What ECA2 does

ECA2 is a privately held French multimedia show production company founded in 1974 and headquartered in Levallois-Perret, with regional offices in Hong Kong (Asia-Pacific) and Dubai (Middle East and Africa). The company specializes in the creation, design, and production of spectacular multimedia shows that combine water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, lighting, video projection, 3D mapping, LED, and custom mechatronics into multi-sensorial experiences. It serves three primary customer segments: theme parks and tourist destinations seeking permanent attractions, governments and event organizers requiring large-scale ceremonial productions, and commercial venues pursuing distinctive multimedia installations.

The company's product portfolio spans three lines — resident signature shows for permanent installation, one-off special events and national-day ceremonies, and Olympic-grade opening and closing ceremonies. Notable productions include the Burj Khalifa NYE light and laser shows (NYE22, NYE23, NYE24), The Legend of Pangu in Lanzhou (China), La Clé des Songes at Futuroscope (France), Kiss of the Sea and Kiss the Stars at Phu Quoc (Vietnam), Wings of Time in Singapore, Big-O Wonderful Moonkey in Yeosu (South Korea), and Under the Midnight Rainbow at Expo 2025 Osaka (Japan). ECA2 has produced over 60 emblematic shows in 17 countries and developed registered proprietary technologies including the Water Curtain Cascade Screen (35 m high, 960 sqm), Jet Fog effect, Iris® multimedia prototype on a 7-meter robotic arm, and a 1,000-Watt laser system visible from 65 km. The group is led by Jean-Christophe Canizarès, who has overseen creative output for nearly 25 years, and has earned THEA, IAAPA Brass Ring, and PATA Gold awards.

ECA2 generates revenue primarily through bespoke, quote-based project contracts with government and enterprise clients, plus recurring operations and maintenance services following show openings. Pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. The company operates with a lean team of 11-50 employees and three regional offices that route client inquiries to local teams across Europe, the Americas, Middle East/Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Distribution is direct, relying on portfolio reputation, membership in industry associations (IAAPA, TEA, PATA, Blooloop), and inbound project bidding rather than outbound sales. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors or funding rounds.

Name

ECA2

Legal name

ECA2

Website

https://eca2.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ECA2 is a French multimedia show production company that designs, engineers, and produces bespoke permanent attractions, special event ceremonies, and Olympic-grade productions for theme parks, governments, and commercial venues across 17 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Production

NAICS

Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Consumer & Public Shows (B2C) Organizers (THAHABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Multimedia show production
• Permanent attraction design
• Ceremony production services
• Live event production
• Themed entertainment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turnkey Show Production: Complete design, production, and installation of multimedia spectacular shows for permanent attractions, theme parks, and tourist destinations. Projects include concept development, artistic content production, show direction and programming, and operational training.
2. Special Events Production: One-time event productions including Olympic ceremonies, World Expos, New Year celebrations, national day events, stadium ceremonies, and inaugurations. Includes creative concept, development studies, artistic and technical production, equipment supply, installation, and broadcast coordination.
3. Operation and Maintenance Services: Ongoing operational support, maintenance, training, and follow-up services to ensure shows run smoothly after opening. ECA2 provides keys and knowhow to enable client teams to independently run world-class operations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECA2 designs, produces, and operates spectacular multimedia shows for permanent theme park and tourism attractions, special events and national ceremonies, and Olympic and World Expo ceremonies. Each engagement is a custom turnkey project combining water effects, pyrotechnics, lasers, video projection, 3D mapping, sound, light, LED, mechatronics, and bespoke R&D technologies, followed by operational training and ongoing maintenance support.

