What AV ACTIVE does

AV ACTIVE GmbH is a German live event production and media-technology services firm founded in 2010 and headquartered in Edingen-Neckarhausen, Germany (registered at Amtsgericht Mannheim under HRB 757292). The company delivers end-to-end live communication services spanning consulting and technical planning, visual staging using projection mapping and 3D content, and full show and studio production. Its technology stack centers on high-end media server systems with uncompressed playout, 3D projection mapping for architectural and brand activations, large-scale LED wall control (documented at 50x8m configurations), and real-time virtual production using the Aximmetry platform, supported by studio automation and workflow integration.

The firm's revenue model is project-based B2B professional services delivered directly to enterprise and public-sector clients under quote-based, non-public pricing. Named engagements include Rock am Ring and Rock im Park (via eventim / prk dreamhaus), Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz automotive events (via Epicto GmbH), the Schlosslichtspiele Karlsruhe architectural projection, Watches & Wonders / BaselWorld (via Winkler Livecom AG), the Stadt Krefeld 650 Jahre city anniversary, DHBW Mannheim university studio, Rhein-Neckar Fernsehen broadcasts, and the Stuttgarter Kammerorchester concert production. The offering ranges from mobile temporary studio and streaming setups to permanent corporate installations, with horizontal segmentation across corporate communication, events and trade shows, entertainment and culture, and public-sector clients.

Distribution is relationship-driven: AV ACTIVE acquires work through direct B2B sales, network partner collaboration, and industry reputation rather than broad marketing. The company maintains long-term strategic partnerships with Epicto GmbH (automotive) and an active network of agencies and production companies. Ownership is private and management-led, with Michael Schenk and Timo Kärcher serving as Managing Directors (Geschäftsführer); no external investors, parent company, or venture funding is disclosed. The company is operating as of 2025 with a refreshed website and a BITV 2.0 accessibility statement issued July 2025.

Name

AV ACTIVE

Legal name

AV ACTIVE GmbH

Website

https://avactive.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV ACTIVE GmbH is a German live event production and media-technology services firm delivering consulting, virtual production (Aximmetry), projection mapping, and media server systems to corporate, automotive, public-sector, and entertainment clients across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Broadcast/Recording for Live Events (OB, Multicam, Livestream Capture) (MPAGAKAI), Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Media server solutions
• Virtual production services
• Corporate communication studios
• Projection mapping services

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Planning Services: Advisory and technical planning services for studio solutions and live communication projects. Includes concept development, technical specifications, and project management from ideation through execution.
2. Technical Production Services: On-site technical execution of live shows, studio productions, and events including equipment provision, operator services, and real-time show control. Project-based engagements with full technical support.
3. Studio Solutions & Integration: Design, installation, and integration of studio facilities including virtual production setups, hardware/software systems, and workflow automation. Both mobile temporary and permanent installations offered.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AV ACTIVE plans, designs, and executes live communication experiences for corporate, public-sector, and entertainment clients. Core offerings span consulting and technical planning for studio setups, media staging via projection mapping, 3D content and LED surfaces, full show and studio production execution, and virtual production using Aximmetry-based real-time engines and high-end media server systems.

Product overview

AV ACTIVE is a live communication company offering integrated services across consulting, planning, and technical production. Their portfolio centers on three main service areas: Beratung & Planung (consulting and project planning), Mediale Inszenierung (media staging with projections, mapping, and 3D content), and Show & Studioproduktion (end-to-end production). They provide specialized solutions including Virtual Production using Aximmetry technology, Medienserversysteme (media server systems) for high-end playback, and Studiokonzept development for corporate communication studios. The offering spans from mobile temporary setups to permanent installations, serving corporate communication, events, festivals, and cultural institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Beratung & Planung (Consulting & Planning) Consulting and project planning services for media-technical studio solutions, including technical design, component selection, and bidding processes for corporate communication setups.
• Mediale Inszenierung (Media Staging) Visual staging of spaces, brands, and messages using projections, mapping, and 3D content, including LED surfaces, immersive visualizations, and interactive elements for live shows and brand experiences.
• Show & Studioproduktion (Show & Studio Production) End-to-end show and studio production services including reliable execution, on-time delivery, and full technical support throughout all project phases.
• Live-Show Production Live event production for product launches, employee events, and shareholder meetings with dramaturgy, technical precision, and real-time execution.
• Virtual Production (Aximmetry) Virtual production setup using real-time engines and media servers, including workflow optimization, content production, and training for broadcast and corporate communication clients.
• Studioproduktion (Studio Production) Studio solutions for corporate communication including greenscreen studios, physical studios, LED setups, and specialized webinar rooms, ranging from mobile temporary setups to permanent installations.
• Medienserversysteme (Media Server Systems) High-end media server systems for precise live playback, uncompressed playout, and complex programming for events and installations, including multi-screen content management and large-scale LED/projection setups.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Epicto GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term strategic partnership with Epicto GmbH appearing across multiple client engagements including Hyundai automotive events and Mercedes-Benz vehicle launches. Collaboration involves joint project execution, media server programming, content management, and on-site technical support. Epicto GmbH serves as both partner and client, providing additional project volume and technical collaboration on automotive and enterprise events.
• Network PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative network of industry partners including agencies, production companies, and specialists for executing diverse projects. The network enables delivery of complex event experiences through professional collaboration and creative ideas. Partners include eventim, prk dreamhaus, and Winkler Livecom AG as co-executors on major events.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gahrens + Battermann GmbH: German premium event technology and studio integrator providing AV/lighting/staging solutions for live events, broadcast, and corporate communication - directly comparable to AV ACTIVE in scope and DACH market.
• Lang AG: German AV rental specialist offering LED walls, projection, and media servers for live events and trade shows in DACH - closely comparable technical offering to AV ACTIVE's media server/LED business.
• Procon Event Engineering GmbH: German live event technology provider delivering AV, lighting, and rigging for concerts, corporate events, and trade shows across Germany and Europe - directly comparable in core technical production services.
• satis&fy (a PRG company): Germany-based full-service event technology provider offering AV, staging, and lighting rentals for trade shows and corporate events; absorbed into PRG, comparable to AV ACTIVE in service breadth.
• NEPTUN Showtechnik: German event technology company providing lighting, AV, and show production for corporate and live events across Germany - directly comparable technical event services.
• MOOV GmbH (event production): German event and live communication agency delivering show production, AV, and creative staging for corporate and brand events - comparable end-to-end live communication positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in event technology and AV production, including media servers (PRG GroundControl), lighting, and video. A much larger incumbent serving the same enterprise/festival clients as AV ACTIVE.
• NEP Group: Global broadcast and live event technology services provider; operates an established media-server business overlapping with AV ACTIVE's control room and media server offerings for live events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/avactive
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/av-active-gmbh

Compliance1 record

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

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