Jestr Events

What Jestr Events does

Jestr Events Inc. is a Toronto-based event entertainment services company that supplies magicians, DJs, specialty acts, AV production, equipment rentals, and proprietary animatronics to corporate events, weddings, brand activations, and galas across Canada and the United States. The firm's flagship product differentiators are its original entertainment IP — most prominently the J-Rex Living Raptor, J-Tron, and Ellie the Robot animatronics — which are positioned as headline attractions for high-attendance corporate events (one cited gala served 4,000+ attendees).

Beyond its proprietary characters, Jestr Events operates a broad service catalog of more than 100 offerings spanning music, sound, lighting, staging, dance floors, photo/booth rentals, and specialty performers, enabling the company to bundle full-production delivery with on-stage entertainment. Co-founders Arun "Rayn" Babber and Jonathan "JD" Dsa — a magician and an audio/lighting specialist respectively — anchor the creative and technical sides of the business and are supplemented by an in-house roster of performers and producers.

Commercially, Jestr Events runs a project-based, quote-driven revenue model with no disclosed subscriptions, retainers, or recurring SaaS revenue. Pricing is negotiated per event, customer segments split between enterprise (RBC, BMW, Deloitte and similar logos cited in case studies) and private social events (weddings, milestone parties), and delivery is contracted either directly or via partnerships with event planners such as Creative Event Solutions. Headcount is reported in the 11-50 employee range; no funding, M&A, or valuation disclosures are available.

Name

Jestr Events

Legal name

Jestr Events Inc.

Website

https://jestrevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Jestr Events Inc. is a Toronto-based event entertainment company delivering magicians, DJs, AV production, and proprietary animatronics to corporate events, weddings, and brand activations across Canada and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Entertainment Services

NAICS

Performing Arts Companies (7111), Other Performing Arts Companies (711190), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Catering, Staffing & Guest Services (F&B, Security, Ushers) (MPAGAHAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Circus, Magic & Variety Shows (THAJAFAH), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)

Keywords

• Event entertainment services
• Wedding entertainment
• Corporate event production
• DJ services
• Live performance acts

Headquarters

HQ city

Etobicoke

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Entertainment Services: Jestr Events generates revenue by renting out entertainment services for events including performers (magicians, DJs, aerialists, dancers, robots), equipment rentals (audio, lighting, visual effects), and event decor. Services are booked for specific events and priced based on duration, performer type, and equipment requirements. Services are booked via estimate system on website, with custom pricing provided per event.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jestr Events provides on-site event entertainment services for corporate, wedding, and private events across Canada and the United States. The company books and supplies live performers (DJs, magicians, aerialists, dancers, costumed characters, interactive robots, animatronics), equipment rentals (audio, lighting, staging, visual effects), and themed entertainment offerings through a custom quote-based estimate system. Founded in Toronto, the company delivers more than 100 distinct entertainment services combined into event packages.

