AVEO
AVEO GmbH is a privately held German AV system integrator (founded 1999, ~10 employees, Wolfegg/Ulm) that designs, builds, and maintains professional audiovisual, lighting, and conference systems for theaters, stadiums, universities, courts, and corporate clients across the DACH region.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersWolfegg, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What AVEO does
AVEO GmbH is a German system integrator specializing in professional audiovisual (AV) solutions, founded in 1999 and headquartered in Wolfegg (Baden-Württemberg) with a branch office in Ulm. The firm serves institutional and enterprise clients across the DACH region — primarily theaters, operas, concert halls, stadiums, universities, courts, government buildings, and corporate headquarters — with a portfolio that includes stadiums such as MHPArena Stuttgart and Wildparkstadion KSC, theaters such as Volkstheater München, and education and public-sector clients such as Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, Oberlandesgericht Stuttgart, and ZDF Hauptstadtstudio Berlin.
The company delivers turnkey projects spanning the full lifecycle: system design (Konzeption), acoustic simulation and tuning, Crestron-based control software programming, custom touchpanel design, in-house mechanical fabrication (Versatzkastenbau, Mechanischer Sonderbau), electrical installation, workshop-based rack assembly and commissioning, and ongoing maintenance. The technical stack is built around Crestron (AirMedia, DigitalMedia, NVX, Flex, control systems) for control and signal distribution, Dante for audio networking, and premium audio brands including Meyer Sound, L-Acoustics, RCF, Shure, Yamaha, Kling & Freitag, and Fohhn. Differentiators cited are workshop pre-assembly versus on-site fabrication, interdisciplinary expertise, and ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 certification.
AVEO generates revenue through three primary streams: project-based system integration (the largest), recurring maintenance and service contracts, and hardware resale as part of integration projects. Pricing is custom per project with no public list; contracts tend to be multi-year. The go-to-market is direct, consultative enterprise field sales supported by an online appointment booking tool, with no reseller or distributor channel. The firm is privately held, founder-managed (Managing Director Wolfgang Huber since 1999), and operates without disclosed external investors or funding rounds.
AVEO firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AVEO
- Legal name
- AVEO GmbH
- Website
- https://aveo.de
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AVEO GmbH is a privately held German AV system integrator (founded 1999, ~10 employees, Wolfegg/Ulm) that designs, builds, and maintains professional audiovisual, lighting, and conference systems for theaters, stadiums, universities, courts, and corporate clients across the DACH region.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AVEO industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Professional Audiovisual System Integration
- NAICS
- Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)
- SIC
- Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Classroom AV Systems Integration (Projectors, Displays, Sound, Control) (EDAEAHAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Assistive Listening & Accessibility AV Infrastructure (Hearing loops, captioning hardware) (EDAEAHAN)
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Where AVEO is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Wolfegg
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
AVEO business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Systemintegration und Projektgeschäft: Konzeption, Planung und Installation von Mediensystemen für Konferenzräume, Veranstaltungshallen, Theater, Stadien und öffentliche Gebäude. Revenue generiert durch Einzelprojekte mit individueller Kalkulation.
- Wartung und Service: Regelmäßige Wartungsverträge und Serviceeinsätze für installierte AV-Systeme. Hält Anlagen verfügbar und aufrecht für langfristige Betriebssicherheit.
- Hardwareverkauf: Verkauf von Medientechnik-Komponenten wie Displays, Projektoren, Lautsprecher, Steuerungssysteme als Teil des Systemintegrationsgeschäfts.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Projektbasierte Angebote |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels4 records
AVEO product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AVEO GmbH is a system integrator specializing in professional audiovisual (AV) solutions for institutional buildings. Its core offerings span the design, integration, workshop-based assembly, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance of complex audio, video, lighting, conference, stage-management, voice-alarm, and building-automation systems for theaters, concert halls, stadiums, universities, courts, government buildings, and corporate headquarters. Proprietary manufacturing of AV junction boxes, mechanical mounts, and Crestron-based touchpanel software/UI is performed in-house to support these integration projects.
