What ArScénique does

ArScénique SAS is a French audiovisual and event-animation services company founded in 1995, headquartered in Champigny-sur-Marne in the Ile-de-France region. It operates as a technical service provider to brands, agencies, and institutions, designing and delivering audiovisual productions (sound, lighting, video, LED walls, interactive solutions, power distribution, and stage structures) alongside a portfolio of event animations spanning digital simulators, AI-powered photobooths, VR platforms, photobooths, traditional games, and artistic performances (DJs, VJs, musicians).

The company's product offering combines commodity AV equipment rental with a distinctive set of proprietary digital animations developed entirely in-house — including the Ski Contest, Snowboard Contest, Biking Contest, Rowing Contest, and Skate Contest simulators, the A.I.GEN BOOTH generative-AI photobooth, and the Ultimate VR Machine 5D. ArScénique integrates third-party platforms (Modulo Player, HeavyM PRO+, Resolume Arena, Ventuz, Snowflake) and hardware sensors (Kinect, Leap Motion, RFID) to deliver interactive experiences, and holds the French live entertainment entrepreneur's licence (n°2-1120877) and the Label des Entreprises du Spectacle Vivant.

Revenue is generated through project-based custom quotes across two streams — audiovisual technical services and event animations — sold predominantly through direct sales to enterprise clients and event agencies in the Ile-de-France region, supplemented by trade-show presence (Heavent Paris, Vivatech), an annual downloadable catalogue, a showroom with 360° virtual tour, and active social/video channels. The firm is privately held, founder-led by President Emmanuel Ducros, structured as an SAS with €200,000 share capital, and has operated continuously for nearly 30 years without external funding, M&A activity, or public listing.

Name

ArScénique

Legal name

ArScénique SAS

Website

https://arscenique.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ArScénique is a French audiovisual and event-animation services company founded in 1995 that designs and delivers AV productions and proprietary interactive animations for corporate brands, event agencies, and institutions in the Ile-de-France region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB), Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG), Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK)

Keywords

• Audiovisual equipment rental
• Event production services
• Interactive event animations
• LED wall installations
• Event technical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Champigny-sur-marne

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Audiovisual technical services: Design and deployment of audiovisual setups including sound, lighting, video, LED walls, interactive solutions, power distribution, and stage structures for events. Revenue is project-based, varying by event scope, scale, and equipment used.
2. Event animations: Provision of photo/video, digital, traditional, and artistic entertainment animations for corporate events, team-building activities, and galas. Animations are provided as standalone or bundled services with technical production.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ArScénique designs and delivers bespoke audiovisual technical solutions and event animations for brands, agencies, and institutions in the Ile-de-France region of France. The company rents professional audio, lighting, video (including LED walls and projectors), interactive, power distribution, and stage structure equipment, and provides an extensive portfolio of event animations including photo/video booths, exclusive in-house developed digital simulators (Ski Contest, Snowboard Contest, Biking Contest, Rowing Contest, Skate Contest), VR platforms, traditional games, and artistic performances. Services are tailored per event via quote-based project pricing and delivered with a team of technicians, stage managers, animators, and programmers.

