Entedi
Entedi is the UK and Ireland's exclusive distributor of professional entertainment technology, curating premium third-party brands across lighting, rigging, special effects, control systems, and portable power for rental houses, production companies, venues, and broadcast clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2016
- HeadquartersBurnley, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Entedi does
Entedi is a specialist B2B distributor of professional entertainment technology, operating as the exclusive UK and Ireland channel for 10+ premium third-party brands covering lighting (Claypaky, Martin, Minuit Une, Nanlux, Nanlite, Portman Lights, Triton Blue), rigging (HOF, SRS Group, CJS), special effects (Hazebase, JEM), portable power (Instagrid, Silvabacc), and control systems (Visual Productions). The company does not develop proprietary technology; its value is in curated distribution, brand representation, technical demonstrations, and after-sales support to a customer base of rental houses, touring production companies, venues, broadcast/film studios, architectural installers, and educational institutions.
The business model is purely transactional hardware distribution with quote-based pricing governed by standard terms and conditions of sale (priced in euros). Revenue is generated from unit sales of lighting fixtures, rigging hardware, atmospheric effects machines, control systems, and battery power products supplied to professional buyers; there is no SaaS, subscription, or recurring component described. Distribution rights are territorial exclusivities granted by brand owners, and the 2024 acquisition of CP Wave consolidated the strategically critical Claypaky exclusive directly under Entedi from October 2024. The company is structured across two legal entities — Entedi Ltd (Ireland) and Entedi (UK) Ltd (Northern Ireland) — with operational offices in Newtownabbey, Burnley, and Dublin.
Commercial motion is enterprise field sales supported by Brand Specialists who deliver technical demos and quotations, with significant trade-show engagement at PLASA London, PLASA Leeds, and ISE. Marketing combines industry case studies (Take That, Enter Shikari, Eurovision 2025, Glastonbury 2025, Bad Bunny world tour, Il Divo), a blog, social media, and partnerships with PLASA, STLD, and RTS. The company is privately held, privately funded with no disclosed institutional capital, and led by CEO Cally Bacchus and Managing Director Erik Lynas.
Entedi firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Entedi
- Legal name
- Entedi Limited
- Website
- https://entedi.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2016
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Entedi is the UK and Ireland's exclusive distributor of professional entertainment technology, curating premium third-party brands across lighting, rigging, special effects, control systems, and portable power for rental houses, production companies, venues, and broadcast clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Entedi is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Burnley
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Entedi business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Entertainment Technology Distribution: Entedi generates revenue by distributing lighting, rigging, special effects, and control systems from exclusive brand partners to B2B customers (rental houses, production companies, venues, specifiers) across the UK and Ireland. Revenue is derived from product sales with no SaaS or recurring component described. Prices are quoted in euros per the terms and conditions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Monthly | Office Administrator (support role, not product tier) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels6 records
Entedi product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Entedi is a B2B exclusive distributor of third-party entertainment technology brands to rental houses, production companies, venues, specifiers, and installers across the UK and Ireland. Its portfolio spans professional lighting fixtures, rigging systems, special effects machines, portable power solutions, and lighting control systems from exclusive brand partners including Claypaky, Martin, HOF, Minuit Une, Portman Lights, and Instagrid. Sales are quote-based with technical demonstration and after-sales support; the company does not develop or sell its own technology.
