What BEASTGRIP, CO. does

BEASTGRIP, CO. is a private, founder-owned designer and direct-to-consumer retailer of professional mobile filmmaking gear, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Des Plaines, Illinois. The company manufactures and sells precision-machined aluminum camera cages (Beastcage series for specific iPhone models, plus a newly announced Galaxy S26 Ultra cage), universal rigs (Beastgrip Pro, Beastclamp), cinema-grade upgrade modules (Beastmod with 15mm rods and ARRI integration), and a full accessory ecosystem including swappable lens mount plates (M37, M17, Moment T-Bayonet), conversion lenses (telephoto, wide-angle co-developed with Kenko Tokina, anamorphic, macro), DSLR/SLR lens adapters (DOF Adapter MK3), filters (VND, CPL, Black Mist, Close-Up), microphones, tripods, and Core SWX-integrated power solutions. Products use industry-standard mounting (1/4\"-20, 3/8\"-16, ARRI locating pins, NATO rails, ARRI BP-8/BP-9 baseplates) rather than proprietary lock-in, enabling interoperability with third-party cinema rigs and accessories.

The business operates on a hardware-sales, direct-to-consumer e-commerce model through beastgrip.com, shipping globally to 100+ countries with multi-currency support and free shipping above $150. Unit pricing ranges from approximately $39.99 (SSD clamp mount) to $299.99 (DOF Adapter MK3), with core cages at $99.99-$149.99 and Pro Series lenses at $119.99-$209.99. The customer base spans four horizontal segments: professional filmmakers and directors, content creators and vloggers, journalists and documentary filmmakers, and mobile photographers. The company has 1-10 employees, no disclosed funding rounds (bootstrapped since founding), and uses a product-led growth strategy anchored by high-profile production validations including Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, Steven Soderbergh's Unsane and High Flying Bird, Zack Snyder's Snow Steam Iron, and the first major professional live sports broadcast on Apple TV MLS shot on iPhone 17 Pro.

Name

BEASTGRIP, CO.

Legal name

Beastgrip, Co.

Website

https://beastgrip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BEASTGRIP, CO. designs and sells direct-to-consumer professional smartphone filmmaking gear, including CNC-machined camera cages, universal rigs, cinema lenses, filters, and power accessories for iPhone and Android filmmakers, content creators, and mobile photographers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mobile Filmmaking Equipment

SIC

Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827)

akta.pro primary industry

Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Rigs (Handheld, Wearable, Drone Gimbals) (CRACAPAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gimbals, Stabilizers & Camera Support Retail (Tripods, Sliders, Mounts) (CRACAHAE), Tripods, Mounts & Supports (Tripods, Monopods, Clamps, Action Mounts) (CRACAPAI), Video Camera & Production Gear Retail (Camcorders, Cinema Cameras, Rigs) (CRACAHAB), Bag & Accessory Components/Hardware (Straps, Buckles, Zippers) (CRAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Smartphone camera rigs
• Mobile filmmaking gear
• Camera cages
• Smartphone cinematography accessories
• Lens adapter systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Des Plaines

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of professional mobile filmmaking gear including camera cages, lenses, filters, rigs, and accessories through the company's e-commerce platform. Includes new and refurbished products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Beastgrip designs, manufactures, and sells professional-grade camera cages, rigs, lenses, filters, and accessories that turn consumer smartphones (primarily iPhone, also Android) into cinema-grade production rigs. The product portfolio centers on the Beastcage series of model-specific iPhone cages and the Beastgrip Pro universal rig, complemented by Pro Series conversion lenses (telephoto, wide-angle, anamorphic, macro), the DOF Adapter MK3 for mounting DSLR/SLR lenses, and a full ecosystem of supporting accessories (handles, filters, rods, mounts, microphones, tripods).

Product overview

BEASTGRIP, CO. is a professional smartphone filmmaking gear company founded in 2013, specializing exclusively in pro-grade camera rigs, cages, lenses, filters, and accessories for smartphone cinematography and photography. The product portfolio centers on two core camera rig lines: (1) the Beastcage series — dedicated aluminum camera cages designed for specific iPhone models (iPhone 17 Pro/Max, iPhone 16 Pro/Max, iPhone 15 Pro/Max, iPhone 14 Pro/Max, iPhone 13 Pro/Max, iPhone 12 series, iPhone 11 series, iPhone X/XS/XR, and iPhone 7/8/SE) — and (2) the Beastgrip Pro — a universal adjustable rig compatible with all iPhone and Android smartphones. The Beastclamp provides a universal spring-loaded smartphone clamp in three configurations (Beastclamp, Beastclamp Plus, Beastclamp Rig) for lighter-duty and minimalist setups. The Beastmod is a cinema-grade cage upgrade add-on for Beastcage 16 and 17 Series that adds 15mm rods, NATO rails, ARRI-style mounts, and ARRI BP-8/BP-9 baseplate support. The lens portfolio includes the Pro Series 1.7X Telephoto Lens, Beastgrip x Kenko Pro Series 0.75X Wide Angle Lens, Pro Series 1.33X and 1.55X Anamorphic Lenses MK2, and Pro Series Macro Lens — all using M37 x 0.75 threaded mounts. The DOF Adapter MK3 enables attachment of DSLR/SLR lenses via swappable adapter rings (Nikon F-mount, Nikon G-type, M42, Pentax K-mount). The filter lineup covers Pro Series Variable ND (VND), CPL, Black Mist, and Close-Up filters in 58mm and 77mm sizes, plus a range of filter mounts/adapters. Supporting accessories include SSD clamp mounts, side handles, action handles, tripods (BT-60 carbon fiber mini tripod, BT-100), microphone (BGM50), sling bag, cold shoe mounts, NATO rails, quick release plates, magnetic accessory mounts (MagSafe-compatible), RT/LT/L-Mounts, cheese plates, and carbon fiber rods. A collaboration with Core SWX brings SNAP Mighty USB-C PD and SNAP Mighty for BMD ProDock battery systems for scalable power. The company also sells refurbished gear and bundle deals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beastgrip x Kenko: Co-branded lens partnership with Kenko Tokina for Pro Series lenses including the 0.75X Wide Angle Lens, leveraging Kenko's 40+ years of optics expertise.