Product overview

ArScénique is an audiovisual equipment rental and event animation company established in 1995, operating as a technical service provider and event animation specialist in the Ile-de-France region. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main divisions: (1) Technical Equipment Rentals covering audio/sound systems, lighting, video equipment including LED walls and LCD screens, interactive solutions, electrical power distribution, and stage structures/rigging from brands like Prolyte, Globaltruss, and ASD; and (2) Event Animations subdivided into Photo & Video (A.I.GEN BOOTH, V-Motion 180° photobooths, VideoKe karaoke, Spinner 360°, Mosaic Wall, Photo Call), Digital Animations (Ultimate VR Machine 5D, Ski/Snowboard/Skate/Biking/Rowing Contest simulators, Sports Simulator, SocialWall, Foot Kick/Rugby Kick games, Memory LED), Traditional Games (Casino, Wooden Games, Quiz Buzzers, Web App Quiz, Petanque, Mini-golf, Forain stands), and Artistic performances (DJs, VJs, Karaoke Live, Jazz/Pop/Latino music groups). The portfolio also includes software platforms for show control (Modulo Player, Resolume Arena, Ventuz), video mapping (HeavyM PRO+), and interactive technologies (RFID interactions, object recognition, Leap Motion, Kinect).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sound Equipment Rental (Sonorisation) Professional audio equipment rental and installation for events, including speakers, mixing consoles, microphones, and line array systems, delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and cultural productions.
• Lighting Equipment Rental (Eclairage) Professional lighting equipment rental and design for events, including LED fixtures, moving heads, and atmospheric lighting solutions, delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and cultural productions.
• Video Equipment Rental (Vidéo) Professional video equipment rental including LED walls, LCD screens, projectors, and video servers for events and installations, delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and cultural productions.
• Interactive Solutions (Solutions Interactives) Interactive technology solutions including touchscreens, RFID interactions, gesture control systems, and interactive software platforms for events and brand activations.
• Power Distribution (Energie) Electrical power distribution equipment including distribution boards, cables, and generators for event power needs, supporting on-site productions and installations.
• Stage Structures and Rigging (Structures et Levages) Stage structures including trusses, bases, and lifting equipment from brands Prolyte, Globaltruss, and ASD for event rigging, delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and cultural productions.
• Outdoor Cinema Production (Cycles de cinéma en plein air) Outdoor cinema production service including 35K lumens projector, 10m+ screen, and Dolby Surround sound, delivered to La Monnaie de Paris for four consecutive years of summer cinema cycles.
• A.I.GEN BOOTH AI-powered photobooth that transforms guest photos into digital art using artificial intelligence. Users select keywords to apply artistic styles such as vintage, artistic, or futuristic, with four AI-generated images to choose from for printing or QR-code sharing. Exclusive ArScénique development targeted at corporate events, brand activations, and team-building.
• Ultimate VR Machine 5D 5D VR platform with latest-generation Oculus headset featuring over 25 immersive and active scenarios, wind diffuser, platform motion for active experience, and 4 multiplayer games. Targeted at corporate events, brand activations, and team-building experiences.
• Ski Contest Exclusive ArScénique ski descent simulation with realistic physics engine, large touch screen display, and individual or team challenge modes. Developed entirely in-house for corporate events, team-building, and brand activations.
• Snowboard Contest Exclusive ArScénique snowboard descent simulation with realistic physics engine, large touch screen display, and individual or team challenge modes. Developed entirely in-house for corporate events, team-building, and brand activations.
• Skate Contest Exclusive ArScénique skateboard racing simulation with realistic physics engine, touchscreen display, and individual or team challenge modes. Developed entirely in-house for corporate events and team-building.
• Biking Contest Exclusive ArScénique cycling race simulation with connected bike, giant tactile screen, and real-time performance display. Developed entirely in-house for corporate events, team-building, and brand activations.
• Rowing Contest Exclusive ArScénique rowing race simulation with connected rowing machines, giant tactile screen, and real-time competition display. Developed entirely in-house for corporate events, team-building, and brand activations.
• Sports Simulator High-performance multi-sport simulator for football, golf, rugby, hockey, bowling and more, with multi-camera optical analysis. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and team-building.
• SocialWall Social media wall connected to all major networks including Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo, and Tumblr, displaying guest posts with event hashtag on large screens or LED walls in real-time. Targeted at corporate events and brand activations.
• Foot Kick Simulator Football simulator for penalties and free kicks based on Kinect technology with 80-inch giant screen and self-contained booth. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and team-building.
• Rugby Kick Interactive rugby game based on Kinect technology with 82-inch giant screen and self-contained booth with artificial turf and goalposts. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and team-building.
