Atawa

What Atawa does

Atawa is a privately held French event equipment rental company organized as a Société par Actions simplifiée (SAS), headquartered in Meudon under President Aymeric de Guerre, with no external investors, parent entity, or disclosed funding rounds. The company rents temporary event infrastructure — principally tents (stretch, crystal, verrière glass-roofed, silhouette, pagoda, bamboo chapiteaux, orangery, rooftop, bridge-mounted, pergola, arched, and glamping tipis) plus a full accessory catalog covering furniture, tableware, flooring, lighting, sanitary, energy/climate control, audiovisual, modular spaces, exhibition stands, and digital event equipment — across nine product categories. Turnkey delivery is the operating model: a regional account manager handles consultation through on-site coordination, with installation and logistics executed by local field teams.

Atawa operates through a direct-sales GTM with regional expert coverage in 30+ cities across France (Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Bordeaux, Nice, Lille, and others), Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Fribourg), and Luxembourg. Customers engage via website brief submission, regional phone numbers, or WhatsApp; pricing is displayed per unit for accessories and quote-based for full event packages. The company serves three primary use-case segments: private events (luxury weddings at châteaux, beaches, and private estates), corporate events (seminars, galas, product launches for brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Veuve Clicquot, Moët-Hennessy, Tesla, BMW, Crédit Agricole, Barreau de Paris, and Hôtel de Crillon), and public/professional events (festivals, trade shows, exhibitions). Atawa discloses a 2,000+ client base and maintains a portfolio of high-prestige event references including a 2,070 m² installation at Château de Villette executed with U.S. partner Easton Events.

The business model is asset-heavy rental with no subscription or recurring SaaS layer; revenue is generated per event from tent and equipment rental, with installation and coordination services bundled into project quotes. Geographic expansion into Switzerland and Luxembourg, catalog breadth across nine categories, and a multilingual website (FR/EN/Swiss variants) indicate an ongoing build-out of national and cross-border scale. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, certifications, or regulatory actions are disclosed.

Name

Atawa

Legal name

ATAWA

Website

https://atawa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Atawa is a privately held French event equipment rental company providing turnkey tent, furniture, lighting, and infrastructure rental across nine product categories for weddings, corporate events, and public events in France, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB)

Keywords

• Event tent rental
• Marquee rental services
• Event furniture rental
• Corporate event infrastructure
• Wedding tent rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Meudon

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Atawa generates revenue primarily through rental of event infrastructure including tents, furniture, tableware, flooring, lighting, sanitation units, energy equipment, and audio-visual gear. Pricing is displayed per unit with tiered options. The company also offers a purchase option for certain equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Atawa rents event infrastructure for outdoor and temporary installations across France, Switzerland, and Luxembourg, covering marquee tents (stretch, crystal, verrière, silhouette, pagoda, bamboo, rooftop, orangery, arch, bridge-mounted, pergola, and accommodation tipis), furniture, tableware, lighting, flooring, sanitary solutions, audiovisual equipment, energy/climate control, digital event technology, modular spaces, exhibition stands, and event decoration. The company delivers turnkey service including consultation, delivery, professional installation, and on-site coordination via a network of regional experts, serving private celebrations (weddings, anniversaries), corporate events (seminars, galas, product launches), and public events (festivals, trade shows).

