Minuit une
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2013
- HeadquartersParis, France
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
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.
Minuit une firmographics
Firmographics- 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
Minuit une industry classification
Industry- 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)
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Where Minuit une is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Paris
- HQ country
- France
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Minuit une business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations
Revenue model
- 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.
- 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
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | IVL Photon - Compact versatile luminaire |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | IVL Dice - Compact housing with extensive coverage |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Minuit une product offering
Product offeringCore 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
Companies that use Minuit une
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Minuit une technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Minuit une partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core, regional, flagship and minor.
- La Mode en ImagesstrategicProduction 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 NetworkcoreGrowing 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 DistributioncoreExclusive distributor for IVL products in the United States, handling sales and distribution across the American market.
- vci-eventsregionalExclusive partner for IVL lighting products in Spain, managing regional distribution and sales support.
- P.S. TeatrregionalPolish distributor providing IVL fixtures including 15 IVL Carrés for the Dawid Podsiadło Red Bull Music event at National Theater in Warsaw.
- Crazy Horse ParisflagshipPermanent 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 SASminorWeb hosting provider for Minuit Une's website infrastructure.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Minuit une competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect 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
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Minuit une leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Minuit une funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
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Minuit une M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Minuit une
What does Minuit une do?
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.
Is Minuit une a public or private company?
Minuit une is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Minuit une founded?
Minuit une was founded in 2013. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Minuit une based?
Minuit une is headquartered in Paris, France, in the Europe region.
How does Minuit une make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental.
Who are Minuit une's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are High End Systems, CHAUVET Professional, SGM Light, Elation Professional, Robe Lighting, Clay Paky, GLP (German Light Products) and Ayrton. Martin Professional is listed as a broad incumbent. Laserworld is listed as an emerging player.
Does Minuit une have an API?
No public API is recorded for Minuit une.
What industry is Minuit une in?
Minuit une's product category is Professional Stage Lighting. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAGAJAF, Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors). Its NAICS code is 335132 and its SIC code is 3640.