TCF

What TCF does

TCF bv is a Belgian creative event design and technical production firm headquartered in Geel (Lammerdries 18A bus 1, 2440 Geel), founded in 2010 and privately held by two co-CEOs, David Smeets and Patrick Bellens. The company provides an integrated service stack spanning concept design, 3D visualization (using Wysiwyg), pre-production planning, project management, technical design, set design, programming, light design, videomapping, and position tracking, supplemented by skilled light and video operator services. Its core technology competencies sit on established industry platforms — MA-Lighting and ChamSys for lighting control, Disguise for video/content servers, Arkaos for media servers, and Wysiwyg for visualization — with the firm's differentiator being depth of expertise across this toolset rather than proprietary software.

The business operates as a project-based B2B professional services firm serving event producers and promoters, theater and arena venues, corporate clients (e.g., Argenta), and exhibition/experience companies across Belgium, South Africa, and the Middle East. Named enterprise engagements include Live Nation (Cartoon Network Live Tour), Dragone (Opera Aida at Vorst Nationaal), Creationz (Ode aan Hazes, FERM! reveal), Smart Lab (Alex Agnew at Sportpaleis), House of Events (Christoff at Lotto Arena), and Exhibition Hub (Van Gogh Experience). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; engagements are scoped per project based on duration, equipment, and team composition. Marketing is portfolio-driven through the company's website (t-c-f.be), with team-profile pages functioning as relationship-building assets and contact-form-based direct inquiry as the primary bottom-of-funnel channel.

The firm runs with a lean team of approximately 12 professionals — including dedicated project managers, light operators, video operators, a technical designer, a management assistant, and technical support — with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or funding rounds. Strategic direction is concentrated in the two co-founders, who combine creative direction, programming, and operator roles, leaving the business exposed to key-person risk but tightly aligned on craft and client relationships.

Name

TCF

Legal name

TCF bv

Website

https://t-c-f.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TCF bv is a Belgian creative event design and technical production firm providing concept design, 3D visualization, technical design, and skilled light/video operators for live events, theater, tours, and exhibitions across Belgium and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Other Specialized Design Services (54149), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Technical event design
• Lighting operator services
• Video projection mapping
• Theatrical production services

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerhout

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Project-based professional services including concept design, technical design, operators, pre-production, and project management for events, concerts, theater productions, and corporate events.
2. Operator Services: Providing skilled light operators and video operators for live events and productions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TCF is a Belgian event production and technical design firm that delivers end-to-end live event services, including concept design, 3D visualization, pre-production, project management, technical design, set design, lighting and video operator staffing, programming, position tracking, videomapping, and light design for concerts, theater productions, tours, corporate events, and exhibitions. The firm serves as the bridge between creative vision and on-site execution using industry-standard tools such as MA-Lighting, ChamSys, Disguise, Arkaos, and Wysiwyg.

Product overview

TCF is an event production and technical design company offering a comprehensive suite of services centered around bringing creative concepts to life for live events, theater, and exhibitions. The core offering centers on Concept Design and 3D Visualization as the foundation, supported by Pre-Production and Project Management services. The company provides specialized Operators for both light and video operations, along with Technical Design, Set Design, and Production services. The portfolio includes Position Tracking and Programming capabilities for complex shows, as well as Videomapping and Light Design for immersive experiences. Services are delivered using preferred equipment brands including MA-Lighting, Disguise, Arkaos, ChamSys Lighting, and Wysiwyg. The company operates across multiple sectors: Events, Theater, Tours, and Expo/Exhibitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concept Design

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• House of EventscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024House of Events is a Belgian event production company. TCF provided operators and technical services for Christoff concert at Lotto Arena.
• CreationzcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Creationz is an event production company. TCF partnered on FERM! reveal event at Brabanthal Leuven, and Ode aan Hazes tribute show.
• Smart LabcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Smart Lab is a creative/production company. TCF collaborated on Alex Agnew shows at Sportpaleis Antwerpen with shared design responsibilities.
• Live NationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Live Nation is a major live entertainment company. TCF provided operators and technical design for the Cartoon Network Live Tour across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi.
• PRG (Production Resource Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017PRG is a major production resource company. TCF provided desk operators for the Opera Aida arena production at Vorst Nationaal, working alongside PRG resources.
• MaesMediaminorOthersMaesMedia developed the TCF website, as acknowledged in the footer of the website.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TheCreativeFactoryBvba
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-creative-factory-belgium

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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