What Holoplot does

Holoplot GmbH is a Berlin-based professional audio technology company founded in 2011 by Helmut Oellers, who adapted Wave Field Synthesis into the proprietary Matrix Array architecture and combined it with 3D Audio-Beamforming. The company's product line centers on the X1 and X2 Matrix Array hardware systems (built from MD96 and MD80-S audio modules coordinated by the HOLOPLOT Processor), supported by a software suite comprising HOLOPLOT OS 2.0, the Plan 3D design tool, and the Control browser-based management application, plus a documented REST API for third-party integration. Each Matrix Array module can generate up to 12 independently targeted beams with per-beam content, level, EQ, and target area, enabling capabilities such as virtual source placement, multi-zone simultaneous content, and long-throw coverage without delay speakers.

Holoplot targets three application areas: Live Entertainment (concert venues, arenas, festivals), Experiential/Themed Entertainment (immersive art installations, theme parks, brand experiences), and Speech/Public Address (houses of worship, education, transportation). The go-to-market is enterprise field sales focused on select, prestigious large-scale projects with direct client engagement, supplemented by implementation partners such as Creative Technology, rental partners such as Ilusovi, and technology partners such as Areal. Reference installations include MSG Sphere Las Vegas (1,578 X1 modules), Tomorrowland's Atmosphere stage, Masjid Misr Cairo, St Hedwig's Cathedral, the Beacon Theatre, and the Polestar Auto Shanghai live-translation deployment.

The business model combines hardware sales of Matrix Array systems, professional services for system design and installation, and software distribution (Plan is free, Control/OS ship with hardware, and a multi-year enterprise services model is implied by custom contract structures). The company manufactures in Berlin, maintains a US office in Las Vegas, has 101-250 employees, and is privately held under German law with a US subsidiary (HOLOPLOT Inc.). Revenue, funding history, and ownership details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Holoplot

Legal name

HOLOPLOT GmbH

Website

https://holoplot.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Holoplot is a Berlin-based professional audio technology company that builds Matrix Array hardware and software (X1, X2, OS, Plan, Control) combining Wave Field Synthesis with 3D Audio-Beamforming. It serves enterprise clients in live entertainment, immersive experiences, and speech/public address venues through custom installations and implementation partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audio Systems

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Record Production and Distribution (51225)

SIC

Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ), Creator Live Audio Broadcasting Tools (Studios, Mixing, Call-In) (MPACAEAC)

Keywords

• Professional audio systems
• Matrix array speakers
• Sound beamforming technology
• Immersive audio installations
• Audio system design software

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matrix Array Hardware Sales: HOLOPLOT sells its Matrix Array audio hardware systems (X1 and X2 product lines) to enterprise customers for large-scale venue installations. Products include MD96 and MD80-S audio modules configured into custom arrays for specific venue requirements.
2. Software Suite: HOLOPLOT provides software tools including HOLOPLOT Plan (system design), HOLOPLOT Control (system operation), and HOLOPLOT OS. Software is available for download from the HOLOPLOT Hub, with the design software available for free.
3. Professional Services: The company provides system design consultation, installation support, and ongoing optimization services for large venue deployments, working with implementation partners like Creative Technology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Holoplot designs, manufactures, and sells the HOLOPLOT Matrix Array audio systems (X1 and X2) that combine Wave Field Synthesis with 3D Audio-Beamforming to precisely steer sound in vertical and horizontal axes. The systems are paired with a software suite (HOLOPLOT OS 2.0, HOLOPLOT Plan, HOLOPLOT Control) and a System API for large-scale venue installations across live entertainment, experiential, and speech applications.

