TSE
TSE AG is a Berlin-based full-service event technology provider founded in 1997, delivering premium AV equipment rental and production for concerts, corporate events, sports, and cultural productions. It serves agencies, organizers, corporates, and venues with 150+ employees and multi-decade venue partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1997
- HeadquartersBerlin, Germany
- Headcount101–250
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What TSE does
TSE AG is a Berlin-based, privately held German stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) founded in 1997 that operates as a full-service event technology provider, delivering audio, lighting, video/LED, rigging, set construction, and conference technology for corporate events, concerts, congresses, sports events, and cultural productions. The company's core technology offering is organized around six disciplines—Hearing (sound), Seeing (lighting), Moving (video), Flying (rigging), Building (set construction), and Understanding (conference technology)—using premium inventory from manufacturers such as Yamaha, DiGiCo, d&b, Robe, MA Lighting, Barco, Sony, Panasonic, Unilumin, Sennheiser, Bosch, and Clear-Com. Services span equipment rental, technical planning with CAD and simulation, on-site crew execution, and full project management, with notable large-scale deliveries including the FIBA EuroBasket (651,000 guests), Bushido's 14-show Germany tour (100,000+ spectators), ITB Berlin opening galas (800+ sqm LED walls), and the Berlin Philharmonic's annual season-closing concert at Waldbühne.
TSE makes money through project-based, quote-driven engagements with four primary customer segments: agencies, corporate companies, event organizers, and venue operators. Pricing is custom per project, with no public tiering; multi-year venue partnership contracts (e.g., Tempodrom since 2001, Uber Arena since 2008) provide a recurring revenue base, while large one-off productions and touring work add episodic high-value revenue. The company employs 150+ people, operates from a 6,800 sqm Berlin headquarters and warehouse, and is led by company representatives Marcel Fery and Peter Weinert under Chairman of the Supervisory Board Dr. Karsten Stein. TSE holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications (valid through 2026), is a member of major German industry associations (VPLT, DTHG, BEN, FWD Berlin), and is an official visitBerlin Convention Partner.
Distribution is direct, enterprise field sales supported by a website (tse-ag.com) and LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook channels. TSE differentiates through multi-decade venue lock-ins, premium equipment inventory, ISO certifications, and an ESG profile anchored by a 110 kWp photovoltaic installation completed in December 2023. Ownership is internal/management-led with no disclosed external investors, and no M&A, funding rounds, or leadership transitions are reported in the available data.
TSE firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TSE
- Legal name
- TSE AG
- Website
- https://tse-ag.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1997
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 101–250 employees
- Short description
- TSE AG is a Berlin-based full-service event technology provider founded in 1997, delivering premium AV equipment rental and production for concerts, corporate events, sports, and cultural productions. It serves agencies, organizers, corporates, and venues with 150+ employees and multi-decade venue partnerships.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TSE industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Technology Services
- SIC
- Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK), Power Distribution & Temporary Electrical (MPAGAKAE)
Keywords
Where TSE is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Berlin
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
TSE business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Event Technology Rental: Rental of professional AV equipment including sound, lighting, video, rigging, and staging technology for events. Equipment rental forms a core revenue stream with inventory from premium manufacturers.
- Full-Service Event Production: Comprehensive event technology services from site inspection, conception, CAD planning, simulation, execution to documentation. Includes technical management, crew provision, and on-site support.
- Location Equipment Services: Services for venues including analysis and technical concept development, partial or full equipment installation, billing systems, communications support, and ongoing consulting and customer service.
- Technical Consulting: Advisory services for agencies, companies, organizers, and locations on event technology planning, safety compliance, and operational efficiency.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom Project-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
TSE product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TSE AG is a Berlin-based full-service event technology provider delivering comprehensive LiveCom (Live Communication) solutions spanning six interconnected disciplines: Hearing (sound engineering), Seeing (lighting), Moving (video/projection/LED), Flying (rigging), Building (set construction), and Understanding (conference technology). The company serves agencies, corporate clients, event organizers, and venues with end-to-end services from concept, CAD planning, and simulation through on-site execution and documentation, leveraging premium equipment from manufacturers such as Yamaha, DiGiCo, Barco, Sony, Robe, MA Lighting, and Sennheiser.
