Fimalac Entertainment

What Fimalac Entertainment does

Fimalac Entertainment, now operating as RIVAJ GROUP, is a Paris-headquartered private live-entertainment and cultural-events platform founded in 2012. The group federates seven production subsidiaries — Gilbert Coullier Productions, TS3 Productions, Auguri Productions, Non Stop Productions, Encore Productions, K-Wet Production, and Rivaj Production — alongside Arts Live, each led by named producer-partners and serving distinct segments of the French live market (urban/rap, pop, comedy, theater). It also operates seven historic Parisian venues, including Théâtre de la Madeleine, Salle Pleyel, Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Théâtre Marigny, Théâtre de Paris/Salle Réjane, Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, and Théâtre de la Michodière.

The group's commercial engine spans four streams: ticket sales transacted through a proprietary platform at tickets.rivajgroup.com (built on Wetix and Tick & Live ticketing infrastructure with Extent PCI-DSS payment processing); production and promotion revenues routed through its seven production companies; customized sponsorship, hospitality, and brand-partnership packages; and fee-based event services spanning commercial management, marketing, group/CE sales, and bespoke event conception. Its 2024 rebrand from Fimalac Entertainment consolidated the group under a single identity intended to centralize commercial, marketing, and ticketing operations while preserving each producer's brand and artist portfolio.

The client roster is concentrated in headline French-language artists (Gims, Damso, Tiakola, Magic System, Vanessa Paradis, Calogero, Yannick Noah) and marquee stand-up acts (Ahmed Sylla, Dany Boon, Waly Dia, Philippe Caverivière, Redouane Bougheraba), supported by an active arena and stadium schedule including Paris La Défense Arena, Accor Arena, and a confirmed Stade de France booking in 2027. Group ticket volumes exceed one million for top touring acts (Gims), with high six-figure ticket counts across several additional artists. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the owned ticketing platform and venues, complemented by direct B2B sales for corporate sponsorship, hospitality, and group/CE clients. The group is GDPR- and PCI-DSS-compliant and was recognized in 2025 with three Les Flammes industry awards.

Name

Fimalac Entertainment

Legal name

RIVAJ PRODUCTION

Website

https://fimalac-entertainment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RIVAJ GROUP (formerly Fimalac Entertainment) is a Paris-based live-entertainment platform operating seven production companies and seven historic Parisian theaters, producing concerts, comedy, and theater shows for marquee French artists and selling tickets through its proprietary platform alongside sponsorship, hospitality, and event-services offerings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Production and Distribution

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures (7114), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Conferences & Conventions Operations Services (Registration, AV, Logistics) (MPAGAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gala Dinners & Fundraising Events (Nonprofit/CSR) (MPAGAHAE)

Keywords

• Live entertainment production
• Concert and theater promotion
• Artist booking management
• Event ticketing services
• Spectacle vivant production

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

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. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales through proprietary ticketing platform for concerts, theater, comedy, and live entertainment events
2. Production Revenue: Revenue from producing and promoting live entertainment shows through subsidiary production companies (Gilbert Coullier Productions, TS3 Productions, Auguri Productions, Non Stop Productions, Encore Productions, K-Wet Production, Rivaj Production)
3. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Customized sponsorship packages for brands seeking association with artists or venues in the network, including hospitality experiences
4. Event Services: Commercial management, marketing and communication, partnerships and sponsorship, hospitality, custom event design and production

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fimalac Entertainment (now RIVAJ GROUP) is a vertically integrated French live entertainment group that produces, distributes, and sells tickets for concerts, comedy, theater, and major cultural events through seven production subsidiaries and seven historic Parisian theater venues. Its commercial scope spans artist booking and management, ticketing via tickets.rivajgroup.com, sponsorship and partnerships, custom event conception, and group/CSE sales.

