Charvet Digital Media

What Charvet Digital Media does

Charvet Digital Media is a privately held French manufacturer of LED and LCD digital communication displays, headquartered in Miribel near Lyon and operating for over 45 years with 101-250 employees. The company designs, manufactures, installs, and maintains a portfolio of indoor and outdoor digital signage products — including the LEDIAMEDIA (3-8 m² large-format screens), STYLE and ALLURE information panels, NEXPOSTER vertical LED screens, mechanical-palett fuel-price displays, LCD touchscreens and totems, an All-in-One interactive COB display, and photovoltaic/solar-powered communication solutions. Its technology stack features several registered patents (presence-detection camera, nocturnal shutdown, mechanical palett fuel-price system) plus a pending eco-responsible intelligent filters software, and is supported by ISO 9001 (20+ years), ISO 14001, EcoVadis, and Made-in-France certifications.

The company sells primarily through a direct enterprise field-sales motion to municipalities, retailers, sports venues, transport hubs, and industrial sites across France (with at least one Swiss reference). Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales, long-term rental contracts that bundle installation, training, maintenance, and after-sales service, and standalone SAV/maintenance contracts. Its GTM emphasizes consultative project design for custom-built installations — evidenced by flagship deployments at Stade Geoffroy-Guichard (Rugby World Cup 2023, Olympic Games 2024), Stade de Reims (173m perimeter LED), Groupama Stadium, Aéroport Marseille Provence, and Leroy Merlin storefronts — supplemented by integrations with the Illiwap and PanneauPocket citizen mobile applications to broadcast content simultaneously to LED panels and mobile devices.

Name

Charvet Digital Media

Legal name

Charvet Digital Media

Website

https://charvet-digitalmedia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Charvet Digital Media is a 45+ year-old French manufacturer that designs, produces, installs, and maintains LED and LCD digital communication displays for municipalities, retailers, sports venues, transport hubs, and industrial sites in France.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Signage Displays

NAICS

Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (3351), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Radio & Tv Broadcasting & Communications Equipment (3663)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor & Area Lighting (Street, Roadway, Parking, Flood, Sports/Architectural exterior) (IMAGAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial Lighting Fixture Installation (HSAOAFAM)

Keywords

• LED display systems
• Digital signage solutions
• Outdoor LED screens
• Municipal information panels
• LED video walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Miribel

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sale of LED and LCD display hardware: Charvet designs, manufactures, and sells LED and LCD display devices. Products include outdoor/indoor LED screens, LCD touchscreens, fuel price displays, transparent LED screens, and associated totems and structures. Products can be purchased outright. Refurbished/reconditioned screens are also available for sale.
2. Long-term rental (Location longue durée): Flexible financing solution for electronic display equipment. Includes flexible durations, monthly or quarterly payments, total transparency, and ability to add or update equipment during the contract. Installation, training, maintenance, and after-sales service are included.
3. Maintenance and after-sales service (SAV): Ongoing maintenance contracts and after-sales service for installed equipment. The company provides SAV & Maintenance services as a standalone offering, ensuring longevity of installed devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charvet Digital Media designs, manufactures, commercializes, installs, and maintains LED and LCD luminous devices for indoor and outdoor digital communication. The company sells large-format LED screens (LEDIAMEDIA), municipal information panels (STYLE, ALLURE), vertical LED screens (NEXPOSTER), All-in-One interactive displays, LCD touchscreens and digital totems, mechanical fuel price displays, and electronic information journals to municipalities, retailers, sports venues, and industrial clients in France. Products are available for outright purchase or long-term rental, with full installation, training, and maintenance services.

Product overview

Charvet Digital Media designs, manufactures, commercializes, installs, and maintains luminous LED and LCD devices for indoor and outdoor digital communication. The product portfolio centers on several core product lines: LEDIAMEDIA® (large-format outdoor screens 3-8 m²), STYLE® and ALLURE® (information panels with customizable options), NEXPOSTER (vertical LED screens), the All-In-One interactive display series, LCD/touch screens and totems for indoor use, mechanical fuel price displays, and JEI (electronic information journals). The company also offers photovoltaic solar communication solutions and refurbished screens as part of its eco-responsible approach. Solutions are available for purchase or long-term rental with full installation and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STYLE®: Standard range of LED information panels for cities and municipalities
• ALLURE®
• LEDIAMEDIA®
• NEXPOSTER
• All-In-One
• LEDIAMEDIA
• LEDiA Vision

