What AVFX does

AVFX is a privately held, full-service event production company that designs and delivers audio, video, lighting, staging, LED walls, projection mapping, and live streaming for corporate conferences, trade shows, and association events. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Woburn, Massachusetts, the company operates three owned offices (Woburn/Boston, Denver, and Orlando) and supports an additional six U.S. states plus international events through its membership in the AV Alliance, a curated network of 100+ event production partners across 50+ countries. AVFX's product portfolio is anchored by core event production, trade show AV design, and in-house media production (studioAVFX), with adjacent offerings in technical direction, event internet, lighting design, immersive technologies, and a proprietary presentation management platform called PresenterHub™, launched in October 2025, which automates speaker file workflows and distribution across breakout rooms.

The company monetizes primarily through project-based professional services engagements quoted via RFP, with secondary revenue from equipment rentals (AVFX Denver AV Rentals, AVFX Orlando AV Rentals) and bundled media production services. Its go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting corporate event teams, association leadership, and meeting planners, supplemented by industry-association memberships (MPI, PCMA, AVIXA, EPN, AV Alliance) and content marketing. AVFX has executed three acquisitions under a private equity partnership with Harbor Beach Capital, which began in June 2018: a prior platform deal, the November 2021 CEAVCO merger (with full rebrand completed in January 2024), and the September 2023 acquisition of Orlando-based AV Matters (rebranded to AVFX in June 2025). Leadership is currently anchored by CEO Matt Emerson following the retirement of founder and former President & CEO Steve Halling.

Name

AVFX

Legal name

AVFX, LLC

Website

https://avfx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AVFX is a privately held, full-service event production company that delivers audio, video, lighting, staging, and presentation management for corporate conferences, trade shows, and association events. It serves enterprise and association clients from three U.S. offices (Boston, Denver, Orlando) and is PE-backed by Harbor Beach Capital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA), Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audio visual production
• Trade show AV
• Corporate event staging
• Presentation management

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: AVFX generates revenue by providing end-to-end event production services including audio, video, lighting, staging, LED walls, rigging, and technical direction for corporate conferences, trade shows, and association meetings. Revenue is project-based, driven by event size, scope, and technical complexity. Services are custom-quoted per event.
2. AV Equipment Rentals: AVFX offers dedicated AV equipment rental services in Denver and Orlando markets (AVFX Denver AV Rentals, AVFX Orlando AV Rentals), providing clients access to AV gear for self-managed events. This creates a recurring rental revenue stream for smaller events or clients without full production needs.
3. Media Production (studioAVFX): AVFX's in-house media production team, studioAVFX, creates custom content including 3D stage renders, projection mapping content, custom LED video wall content, motion graphics, opening/closing videos, and interactive media. This is a creative services add-on to core AV production, typically bundled into full-service event engagements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVFX is a full-service event production company delivering end-to-end audio, video, lighting, staging, LED walls, projection mapping, and content integration for corporate conferences, trade shows, and association events. The company combines AV production with an in-house media production team (studioAVFX) and a proprietary presentation management platform (PresenterHub™) to serve as a single production partner from planning through execution.

Product overview

AVFX is a full-service event production company offering a comprehensive portfolio of AV services, technology solutions, and production support. The core offerings include Event Production (audio, video, lighting, staging), Trade Show AV Design, Media Production (via studioAVFX), and Presentation Management. The portfolio includes proprietary platform PresenterHub™ for presentation management. Supporting services include Technical Direction, Lighting Design, Immersive Technologies, Projection Mapping, LED Video Walls, Event Internet, and Live Streaming. Equipment rental add-ons are available in Denver and Orlando. The company operates from offices in Boston, Denver, and Orlando with national reach through the AV Alliance network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• studioAVFX: In-house media production services team that leverages creative services expertise to capture attention, convey crucial messages, and engage audiences through media.
• PresenterHub™