Product overview
AVEO GmbH is a system integrator specializing in professional audiovisual (AV) solutions, operating as a single unified portfolio rather than a modular software platform. The core offering centers on Pro Audio/Video/Licht (professional audio, video, and lighting) and Konferenztechnik (conference technology), which encompasses named sub-products and modules including Crestron AirMedia wireless presentation, video conferencing systems (Videokonferenz), display and projection solutions (Das Bild), audio systems (Der Ton), AV control and automation (Steuerung), and the digital teacher's lectern (Das digitale Lehrerpult). Supporting these are specialized mechanical and electrical services such as Versatzkastenbau (custom junction box manufacturing), Mechanischer Sonderbau (custom mechanical fabrication), Sprachalarmierung (voice alarm/SAA systems), Saalbeleuchtung (hall lighting), and Inspiziententechnik (stage manager systems). Services spanning the entire project lifecycle include Konzeption (system design), Projektmanagement, Touchpanel-Design, Software (Crestron programming), Anlagenbau & Inbetriebnahme (system assembly and commissioning), and Wartung & Service. The named products/modules integrate with Crestron hardware (AirMedia, DigitalMedia, NVX, Flex, control systems), Meyer Sound, Dante, Shure, Yamaha, Polycom, L-Acoustics, Fohhn, Dolby, and dnp, among other AV equipment manufacturers. The portfolio is delivered as a system integration service rather than packaged software, with projects referenced via the Referenzen case studies covering stadiums (MHPArena, Wildparkstadion KSC, St. Jakob-Park), theaters (Volkstheater München, John Cranko Schule), universities (Hochschule der Medien Stuttgart, Duale Hochschule Ravensburg), courts (Landgericht Tübingen, Oberlandesgericht Stuttgart), and corporate clients (Deutsche Bundesbank, ZDF, HELUKABEL).
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Pro Audio/Video/Licht (Pro AVL) Professional audio, video, and lighting solutions covering loudspeaker systems, amplification, signal routing, projection, displays, and stage lighting for theaters, operas, concert halls, churches, congress centers, and events.
- Konferenztechnik (Conference Technology) Complete conference and meeting room technology integrating displays, projectors, audio systems, wireless presentation, control systems, video conferencing, and digital podiums for enterprise customers.
- Pro Elektro (Pro Electrical) Professional electrical installation services for AV systems including power distribution, cable routing, and electrical infrastructure for AV equipment in buildings.
- Saalbeleuchtung (Hall Lighting) Hall and auditorium lighting design and installation including stage lighting, DMX/KNX/DALI control, RGB color mixing, and integration with AV show control systems.
- Inspiziententechnik (Stage Manager Technology) Stage manager and stage management console systems for theaters and performance venues.
- Sprachalarmierung (Voice Alarm / SAA Systems) Norm-compliant voice alarm and public address systems including distributed audio, Dante-native integration, and systems from IED and TOA. Enables conference sound, background music, automatic announcements, and emergency egress.
- Versatzkastenbau (Custom Junction Box Manufacturing) Custom-manufactured AV junction boxes, media boxes, and patch panels built in AVEO's workshop, including 3D CAD planning, robust construction, and installation in theaters, concert halls, and stadiums.
- Mechanischer Sonderbau (Custom Mechanical Fabrication) Custom mechanical fabrication including 3D-designed speaker stands, projector and screen mounts, motor-driven traversing devices, and rigging solutions, built using professional 3D software.
- Konzeption (System Design & Planning) Interdisciplinary system design and planning for conference and event technology, including electroacoustics, room acoustics, media furniture, integration into architectural concepts, and coordination with other trades.
- Projektmanagement (AV Project Management) AV project management covering scheduling, resource planning, quality control, stakeholder coordination, and risk management within time, budget, and quality constraints.
- Touchpanel-Design (Crestron Touch Panel UI Design) Custom user interface design for Crestron touchpanels and control surfaces, providing simplified operation for non-technical users with an expert mode for advanced functions; covers wall panels, table panels, and professional control consoles.
- AVEO Software (Crestron Programming / Control Software) Custom AV control software development on Crestron hardware. AVEO develops modular, scalable standard software, with projects including functional specification via requirements document, integration definitions, and navigation design.
- Anlagenbau & Inbetriebnahme (Workshop System Assembly & Commissioning) System rack assembly and commissioning: equipment is fully built and tested in AVEO's workshop before delivery to site, ensuring quality and reducing on-site troubleshooting, with full documentation.
- Wartung & Service (Maintenance & Service Contracts) Preventive maintenance services ensuring system availability, preserving warranty rights, and preventing component wear, including remote diagnostics, on-site service, spare parts management, and service portal for ticket tracking.
