Rent Event Tec

What Rent Event Tec does

Rent Event Tec GmbH (RET) is a Mannheim, Germany-based event and media technology rental company operating since 2005 (per firmographics; product overview states 2004), with a secondary project-management presence in Berlin. The company rents professional AV equipment — LED video walls (modules, systems, mobile LED trucks and trailers), seamless/large-format/touch/desktop displays, projectors and optics, broadcast and 360°/VR cameras, control room signal technology, audio systems, lighting, rigging, Bosch interpreter systems and UVC air purifiers — to event service providers, AV partners and creative/technical teams across Germany and, via an external specialist pool, Europe-wide. The business operates a B2B equipment rental model with two commercial formats: full-service (equipment plus professional setup, operation and teardown by RET technicians) and dry-hire (equipment only), both priced by quote through an inquiry form rather than public list pricing. A secondary e-commerce platform, RET-Shop (shop.ret.de), monetizes used and refurbished rental stock to SMB and end customers, and the LEDcave sub-brand (ledcave.de) operates a virtual production studio using LED walls in place of green screen. Ownership remains with the founder-managing directors Thilo Strack (Geschäftsführer) and Steffen Lang (Vertriebsleiter/Geschäftsleiter), with no external investors, parent company or holding structure disclosed.

Name

Rent Event Tec

Legal name

Rent Event Tec GmbH

Website

https://ret.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rent Event Tec GmbH is a Mannheim-based event and media technology rental company that rents LED video walls, displays, projectors, cameras, audio, lighting and rigging equipment to event service providers, AV partners and creative teams across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event and Media Technology Rental

NAICS

Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing (53249), General Rental Centers (532310)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Camera, Grip & Lighting Equipment Rental (MPADAFAB)

Keywords

• Event technology rental
• LED video walls
• AV equipment hire
• Professional event services
• Virtual production studio

Headquarters

HQ city

Mannheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of event and media technology equipment including LED walls, displays, projectors, cameras, audio systems, lighting and rigging. Offers full-service (material plus setup/teardown) and dry-hire (equipment only) options.
2. Used Equipment Sales: Sale of used/rental stock equipment through the RET-Shop e-commerce platform including displays, LED modules, computers, projectors, cables, and accessories.
3. Technical Services: Professional services including technical support, setup, operation, and on-site assistance by trained technicians.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rent Event Tec GmbH rents professional event and media technology — primarily LED video walls, professional displays, projectors, camera systems, control room equipment, audio, lighting, rigging, interpreter systems, and AV furniture — to event service providers and AV partners across Europe. The company delivers rentals either as full-service (equipment plus professional setup and teardown) or as dry-hire (equipment only), supplemented by technician services and on-site support. A secondary line of business operates the LEDcave virtual production studio and the RET-Shop e-commerce platform for used event technology sales.

Product overview

Rent Event Tec GmbH (RET) is a professional event and media technology rental and sales company based in Mannheim, Germany, operating since 2004 with over 20 years of experience. The company offers one of the largest material pools in the German event technology market, providing rental and sale of audio-visual equipment for events of all sizes. The core offering centers on LED video walls (LED-Videowände) including modules, systems, and mobile LED trucks/trailers, complemented by professional displays (seamless, large format, touch, desktop), projection equipment (projectors, optics, screens), camera technology (360°/VR, system cameras, dome cameras), control room technology (signal systems, players/recorders, intercom), computers and tablets, audio equipment (speakers, mixing consoles, amplifiers, microphones), lighting technology, rigging, interpreter systems (Bosch), and UVC air purifiers. The company also operates the LEDcave virtual production studio for productions using LED walls instead of green screen. A secondary e-commerce platform (RET-Shop) sells used and refurbished event technology equipment including displays from Samsung/NEC, LED walls, projectors, computers, and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LEDcave: Virtual Production studio using LED technology instead of traditional Greenscreen, operated as a separate brand with its own website (ledcave.de).

