Léni

What Léni does

Léni is a French event technology company operating as LENI SAS, headquartered in Montreuil (RCS Bobigny, share capital €1,283,656), with eight regional offices across France and a warehouse facility in Bussy-Saint-Georges. Founded in 1999/2000 and led by President Pierre Boiteau, the company delivers integrated audiovisual and IT event technology solutions for events ranging from 100 to 100,000+ participants, including video capture, LED display, lighting, sound, simultaneous interpretation, energy production/distribution, event structures, onsite networking, and access control. Reported revenue is €37M with 200+ employees, 2,000+ clients worldwide, 92% customer retention, and double-digit growth.

Léni operates through two divisions. Leni Tech Services delivers onsite AV/IT production and equipment rental (Bosch DICENTIS/DCN/INTEGRUS interpretation, Sennheiser receivers, LED walls, lighting consoles, structural bridges/lifting, energy cabling) executed by regional teams. Klipso is a proprietary adaptive SaaS event management platform developed over 3+ years of R&D, offering 30+ modules including ERP (sales, finance, CRM), exhibitor management, participant management, pre-registration, abstract handling, badge creation, mobile apps, e-poster (EasyPoster), presentation management (Easyppt), live streaming (EasyWebcast), virtual event platform (Klipso Virtual), floor plan design (Klipso Map, Visio GSM), room scheduling (GPS), congress management (GTI, EOLEGTI), exhibition management (GSM, EOLEGSM), lead capture (Klipso Reader), and budget tracking (ENGAGEMENT). Klipso integrates with Azure AD for SSO and with Sparkup's interactive streaming technology via a June 2024 strategic partnership.

The business model combines professional services revenue (onsite AV/IT production, equipment rental, training) with subscription-based SaaS revenue (Klipso licenses sold per functional scope). Pricing is quote-based for services and per-module subscription for Klipso, with annual billing cadence. GTM is enterprise field sales through regional offices, supported by direct inquiry forms, dedicated email contacts, and a separate Klipso.com website for SaaS leads. Customer segments span government (Paris 2024 Olympics, Ministère de l'Europe et des Affaires Étrangères), defense (Sofins), energy (CIGRE, ACC), medical associations (SFA, SFMU, ESMINT), technology (HP, Publicis Live/VivaTech), retail (Intermarché), trade shows (Maison & Objet, Salon Bisou), wine (HMS/Vinexpo), and agriculture (Concours Général Agricole). Certifications include ISO 20121, UN Global Compact, UNIMEV, Qualiopi training, and Le Coq Vert membership.

Name

Léni

Legal name

LENI

Website

https://leni.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Léni is a French event technology company offering integrated audiovisual and IT services for events from 100 to 100,000+ participants, combined with its proprietary Klipso SaaS event management platform, serving 2,000+ clients across government, enterprise, and association segments from eight regional offices in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology Services

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio/Sound Reinforcement (PA) (MPAGAKAC), Access Control, Credentialing & Entry Management (Scan/Turnstiles/RFID) (MPAGAJAG), Ticketing Technology & Integrations (APIs, Plugins, Webhooks) (MPAGAJAF)

Keywords

• Event technology services
• Audiovisual event solutions
• Event management software
• Simultaneous interpretation services
• Event equipment rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Onsite Services: Comprehensive AV & IT services including video captation, LED display, sound, lighting, interpretation, energy production/distribution, structural engineering, onsite networks, and access control. Delivered by 200+ employees across 8 regional offices for events of 100 to 100,000+ participants.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of audiovisual, IT, energy, and structural equipment for events. Includes captation/diffusion equipment (LED walls, projectors), interpretation systems (Bosch DICENTIS, DCN, INTEGRUS; Sennheiser receivers), sound systems, lighting consoles, energy cables/distribution units, and structure (bridges, lifting).
3. Klipso SaaS Software Licenses: Subscription-based SaaS platform (Suite Klipso) providing event management, ERP, CRM, exhibitor/participant management, pre-registration, abstract handling, and web platforms (EOLE). Licensed per functional scope defined in particular conditions. Platform available 24/7 with SLA commitments.
4. Training Services: Non-certifying training programs for Klipso software users covering GSM (exhibition management), EOLEGSM, Visio GSM, Klipso Map, GPS (venue planning), GTI (congress), EOLEGTI, and ENGAGEMENT (budget/ purchasing). Conducted in-client; generated €62K revenue in 2023 with 38 sessions and 78 training days.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Léni provides comprehensive audiovisual and IT event technology solutions through two divisions: Leni Tech Services delivers on-site technical event services (video captation, LED display, sound, lighting, simultaneous interpretation, energy production and distribution, structure, onsite networks, access control) for events of 100 to 100,000+ participants, and Klipso offers an adaptive SaaS event management platform with over 30 features including ERP, CRM, exhibitor management, participant registration, badge management, mobile apps, and virtual/hybrid event capabilities. The company also rents professional AV, interpretation (Bosch DICENTIS, Sennheiser), IT, energy and structure equipment, and operates a Qualiopi-certified training center.