Product overview
TSE AG is a live-events technology services company offering a unified full-service LiveCom offering built around six interconnected technology disciplines: Hearing (sound/audio engineering), Seeing (lighting), Moving (video/LED), Flying (rigging), Building (set construction), and Understanding (conference technology). Services span corporate events, congresses, culture productions, rock & pop concerts, and sports events. The company provides equipment rental, technical planning, CAD design, on-site execution, and project management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Hearing (Sound Engineering) Sound engineering and audio technology services for events, delivering differentiated audio for any venue using equipment from premium manufacturers such as Yamaha, DiGiCo, dbaudio, Powersoft, and Sennheiser. Designed for agencies, event organizers, corporate clients, and venues requiring reliable concert- and conference-grade audio.
- Seeing (Lighting Technology) Lighting technology services that create mood and atmosphere for events, ranging from subtle to glamorous setups with full color play. Uses premium lighting equipment including GLP Impression X5 LED bars, Robe and Cameo fixtures, and GrandMA lighting consoles. Targeted at concert, corporate, cultural, and sports event producers.
- Moving (Video Technique) Video projection and LED technology services that deliver movement and visual impact for events, coordinating millions of pixels in harmony with sound and light. Uses Barco and Sony equipment, E2 screen management, Unilumin outdoor LED, Panasonic projectors, and Sony camera chains. Targeted at event organizers requiring large-scale visual displays.
- Flying (Rigging) Rigging services connecting all event technology elements and enabling equipment to fly safely, with regular quality checks and certified safety standards. Uses MLT truss systems and Movecat ProStage 1000 chain hoists. Targeted at event producers requiring safe overhead equipment installation.
- Building (Set Construction) Set and stage construction services that create the physical framework for productions, including unconventional designs while maintaining certified safety. Targeted at event organizers, agencies, and corporate clients requiring custom-built stages and sets.
- Understanding (Conference Technology) Conference and video technology services providing reliable hybrid and on-site conferencing solutions for multilingual events, including interpreter desks, intercom systems, PTZ cameras, and simultaneous interpretation. Targeted at congress, corporate event, and conference organizers.
- Corporate Event Services End-to-end event technology services for corporate events including meetings, kick-offs, congresses, trade fair appearances, galas, and award ceremonies. Provides site inspection, conception, CAD planning, simulation, execution, and documentation. Targeted at corporate enterprises and agencies producing corporate events.
- Event Organizer / Tour & Production Services Technical tour management and production services for concert, cultural, sports, and show organizers, covering stage implementation, technical tour management, lighting and audio design, and specialist planning across single venues and multi-city tours. Targeted at concert promoters, sports event organizers, and cultural production companies.
- Location / Venue Equipment Services Long-term technology partnership services for venues including permanent AV installations, technical concept development, partial or full equipment installation, transparent billing systems, communications support, and ongoing consulting. Targeted at venue operators such as Tempodrom, Messe Berlin, Uber Arena, and museums.
Quantifiable outcome
- 651,000 guests reached at FIBA EuroBasket
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use TSE
Customer profileNamed customers29 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
TSE technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
TSE partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.
- Deutsches Historisches MuseumcoreExclusive technology partner since 2010 for the prestigious museum with event spaces (650 seats).
- Uber ArenacoreTechnology partnership since 2008 for the 17,000-seat arena. TSE provides comprehensive AV services for concerts, sports, and entertainment events.
- TempodromcoreLong-standing technology partnership since 2001. TSE provides permanent AV installations and full event technology support for the iconic Berlin venue with 4,200 seats capacity.
- Messe BerlincoreTechnology and safety partner for the world's largest tourism trade fair. TSE equips over 100 events per year including ITB opening events with 800+ sqm LED walls.
- WaldbühnecoreEvent technology partner for Berlin's iconic open-air amphitheater (22,290 capacity). Home to major concerts and the Berlin Philharmonic's season-closing concert.
- Max-Schmeling-HallemajorTechnology partner for the 11,900-seat multi-purpose arena for sports and entertainment events.
- Verti Music HallmajorAV technology services for the 4,500-seat concert venue including major artist events.
- Friedrich-Ebert-StiftungminorConference and workshop technology services for the 500-person conference venue.