Products and services

• LED Video Walls Rental Rental of professional LED video wall equipment for events, offered as LED modules, complete LED systems, and mobile LED trucks/trailers. Part of one of the largest material pools for event technology in Germany, available with full-service setup/teardown or dry-hire for self-setup customers.
• Displays Rental Rental of professional displays for events, including seamless/bezelfree LCD video wall displays, large-format displays, interactive touch displays, and desktop-sized professional displays. Used for presentations, video walls, and event signage.
• Streaming Equipment Rental Rental of live streaming equipment and solutions for virtual and hybrid events, enabling broadcast of events to remote audiences.
• Projection Equipment Rental Rental of professional projectors (DLP and LCD models with various brightness levels), interchangeable projector optics/lenses for different throw distances, and projection screens for event projection applications.
• Camera Technology Rental Rental of professional cameras for event coverage and broadcast, including 360° and VR cameras for immersive capture, broadcast system cameras, dome cameras, and finger cameras, plus camera accessories.
• Control Room Technology Rental Rental of broadcast control room technology for live event production, including video and audio signal distribution and conversion equipment, video playback and recording devices, intercom communication systems, and speaker accessories.
• Computers and Tablets Rental Rental of desktop PCs, notebooks, tablets, and related accessories for event technology use, including playback and control systems.
• Audio Technology Rental Rental of professional audio equipment for events, including professional event speakers and audio systems, mixing consoles, audio amplifiers, and microphones.
• Lighting Technology Rental Rental of professional event lighting equipment for concerts, conferences, trade shows, and stage productions.
• Rigging Rental Rental of equipment rigging solutions for safely mounting event technology (lighting, video walls, audio) at venues.
• Interpreter Systems Rental Rental of Bosch interpreter systems for multilingual conferences and events, including interpreter consoles, digital transmitters, infrared receivers, infrared radiators, and wireless control units.
• AV Furniture Rental Rental of audio-visual furniture and equipment stands for professional event setups, supports, and staging.
• Stage Technology Rental Rental of stage construction elements and equipment for events.
• UVC Air Purifier Rental Rental of UVC air purifiers to improve indoor air quality at events.
• Technical Setup, Operation and On-site Support Services Professional services including technical support, on-site setup, operation, and on-site assistance by trained technicians — delivered as part of Full-Service rentals and available as supplemental staffing via RET's Europe-wide external technician pool.
• LEDcave Virtual Production Studio Virtual production studio based in Mannheim using LED walls in place of traditional green screen for film and event production, operated as the LEDcave sub-brand of Rent Event Tec GmbH.
• RET-Shop — Used Event Technology E-commerce Store Direct online sales of used and refurbished event technology equipment (displays, LED modules, projectors, computers, cables, and accessories) to end customers and small businesses through shop.ret.de.

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BoschcoreTechnology or IntegrationBosch interpreter systems are part of the product catalog including DCN-IDESK interpreter console, INT-TX08 digital transmitter, LBB4540/08 infrared receiver, LBB4512 infrared radiator, and DCN CCU-2 wireless control unit.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lang AG: German event technology specialist and LED wall rental powerhouse serving trade shows, concerts and corporate events. A strong comparable given RET's emphasis on LED video walls and large material pools.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German event technology rental and service provider offering AV equipment, LED walls, lighting and rigging for live events. Directly comparable to RET as a B2B rental specialist focused on the German MICE market with similar full-service and dry-hire delivery.
• Satis&Fy: German event technology provider offering audio, video, lighting, rigging and stage equipment for corporate events, trade fairs and live productions. Highly comparable to RET in product breadth and B2B rental-led GTM.
• Neumann&Müller: Germany-based event technology and event services company providing AV, lighting, rigging and conference technology for corporate events, trade shows and concerts. Closely matches RET's service portfolio and target customer base of event agencies and corporate clients.

Regional players

• Habegger: Swiss event technology and rigging provider serving concerts, corporate events and public events with full-service AV offerings. Comparable in capabilities but operates primarily in Switzerland rather than Germany.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in event production and AV rental with a comprehensive portfolio spanning lighting, video, audio and rigging. A broad incumbent with substantially larger scale and global footprint than RET, but directly overlapping in core product lines.
• NEP Group: Worldwide broadcast and live event AV services provider offering LED walls, displays, cameras and control room technology. Comparable to RET on the LED/camera/control room stack but operating at much larger scale across broadcast and sports.
• MCI Group: Global events and association management company providing event production, AV and digital event services. Overlaps with RET on event technology but at much broader scope and scale as an end-client-facing organizer rather than a pure rental house.

Emerging players

• Balus Event & Media: Smaller German AV and event services company serving regional corporate events with AV rental and technical support. A partial overlap with RET, useful as a regional/scale comparable.

Others

• Bosch Conferencing & Interpretation Systems: Manufacturer of the DCN interpreter and conferencing systems that RET resells/rents. Listed because Bosch is both a strategic partner and adjacent ecosystem participant whose own AV rental programs can influence RET's interpreter segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles30 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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