Kaiser Showtechnik

What Kaiser Showtechnik does

Kaiser Showtechnik GmbH is a German event technology company headquartered in Augsburg that operates a dry-hire equipment rental business serving professional event productions, concerts, and film/TV shoots. The company rents lighting (Martin, Robe, GLP, Ayrton, Claypaky, JB Lighting, Astera), audio (L-Acoustics, Shure, Yamaha, Riedel — added November 2024), rigging, video, and power distribution equipment to professional production companies. Since 2015, Kaiser has served as the exclusive distributor for Astera's battery-powered LED products in Germany and Austria through its Kaiser Sales division, which also operates an e-commerce store at kaiser-sales.de for new equipment, accessories (FLEXline, PG3 NEO stands), and used equipment resale.

The company generates revenue through three streams: equipment rental on a daily/weekly basis via direct inquiry, equipment sales through Kaiser Sales (online and direct), and production services through Kaiser Produktion. Distribution is direct (dry hire) for rental bookings and online (e-commerce) for sales, with customer segments including event production companies, film/TV productions, and architectural/installation companies. The company runs Astera Certified Mastery Class training programs and Powerseminare at Prolight + Sound trade shows, and in September 2025 announced dry-hire availability in Spain, marking its first geographic expansion beyond the DACH core. The current managing director is Matthias Kaiser; the firm is privately held with no disclosed external investment.

Name

Kaiser Showtechnik

Legal name

Kaiser Showtechnik GmbH

Website

https://kaiser-showtechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kaiser Showtechnik is a German dry-hire event technology rental house and equipment distributor, serving professional concert, film/TV, and corporate productions across Germany, Austria, and (as of 2025) Spain with lighting, audio, rigging, and video equipment, and serving as the exclusive DACH distributor for Astera wireless LED products since 2015.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Equipment Rental

akta.pro primary industry

Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB)

Keywords

• Event lighting rental
• Professional audio systems
• Stage rigging equipment
• Battery powered LED fixtures
• Event production technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dry Hire Equipment Rental: Rental of professional event technology equipment including lighting, audio, rigging, video, and power systems on a daily/weekly basis with optional delivery.
2. Equipment Sales: Sales division (Kaiser Sales) distributes Astera, InnLED, and other lighting products as a wholesaler/dealer in Germany and Austria.
3. Production Services: Full-service event production support and technical services through Kaiser Produktion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Kaiser Showtechnik operates a dry-hire rental park (Vermietpark) supplying professional lighting, audio, rigging, video, and power equipment to event productions, concerts, and film/TV shoots. The company also runs a sales division (Kaiser Sales) that distributes Astera, InnLED, and FLEXline products as an authorized dealer in Germany and Austria, and provides full-service production support through Kaiser Produktion. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Augsburg, Germany, the company serves as a certified Astera training provider.

Product overview

Kaiser Showtechnik operates as a dual business: a dry-hire rental park (Vermietpark) for professional event production technology and a sales division (Kaiser Sales) for purchasing lighting and audio equipment. The rental business encompasses lighting technology (moving lights LED, moving lights, LED fixtures, architectural/outdoor fixtures, effects, follow spots, lighting controls), audio technology (L-Acoustics speakers, Shure wireless, Yamaha digital consoles, Riedel Bolero intercom), rigging equipment, power distribution, and video equipment. The sales division resells Astera battery-powered LED fixtures (the company's flagship brand since 2015, marketed under the slogan 'Mehr Akku geht nicht' — More battery power is not possible), InnLED exclusive battery lighting, FLEXline adapters compatible with Astera products, and PG3 NEO multi-functional stands. Key products include the Astera AX series PARs, Titan Tubes, HydraPanel, and Quik family (QuikSpot, QuikBeam, QuikPunch), as well as Martin Professional moving heads (MAC One, MAC Aura series, MAC Viper series, MAC Ultra Performance), Robe fixtures (Pointe, MegaPointe, ESPRITE, Spiider, RoboSpot), GLP impression series, Ayrton Domino/Zonda/Diablo/Cobra/Mamba/Rivale/Eurus, JB Lighting P-series, and Claypaky Volero Wave and Ultimo Sharpy. They serve as an Astera distributor and certified trainer, offering Astera Certified Mastery Class and Powerseminare training programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kaiser Sales: Sales division for Astera LED products, InnLED products, and PG3 Neo stands. Operates dedicated website at kaiser-sales.de.

