PixMob
PixMob is a Montreal-based provider of synchronized LED wristbands and installations for large-scale live events, serving global artists, sports franchises, and brands across touring, broadcast, and permanent venue deployments.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersMontréal, Canada
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What PixMob does
PixMob is a Montreal-based private company founded in 2006 that designs, manufactures, and operates synchronized LED wearable and installation products for large-scale live events. Its core product set comprises infrared (IR) LED wristbands (X2, X4, X6, X11) and radio-frequency (RF) wristbands (Waveband, Waveband 4), supplemented by a NOVA line of semi-permanent and permanent LED installations (NOVA Mini, NOVA Max, NOVA Plus, NOVA Armrest), plus LED Badges, AURA Light Sticks, and custom products. Underpinning the portfolio is a proprietary controller that drives effects across a 16-million-color palette, with integrations to GrandMA2/GrandMA3 consoles and standard DMX protocols, plus a portable RF Node for fast venue deployment.
The company monetizes through a mix of hardware sales, hardware rentals, and end-to-end event production services that span concept design, on-site deployment, and post-event refurbishment/recycling. Pricing is quote-based and project-driven, typically structured as multi-year enterprise engagements. PixMob sells exclusively to enterprise clients — artists, sports franchises, leagues, event agencies, and brands — and has delivered to over 10,000 shows across nearly 20 years, including eight Super Bowls, three Olympic Games, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, the Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour, Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime, and Boston Bruins/Celtics installations at TD Garden.
Its go-to-market is direct enterprise sales driven by reference credibility and event visibility rather than paid acquisition. Distribution and marketing emphasize a project portfolio on pixmob.com, active social channels, earned media around marquee events, and trade-show presence. The customer base is concentrated in the live music touring and professional sports segments, with secondary expansion into fashion/luxury (Gucci) and esports (League of Legends World Finals). The company is privately held, founder-controlled, with no disclosed institutional funding rounds, and operates from a single Montreal headquarters with global deployment capabilities.
PixMob firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- PixMob
- Legal name
- PixMob
- Website
- https://pixmob.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- PixMob is a Montreal-based provider of synchronized LED wristbands and installations for large-scale live events, serving global artists, sports franchises, and brands across touring, broadcast, and permanent venue deployments.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
PixMob industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Event LED Lighting Technology
- NAICS
- Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lamp Bulb and Other Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (335139)
- SIC
- Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Lighting Design & Lighting Equipment Rentals (THAHAEAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics) (HDAHALAN), Optoelectronic Components (LEDs, photodiodes, optocouplers, optical sensors) (IMAGAJAF), Machine Vision & Inspection Lighting (Ring lights, bar lights, backlights, strobed illumination) (IMAGAIAG)
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Where PixMob is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Montréal
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
PixMob business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- LED Wristband Sales and Rental: PixMob generates revenue through selling and renting LED wristbands (X2, X4, X6, X11, Waveband, Waveband 4) for events. The company provides both one-time purchase options and rental models for temporary events, with products made from recycled materials and designed to be refurbished.
- LED Installation Products: Revenue from permanent and semi-permanent LED installation products including NOVA Mini, NOVA Max, NOVA Plus, and NOVA Armrest. NOVA Minis can be purchased or rented for events or semi-permanent installations.
- Event Production Services: End-to-end event production services including concept development, on-site execution, and deployment of equipment. The company mobilizes recycling stations and maximizes product return for sustainable event management.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for LED wristbands and installations |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
PixMob product offering
Product offeringCore offering
PixMob designs, manufactures, sells, and rents LED wristbands (X2, X4, X6, X11, Waveband, Waveband 4), semi-permanent and permanent LED installations (NOVA Mini, NOVA Max, NOVA Plus, NOVA Armrest), LED Badges, AURA Light Sticks, and custom LED wearables for large-scale live events. The company provides end-to-end event production services including concept development, on-site deployment, and product return/refurbishment, with hardware controlled by proprietary IR and RF wireless controller technology supporting a 16 million color palette and real-time immersive effects.
Product overview
PixMob offers a comprehensive portfolio of immersive LED lighting solutions for live events, consisting of LED wristbands (X2, X4, X6, X11, Waveband, Waveband 4) powered by infrared or radio frequency technology, and LED installations (NOVA Mini, NOVA Max, NOVA Plus, NOVA Armrest) for semi-permanent and permanent venue lighting. The product line also includes LED Badge and AURA Light Stick accessories, all unified by PixMob's proprietary controller technology that delivers synchronized effects across 16 million colors. The ecosystem supports both single-event deployments and multi-day installations, with sustainability features including recycled materials, refurbishment programs, and recyclable components. Custom products are available for bespoke event requirements.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 10,000 shows completed in nearly 20 years of operation
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use PixMob
Customer profileNamed customers12 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
PixMob technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature5 records
PixMob partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship.