Product overview

HOLOPLOT is a pro audio technology company from Berlin offering the HOLOPLOT Matrix Array product line. The portfolio centers on the X1 and X2 Matrix Array systems, which combine proprietary 3D Audio-Beamforming and Wave Field Synthesis technology. Supporting these are software products: HOLOPLOT OS 2.0 (intelligent software engine), HOLOPLOT Plan (3D system design), HOLOPLOT Control (browser-based management), and the HOLOPLOT System API for custom integrations. Hardware modules include MD96 and MD80-S Audio Modules, and the HOLOPLOT Processor. The company serves three application areas: Live (concerts, venues), Experiential (immersive experiences), and Speech (intelligibility for worship, education, transportation). Notable implementations include Sphere in Las Vegas with 1,578 X1 modules, and Masjid Misr Cairo with nine arrays covering 10,000 sqm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOLOPLOT Plan: Software application for designing and setting up HOLOPLOT Audio Systems, enabling 3D visualization, beam configuration, and system simulation.
• HOLOPLOT Control
• HOLOPLOT OS 2.0
• X1 Matrix Array
• X2 Matrix Array

Products and services

• X1 Matrix Array

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in hardware installation points (Masjid Misr mosque)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability2 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Creative TechnologycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative Technology serves as a primary installation and implementation partner for HOLOPLOT systems. They have deployed X1 systems at major venues including Lightroom (London), Free Your Mind (Manchester), Nintendo Live (Seattle), and AREA15 (Las Vegas). The partnership enables HOLOPLOT to deliver professional installation and support services for enterprise clients.
• ArealcoreTechnology or IntegrationAreal developed Areal Live software that upmixes stereo sources to multichannel spatial experience in real-time. Combined with HOLOPLOT's sound control capabilities, this partnership enables advanced immersive audio experiences at venues like Tomorrowland's Atmosphere stage.
• IlusovicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIlusovi serves as a rental partner providing HOLOPLOT X1 systems for event applications. They deployed the system at Starlite Festival in Marbella, Spain, supporting 69 shows with artists including Lionel Richie and Iggy Pop.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• L-Acoustics: L-Acoustics is a French premium professional audio manufacturer specializing in line array systems and immersive sound for live, touring, and installed applications. It is the closest direct competitor to Holoplot in serving large prestige venues with high-end audio reinforcement.
• d&b audiotechnik: d&b audiotechnik is a German premium pro audio manufacturer of line array and point source systems for live events, touring, and fixed installations. It competes head-to-head with Holoplot in the high-end installed and touring market and shares Holoplot's German engineering heritage.
• Meyer Sound: Meyer Sound is a US-based premium pro audio manufacturer known for high-end line arrays, point source, and immersive sound systems used in tours, theaters, and large venues. It directly competes with Holoplot for prestige venue installations and acoustically challenging projects.
• Martin Audio: Martin Audio is a UK-based manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems for live sound, touring, and installed venues. It serves similar customer segments to Holoplot and competes in the same premium tier of large-format venue audio.
• Adamson Systems Engineering: Adamson is a Canadian pro audio manufacturer specializing in line array and immersive sound systems for touring, worship, and large installations. It targets the same premium large-venue segment as Holoplot, including houses of worship and immersive experiences.
• Clair Brothers: Clair Brothers is a US pro audio company specializing in large-format line array and touring sound systems, with strong installed venue business. It is comparable to Holoplot in serving top-tier live entertainment and high-profile venue installations.
• Outline S.r.l. Outline is an Italian pro audio manufacturer of line array and large-format loudspeaker systems for touring, theaters, and large venues. It competes in the same premium live and installed segments as Holoplot with custom-engineered Italian-made systems.

Emerging players

• Funktion-One: Funktion-One is a UK-based boutique pro audio manufacturer focused on high-quality point source and full-range systems for live events, clubs, and experiential venues. It overlaps with Holoplot in the premium experiential and live sound segment.

Broad incumbents

• Bose Professional: Bose Professional is the large-scale installed and portable sound arm of Bose, offering a wide range of loudspeakers, amplifiers, and DSP for venues, houses of worship, and transportation hubs. It competes with Holoplot broadly in fixed installations and houses of worship, though at lower price points.
• JBL Professional (Harman): JBL Professional is a global incumbent pro audio brand under Harman offering line arrays, installed sound, and tour-grade loudspeaker systems. It competes with Holoplot across the broader installed and live sound market with significantly greater scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/HOLOPLOT

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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