What AV For You does

AV For You is an audio-visual equipment rental company founded in 2003 and headquartered in a single warehouse at 3324 Winpark Drive, Crystal, Minnesota. The company rents professional audio (speakers, microphones, mixers, subwoofers), video (projectors, LED displays, video walls, cameras), lighting (moving heads, LEDs, pars, lasers), and staging equipment (stage decks, podiums, guardrails) to event organizers across the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, with delivery extending 30+ miles from the warehouse at $0.72/mile plus labor.

The business model is per-event transactional: equipment is rented either at full list price with optional delivery/setup, or at a 20% discount when customers pick up and return equipment themselves during business hours. Revenue streams include equipment rental, technician labor ($75/hr general, $85/hr for audio/video/lighting leads with minimum hour tiers), delivery and setup services ($100 after-hours surcharge), and a 24-hour emergency rental offering priced at 2x list for rush orders. The company has expanded into a dedicated virtual event studio featuring redundant fiber internet, a 16.5' LED video wall backdrop (60 x 2.8mm tiles), studio cameras with teleprompters, and a private green room for live streaming and hybrid event production.

AV For You serves corporate events, weddings and private celebrations, conference and association events, nonprofit galas, and virtual/hybrid event production. Customer segments are diversified across enterprise, mid-market, and individual buyers with named clients including Star Tribune, Federated Insurance, Twin Cities Business Monthly, MSBA, Rocket Science Weddings and Events, and venue partners such as Minneapolis Convention Center, The Whim, and The Glass House. Distribution is direct via phone (952-500-8839), website inquiry, in-warehouse pickup, and field delivery, supported by a 24-hour emergency hotline (952-200-6417) and an emergency rental hotline. No public revenue, funding history, or ownership structure beyond a privately held Minnesota LLC is disclosed.

Name

AV For You

Legal name

AV For You LLC

Website

https://avforyou.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV For You is a Minneapolis-St. Paul based audio-visual equipment rental company serving corporate, wedding, conference, nonprofit, and virtual event organizers with audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment plus technician labor, delivery services, and a dedicated virtual event studio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

Consumer Electronics and Appliances Rental (532210)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Hybrid/Virtual Meetings Production & AV Services (THACAFAM), Lighting & Power Rentals (Uplighting, Generators, Distribution) (HSACAFAE), Audio & Communications Equipment Rental (MPADAFAC)

Keywords

• Audio visual equipment rental
• Event production services
• Conference av rental
• Lighting staging rental
• Virtual event studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Crystal

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Short-term rental of professional audio, visual, and lighting equipment to event organizers. Equipment includes speakers, microphones, projectors, LED displays, video walls, lighting fixtures, staging, and consoles. Customers can pick up equipment or opt for delivery with setup services at additional cost.
2. Technician and Labor Services: Hourly technical labor for event support including equipment operation, audio engineering, lighting control, and on-site technical assistance. Rates vary by role: Technician Labor at $75/hr, Audio/Video/Lighting Lead at $85/hr.
3. Delivery and Setup Services: Transportation of equipment to event venues with professional installation and configuration. Billed separately from equipment rental based on distance (mileage x $0.72) and labor time. After-hours delivery adds $100 surcharge.
4. Virtual Event Studio Services: Rental of private studio space with professional AV infrastructure for recording, live streaming, and virtual events. Includes use of video wall backdrop, cameras, teleprompters, and fiber internet connectivity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

AV For You rents professional audio, visual, lighting, and staging equipment for events, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. The company provides full-service support including equipment delivery, professional setup, technician labor (audio/video/lighting), and 24-hour emergency rentals, plus a private virtual event studio with LED video wall, teleprompters, and dedicated fiber internet for live streaming and hybrid events.

