The Geraghty
The Geraghty is a 25,000 sq. ft. exclusive-use event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, offering bundled venue rental, design, décor, and technical production services for corporate events, galas, weddings, and social gatherings.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2015
- HeadquartersChicago, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What The Geraghty does
The Geraghty is a 25,000 sq. ft. exclusive-use event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood (2520 S. Hoyne Ave), owned and operated by Kehoe Designs and led by founder Tom Kehoe. The venue was converted from a former paper mill and offers 22-foot ceilings, 155 private parking spaces, 4 luxury residential restrooms with 32 private stalls, 200 feet of floor-to-ceiling drape, and in-house technical production capabilities delivered through BlackOak Technical Productions, including overhead LED wall-to-wall lighting, a distributed audio delay system, projection capabilities, and 25 4'x8' stage decks. A VIP green room and bundled furniture/décor inventory (45 round dining tables, 400 chairs, 2 decorative bars, 2 lounge groupings, custom chandeliers, olive trees) are included with venue rental.
The company serves four primary customer segments — corporate events (annual meetings, product launches, conferences, awards celebrations), galas (fundraising events for nonprofits), weddings (ceremony through after-party with full design and audio curation), and social events (milestone birthdays, anniversaries, bar/bat mitzvahs) — and reports repeat annual engagements with clients including UNICEF (3 consecutive years), Uniting Voices Chicago (7 consecutive years), Anti-Cruelty Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, NAMI, Primo Center, and the Chicago Fire Foundation. Repeat events have produced outcomes such as $425,000+ raised at a single Anti-Cruelty Society gala, exceeding a $250,000 goal.
The business model is primarily one-time venue rental fees with a non-refundable 50% deposit to secure dates, supplemented by beverage service revenue (in-house liquor license) and a $10-per-person corkage fee for qualifying 501(c)(3)/501(c)(4) nonprofits. Distribution is sales-led via a dedicated Sales Manager handling website, phone, and email inquiries, with channel partner referrals driven by 10 preferred Chicago caterers (Blue Plate, Boka, Catering by Michaels, Food for Thought, Lettuce Entertain You, Limelight, J&L, Paramount, Entertaining Company) and inbound leads via the integrated Kehoe Designs ecosystem. A second venue, Geraghty North (Northbrook, IL), is under development for Summer 2027, expanding the brand into Chicago's northern suburbs with a 50-1,000 guest indoor-outdoor capacity.
The Geraghty firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Geraghty
- Legal name
- The Geraghty
- Website
- https://thegeraghty.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2015
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- The Geraghty is a 25,000 sq. ft. exclusive-use event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, offering bundled venue rental, design, décor, and technical production services for corporate events, galas, weddings, and social gatherings.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Geraghty industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Venue Services
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK)
Keywords
Where The Geraghty is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Chicago
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices2 records
Markets served
The Geraghty business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Venue Rental: One-time rental fees for exclusive use of the event space. Rental prices are quoted upon request. A deposit of 50% of the estimated event total and signed contract are required to secure the event space and date.
- Beverage Service: The Geraghty maintains a liquor license; spirits, wine, and beer are purchased from The Geraghty. Caterer provides bar service including bartenders, glassware, mixers, and garnishes.
- Corkage Fee: Nonprofit organizations with 501c3 or 501c4 status may donate alcohol with a $10 per person corkage fee or beverage minimum (whichever is greater)
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Venue rental with included amenities |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
The Geraghty product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Geraghty is a 25,000 sq. ft. exclusive-use event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood offering fully customizable space with 22-foot ceilings, integrated technical production (LED lighting, distributed audio, staging), and bundled high-end furniture and décor. Clients rent the venue on a quote-based, one-time basis and receive coordinated event design, décor, and A/V production delivered by sister brands Kehoe Designs and BlackOak Technical Productions, with an on-site beverage program under an in-house liquor license.
