Minuit une

What Minuit une does

Minuit Une is a Paris-based lighting technology company founded in 2013 that designs and manufactures patented IVL (Immersive Volumetric Light) laser-based lighting fixtures, classified Class 3R for safety. The company targets a specific gap in the live events market by engineering fixtures—IVL Photon (2021) and IVL Dice (2023)—for 100-4,000-person venues where traditional lighting rigs are impractical. Each fixture features three programmable outputs (immersive volumetric beams, decorative ambient lighting, and creative punch effects), can deliver up to 256 beams per unit, and operates from compact housings (IVL Dice: 38cm, 10kg, 200W, 49 DMX channels) integrating with standard DMX512 lighting consoles.

The business operates a dual-channel hardware model combining direct sales from its Paris headquarters with exclusive regional distributors (Inner Circle Distribution in the USA, vci-events in Spain, P.S. Teatr in Poland), complemented by a rental stream from a Certified Provider network across 35+ countries. Recurring revenue is generated from the same inventory via rentals, while value-added services—online and on-site demos, light design consulting, troubleshooting, showfile programming, and certification training—provide additional layers. Customers span live shows and touring, corporate events and fashion shows, broadcast/TV production, permanent venue installations (nightclubs, cabarets, cruise ships), and premium private events.

Commercial traction includes installations and one-off productions at Berghain, Fabric London, Mia Mao Paris, Glaz Arena, Crazy Horse Paris (permanent since December 2024), Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Karl Lagerfeld, Tesla, Audi, Netflix (Tulsa King), Saturday Night Live, RuPaul's Drag Race, Metallica, Nine Inch Nails, Richie Hawtin, Charlotte de Witte, and Patrick Watson. The legal entity ARTEFFECT SAS (capital €31,655) remains founder-controlled under publishing director Aurélien Linz, with 11-50 employees and a single disclosed funding round of approximately $3.4M from Avolta Partners in July 2017.

Name

Minuit une

Legal name

ARTEFFECT

Website

https://minuitune.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paris-based Minuit Une (founded 2013) manufactures patented IVL laser-based lighting fixtures for immersive shows in 100-4,000-person venues. It serves live events, corporate activations, broadcast, fashion, and permanent installations through global distributors and a Certified Provider rental network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Stage Lighting

NAICS

Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Laser lighting fixtures
• Stage lighting equipment
• Event lighting technology
• Immersive lighting solutions
• DMX-controlled luminaires

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Direct sales of IVL lighting fixtures (IVL Photon, IVL Dice) either directly through Minuit Une or via exclusive global distributors. Products are available for purchase worldwide.
2. Equipment Rental: IVL fixtures are available for rental through an expanding network of Certified Providers and rental companies across many countries, providing recurring revenue from the same inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Minuit Une designs, manufactures, and sells patented laser-based IVL (Immersive Volumetric Light) lighting fixtures for immersive light shows in small and mid-sized venues (100-4,000 person capacity). Its core products are the IVL Photon and IVL Dice luminaires, sold directly, through exclusive global distributors, and rented through a Certified Provider network for live shows, corporate events, broadcast, and permanent installations.

Product overview

Minuit Une is a French manufacturer based in Paris, founded in 2013, that develops and produces the IVL Lighting Technology. The product portfolio centers on patented laser-based lighting fixtures (Class 3R) designed for immersive light shows in 100 to 4000-person venues. The core offerings include the IVL Photon and IVL Dice luminaires, which feature three distinct outputs (immersive, decorative, and creative punch) with wide beam coverage, vivid colors, and smooth movement. The IVL Technology enables lighting designers to achieve captivating light shows without heavy set-ups. Additionally, a Service Extension Kit is available as an add-on. Former products include IVL Square and IVL Carré, which have been discontinued. Products are available for purchase directly or through exclusive distributors, and for rental through Certified Providers worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IVL Photon A versatile laser-based luminaire designed for immersive light shows in small and mid-sized venues. Features three programmable outputs (immersive, decorative, creative punch) and color control per tilt. Marketed as cost-effective with low logistics, suitable for standard daily-use across various event types.
• IVL Dice A compact laser-based luminaire (38 cm / 15 inch housing, 10 kg, 200 W, 49 DMX channels) with 4 tilts, 90° aperture per tilt, 8 dimmers, 8 RGB, and 9 gobos. Designed for extensive space coverage from a compact housing with minimal logistics.
• Service Extension Kit for IVL
• IVL Technology (Patented Laser Lighting Platform) Patented laser-based lighting platform offering a new generation of immersive and versatile luminaires, designed to bring efficient spectacular light shows to small and mid-sized venues. Class 3R laser safety rating, positioned as safe and simple to use as LED.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 256 beams generated from a single compact fixture
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers19 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, regional, flagship and minor.

• La Mode en ImagesstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2018Production company that collaborated with Minuit Une for Louis Vuitton Fashion Week events, handling production of high-profile fashion shows with IVL lighting integration.
• Certified Providers NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrowing network of certified rental providers across many countries enabling IVL fixture rentals. Providers receive training and certification to ensure quality service and support for customers.
• Inner Circle DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distributor for IVL products in the United States, handling sales and distribution across the American market.
• vci-eventsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partner for IVL lighting products in Spain, managing regional distribution and sales support.
• P.S. TeatrregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish distributor providing IVL fixtures including 15 IVL Carrés for the Dawid Podsiadło Red Bull Music event at National Theater in Warsaw.
• Crazy Horse ParisflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent installation of IVL Dice at Crazy Horse Paris since December 2024, featuring IVL lighting as an integral part of the nightly show at the iconic Paris cabaret.
• GANDI SASminorOthersWeb hosting provider for Minuit Une's website infrastructure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• High End Systems: ETC-owned manufacturer of premium moving lights and consoles for concerts, theatre and broadcast — directly comparable high-end entertainment-lighting product category.
• CHAUVET Professional: Large US manufacturer of professional lighting for concerts, events, installations and broadcast — overlapping product category, customer base and venue-size focus.
• SGM Light: Danish entertainment and architectural LED lighting manufacturer serving concerts, clubs and permanent venues — directly comparable in fixture category and target customers.
• Elation Professional: US-based manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures for concerts, tours, broadcast and nightclubs — directly comparable in customer mix and fixture category.
• Robe Lighting: Czech manufacturer of professional moving-head LED and discharge lighting fixtures for clubs, concerts and touring — directly comparable product category, customer base and venue-size focus to Minuit Une.
• Clay Paky: Italian premium entertainment lighting fixture maker (now part of Signify/Vari-Lite) specializing in moving heads for concerts, TV and large events — overlapping customer base and product category with Minuit Une.
• GLP (German Light Products): German maker of professional moving heads, LED washlights and creative effect fixtures for touring, TV and club installations — directly comparable entertainment-lighting product portfolio and venue focus.
• Ayrton: French premium creative LED moving-light manufacturer for concerts, TV and large events — directly comparable product positioning and target lighting designers.

Broad incumbents

• Martin Professional: Harman-owned broad-line professional lighting manufacturer with deep touring and architectural footprint — broader portfolio but overlaps in entertainment/event fixtures for similar venues.

Emerging players

• Laserworld: European laser show systems manufacturer for events, clubs and outdoor shows — competes with IVL in laser-based entertainment lighting but with a more laser-only, less luminaire-integrated offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MinuitUneFr

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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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