Product overview

Leni operates two main divisions: Leni Tech Services provides comprehensive on-site technical services and equipment rental including video capture and car régie, simultaneous interpretation, AV equipment rental, energy production/distribution, access control and badge management, networking, structure setup, lighting, sound, and display solutions. The Klipso division offers a new-generation adaptive SaaS event management platform with over 30 key features including exhibitor management (GSM), participant management, pre-registration, abstract management, congress management (GTI), room scheduling (GPS), and integrated ERP modules (sales, finance, CRM, floor plan management). Additional specialized modules include EOLEGSM and EOLEGTI web platforms, Visio GSM and Klipso Map for floor plan design, ENGAGEMENT for budget tracking, EasyPoster for e-poster presentations, EasyWebcast for live streaming, Easyppt for presentation management, Klipso Virtual for hybrid events, and Klipso Reader for lead capture. The platform supports events ranging from 100 to 100,000 participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Klipso: Event management SaaS software platform offering modules for exhibitor management, participant management, pre-registration, abstract management, ERP (sales, finance, CRM), website CMS, mobile applications, matchmaking, badging, and event ticketing
• Klipso Map
• EasyWebcast
• EasyPoster
• Easyppt
• Klipso Reader
• EOLEGSM
• Visio GSM
• GPS
• GTI
• EOLEGTI
• ENGAGEMENT

Products and services

• Klipso SaaS Platform New-generation adaptive SaaS event management platform offering over 30 key features including exhibitor management, participant management, pre-registration, abstract management, and integrated ERP modules (sales, finance, CRM, floor plan management). Designed for conferences, congresses, exhibitions, and corporate events with high customization capabilities, available 24/7 with SLA commitments.
• Léni Tech Services On-site technical services division providing video capture and broadcast, simultaneous interpretation, sound reinforcement, lighting design, energy production and distribution, access control and badging, networking and fiber, structural engineering (bridges, scaffolding, lifting), display (LED walls, video projection), and car régie for events. Delivered by 200+ employees across 8 regional offices for events from 100 to 100,000+ participants.
• Event Equipment Rental Rental of professional audiovisual, IT, energy, and structural equipment for events. Includes captation/diffusion equipment (LED walls, projectors, OB vans), interpretation systems (Audipack booths, Bosch DICENTIS, DCN, INTEGRUS, Sennheiser receivers, microphones, charging units), sound systems, lighting consoles, energy cables and distribution units, structure (bridges, lifting motors), and IT hardware (computers, smartphones, tablets, printers).

Quantifiable outcome

• 92% customer retention rate demonstrates high client satisfaction and long-term value delivery
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SparkupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2024Leni and Sparkup announced a strategic partnership on June 26, 2024, to combine their expertise in a comprehensive packaged service offering for event organizers. Leni contributes video captation, LED display, and onsite AV expertise; Sparkup provides interactive live streaming, audience engagement, and real-time participation technology. Key feature: exclusive live video mosaic technology enabling remote audiences to appear on stage. The partnership integrates Sparkup's video player as white-label within Klipso event websites, and enables Klipso platform integration with Sparkup's engagement tools for corporate, exhibition, and congress clients.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event-management platform serving a broad SMB to enterprise range. It is a broad incumbent in event technology and is comparable to Léni/Klipso on registration and ticketing but operates at much larger scale and different segments.

Direct peers

• Cvent: Cvent is a US-based enterprise event management SaaS platform covering registration, venue sourcing, and onsite engagement. It is the closest direct peer to the Klipso division on software functionality and target buyer (enterprise event organizers).
• GL Events: GL Events is the largest French event-services group, providing venue management, event production, and AV/exhibit services across Europe, Africa, and Asia. It is the closest direct peer to Léni's onsite event technology services and equipment rental business in France.
• Aventri: Aventri (now part of Eventbrite) is an event management software suite offering registration, badging, exhibitor management, and venue sourcing. It overlaps with Klipso's ERP and event-management modules at the mid-market/enterprise event segment.
• Videlio: Videlio is a French audiovisual integration and event-technology firm offering AV equipment, integration, and onsite services. It directly overlaps with Léni's Tech Services division across sound, lighting, interpretation, and on-site networks for French corporate and government events.
• SpotMe: SpotMe is an enterprise event platform focused on live, virtual, and hybrid events with strong mobile app and engagement tooling. Comparable to Klipso for corporate events, congresses, and the hybrid/virtual capability now extended via the Sparkup partnership.
• B Live Group (Colisée / Studio): B Live Group is a French event production group combining onsite AV, staging, and live entertainment services. It is comparable to Léni on the technical event production layer, especially for concerts, conventions, and corporate events in France.
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an event experience platform providing registration, mobile apps, onsite engagement, and virtual/hybrid event tools. It is directly comparable to Klipso's full-stack SaaS coverage for mid-market and enterprise events and conferences.
• RainFocus: RainFocus is an event management platform used by large trade shows and conferences for registration, exhibitor management, and on-site analytics. It is highly comparable to Klipso at the enterprise congress/trade-show end of the market.

Emerging players

• Hubilo: Hubilo is a fast-growing event platform focused on virtual, hybrid, and in-person events with strong engagement and analytics tooling. It is an emerging peer with partial overlap with Klipso's virtual event and engagement modules targeting enterprise organizers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 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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