- STATION BerlinminorTechnology services for the 23,000 sqm industrial hall venue for trade shows, congresses, and corporate events.
- Arena BerlinminorTechnology partner for the 6,500 sqm industrial hall for fairs, concerts, and corporate events.
- VelodromminorTechnology services for the 12,000-seat arena for sports events and concerts.
- Mercedes-Benz Arena BerlincoreMajor venue partner for sports events (FIBA EuroBasket with 651,000 guests) and concerts with up to 17,000 capacity.
- FWD Landesvertretung BerlinminorMembership in Berlin state representation for the event industry.
- VPLTminorMembership in Verband für Medien- und Veranstaltungstechnik (German Entertainment Technology Association).
- DTHGminorMembership in Deutsche Theatertechnische Gesellschaft (German Theatre Technology Society).
- BENminorMembership in Bundesverband Event (German Event Industry Association).
- visitBerlinminorConvention partner for Berlin's official tourism and convention bureau.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
TSE competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is the global leader in entertainment and event technology, offering AV, lighting, video, and rigging services to concerts, sports, and corporate events worldwide. It is the closest scaled analog to TSE's full-service model with a much larger geographic footprint.
- Gahrens + Battermann: Gahrens + Battermann is a German full-service event technology provider offering AV equipment rental, event planning, CAD, and on-site execution for trade fairs, corporate events, and live shows. Its DACH focus and full-service delivery model closely mirror TSE's.
- Habegger: Habegger is a major Swiss-owned event technology firm providing AV rental, rigging, and full event production across Switzerland and Germany. Comparable to TSE in service breadth and DACH market focus.
- Satis&fy: Satis&fy is a German event production and rental company providing AV, lighting, staging, and event technology for corporate, sporting, and entertainment events across the DACH region, directly competing for similar projects.
- LANG AG: LANG AG is a German specialist in LED, video, and projection technology for live events, conferences, and trade fairs. Comparable to TSE on the visual/video side of event technology with stronger specialization in display hardware.
Broad incumbents
- NEP Group: NEP Group is a global broadcast and live events technology services company providing video, audio, and lighting infrastructure to sports, entertainment, and corporate clients. Overlaps with TSE on event AV but its center of gravity is broadcast-grade production.
- MCI Group: MCI Group is a global event management and experiential marketing agency serving corporate clients with meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE). It is an upstream competitor that also procures AV services like TSE's from third parties.
Others
- Riedel Communications: Riedel is a German manufacturer of intercom, communications, and broadcast infrastructure widely used in live events (TSE uses Clear-Com intercoms). It is a technology supplier and ecosystem participant rather than a direct service competitor.
- MA Lighting International: MA Lighting is the German manufacturer of the grandMA lighting control consoles (e.g., GrandMA full-size in TSE's inventory). It is a key equipment supplier to TSE rather than a service competitor.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
TSE social profiles
Digital presenceTSE compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance2 records
TSE financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TSE leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
TSE funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TSE M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TSE
What does TSE do?
TSE AG is a Berlin-based full-service event technology provider delivering comprehensive LiveCom (Live Communication) solutions spanning six interconnected disciplines: Hearing (sound engineering), Seeing (lighting), Moving (video/projection/LED), Flying (rigging), Building (set construction), and Understanding (conference technology). The company serves agencies, corporate clients, event organizers, and venues with end-to-end services from concept, CAD planning, and simulation through on-site execution and documentation, leveraging premium equipment from manufacturers such as Yamaha, DiGiCo, Barco, Sony, Robe, MA Lighting, and Sennheiser.
Is TSE a public or private company?
TSE is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was TSE founded?
TSE was founded in 1997. It employs 101 to 250 people.
Where is TSE based?
TSE is headquartered in Berlin, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does TSE make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Event Technology Rental is the primary driver. The others are full-Service Event Production, location Equipment Services and technical Consulting.
Who are TSE's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Production Resource Group (PRG), Gahrens + Battermann, Habegger, Satis&fy and LANG AG. Broad incumbents are NEP Group and MCI Group. Others are Riedel Communications and MA Lighting International.
Does TSE have an API?
No public API is recorded for TSE.
What industry is TSE in?
TSE's product category is Event Technology Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAJAD, Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring), with a secondary code of MPAGAKAK, Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades). Its SIC code is 3590.