Products and services

• Gamme LEDIAMEDIA® Large-format borderless color LED screen series (3-8 m²) designed for outdoor advertising and communication with high-definition display quality, ultra-high brightness and contrast, 170° viewing angle, automatic brightness adjustment, and remote content management via web platform. Available in wall-mounted or freestanding configurations in portrait/landscape format, in 4, 5, and 8 m² sizes.
• Gamme STYLE® Standard range of LED information panels for municipalities and businesses. Available in monochrome or color technology with simple face, double parallel face, or double orientable configurations. Display surfaces of 1.38 to 2.07 m² with 4mm and 6mm pitch options, designed for outdoor environments.
• Gamme ALLURE® Customizable LED information panels with optional additions for personalization of frame, dimensions, and resolution to harmonize with any urban environment. Designed for visibility and aesthetic integration in cityscapes.
• NEXPOSTER Vertical LED screen with ultra-bright display designed for instant attention capture. Integrates seamlessly in municipalities, schools, libraries, reception areas, storefronts, and boutiques. Available in transparent LED version for enhanced visual impact.
• Gamme All-In-One All-in-one interactive screen replacing whiteboard, projector, video conferencing screen, and screen sharing system. Features COB (Chip-on-Board) technology for up to 30% energy savings, dual OS (Android 13 + Windows), 2K/4K resolution, wireless One-Cast/Miracast screen sharing (up to four simultaneous windows), 20-point touch option with intelligent stylus, and Crestron/Extron compatibility.
• Écrans LCD et Totems intérieurs Indoor LCD screens and digital totems for enhancing customer communication. Available in standard or touch versions with Full HD or 4K resolution, in 43", 55", 65" sizes, wall-mounted or totem format. Supports wired (RJ45) or wireless (4G) connection managed via Neoscreen software.
• Écrans LCD tactiles Touch LCD screens designed for legal digital display in municipalities. Features multitouch technology for autonomous citizen access to administrative information, legal documents, and online procedures. Conforms to PMR accessibility standards.
• Afficheur prix carburant à palettes mécaniques Mechanical fuel price display with patented palett system for fuel stations. Digits rotate by hand or pole without electronics, with updates taking less than one minute. Conforms to French fuel price display regulations (arrêté du 8 juillet 1988). Available in 4 or 5 identical digits, or 3 digits with smaller decimal.
• Solutions de Communication Photovoltaïque Solar-powered communication panels using photovoltaic cells for partial energy autonomy. Includes complete kits with solar panels and energy conversion systems, designed for totems and outdoor signage. Reduces energy costs and carbon footprint.
• Journal Électronique d'Information (JEI) Electronic information newspaper — LED panels integrated into urban furniture for municipalities to broadcast real-time information including municipal events, weather, and emergency alerts. Managed via computer or tablet with intuitive software.
• Écrans reconditionnés Refurbished LED screens offering second-life technology at competitive prices while maintaining performance. Part of Charvet's eco-responsible approach to reduce electronic waste and extend equipment lifespan.
• SAV & Maintenance Ongoing maintenance contracts and after-sales service (SAV) for installed LED and LCD display equipment. Includes technical hotline (04 78 88 41 10 / [email protected]) and on-site support to ensure longevity of installed devices.
• Location longue durée et services associés Long-term rental financing solution for electronic display equipment with flexible durations and monthly or quarterly payments. Includes installation, training, maintenance, and after-sales service. Equipment can be added or updated during the contract.
• Accompagnement & expertise Consultative project support covering needs assessment, custom design, regulatory compliance assistance for outdoor installations, and end-to-end project coordination for municipalities, retailers, and venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of 10% to 30% on LED screen electricity consumption through patented R&D innovations since 2022
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Bouygues Construction - Siège Challenger, Guyancourt (78)minorOthersBouygues Construction installed a solar-powered illuminated sign at its Guyancourt headquarters (Challenger building) to improve visibility without increasing energy costs. This renovation project demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainable innovation and serves as a reference project for Charvet's solar-powered solutions.
• FESPA France (ICONA D'OR Competition)minorOthersFESPA France organizes the ICONA D'OR competition, a biennial event recognizing the best achievements in visual communication. Charvet Digital Media has had projects nominated for this competition, including in 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unilumin Group: Major Chinese LED display manufacturer with strong European distribution. Overlaps directly with Charvet on outdoor LED screens, stadium perimeter displays, and commercial signage at typically lower price points.
• Leyard (Planar): Chinese-headquartered global leader in LED display manufacturing with the Planar brand in EMEA/US. Competes head-to-head with Charvet on fine-pitch and large-format LED screens for retail, control rooms, and outdoor advertising.
• Daktronics: US-based global leader in large-format LED video displays for sports venues, transportation, and commercial signage. Direct competitor to Charvet's LEDIAMEDIA perimeter and stadium LED installations, serving the same customer verticals.
• Prismaflex International: France-based outdoor advertising display manufacturer (LED, LCD, neon). Closest French-headquartered peer to Charvet, with overlapping customer base in retail signage and outdoor advertising.
• Absen: One of the world's largest LED display manufacturers, with significant presence in retail, outdoor advertising, and sports venue applications. Direct competitor to Charvet's outdoor LED and NEXPOSTER product lines.
• AOTO Electronics: Chinese LED display manufacturer with strong sports venue and rental-stage presence. Competes with Charvet's sports venue LED business internationally, particularly on large-format indoor and outdoor LED.

Broad incumbents

• Barco: Belgian-headquartered large display and visualization company. Overlaps with Charvet in control rooms, large-format venues, and outdoor LED installations, though Barco's portfolio is broader (including projection and medical imaging).
• Samsung Electronics (Display): Global consumer electronics giant with a sizable commercial LED signage and outdoor display business. Competes with Charvet in retail digital signage and outdoor LED through scale advantages and brand recognition.
• LG Electronics (Business Solutions): Korean electronics major with a strong commercial signage and outdoor LED portfolio. Competes with Charvet's All-in-One interactive screens and indoor/outdoor LCD totems in retail and corporate segments.

Emerging players

• Spinit (French digital signage): French digital signage and dynamic display company. Comparable to Charvet on retail and municipal customer segments, though typically smaller and more software-focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CharvetDigital
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/charvet-digital-media

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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