Product overview

Jestr Events is an event entertainment company offering a comprehensive portfolio of entertainment services rather than a single unified product. The company provides over 100 distinct entertainment offerings organized into categories including DJs, Magicians, Robots (J-Tron, J-Rex, Robot Army), Photo Booths (360, Eat Me, Light Tunnel), LED Entertainment (Furniture, Drummers, Cube Trio, Dance Floor, Tunnel Entrance, Illuminated Letters), Performers (Aerialists, Contortionists, Fire Performers, Dancers), Cultural Entertainment (Bhangra, Chinese Lion Dance, Mexican Folk Dancers, Samba), Corporate Entertainment (Casino Games, Arcade Games, Giant Games), and Event Production (Equipment Rentals, Mobile Stage, Staging). The services are available as individual bookings that can be customized and combined for events, with offerings spanning Corporate, Wedding, and Christmas event categories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DJ Services Professional DJ services with customized playlists, MC services, and premium sound systems for corporate events, weddings, and private parties across multiple music genres.
• Magicians Professional illusionists and sleight-of-hand performers providing magic entertainment for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations.
• J-Tron the Epic Robot Interactive giant LED robot performer that dances and entertains crowds, appearing at events including Raptors Playoff parties and CP24.
• J-Rex the Living Raptor Realistic 8-foot animatronic raptor dinosaur performer that roams event halls for prehistoric-themed entertainment.
• Ellie the Elephant (Animatronic) Lifelike animatronic elephant performer with realistic movements and trumpet sounds for corporate events, circus themes, and cultural celebrations.
• 360 Photo and Video Booth 360-degree photo and video booth with professional lighting, multiple backdrop options (Flat Logo Wall, 180 Wall, Full 360 Enclosure), and social media sharing capabilities.
• Aerialists Gravity-defying aerial performers using aerial silks and hoops, offering feature acts, champagne pouring, and mobile rigging for venues without rigging points.
• Equipment Rentals Rental of premium audio speakers, lighting, visual effects, DJ equipment, fog machines, hazers, dry ice, CO2, stages, trussing, screens, projectors, and on-site technicians for event production.
• Drone Butterflies LED drone butterflies creating aerial displays of glowing, fluttering butterflies for luxury events, grand entrances, and stage reveals.
• Christmas Laser Show Holiday-themed laser show featuring Christmas animations including falling snowflakes, reindeer, and Santa Claus, synchronized with holiday music.
• Casino Games Las Vegas-style casino experience with professional tables including roulette, poker, blackjack, craps, and war, with professional dealers and pit bosses.
• Arcade Games Classic arcade machine rentals featuring 60+ games including Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Pacman, Tetris, Street Fighter, plus air hockey and foosball.
• Photo Booth Rentals Traditional photo booth rental with themed backdrops, props, and unlimited prints for guest keepsakes at events.
• Santa Claus Performer Professional Santa performer with authentic white beard for holiday corporate events, mall activations, and family celebrations.
• Live Band Professional musical bands performing live music for corporate events, weddings, and galas requiring live instrumentation.
• Balloon Garlands and Archways Custom balloon archways and garlands in various styles, colors, and sizes with options for personalized touches, themed foil balloons, and LED lights.
• Bartenders and Mixology Services Professional bartending services offering casual drinks, flair bartending, and expertly crafted cocktails with personalized drink menus reflecting event themes.
• Stilt Walkers Performers on stilts towering over guests for visually striking entertainment, available in themed variants for Christmas, Halloween, and general events.
• Fire Performers and Fire Shows Fire artists performing dangerous and visually striking acts with flames, including combined fire and drum shows, for exciting entertainment.
• Event Security Professional security services providing trained personnel to ensure safety at events.
• Master of Ceremonies (MC) Master of ceremonies providing professional event hosting, crowd engagement, and program flow management for corporate, wedding, and private events.
• Mobile Stage Rental Portable staging solutions including mobile stages and stage decks allowing performances to happen at various venues.
• Fireworks Displays Spectacular fireworks displays for lighting up the night sky with vibrant visual effects at events.
• LED Drummer and LED Cube Trio Act Percussion performer using illuminated drum equipment and LED cube trio acts creating rhythmic light shows and gravity-defying visual performances.
• LED Furniture and Digital Dance Floor Light-up furniture including VIP booths, bars, seating, and LED digital dance floor panels for stunning and functional event displays.
• LED Tunnel Entrance and Giant Illuminated Letters Illuminated tunnel structures and large LED-lit letter displays spelling out custom words or phrases for dramatic event entrances, decor, and photo opportunities.
• Cultural Dance Performances Cultural dance performances including Bhangra, Chinese Lion Dance, Mexican Folk Dancers, Samba, and Tango, featuring colorful traditional attire and authentic choreography.
• Cartoon Artists and Caricature Services Caricature artists offering both traditional pen-and-paper and digital iPad drawings with live TV broadcasting capabilities, creating personalized guest caricatures including Halloween monster-themed variants.
• Giant Games Jumbo-sized party games including giant Jenga, bowling, giant Connect 4, and other oversized interactive games for group fun at events.
• Mobile Haunted House Transportable haunted house attraction for Halloween and horror-themed events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Winter Themed Bank Gala served 4000+ attendees
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Creative Event SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with Creative Event Solutions on the Futuristic KIA Event, bringing a futuristic theme to life. This represents a strategic partnership for executing large-scale corporate events with complementary event services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• On Occasion Caterers & Event Specialists: Event services company offering entertainment, production, and staffing for corporate and private events in the Canadian market. Comparable bundled offering to corporate event planners.
• Marquee Event Group: Event entertainment and production company offering DJs, performers, lighting, and AV services for corporate and private events. Directly comparable to Jestr's bundled entertainment-plus-production model.
• Carnival Parties & Events: Canadian event entertainment company supplying performers, DJs, photo booths, and themed entertainment for corporate and private events. Comparable in service breadth and Canadian market positioning.
• Atomic Entertainment: Event entertainment provider offering DJs, performers, lighting, and production services for corporate, wedding, and private events. Similar service catalog and target customer base as Jestr.
• Bold Music Entertainment: Event entertainment and DJ services company with a comparable mix of DJs, lighting, and production for weddings and corporate clients. Overlaps with Jestr's core entertainment offering.
• Elite Entertainment: Multi-service event entertainment company providing DJs, MCs, lighting, photo booths, and performers for weddings and corporate events. Directly comparable service mix and customer segments.
• Lucky Entertainment: Event entertainment company providing DJs, MCs, photo booths, lighting, and performers for weddings and corporate events. Closely mirrors Jestr's service catalog and customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• Encore Event Technologies: Large-scale global event production and AV services company serving enterprise customers. Overlaps with Jestr's corporate AV/lighting/staging capabilities but operates at significantly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Freeman: Global event experience company producing trade shows, corporate events, and brand activations. Comparable in serving large corporate event buyers but much broader in scope than Jestr's entertainment focus.

Emerging players

• EventSource: Canadian event vendor marketplace connecting corporate event planners with entertainment, AV, and production suppliers. Adjacent to Jestr's distribution model and could be both a partner channel and a competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/jestrevents
• Facebookfacebook.com/jestrevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jestr-events
• Instagraminstagram.com/jestrevents
• Xx.com/jestrevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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