Product overview

Rivaj Group (formerly Fimalac Entertainment) is a live entertainment and events production conglomerate operating a platform-plus-productions model. The group comprises multiple production sub-brands (Gilbert Coullier Productions, TS3 Productions, Auguri Productions, Non Stop Productions, Encore Productions, K-Wet Production, and Rivaj Production) that create, produce, and distribute concerts, comedy shows, theater performances, and major cultural events. The group also operates a proprietary ticketing platform (tickets.rivajgroup.com) and manages a portfolio of seven Parisian venues (Théâtre de La Madeleine, Salle Pleyel, Théâtre de La Porte-Saint-Martin, Théâtre Marigny, Théâtre de Paris/Salle Réjane, Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, Théâtre de la Michodière). Additional services include sponsorship partnerships, custom event planning, and group sales for corporate clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RIVAJ GROUP: Parent brand for the live entertainment and cultural events group formerly known as Fimalac Entertainment
• Rivaj Tickets
• Gilbert Coullier Productions
• Non Stop Productions
• Auguri Productions
• TS3 Productions
• Encore Productions
• K-Wet Production

Products and services

• Rivaj Group Ticketing Platform Official ticketing storefront (tickets.rivajgroup.com) that sells tickets for RIVAJ GROUP concerts, humor shows, theater performances, and exhibitions across France, built on Wetix/Tick & Live technology with Extent PCI-DSS certified payment processing.
• Live Concert and Comedy Production (Gilbert Coullier Productions, TS3 Productions, Auguri Productions, Non Stop Productions, Encore Productions, K-Wet Production, Rivaj Production) End-to-end production of live concerts, comedy tours, theater and major cultural events through seven wholly-owned production subsidiaries that handle artist booking, tour production, and promotion for French and Francophone artists.
• Venue Portfolio (7 Parisian theaters) Operations and programming at seven owned historic Parisian theaters: Théâtre de la Madeleine, Salle Pleyel, Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Théâtre Marigny, Théâtre de Paris/Salle Réjane, Théâtre des Bouffes Parisiens, and Théâtre de la Michodière.
• Sponsoring Services Custom sponsorship packages that allow corporate brands to associate with artists and venues across the RIVAJ GROUP network, including hospitality components tailored to client objectives.
• Event Planning and Custom Production Services Custom event conception and production for corporate clients, leveraging the group's venue network, production capabilities, and artist roster to deliver bespoke live experiences.
• Group Sales (Groupes et CE) Specialized ticketing and service line for companies, employee committees (CE), associations, and groups, providing adapted pricing and coordinated booking for cultural outings.
• Artist Booking Services Professional booking service that connects artists represented across RIVAJ GROUP's production subsidiaries with promoters, brands, and event organizers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million tickets sold for Gims' tours
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers20 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

Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Paris Games WeekminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGaming event partnership for live entertainment programming

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AEG Presents: One of the largest live music promoters globally, part of Anschutz Entertainment Group. Competes with Rivaj for major French and international artist touring rights and runs an integrated venue-plus-promotion model analogous to Rivaj's seven-theater, seven-producer structure.
• CTS Eventim: European leader in ticketing and live entertainment, with a strong presence in France via Ticketnet. Direct peer given the integrated ticketing-plus-promotion model that mirrors Rivaj's DTC platform and production subsidiaries.
• Olympia Production: French live entertainment producer operating the iconic Olympia venue in Paris. Directly comparable as a French promoter and producer booking the same pool of major French and international artists that Rivaj manages.
• Vega Live: French concert promoter producing tours and managing artist bookings in France. Closest French-only peer in scale and function, competing for the same French artist touring rights that drive Rivaj's ticket volumes.
• Live Nation Entertainment: Global market leader in live entertainment, concert promotion and venue operations. Directly comparable to Rivaj as both produce and promote major tours, operate their own ticketing infrastructure, and sign artist management deals.
• Stage Entertainment: European theater producer and venue operator (e.g., Théâtre Mogador in Paris). Directly comparable to Rivaj's theater production and venue operation business, particularly Encore Productions and Gilbert Coullier Productions.

Broad incumbents

• Vivendi: French media conglomerate with major live entertainment exposure via Universal Music, Canal+ and other entertainment assets. Indirectly comparable as a French-headquartered entertainment group that touches the same artist and live-event value chain.
• Lagardère Live Entertainment: Live entertainment arm of French conglomerate Lagardère. Overlapping capabilities in concert promotion and venue operation in France, but as part of a broader media and publishing portfolio rather than as a specialized pure-play.

Others

• Fimalac Group: Investment holding company of Marc Ladreit de Lacharrière, the same founder behind Rivaj Group (formerly Fimalac Entertainment). Related entity providing strategic and capital ecosystem linkage rather than direct operational competition.

Regional players

• Evenko: Canadian live entertainment promoter and venue operator (part of the Molson family). Comparable operating model — concert promotion, venue management, festival production — but operates primarily in Quebec/Canada rather than Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/rivaj_group/?hl=fr
• Xx.com/fimalac_ent

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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