Product overview

AV For You is an Audio Visual Equipment Rental Company serving the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area with a comprehensive portfolio of rental products and services. The core offering includes audio equipment (speakers, microphones, mixers, subwoofers), visual/AV equipment (projectors, LED displays, video walls, cameras), lighting equipment (moving lights, LED fixtures, par lights, lasers), and staging equipment (stage decks, podiums). The company also provides virtual event services with a dedicated studio featuring a 16.5' video wall backdrop, teleprompter systems, and live streaming capabilities. Additional services include 24-hour emergency rental, technician labor, and delivery/setup. The product line features professional-grade equipment from brands like Barco, Martin, Meyer Sound, Shure, Sennheiser, Chauvet, and MA Lighting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Equipment Rental Rental of audio equipment including speakers, microphones, mixers, wireless IEM systems, and subwoofers for events, conferences, and live performances. Targets corporate event planners, conferences, wedding planners, and production companies in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Twin Cities metro area.
• Visual / AV Equipment Rental Rental of visual and AV equipment including projectors, LED displays, video walls, cameras, and screens for presentations and events. Targets corporate events, conferences, trade shows, and productions in the Twin Cities metro area.
• Lighting Equipment Rental Comprehensive lighting rental including moving head lights, LED fixtures, par lights, lasers, and stage wash lighting for events and productions. Targets event organizers, conference producers, and wedding planners in the Twin Cities.
• Staging Equipment Rental Rental of stage decks, podiums (truss, wooden, frosted acrylic), guardrails, and staging accessories for events and conferences. Targets event organizers, conference producers, and wedding venues in the Twin Cities.
• Virtual Event Studio Services Virtual event production with dedicated fiber internet, backup ISP, studio cameras with teleprompters, a 16.5' video wall backdrop made of 60 x 2.8mm video tiles, and live streaming capabilities. Targets organizations running virtual conferences, webinars, hybrid events, and corporate communications in the Twin Cities.
• Conference AV Services Full-service AV support for conferences including equipment rental, delivery, setup, and pickup services in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area. Targets conference centers, hotels, associations, and corporate event organizers.
• Technician Labor Services Hourly AV technician labor for event support including equipment operation, audio engineering, lighting control, and on-site technical assistance. Rates: $75/hr for general technicians, $85/hr for audio/video/lighting lead technicians, with 5-hour minimums. Targets event organizers needing professional on-site technical support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cost savings: AV For You claims most competitive prices in town, significantly less than hotel and conference center AV services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Rocket Science EventsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Event production partner with whom AV For You won the 2018 MN Star Award for Best Team Effort. Collaboration on The Wonderful Company Networking Event where AV For You provided video and audio support while working with venue and other vendors.
• Apres Event DecorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Event decor partner collaborating with AV For You on award-winning events. Part of the vendor team that won the 2018 MN Star Award for Best Team Effort.
• Girl FridayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Event production partner collaborating with AV For You on award-winning events. Part of the 2018 MN Star Award for Best Team Effort winning team.
• Avant DecorminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Event decor partner working with AV For You on collaborative events. Included in the 2018 MN Star Award for Best Team Effort recognition.
• Rudy's Event RentalsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Event rentals partner collaborating with AV For You on award-winning events. Part of the vendor team recognized for the 2018 MN Star Award for Best Team Effort.
• The Glass HouseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent venue partner for The Wonderful Company Networking Event. Venue features white walls suitable for projector mapping, where AV For You provided video and audio support.
• Advantage Signs & GraphicsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSignage and graphics partner for The Wonderful Company Networking Event. Provided vinyl window covers to complement AV For You's projector mapping capabilities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore (formerly PSAV): Largest provider of event technology, AV production, and venue services globally, with embedded preferred-vendor relationships at major hotels and convention centers. Directly competes with AV For You on AV rentals for the same corporate, association, and wedding clients, but at national scale and with venue exclusivity leverage.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global AV and production services company serving live events, broadcast, and corporate productions. Competes with AV For You on premium lighting, video, and audio rentals for high-end events, but operates at a larger scale with a national/international footprint.
• Freeman: Largest event experience company in North America, providing AV, exposition services, and event strategy across trade shows and corporate events. Overlaps with AV For You on corporate and association event AV, but at a national scale with broader service bundling.

Direct peers

• AVFX: Mid-Atlantic-based AV rental and event production company offering audio, video, lighting, and staging for corporate events, similar in scale and service mix to AV For You. Directly comparable in serving corporate, association, and private event clients with technician labor and delivery services.
• AVT Event Solutions: Regional AV rental and event production company serving the upper Midwest. Closely comparable to AV For You in business model, customer base (corporate and association events), and service portfolio including virtual event capabilities.
• Conference Rental Services: AV rental specialist focused on conferences, corporate meetings, and association events. Directly competes with AV For You on conference AV packages, technician labor, and equipment rental in the same Twin Cities-area venue ecosystem.
• BAV (Bureau of Audio Visual): AV rental and production company serving corporate events, meetings, and live productions. Directly comparable to AV For You in equipment categories, technician support model, and event-client focus.
• Showcore: Event production company offering AV rental, lighting, staging, and technical labor for corporate and live events. Compares to AV For You on full-service event AV with technician support and delivery logistics.

Others

• CORT Events: National event rental company specializing in furniture, décor, and event furnishings. Adjacent to AV For You as a complementary event-vendor ecosystem partner, not a direct AV competitor, but commonly co-delivered in event packages.
• Quest Events: Event décor and scenic rental company. Operates in the same event-rental ecosystem as AV For You and is frequently engaged alongside AV providers for corporate galas, weddings, and association events, making it a thematic peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/avforyoumn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/av-for-you

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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