Product overview

Atawa is a comprehensive event equipment rental company offering a unified portfolio of temporary structures and furnishings. The core offering centers on marquee tents (stretch tents, crystal tents, glass-roofed verrière tents, silhouette tents, pagoda tents, bamboo marquees, orangery structures, rooftop tents, pergolas, and accommodation tipis) complemented by an extensive accessories catalog including furniture, tableware, lighting, flooring, sanitary solutions, audiovisual equipment, energy/climate control, digital event technology, modular spaces, exhibition stands, and decorative treatments. Atawa provides a turnkey service covering consultation, installation, logistics, and on-site coordination across France and Switzerland through a network of regional experts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tente Stretch Nomade (Stretch Tent Rental) Stretch tent offering flexible, open-sided coverage suitable for beach and garden weddings, providing weather protection while preserving natural ventilation and views. Used by Atawa for private and corporate outdoor events across France.
• Tente Cristal (Crystal Tent Rental) Crystal-clear tent structure with transparent walls that allow natural light and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, intended for elegant weddings and high-end events.
• Tente Verrière (Glass-Roofed Veranda Tent Rental) Glass-roofed tent combining veranda elegance with temporary structure flexibility, featuring a crystal roof and black-trimmed glass borders with views of surrounding gardens. Used at large-scale weddings including the Château de Villette installation.
• Tente Silhouette (Silhouette Tent Rental) Architectural tent with a distinctive curved silhouette design, providing a unique circulation flow and immersive pathway experience for guests. Deployed at corporate garden parties such as the 300-guest Meaux event with 528 m² U-shaped configuration.
• Chapiteau Bambou (Bamboo Marquee Rental) Bamboo-framed marquee offering an eco-friendly and natural aesthetic suited to rustic and bohemian-themed events.
• Tente Pagode (Pagoda Tent Rental) Pagoda-style tent with a classic peaked roof design, providing timeless elegance for intimate gatherings and catering stations.
• Orangerie Rental Custom-built orangery-style structure inspired by traditional greenhouse design, suitable for wine events and prestigious estate gatherings.
• Tente Rooftop (Rooftop Tent Rental) Lightweight modular tent specifically designed for rooftop and terrace installations with weighted anchoring systems for urban environments.
• Structure sur Pont (Bridge-Mounted Structure Rental) Bridge-mounted structural solution for events requiring installation over existing infrastructure, providing prestige coverage options at urban locations such as Neuilly-sur-Seine.
• Pergola Rental Elegant open-sided covered structure creating an outdoor ambiance under the stars while providing shade and shelter.
• Carrousel de Lumière (Light Canopy Rental) Circular light canopy structure creating a starry-sky atmosphere with overhead lighting effects for magical evening events.
• Tente Arquée (Arched Tent Rental) Arched tent design providing classic and timeless coverage with a curved roof structure.
• Tipi d'Hébergement (Accommodation Tipi Rental) Accommodation tipis providing overnight shelter for glamping-style events and comfortable lodging solutions.
• Mobilier (Event Furniture Rental) Rental furniture collection including styles ranging from romantic, vintage, country, and château to corporate, bohemian, Scandinavian, and modern, covering banquet tables through lounge seating.
• Art de la table (Tableware Rental) Tableware rental offering dinnerware collections in styles including golden, romantic, modern, travel-inspired, Scandinavian, classic, colored, and country themes.
• Éclairage / Mise en lumière (Event Lighting Rental) Lighting solutions including chandeliers, string lights, dynamic lighting, starlit ceilings, suspensions, guinguette string lights, and bridge lighting to create ambient atmospheres.
• Sol (Event Flooring Rental) Flooring solutions including modular floorboards, carpet, and eco-responsible braided natural fiber flooring, with custom-cut options adapted to existing terraces and uneven terrain.
• Sanitaire (Mobile Sanitary Solutions) Mobile sanitary solutions including cabins, caravans, and luxury interior options to provide guest comfort at outdoor events.
• Son, photo, vidéo (Audiovisual Equipment Rental) Audiovisual equipment rental for sound, photography, and video, including evening event, speech, and projection capabilities.
• Énergie (Climate Control / Power Rental) Power and climate solutions including heating and air conditioning equipment to maintain comfort inside temporary event structures.
• Événement digital (Digital Event Solutions) Digital event solutions including video capture and studio setups for hybrid and online events.
• Espace modulaire (Modular Space Solutions) Modular space solutions for events and trade shows, providing customizable temporary infrastructure.
• Stand (Exhibition Booth Rental) Exhibition booth design and rental for trade shows and professional events, available in classic and eco-design styles.
• Décoration événementielle (Event Decoration) Event decoration including draping, dance floors, and aisle treatments for customized ambiance creation.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ clients served across France, Switzerland, and Luxembourg

Named customers25 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Easton EventsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmerican wedding planner collaboration for Château de Villette luxury wedding. Easton Events served as the primary wedding planner coordinating with Skyline Tent Company and Atawa for a prestigious 2,070 m² tent installation.
• Skyline Tent CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner serving as liaison with American wedding planner Easton Events. Provided tent structures for the Château de Villette luxury wedding event.
• Larry Walsh StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerDecoration provider for Château de Villette luxury wedding, contributing to the overall aesthetic execution.
• Grand CheminminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCatering partner for Château de Villette luxury wedding, providing culinary services within Atawa's event infrastructure.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: GL Events is a major French-listed event services group providing temporary structures, furniture, and full event infrastructure across Europe and globally. It competes with Atawa on larger corporate, public, and sporting event installations while operating at far greater scale and geographic breadth.
• HTS TENTIQ: HTS TENTIQ is a German-headquartered manufacturer and rental operator of large-scale event and industrial tent structures worldwide. Comparable to Atawa on tent product depth and on serving international event clients, though at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stilevents: Stilevents is a French event equipment rental specialist offering tents, furniture, and decoration for weddings and corporate events. It overlaps directly with Atawa's core rental catalog and serves similar luxury and mid-market private and professional clients across France.
• Loceaux: Loceaux is a French marquee and event tent rental company providing chapiteaux, stretch tents, and event furniture across regions in France. It is directly comparable to Atawa in product mix and customer segments (private weddings and corporate events).
• Veldeman Group: Veldeman is a Belgian tent and event structure manufacturer/rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and sports infrastructure across Europe. It is comparable to Atawa on tent product range, premium clientele, and turnkey project delivery.
• Losberger De Boer: Losberger De Boer is a leading European temporary structure provider offering tent rentals, modular buildings, and event infrastructure for large events. Comparable to Atawa on tent infrastructure scope and on serving premium corporate and public events.
• Spaciotempo (Groupe Spacio): Spaciotempo is a French temporary and modular structure specialist offering tents, modular buildings, and event infrastructure to corporate and public clients. Directly comparable to Atawa on event modular space offerings and on serving enterprise and institutional customers.
• Loxos Events: Loxos Events is a French event rental company offering tents, furniture, tableware, and event accessories for private and corporate events. It is a direct competitor to Atawa in the French luxury wedding and corporate event rental segment.

Regional players

• Partyspace: Partyspace is a German party tent and event equipment rental specialist serving private and corporate customers with marquees, furniture, and accessories. Comparable to Atawa in product mix and rental-led GTM, though it primarily serves the DACH market rather than France.
• House of Tents: House of Tents is a UK marquee and event structure rental company serving weddings, corporate, and public events. Comparable to Atawa on tent-first event rental model and premium wedding positioning, though focused on the UK market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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