Products and services

• Lichttechnik (Lighting) Rental Dry-hire rental of professional lighting technology including moving lights, LED fixtures, architectural and outdoor fixtures, effects, follow spots, and lighting controls for event production companies, concerts, festivals, and film/TV shoots.
• Audiotechnik (Audio) Rental Rental of professional audio equipment including L-Acoustics speaker systems (K2, KARA II, KIVA II, A-Series, S-Series, X-Series, subwoofers), Shure Axient and ULXD wireless systems with PSM 1000 In-Ear monitoring, Yamaha DM7/DM3 digital mixing consoles, and Riedel Bolero wireless intercom systems.
• Rigging Equipment Rental Rental of rigging equipment for suspended installations and event structures used in professional event productions.
• Strom (Power) Equipment Rental Rental of power distribution and generation equipment for events, concerts, and productions requiring reliable electrical infrastructure.
• Video Equipment Rental Rental of professional video equipment for events including LED video walls and video processing systems.
• Kaiser Sales (Equipment Sales Division) Sales division operating an online store for purchasing Astera battery-powered LED lighting fixtures, InnLED event lighting, FLEXline mounting adapters, PG3 NEO stands from HOF, and used event technology equipment. Functions as exclusive distributor for Astera products in Germany and Austria since 2015.
• Astera Certified Training (Mastery Class & Powerseminare) Certified training programs conducted by Kaiser Showtechnik as an Astera distributor and certified trainer. Includes an 8-hour Mastery Class covering product, AsteraApp, and DMX usage, and 1-hour Powerseminare at trade shows, both with certificate upon completion.
• Kaiser Produktion (Production Services) Full-service event production support and technical services through Kaiser Produktion, providing staffing and technical expertise for live events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 20 hours battery runtime with Astera products
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• L-AcousticscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Expanded portfolio to include comprehensive L-Acoustics speaker systems (K2, KARA II, KIVA II, A-Series, S-Series, X-Series) and amplification/controllers (LA RAK II AVB, LA12X, LA4X). Major professional audio brand partnership.
• ShuremajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Added Shure wireless systems including Axient and ULXD series plus PSM 1000 In-Ear monitoring to rental inventory.
• YamahamajorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Added Yamaha DM7 and DM3 digital mixing consoles to audio equipment offerings.
• Riedel (Bolero)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Riedel Bolero wireless intercom system available for rental, complementing production communication needs.
• HOF (Design Stands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024PG3 NEO multifunctional design stands for flexible mounting of light, video, and audio equipment.
• InnLEDmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020Expanded product portfolio in 2020 to include InnLED French manufacturer's products - exclusive battery lighting for events with 'Flexible - Stylish - Staging' positioning.
• Astera LED Technology GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2015Exclusive German/Austrian distributor for Astera wireless LED products since July 2015. Kaiser Sales handles marketing, inventory, and market placement for Astera's battery-powered lighting solutions including Titan Tubes, HydraPanel, AX series, and QuikSpot products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Harman International: Harman International is a global audio and electronics company that owns Martin Professional, Soundcraft, and other pro-audio brands. As a broader incumbent in professional audio and lighting, Harman competes for the same event production customer budgets as Kaiser through its portfolio of premium lighting and audio brands, including through integrated system offerings.
• L-Acoustics: L-Acoustics is a French manufacturer of professional audio systems for live events, touring productions, and installed venues. Their K2, KARA II, KIVA II, A-Series, and X-Series systems are central to Kaiser's 2024 audio expansion, serving the same professional concert and event production customers globally.
• Shure Incorporated: Shure is a US manufacturer of professional audio equipment including wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems. Their Axient, ULXD, and PSM 1000 products are part of Kaiser's rental inventory and serve the same professional audio, broadcast, and event production customers in the touring and corporate event segments.
• Robe Lighting s.r.o. Robe is a major Czech manufacturer of moving lights and LED fixtures for the entertainment industry. Their Pointe, MegaPointe, ESPRITE, Spiider, iForte, and RoboSpot systems form a significant portion of Kaiser's rental inventory, serving the same event production customers with overlapping flagship fixture families.
• Martin Professional (Harman International): Martin Professional is a leading manufacturer of professional lighting fixtures for the entertainment industry, owned by Harman International. Their MAC One, MAC Aura, MAC Viper, and MAC Ultra series moving heads form a core part of Kaiser's rental inventory and serve the same touring, broadcast, and event production customers.
• GLP (German Light Products GmbH): GLP is a German manufacturer of professional LED lighting fixtures for the event and entertainment industry. Their impression X-series, JDC, Fusion, and Wildbar product lines feature prominently in Kaiser's rental inventory; as a manufacturer, GLP operates upstream but serves the same end customers and shapes the competitive landscape Kaiser competes within.

Direct peers

• Niclen GmbH: Niclen is a German event technology rental company offering professional lighting and audio equipment for events, conferences, and broadcast productions. Direct competitor to Kaiser in the German rental market with a similar dry-hire business model and premium-brand inventory serving comparable customers.
• NEP Group: NEP Group is a global provider of event technology, broadcast, and live event production services with extensive rental operations across audio, video, and lighting. Competes with Kaiser in rental for live events and broadcast productions, with a broader service portfolio including outside broadcasting and post-production.
• Lang AG: Lang AG is a leading German event technology rental company specializing in video, lighting, and projection systems. Direct competitor to Kaiser Showtechnik in the German market with overlapping premium-brand rental inventory, dry-hire operations, and similar customer base of event producers and broadcasters.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is the world's largest provider of event technology and production services, offering lighting, audio, video, and rigging rentals globally. Directly competes with Kaiser Showtechnik for event production customers across multiple categories, though at significantly larger scale with global presence and integrated production services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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