly competes with NEP's software-first production stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors3 records

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M&A21 records

Investments

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