- Pro Control (Mediensteuerung — AV Control & Building Automation) AV control and building automation using Crestron hardware, touchpanels (wall and table), digital podiums, cable trays, and Crestron DigitalMedia for signal distribution, consolidating complex AV operations into one-button automation.
Quantifiable outcome
- Betriebssicherheit: Anlage funktioniert nicht nur bei Abnahme, sondern auch Jahre später
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use AVEO
Customer profileNamed customers17 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
AVEO technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration37 records
Feature6 records
AVEO partnerships and signals
Strategic signalScale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
AVEO competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- Sennheiser: German pro-audio manufacturer supplying microphones, wireless systems, and conferencing solutions used across AVEO's corporate and education installations. Equipment ecosystem participant rather than direct systems integration competitor.
- Meyer Sound: US-based manufacturer of professional loudspeaker systems and Constellation active acoustics installed by AVEO at venues such as Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg. Equipment vendor rather than competitor, but defines the technical ceiling for AVEO's premium audio installations.
- Crestron Electronics: US-based manufacturer of AV control, DigitalMedia signal distribution, AirMedia wireless presentation, and NVX — all platforms AVEO integrates. Not a direct competitor, but the primary underlying technology vendor for AVEO's control-system installations.
Direct peers
- Salzbrenner Media: German-based pro-media technology system integrator with deep theater, opera house, congress center, and stadium credentials. Directly comparable to AVEO on customer verticals (performing arts, public venues) and systems integration business model, though typically larger in scale.
- Neumann&Müller: German event-technology and AV services provider serving corporate events, conferences, and live productions. Comparable to AVEO on pro AV service delivery, though more weighted toward rental/event operations than permanent installation.
- LANG AG: German AV/IT systems integrator specializing in conference, exhibition, and event technology. Comparable to AVEO on pro AV integration services, with overlapping customer segments in corporate, public-sector, and event venues.
- Gahrens + Battermann: German AV media technology integrator delivering conference, event, and broadcast solutions across DACH. Closely comparable to AVEO on systems integration for corporate, public-sector, and event clients, with similar hardware-agnostic, project-based delivery model.
- Habegger: Swiss-headquartered provider of event, stage, and AV technology with strong German-market presence. Comparable to AVEO on integrated AV solutions for venues, theaters, and event infrastructure, with similar Crestron/Dante technology stacks.
Broad incumbents
- Bosch Building Technologies: Large German security, communication, and voice-alarm systems provider with deep public-sector presence. Comparable to AVEO on Sprachalarmierung/SAA installations and public-institution tenders, though much broader in portfolio (security, fire, communications).
- Riedel Communications: Established German manufacturer and systems provider of intercom, signal distribution, and AV networking used in broadcast, events, and theaters. Comparable to AVEO on AV infrastructure for venues, though operating as a product company plus integrator at larger scale.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AVEO social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
AVEO financial estimates
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AVEO leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
AVEO funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AVEO M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about AVEO
What does AVEO do?
AVEO GmbH is a system integrator specializing in professional audiovisual (AV) solutions for institutional buildings. Its core offerings span the design, integration, workshop-based assembly, commissioning, and after-sales maintenance of complex audio, video, lighting, conference, stage-management, voice-alarm, and building-automation systems for theaters, concert halls, stadiums, universities, courts, government buildings, and corporate headquarters. Proprietary manufacturing of AV junction boxes, mechanical mounts, and Crestron-based touchpanel software/UI is performed in-house to support these integration projects.
Is AVEO a public or private company?
AVEO is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was AVEO founded?
AVEO was founded in 1999. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AVEO based?
AVEO is headquartered in Wolfegg, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does AVEO make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Systemintegration und Projektgeschäft is the primary driver. The others are wartung und Service and hardwareverkauf.
Who are AVEO's main competitors?
Others on record are Sennheiser, Meyer Sound and Crestron Electronics. Direct peers are Salzbrenner Media, Neumann&Müller, LANG AG, Gahrens + Battermann and Habegger. Broad incumbents are Bosch Building Technologies and Riedel Communications.
Does AVEO have an API?
No public API is recorded for AVEO.
What industry is AVEO in?
AVEO's product category is Professional Audiovisual System Integration. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EDAEAHAC, Classroom AV Systems Integration (Projectors, Displays, Sound, Control), with a secondary code of EDAEAHAN, Assistive Listening & Accessibility AV Infrastructure (Hearing loops, captioning hardware). Its NAICS code is 541512 and its SIC code is 7373.