What AV NYC does

AV NYC, Inc. is a privately held audiovisual equipment rental and event production company founded in 2005 in Manhattan, New York. The company rents professional audio, video, projection, computer, lighting, and staging equipment to support corporate events, trade shows, conferences, product launches, galas, and private celebrations across the NYC metro area and Tri-State region. Its equipment portfolio spans speakers and subwoofers, microphones, mixers, projectors (3,000-18,000 lumens), LED/LCD displays (24-90 inches), laptops, video cameras, truss systems, gobo lights, and podiums sourced from manufacturers including QSC, Shure, Yamaha, Christie, Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, Apple, Lenovo, and Epson. The company maintains offices at 1350 Broadway Suite 401 and 519 8th Avenue Suite 815 in Manhattan and operates a fleet enabling same-day delivery across the NYC metro.

The business model is built on three revenue streams: usage-based equipment rentals billed on daily, weekly, or monthly rates; professional event production services including lighting and sound design, video recording/editing, slideshow creation, PowerPoint programming, and project management; and ancillary used equipment sales. Pricing ranges from $500 to $300,000 per project, with the company claiming up to 50% cost savings versus competitors and no hidden service charges. Go-to-market is sales-led and event-driven, combining direct sales to corporate event planners and venue managers with active participation at major NYC trade shows (Javits Center, Pier 92, Pier 94, ICFF, NAB Show New York). The company serves a diverse customer base spanning corporate, government, education, fashion/retail, hospitality, religious, and healthcare segments, executing over 500 events per year for more than 1,000 clients.

Operationally, AV NYC is a founder-owned business with 18 employees comprising AV installers, video and lighting engineers, technicians, and field service staff. The company has executed over 3,000 events cumulatively and operates 24/7 with round-the-clock technical emergency support. Distribution is entirely direct — no resellers, franchises, or intermediaries — with delivery and setup handled by in-house personnel. The company has no external investors, no parent company, and no disclosed subsidiaries.

Name

AV NYC

Legal name

AV NYC, Inc.

Website

https://avnyc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AV NYC is a privately held audiovisual equipment rental and full-service event production company serving the NYC metro and Tri-State Area. It rents professional audio, video, lighting, staging, and computer equipment to corporate, government, fashion, and institutional clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual Equipment Rental & Event Production Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (53231), Office Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53242)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Computer Rental & Leasing (7377)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Lighting Design & Rental (MPAGAKAB), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Audiovisual equipment rental
• Event production services
• Staging and lighting
• AV rental services
• Event technology rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Nyack

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of audiovisual equipment (projectors, screens, TVs, monitors, microphones, speakers, truss systems, laptops, video cameras) and computer equipment. Charges based on time out, with daily, weekly, and monthly rates. A day is one 24-hour period, a week is 7 days, and a month is 4 weeks (28 days).
2. Event Production Services: Full-service event production including AV setup, lighting design, sound engineering, video recording/editing, staging, delivery, setup and strike/pickup. Revenue generated through labor, technical assistance, and service charges in addition to equipment rental.
3. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used audiovisual and computer equipment as mentioned in copyright notice: 'We do equipment rentals for private and business events and used equipment sales.'

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

AV NYC rents audiovisual, video, projection, computer, lighting, staging, and computer equipment and provides professional event production services for corporate events, trade shows, conferences, and private functions across the NYC metro area. Revenue is generated through usage-based rental fees (daily, weekly, monthly), labor and technical support charges, and ancillary used equipment sales. Customers receive bundled delivery, setup, on-site technical support, and strike/pickup under a single project engagement.