- Bad BunnyflagshipCollaboration with artist Bad Bunny for Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, where over 68,000 fans wore PixMob LED wristbands during the performance. This marked PixMob's eighth Super Bowl appearance.
- Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026flagshipPixMob participated in the Winter Olympics Milano Cortina 2026 Opening Ceremony, deploying thousands of LED wristbands and powering large-scale visual effects.
- Taylor SwiftflagshipLED wristbands for The Eras Tour, one of the highest-grossing concert tours in history, demonstrating PixMob's ability to deliver at the largest scale events.
- ColdplayflagshipLED wristbands for Coldplay's Music of the Spheres World Tour, featuring sustainable concert production with PixMob's recycled-material wristbands.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
PixMob competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- SGM Light: Architectural and event LED lighting manufacturer with strong IP-rated (outdoor) products. Adjacent competitor for outdoor and stadium deployments where PixMob's daylight-visible LED is now expanding.
- Pixel Range / Immersive LED Studios: Niche providers of wearable LED products for concerts, festivals, and brand activations. Direct overlap in the wearable-crowd-LED category with smaller scale than PixMob, often competing for mid-tier tours and corporate activations.
- Disguise (d3 Technologies): Provides video mapping and immersive visual production technology for concerts and events (e.g., Taylor Swift Eras Tour). Overlaps with PixMob in the immersive-show layer and is increasingly bundled into the same tour-tech RFPs.
Direct peers
- Xylobands: Originally created for Coldplay's tours, Xylobands is the closest direct peer — LED wristbands for live concerts and events. Directly competes with PixMob's X-series and Waveband wristbands in the same artist/tour procurement decisions.
Broad incumbents
- Clay Paky: Premium professional lighting fixture manufacturer serving global concert touring and large events. Competes for the broader tour-lighting budget alongside PixMob, with established relationships among major LDs and tour production managers.
- Martin Professional (Harman): Established pro-lighting brand under Harman, providing LED fixtures and creative lighting for concerts and stadium shows. Competes with PixMob for lighting budgets in tours and venues, though at the fixture level rather than wearables.
- PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the largest global event production companies offering lighting, video, and rigging services. Overlaps with PixMob on large-scale event lighting deployments and venue partnerships, though PRG's portfolio is much broader.
- GLP (German Light Products): German pro-lighting manufacturer supplying LED fixtures for major tours and TV productions. Comparable in serving the same touring and arena lighting customers, but with traditional stage-fixture products rather than wearables.
- Robe Lighting: Global manufacturer of professional moving-head and LED lighting fixtures for concert touring and TV. While not wristband-focused, Robe competes for the lighting-designer mindshare and tour-budget dollars on the same projects as PixMob.
Regional players
- Solotech: Major Canadian-headquartered event production and lighting rental company (Montreal-based, like PixMob). Overlaps in live-event lighting for concerts and sports, and is a natural competitor for North American touring business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
PixMob social profiles
Digital presencePixMob compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
PixMob financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
PixMob leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
PixMob funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors2 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
PixMob M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about PixMob
What does PixMob do?
PixMob designs, manufactures, sells, and rents LED wristbands (X2, X4, X6, X11, Waveband, Waveband 4), semi-permanent and permanent LED installations (NOVA Mini, NOVA Max, NOVA Plus, NOVA Armrest), LED Badges, AURA Light Sticks, and custom LED wearables for large-scale live events. The company provides end-to-end event production services including concept development, on-site deployment, and product return/refurbishment, with hardware controlled by proprietary IR and RF wireless controller technology supporting a 16 million color palette and real-time immersive effects.
Is PixMob a public or private company?
PixMob is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was PixMob founded?
PixMob was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is PixMob based?
PixMob is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, in the North America region.
How does PixMob make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. LED Wristband Sales and Rental is the primary driver. The others are LED Installation Products and event Production Services.
Who are PixMob's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are SGM Light, Pixel Range / Immersive LED Studios and Disguise (d3 Technologies). Xylobands is listed as a direct peer. Broad incumbents are Clay Paky, Martin Professional (Harman), PRG (Production Resource Group), GLP (German Light Products) and Robe Lighting. Solotech is listed as a regional player.
Does PixMob have an API?
No public API is recorded for PixMob.
What industry is PixMob in?
PixMob's product category is Live Event LED Lighting Technology. Its primary akta.pro industry code is THAHAEAB, Lighting Design & Lighting Equipment Rentals, with a secondary code of HDAHALAN, Display & Illumination Components (MicroLED/OLED Drivers/Backlight Optics). Its NAICS code is 33513 and its SIC code is 3640.