Product overview
Entedi is the UK and Ireland's leading entertainment technology distributor, offering a portfolio of market-leading brands across five categories: Lighting (Claypaky, Martin, Minuit Une, Nanlux, Nanlite, Portman Lights, Triton Blue), Rigging (HOF, SRS Group, CJS), Special Effects (Hazebase, JEM), Accessories (Instagrid, Silvabacc), and Control Systems (Visual Productions). Rather than a unified platform, Entedi operates as a specialist distributor aggregating professional entertainment technology solutions—primarily high-end lighting fixtures, rigging equipment, power systems, and control products—from exclusive brand partners for theatre, touring, broadcast, film, architectural, and venue installation markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
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Products and services
- Claypaky Professional lighting systems brand including moving heads, LED fixtures, beam fixtures, and IP-rated outdoor fixtures (e.g. Arolla Aqua family, Ultimo Sharpy, HY B-Eye K15 Aqua) for entertainment and architectural applications. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Martin Professional lighting solutions including MAC series moving heads, wash fixtures, beam fixtures, LED Fresnels, and IP-rated performance fixtures (e.g. MAC Aura Raven XIP, MAC One Beam, ELP Manet 8F, MAC Encore Two, Macula) for touring, broadcast, and installation. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Minuit Une Laser-based atmospheric fixtures including IVL Photon and IVL Dice, delivering immersive effects with Class 3R laser sources (safe as LED) for live events, corporate, broadcast, and installations. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Nanlux Professional film, TV, and broadcast lighting including Evoke series LED fixtures with 8-color engines for studio, drama, and commercial productions. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Nanlite Film, TV, and broadcast lighting solutions for studio, location, and content creation applications. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Portman Lights Decorative and atmospheric lighting fixtures including P3, Omniray, EVO Element, and Amulet series with vintage aesthetics, RGBW glow, and IP65-rated options. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Triton Blue IP65-rated outdoor LED fixtures including AQUA PAR spotlights, Helios blinder, Kosmos wash/effect lights, and HYDRO battery-powered portable fixtures. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- HOF Pre-rig trussing systems (MLT series), couplers, clamps, and rigging accessories including BYB (Boost Your Booth) system for efficient touring and installation setups. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- SRS Group Motor controllers (AHD series), power distribution units, VLAN-Toolbox, DMX splitters, and SPIN switchpacks for lighting rigging and power management. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- CJS Rigging equipment and solutions for entertainment technology applications. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Hazebase Professional haze and fog machines including Touring2, The Fab, The Baser, and Hazer2 (The Cube) for atmospheric effects in theatre, touring, and events. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- JEM Professional Professional haze and fog equipment including Glaciator Dynamic for low-fog effects without ice or CO2. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Instagrid Portable battery power solutions including Instagrid ONE (230V portable power supply), LINK (smart power distributor), and LINK MAX (3-phase 400V system) for silent, emission-free power at events and installations. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Silvabacc Accessories for entertainment technology applications. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Visual Productions Lighting control and system integration solutions including CueCore3 (architectural controller), NetPanel (wall-mounted PoE touch panels), KioscTouch2, TimeCore, B-Station2, and SPI Node for show control and automation. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
Companies that use Entedi
Customer profileNamed customers11 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Entedi technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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AI maturity
App detail
Entedi partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ClaypakycoreClaypaky is a professional lighting systems brand. Entedi became the exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for Claypaky effective October 1, 2024, following the acquisition of CP Wave (Claypaky's previous exclusive UK/Ireland distributor). Claypaky celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025 with events including at PLASA London.
- MartincoreMartin is a leading brand in professional lighting and control systems. Entedi distributes Martin products in the UK and Ireland, featuring products including MAC Aura Raven XIP, MAC One Beam, ELP Manet 8F, MAC Encore Two, and Macula.
- HazebasecoreHazebase is a specialist in haze and fog machines. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi. Products include The Fab Hazer, The Baser, and Hazer² (the Cube).
- HOFcoreHOF (Hofmann GmbH) specialises in rigging equipment including pre-rig truss systems (MLT THREE, MLT FOUR, MLT FRAME), couplers, clamps, and the BYB (Boost Your Booth) system. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Entedi. Used by Royal Opera House and Take That.
- Minuit UnecoreMinuit Une creates laser-based fixtures (IVL Photon, IVL Dice) for small to mid-sized venues. Distributed exclusively in the UK and Ireland by Entedi. Products are Class 3R laser as safe as LED.
- Portman LightscorePortman Lights distributes decorative and effect lighting fixtures including Omniray (IP65-rated, par/blinder/narrow beam/eye-candy all-in-one), EVO Element, Amulet, and P2 EVO. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- InstagridcoreInstagrid provides portable power solutions (Instagrid ONE, Instagrid LINK, Instagrid LINK MAX) for events, touring, and installation. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi. LINK MAX combines three Instagrid ONE units for 400V 3-phase output.
- Visual ProductionscoreVisual Productions provides lighting control systems including CueCore3, TimeCore, B-Station2, SPI Node, KioscTouch2, and the new NetPanel family. Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- SRS GroupcoreSRS Group provides rigging (AHD motor controllers, MCP4-LV, MCBC4-LV) and power distribution (VLAN-Toolbox, PDU units, DMX splitters, SPIN switchpacks). Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- Nanlux & NanliteminorNanlux (film/TV lighting, including Evoke 150C and Evoke 600C) and Nanlite (film and photo lighting) joined the Entedi portfolio. Products are trusted across film, TV, and broadcast markets globally.