Products and services

• Event Production Full-service event production delivering audio visual services, event technology, and production support for corporate conferences, trade shows, and association events, including advanced video systems, LED walls, audio, lighting, and interactive content.
• Trade Show AV Design Trade show booth AV design services including LED wall design, video, sound systems, lighting, and digital signage to help exhibitors stand out in fast-paced trade show environments.
• Media Production (studioAVFX) In-house media production services team creating custom content including 3D stage renders, projection mapping content, custom LED video wall content, motion graphics, opening/closing videos, and interactive media for event audiences.
• Presentation Management End-to-end presentation management covering collection, organization, review, and delivery of speaker presentation files at live events, including centralized slide handling, speaker support, and automated show control for multi-session conferences.
• Event Internet Dedicated bandwidth services for events ensuring reliable connectivity for streaming, registration, and attendee use, with network design, multiple access points, and redundant connections.
• Technical Direction Technology planning, vendor collaboration, space planning, and show flow coordination services for live events.
• PresenterHub™
• AVFX Denver AV Rentals Equipment rental services for events in the Denver, Colorado area, allowing clients to rent AV gear directly for self-managed events.
• AVFX Orlando AV Rentals

Quantifiable outcome

• PresenterHub™ improves event presentation efficiency by up to 40%

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AV AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAV Alliance is an exclusive international network of independent AV and event production companies spanning 50+ countries with 100+ trusted partners. AVFX is a member, which extends its global reach and enables it to support clients' events worldwide while maintaining consistent quality standards. The alliance provides access to cutting-edge technology, knowledge sharing, and collaborative opportunities.
• Event Production Network (EPN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent Production Network is a North American network of event production companies. AVFX holds membership, providing collaborative opportunities and referral pathways within the North American event production community.
• MPI (Meeting Professionals International)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPI is a leading global community for meeting and event professionals. AVFX holds an active membership and has received recognition from MPI New England (President's Award for Service). MPI membership provides industry credibility, educational resources, and networking access to the planner community.
• AVIXAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAVIXA is the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, a global trade association representing the professional AV industry. AVFX holds active membership, demonstrating commitment to industry standards, professional development, and AV industry leadership.
• PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCMA is a leading global community dedicated to business events strategists. AVFX holds active membership, which connects the company with corporate event planners and association meeting professionals who are potential clients.
• MASARY StudiosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMASARY Studios is an artist collective that creates multisensory and interactive art pieces. AVFX partnered with MASARY Studios to execute the Winter Solstice Light Show at Mount Auburn Cemetery (SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light), where AVFX provided the technical AV execution for large-scale outdoor light and sound installations.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): The largest global provider of event technology and production services, formed by the merger of PSAV and Encore Event Technologies. Directly comparable to AVFX in full-service AV and event production, but operates at materially larger scale across hotels, conventions, and corporate events worldwide.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment and event production technology, including audio, video, lighting, and rigging. Comparable to AVFX in providing integrated production for corporate, association, and live events, with broader entertainment-industry exposure.
• Freeman: Largest US brand experience and trade show services company, providing AV, exhibit, and event logistics. Comparable to AVFX in trade show AV and event production, with significantly broader exhibit-design and logistics capabilities.

Direct peers

• Swank Audio Visuals: US-based full-service event production and AV rental company serving corporate meetings, conventions, and trade shows. Closely matches AVFX's service model, customer segments, and geographic focus in the hotel/hospitality and association event market.
• Onstage Systems: Texas-based corporate event and concert production company providing audio, video, lighting, and staging. Comparable mid-sized full-service production competitor with similar customer mix of corporate and association clients.
• LD Systems: Houston-based event production company offering audio, lighting, video, and staging for corporate, association, and special events. Direct mid-market competitor to AVFX with similar service portfolio and PE-style growth orientation.
• AVT Event Technologies: Mid-sized US event technology provider offering AV, lighting, LED, and staging services for corporate meetings, trade shows, and association conferences. Closely comparable in scale, service mix, and customer type to AVFX.
• B Audio Visual (BAV): Northeast US-based corporate event AV production company serving meeting planners, associations, and trade shows in the Boston/New England region. Direct geographic and service-line competitor to AVFX's Boston headquarters market.

Regional players

• D&B Event Group: European event production and AV services provider for corporate events, conferences, and trade shows. Comparable business model and service offering to AVFX, operating primarily in Europe through the AV Alliance network of which AVFX is a member.

Emerging players

• Velvet Media Events: Northeast US event production and AV company providing audio, video, lighting, and staging for corporate and association events. Smaller, emerging direct competitor to AVFX in the Boston and broader New England market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/avfx-audio-video-lighting-527142947316415
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/891522
• Instagraminstagram.com/avfxllc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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