Product overview

AV NYC is an audiovisual event services and computer equipment rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of equipment rentals and professional event services primarily in New York City and the Tri-State area. The core offering consists of equipment rentals across three main categories: (1) Audio Equipment including speakers, subwoofers, microphones, and mixers from brands like QSC, Electro Voice, Meyer, Shure, and Yamaha; (2) Display Equipment including monitors, TVs, projectors, and projection screens from brands like Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Christie, and NEC; and (3) Computer Equipment including laptops and computers from Apple, Lenovo, HP, Dell, and IBM. These equipment rentals are complemented by professional event services including sound design, lighting design, projection services, trussing and staging, video recording and editing, slideshow creation, PowerPoint programming, project management, and delivery/setup services. The company operates as a rental-first business model where customers rent equipment on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis, with optional professional installation and technical support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Equipment Rentals Rental of professional audio equipment including speakers and subwoofers (QSC, Electro Voice, Meyer, Mackie), wired and wireless microphones (Shure, Sennheiser), and digital/analog/powered mixers (Yamaha, Allen & Heath, Mackie, Presonus) for live sound reinforcement, conferences, and corporate events.
• Computer Equipment Rentals Rental of laptops and computers including Apple MacBook, Lenovo, HP, IBM, and Dell models pre-installed with Microsoft Office, Adobe Flash Player, and other commonly required applications for presentations, registration, and event operations.
• Display Equipment Rentals Rental of LED/LCD monitors, LED/LCD televisions (including 3D), high-lumen projectors, and projection screens from manufacturers such as Sharp, Sony, NEC, Samsung, Panasonic, Hitachi, LG, Epson, Christie, Barco, and Eiki for conferences, trade shows, and large-scale visual displays.
• Video Equipment Rentals Rental of professional video cameras for event recording and live production, plus DVD and media players for content playback during corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Lighting Equipment Rentals Rental of custom gobo lights for event branding and projection, including corporate logos, monograms, and theatrical designs in various sizes for brand activations, weddings, and stage productions.
• Staging Equipment Rentals Rental of aluminum truss systems from Tomcat and Global Truss, pipes and drapes for venue decoration, and presentation podiums and lecterns in wooden, acrylic, aluminum, and truss styles for trade shows, exhibits, and corporate events.
• Lighting Design Service Professional stage lighting design and rental service providing DJ lights, lasers, intelligent lighting, LED fixtures, DMX controllers, dimmer packs, and Par Cans from ETC, Leprecon, Martin, and Chroma-Q for events, concerts, and productions.
• Sound Design Service Custom audio system design and installation service for restaurants, hotels, and events, including multi-sound processors, zone sound systems, and wireless tablet-based audio control.
• Projection Service Projection system rental and setup service including standard and HD projection, projection mapping, video conferencing, and content design for venues, conferences, and exhibitions.
• Trussing and Staging Service Truss and stage rental with professional setup including lighting truss, exhibit truss, stage platforms (4'x4' and 4'x8'), choir risers, and installation for trade shows, exhibits, concerts, and corporate events.
• Live Audio Recording Service Professional live audio recording service and studio equipment rental for events, conferences, and productions requiring captured audio assets.
• Video Recording and Editing Service Video recording and editing service ranging from single-camera shoots to multi-camera live-mix productions, including 4K capture, webcasting, and post-production editing for events and broadcasts.
• Slideshow Creation Service Custom slideshow and video production service combining photos, video clips, music, and effects for corporate events, weddings, and private celebrations.
• PowerPoint Programming Service Professional PowerPoint presentation programming service using custom macros and scripts to build enhanced, event-ready presentations for corporate meetings and conferences.
• Event Project Management Service Event project management and consulting including venue analysis, event strategy planning, and technical coordination across sound, video projection, and lighting design for end-to-end event delivery.
• Delivery, Setup, and Strike/Pickup Service Equipment delivery, on-site setup, and strike/pickup service for the NYC metro area, with same-day delivery options in many cases.
• Used Equipment Sales Sale of used audiovisual and computer equipment drawn from AV NYC's rental fleet, complementing its primary rental and event production business.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients can save up to 50% on event services compared to in-house vendors or competitors
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Event PlannerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstablished relationships with a wide network of event planners and show producers across the USA, Europe, and Latin America. These planners serve as channels through which AV NYC's services reach end clients.
• Show ProducerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborative relationships with show producers who organize exhibitions, concerts, and live entertainment events. AV NYC provides audiovisual rental and lighting production services as part of these productions.
• Venue ManagersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorks with venue managers at hotels, convention centers, and event spaces. At many venues they are not the in-house vendor, working alongside venue staff to provide AV services for client events.
• Brand PromotersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartners with brand promoters to provide technological opportunities, convention visions, and sound/video/lighting strategies for connecting with audiences at events.
• Event AgenciescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborates with event agencies that organize large-scale corporate events, conferences, and exhibitions. These agencies rely on AV NYC for technical execution of their events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is one of the largest global providers of rental, production, and technology for live events, concerts, theater, and broadcast. Comparable to AV NYC as a direct competitor in AV equipment rental and full-service event production, but operating at vastly greater scale with international footprint and broader production capabilities.
• Encore (formerly PSAV): Encore is the largest in-house AV and event technology provider to hotels and meeting venues globally, with deep NYC hotel presence. Direct competitor to AV NYC in corporate event AV rentals and production; Encore's venue exclusivity contracts represent a structural disadvantage for AV NYC in hotel ballroom accounts.

Direct peers

• 4Wall Entertainment: 4Wall Entertainment is a leading US provider of lighting, video, and audio rentals with warehouse locations across the country. Comparable to AV NYC in equipment rental (lighting, video, audio) and event production services, with a similar multi-vertical customer focus including corporate events and trade shows.
• Clair Global: Clair Global is a major audio and lighting rental provider with US operations serving concerts, corporate events, and live entertainment. Comparable to AV NYC in equipment rental and event production, though with greater strength in concert/touring production scale and broadcast audio.
• HB Live: HB Live (formerly known as HB Group) is a Northeast US AV and event production company serving corporate events, trade shows, and concerts. Direct competitor to AV NYC in the NYC/Northeast market with similar scope of AV rental, lighting, and staging services.
• Atomic Entertainment Group: Atomic is a Northeast-based full-service event production and AV rental company serving corporate clients, trade shows, and live events. Comparable to AV NYC in delivering audio, video, lighting, and staging rental alongside production services in the same regional market.
• Showbox Event Group: Showbox Event Group provides AV equipment rental and event production services in the NYC/Northeast market. Comparable directly to AV NYC's core offering of audio, video, lighting, and staging rentals for corporate events, conferences, and trade shows.
• International Creative Equipment (ICE): ICE is a leading AV rental and event production company serving corporate clients, trade shows, and conferences with a strong NYC presence. Direct head-to-head competitor with AV NYC in equipment rental (audio, video, lighting) and integrated event production services.

Emerging players

• Frostlight Studios: Frostlight Studios is a NYC-area event production and AV services company offering sound, lighting, video, and staging for corporate and private events. Comparable to AV NYC in service scope and customer focus, though smaller in scale and more concentrated on creative production.

Regional players

• Bluehouse Group: Bluehouse Group provides event production and AV rental services primarily in the NYC area for corporate events, product launches, and brand activations. Comparable to AV NYC in offering end-to-end AV production, though more weighted toward creative agency-style event design versus equipment-led rentals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/avrentalsnyc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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