• Memory LED Large-format interactive Memory LED game where two players compete on an LED wall following increasingly long sequences. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and team-building.
• Livre d'Or Digital Guest Book Digital guest book application on interactive pedestal for taking photos, leaving text or video messages, and sending by email. Delivered to corporate events, galas, and brand activations.
• Borne Photo V-Motion 180° Next-generation photobooth with robotic arm pivoting 180 degrees above participants for photo and video captures. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and galas.
• Borne Photo Spinner 360° Photobooth with robotic arm rotating 360 degrees around participants for spectacular videos, sent by email. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and galas.
• VideoKe Digital karaoke booth where participants sing solo or in groups, with performance recorded via webcam and sent by email for social sharing. Delivered to corporate events, galas, and team-building.
• Mosaic Wall Digital Digital photo mosaic wall that recreates images or logos in real-time from participant photos and social media posts. Delivered to corporate events, brand activations, and galas.
• Traditional Event Animations Bundle of traditional event animations including fake casino tables with costumed dealers and changed bills for chips, over 30 different giant wooden games for indoor/outdoor use, quiz systems with wired or wireless buzzers for 3 to 10 teams, and interactive web app quizzes for up to 2,500 participants with real-time ranking.
• Artistic Performances (DJs, VJs, Karaoke Live, Music Groups) Artistic performances including DJs for musical sets adapted to audience and theme, VJs for dynamic visuals projected in real-time synchronized to music, professional Karaoke LIVE with musician group accompanying guest interpretations, and Jazz/Pop/Latino music groups for galas and corporate evenings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully produced outdoor cinema at La Monnaie de Paris for four consecutive years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Black SoapminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025Black Soap is a creative agency that commissioned ArScénique for LED wall installation at Tesla's stand at Vivatech 2025. ArScénique provided audiovisual production services to support Black Soap's client deliverable.
• The Good ExperienceminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2025The Good Experience commissioned ArScénique for LED circle installation (pitch 2mm, 130cm diameter) integrated into a wall at the Feuille Blanche stand at Vivatech 2025, supporting an AI-based interactive experience.
• SYNPASEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArScénique is a member of SYNPASE, the professional association for live performance and event businesses in France, which provides industry networking, standards, and professional development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group: International broadcast and live-event AV services group providing video, audio and display technology for major productions — comparable technical service stack to ArScénique but at much larger scale and primarily broadcast-focused.
• GL Events: Major French-headquartered integrated live-event services group operating venues and providing AV, staging and event production across many geographies — overlaps with ArScénique on event technical services but at much larger scale.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of entertainment and event technology solutions including AV, lighting, video and rigging for live events — competes with ArScénique for large corporate event work but at international scale.
• Solotech: Canadian-headquartered audiovisual, lighting and entertainment technology services company serving corporate events, concerts and broadcast — a broader incumbent operating outside ArScénique's core French geography.

Direct peers

• Dushow: French audiovisual rental and event production company providing sound, lighting, video and stage structures for live events — a direct regional peer to ArScénique in the French event-technical market.
• Magnum: French event agency and audiovisual production company serving brands with bespoke corporate events — directly comparable target customer base and event-production offering to ArScénique.
• Videlio: French audiovisual integration and rental specialist offering AV equipment, staging and event technical services to corporate and institutional clients — directly comparable service mix to ArScénique.
• Groupe Novelty: Leading French audiovisual and event production services group offering sound, lighting, video and staging for corporate, sport and cultural events — the closest direct competitor to ArScénique in the French AV rental market.
• Audioshop: French audiovisual equipment rental and event-services provider focused on sound, lighting and staging for corporate events — a direct regional peer to ArScénique in the Ile-de-France AV rental market.

Regional players

• MCI Group: Switzerland-based association, events and meeting management group with strong presence across Europe — comparable target clients (brands and institutions) and event-services scope, though ArScénique remains more focused on the French market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Arscenique
• Facebookfacebook.com/arscenique
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arscénique
• Instagraminstagram.com/mtcarscenique
• Xx.com/mtcarscenique

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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