Products and services

• Beastcage Series Camera Cages Precision-machined aluminum camera cages purpose-built for specific iPhone models, providing rugged protection, accessory mounting, and lens/filter mount support for professional mobile filmmaking.
• Beastgrip Pro Universal Rig Universal adjustable camera rig compatible with all iPhone and Android smartphones. Features glass-filled nylon and machined 6061-T6 aluminum construction with M37 x 0.75 threaded lens mount, ergonomic grip, and multiple accessory mounting options.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4.8/5 average rating from 52,316+ reviews indicating high customer satisfaction

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

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and flagship.

• Core SWXcoreTechnology or Integration · 8 April 2026Professional power solutions partnership. Beastgrip and Core SWX collaborated on SNAP Mighty USB-C PD batteries and SNAP Mighty for BMD ProDock products, enabling scalable mobile filmmaking rigs from compact smartphone setups to fully equipped production builds.
• Kenko TokinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKenko Tokina manufactures the Beastgrip x Kenko Pro Series 0.75X Wide Angle Lens for Beastgrip. Kenko Tokina is a global leader in optics with over 40 years of expertise. This co-development partnership brings professional-grade wide-angle optics to the mobile filmmaking market.
• Atlas Lens Co.secondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartnership featured in the 'O2' short film by Stanislav Kapralov. Beastgrip DOF Adapter used in combination with Atlas Lens Co. anamorphic lenses for cinematic mobile filmmaking.
• Old Fast GlasssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartnership featured in the 'O2' short film by Stanislav Kapralov. Combined Beastgrip DOF Adapter with Old Fast Glass lenses for professional iPhone cinematography.
• CJ ENMflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerKorean entertainment company CJ ENM partnered with Beastgrip for the production of 'Back! Stage' short film directed by Bang Sung-jun, filmed on iPhone 16 Pro with Beastgrip gear. This collaboration with a major Korean entertainment company showcases mobile cinema capabilities.
• MomentsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationLens mount compatibility partnership. Beastcage supports Moment T-Bayonet lens mount plates, allowing creators to use Moment lenses with Beastgrip cage systems.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tilta: Tilta builds professional camera cages, rigs, and matte boxes with growing mobile/smartphone cage offerings. Competes with Beastgrip on the cinema-grade smartphone rig segment including ARRI-standard mounting.
• SmallRig: SmallRig manufactures CNC camera cages, rigs, and accessories for mirrorless, cinema, and increasingly smartphone cameras. Directly competes with Beastgrip's Beastcage and Beastmod lines on build quality, mounting standards, and creator audience.
• Sandmarc: Sandmarc designs premium smartphone lenses, filters, and cases targeting iPhone photographers and filmmakers. Directly comparable to Beastgrip's Pro Series lens lineup on positioning and customer profile.
• Freewell Gear: Freewell makes smartphone lens filters (ND, CPL, anamorphic) and lens kits. Directly competes with Beastgrip's filter and Pro Series lens offerings for the same mobile creator buyer.
• Moment: Moment sells smartphone lenses, filters, and cases — directly overlapping Beastgrip's lens and accessory lines. Beastgrip explicitly supports Moment T-Bayonet mounts, signaling head-to-head competition for the same mobile filmmaker buyer.
• Ulanzi: Ulanzi is a direct-to-consumer smartphone filmmaking accessories brand offering cages, clamps, handles, and lights at competitive price points. Overlaps with Beastgrip's Beastclamp and entry-level accessory range for content creators.

Emerging players

• Zhiyun (Zhiyun-Tech): Zhiyun makes smartphone gimbals and stabilizers plus mobile filmmaking lights. Adjacent to Beastgrip's gimbal-stabilizer category and a frequent companion purchase for Beastgrip rig customers.
• Insta360: Insta360 makes 360 and action cameras plus smartphone accessories. Adjacent competition for the same mobile content creator audience, particularly around versatile capture formats.

Broad incumbents

• DJI: DJI is the dominant smartphone gimbal maker (Osmo Mobile series) and increasingly ships its own Osmo Pocket cinema cameras and creator accessories. A broad incumbent overlapping Beastgrip's stabilization and pro-mobile filmmaker segments.
• Wooden Camera: Wooden Camera is an established pro-cinema accessory maker expanding into smartphone cages and rigs. Comparable to Beastgrip on ARRI-standard mounting, cinema-grade build, and pro filmmaker audience.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beastgrip
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/beastgripTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/Beastgrip
• Instagraminstagram.com/beastgrip
• TikToktiktok.com/@beastgrip
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beastgrip-co

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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