- Triton BlueminorTriton Blue provides IP65-rated fixtures including AQUA 180, Helios 700, Kosmos family, and battery-powered HYDRO B60, HYDRO B140, and HYDRO W300. Recently added to the Entedi portfolio.
- JEM ProfessionalminorJEM Professional produces haze and fog machines, including the Glaciator Dynamic (low-fog, no ice, no CO2). Distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- CJSminorCJS is a rigging brand distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- SilvabaccminorSilvabacc is an accessories brand distributed in the UK and Ireland by Entedi.
- CP WavecoreEntedi completed the acquisition of CP Wave, the English stage lighting supplier and previous exclusive UK/Ireland distributor for Claypaky. The acquisition consolidated Claypaky's exclusive distribution under Entedi effective October 1, 2024.
- Society of Television Lighting & Design (STLD)minorSTLD is a professional society for television lighting designers. Entedi co-hosted a panel discussion at RADA alongside STLD and the Royal Television Society (RTS) on 'Lighting for TV and Events – Greener, Smarter, Sustainable.'
- Royal Television Society (RTS)minorRTS is a television industry organisation. Co-hosted a panel discussion with STLD and Entedi at RADA on sustainable lighting for TV and events.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Entedi competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET): UK-based distributor of professional lighting, audio, rigging, and video equipment to entertainment and broadcast markets. Closely comparable to Entedi as a multi-brand specialist distributor serving rental houses, production companies, and venues in the UK and Ireland.
- Ambersphere Solutions: UK exclusive distributor for Robe, MA Lighting, and Avolites brands. Directly comparable to Entedi as a specialist entertainment technology distributor holding exclusive UK distribution rights for tier-1 lighting and control brands.
- White Light: UK-based entertainment technology supplier and integrator serving theatre, broadcast, and live events. Comparable to Entedi as a UK-centric specialist in lighting and production technology for entertainment, with overlap in theatre, broadcast, and touring customers.
- Stage Electrics: UK distributor and integrator of professional lighting, sound, and stage equipment. Comparable to Entedi as a UK-based entertainment technology distributor with similar customer base across venues, touring, and theatre.
- SFL Group: UK-based provider of audio, lighting, and rigging for live events, with a distribution arm. Comparable to Entedi in serving the UK touring and live events market with curated entertainment technology solutions.
- Prolight Concepts (eLumen8, LEDJ): UK-based distributor and own-brand manufacturer of entertainment lighting. Comparable to Entedi in the UK professional lighting distribution channel, though with a stronger own-brand portfolio component.
- Hawthorn: UK-based provider of technical production services and equipment rental for live events. Comparable to Entedi in serving the UK rental house and production company segment of the entertainment technology value chain.
- AdLite: UK distributor focused on architectural and entertainment lighting. Comparable to Entedi's UK architectural and venue installation segment, with overlapping supplier relationships in the lighting category.
Regional players
- LMP Lichttechnik: Germany-based entertainment lighting distributor. Comparable to Entedi as a specialist entertainment technology distributor, though primarily serving the German-speaking European market rather than UK/Ireland.
Broad incumbents
- Adam Hall Group: Germany-based manufacturer and distributor of pro audio, lighting, and stage equipment (Cameo, LD Systems). Comparable to Entedi as a broad entertainment technology player with both manufacturing and distribution, though Adam Hall operates at a larger, more diversified scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Entedi leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Entedi funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Entedi M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Entedi
What does Entedi do?
Entedi is a B2B exclusive distributor of third-party entertainment technology brands to rental houses, production companies, venues, specifiers, and installers across the UK and Ireland. Its portfolio spans professional lighting fixtures, rigging systems, special effects machines, portable power solutions, and lighting control systems from exclusive brand partners including Claypaky, Martin, HOF, Minuit Une, Portman Lights, and Instagrid. Sales are quote-based with technical demonstration and after-sales support; the company does not develop or sell its own technology.
Is Entedi a public or private company?
Entedi is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Entedi founded?
Entedi was founded in 2016. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Entedi based?
Entedi is headquartered in Burnley, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Entedi make money?
One revenue line is on record: entertainment Technology Distribution.
Who are Entedi's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are A.C. Entertainment Technologies (AC-ET), Ambersphere Solutions, White Light, Stage Electrics, SFL Group, Prolight Concepts (eLumen8, LEDJ), Hawthorn and AdLite. LMP Lichttechnik is listed as a regional player. Adam Hall Group is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Entedi have an API?
No public API is recorded for Entedi.