Product overview

ECA2 is a creator and producer of spectacular multimedia experiences, operating as a single unified production company rather than a software platform. The company offers three core service lines: (1) Resident Signature Shows - permanent theatrical and multimedia productions for theme parks, resorts, and tourism destinations; (2) Special Events & Ceremonies - one-time spectacular events including National Day celebrations, sporting ceremonies, and inaugurations; and (3) Olympic & International Expo Ceremonies - large-scale opening and closing ceremonies for major international events. ECA2's methodology spans approach & qualification, design, production, and operation support. The company maintains offices in Paris (headquarters), Hong Kong, and Dubai, and has produced over 60 emblematic shows in 17 countries over nearly 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Turnkey Resident Signature Show Production Complete design, production, and installation of permanent multimedia spectacular shows for theme parks, resorts, mixed-use areas, and tourism destinations, including concept development, artistic content production, show direction and programming, and operational training.
• Special Events and Ceremony Production
• Olympic and International Expo Ceremonies
• Operation and Maintenance Services
• The Legend of Pangu Permanent multimedia spectacular show produced for Lanzhou Xigu District, China, blending indoor and outdoor effects in a hybrid venue with world-first technology including a double-curve cascade screen and 224 laser diodes.
• Big-O Wonderful Moonkey Resident signature show at Yeosu, South Korea featuring a 50-meter high show landmark with a 35x20 meter cascade screen, transforming an Expo installation into a permanent tourist attraction.
• Fountain of Dreams Permanent multimedia waterfall-theatre show at Wuyishan, China with a 48-minute immersive experience featuring 90 performers, transforming natural landscape elements into a theatrical stage.
• Wings of Time Nighttime spectacular at Sentosa Island, Singapore combining 3D video mapping with multimedia effects in seawater, drawing 4 million spectators in its first 7 years of operation.
• Lake of Illusions World's first multimedia tower show at Happy Valley Shanghai featuring a 32-meter high inclined landmark and 7,190 sqm aquatic multimedia stage, driving +6.4% F&B consumption and +1 hour additional dwell time.
• Eastern Sunrise Permanent nighttime spectacular at Rizhao, Shandong Province, China combining animation and multimedia effects projected onto water screens and sail sculptures along the coast.
• Burj Khalifa NYE Light and Laser Shows Annual New Year Eve light and laser shows on the world's tallest building (828m) in Dubai, featuring the world's most powerful laser show and interactions with the Dubai Fountain, broadcast to 3 billion viewers.
• Kiss the Stars World-class multimedia seafront spectacular at Phu Quoc, Vietnam featuring the largest ever water cascade screen (1,500 sqm) and multimedia arches with effects 50-60 meters high.
• Kiss of the Sea Monumental multimedia show at Phu Quoc, Vietnam as the world's largest permanent seawater outdoor show with 50 performers on stage and a 1000 sqm water cascade projection screen.
• La Clé des Songes Original nighttime show at Futuroscope, France featuring the world premiere Iris multimedia prototype on a 7m robotic arm with 8 robotic jets and 5 flames, and a 45x20m Vortex structure, drawing 1.2 million visitors in 2021.
• Under the Midnight Rainbow Unifying ritual show for Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan featuring an 18-meter Vertical Arch with 200 sqm cascade screen, framed by two massive water screens, gathering up to 2,500 visitors nightly.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12+ million spectators for Big-O shows in Yeosu since 2012
• +8 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered major.

• ComeanddomajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Joint partnership with Comeanddo for Saudi Arabia National Day 87th celebration at Kingdom Center Tower in Riyadh. ECA2 provided artistic production and technical coordination for the massive projection mapping on the iconic tower.
• Groupe FmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Collaboration with French pyrotechnic company Groupe F to design magnificent pyrotechnic display for Eiffel Tower Millennium Show 2000. Together they created the iconic image of the new Millennium with light and 20,000 firework effects.

Scale indicators19 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Creative: Universal's theme park design and entertainment arm producing resident shows for Universal parks and competing for destination projects. Larger incumbent with broader portfolio but narrower external client focus.
• Walt Disney Live Entertainment: Disney's in-house entertainment production division producing resident shows across Disney parks globally. Larger incumbent with deeper R&D budgets, but typically produces proprietary content for Disney venues rather than external commercial clients.
• Cirque du Soleil: Montreal-based live entertainment company producing resident spectacular shows globally. Larger incumbent with similar B2C resident show business model, but focused on theatrical performances rather than multimedia/pyrotechnic spectacles.

Direct peers

• Groupe F: French pyrotechnic and multimedia show producer that has collaborated with ECA2 (Eiffel Tower Millennium 2000) and competes head-to-head for global pyrotechnic/multimedia show contracts.
• Pyrotecnico: US-based pyrotechnic and event production company serving stadiums, theme parks, and live events. Comparable as a turnkey pyrotechnic/multimedia show producer with a North American footprint.
• Dragone Entertainment: Belgian-Canadian live entertainment company producing resident spectacular shows (e.g., Celine Dion's "A New Day", MGM Macau opening). Direct competitor for turnkey resident and one-time event multimedia productions globally.
• Laservision Mega Media: Australian light/laser show producer (previously held the Burj Khalifa NYE contract that ECA2 now holds). Competes with ECA2 for global multimedia and laser spectacular contracts in tourism destinations.
• Stufish Entertainment Architects: UK theatrical architecture firm specializing in entertainment structures and show design (Cirkus by Cirque du Soleil, Phantom). Collaborates with and competes for show infrastructure work that overlaps with ECA2's specialty.
• Moment Factory: Canadian multimedia experience studio creating immersive public installations combining video mapping, lighting and sound. Operates in the same niche of multimedia spectaculars for venues, public spaces and tourist destinations.

Others

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global event production supplier providing lighting, video, and audio equipment plus crew for live events. Supplies and sometimes bundles turnkey delivery on large-scale productions that overlap with ECA2's scope, but operates primarily as a rental/integrator rather than creative producer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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