Product overview
The Geraghty is a single, fully customizable 25,000 sq. ft. event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood (2520 S. Hoyne Ave), owned and operated by Kehoe Designs. It operates on a full-service, exclusive-use rental model — clients rent the venue and receive bundled décor/design services from Kehoe Designs and technical production (A/V, lighting, sound) from BlackOak Technical Productions. The venue itself is the core product, supported by related service offerings across four event categories (Corporate Events, Galas, Weddings, Social Events) and supplementary tools including a Virtual Tour, Floor Plans, and Photo Galleries. A second location, Geraghty North, is under development in Northbrook, IL (opening Summer 2027). No software-as-a-product, API, or SaaS offerings are present — this is a physical event venue business.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Kehoe Designs: Event décor and design services - one of Chicago's largest event décor and design companies, providing event production and artistic direction
- BlackOak Technical Productions
- Floral Exhibits
Products and services
- The Geraghty Event Venue Rental Exclusive-use rental of a 25,000 sq. ft. event venue with 22-foot ceilings at 2520 S. Hoyne Ave, Chicago, IL, including bundled amenities (tables, chairs, bars, lounge furniture, décor, coat check, parking) and integrated design and production services for corporate events, galas, weddings, and social gatherings.
- Geraghty North Venue Second The Geraghty venue opening Summer 2027 in Northbrook, IL, offering indoor-outdoor utilization with 14-foot ceilings, a full-length terrace, designer-landscaped sculpture garden, 200+ private parking, and capacity for 50–1,000 guests for galas, weddings, mitzvahs, corporate events, and milestone celebrations.
- Corporate Event Hosting Event hosting services for corporate dinners, awards celebrations, product launches, experiential brand activations, conferences, town halls, and trade shows, with state-of-the-art technology, customizable décor, and immersive production.
- Gala Hosting Gala hosting services for nonprofit and corporate fundraising galas, including cocktail reception through program and after-party, sponsor activations, and immersive experiences designed to amplify mission impact.
- Wedding Hosting Full-service wedding hosting from ceremony to after-party, with comprehensive design, expert lighting and audio curation, and customizable décor for one-of-a-kind wedding experiences; a day-of planner is required at minimum.
- Social Event Hosting Hosting services for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, engagement parties, bridal and baby showers, and bar/bat mitzvahs with a designer-led, modern production aesthetic.
- On-site Beverage Service Beverage service operated under The Geraghty's in-house liquor license, providing spirits, wine, and beer purchased through the venue, with bar service (bartenders, glassware, mixers, garnishes) delivered through catering partners and per-person corkage fees available for qualifying 501c3/501c4 nonprofits.
Quantifiable outcome
- Successfully hosted 500+ guest events for UNICEF (3 consecutive years)
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use The Geraghty
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
The Geraghty technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
The Geraghty partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and preferred.
- Kehoe DesignscoreParent company of The Geraghty. Founded by Tom Kehoe, Kehoe Designs is one of Chicago's largest event décor and design companies with over 25 years of experience. Provides event décor, design, and artistic direction for all events at The Geraghty. Every experience is designed by a team of accomplished designers.
- BlackOak Technical ProductionscoreIn-house A/V and technical production partner. Provides technical production including sound, staging, lighting, and special effects. Technical Producer works alongside Event Producer from Kehoe Designs on every event. Also known as BlackOak.
- Blue Plate CateringpreferredPreferred catering partner with intimate knowledge of The Geraghty space, flow, and timing. Offers design-oriented displays and perfectly timed presentations.
- Boka CateringpreferredPreferred catering partner specializing in customized menus for The Geraghty's events.
- Catering by MichaelspreferredPreferred catering partner with perfected menus and timing for The Geraghty.
- Food for ThoughtpreferredPreferred catering partner known for culinary excellence and event expertise at The Geraghty.
- Lettuce Entertain YoupreferredPreferred catering partner with extensive Chicago restaurant industry experience.
- Limelight CateringpreferredPreferred catering partner with event expertise for The Geraghty.
- J&L CateringpreferredPreferred catering partner.
- Paramount EventspreferredPreferred catering partner for Chicago events.
- Entertaining CompanypreferredPreferred catering partner for Geraghty North location.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
The Geraghty competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Live Nation Entertainment: Global leader in live entertainment promotion and venue operations, owning/managing concert venues worldwide. Broad incumbent in event hosting and promotion, overlapping with The Geraghty's venue and event-management business but at vastly greater scale.
- AEG Presents: One of the largest live entertainment and venue-operating companies in the world, promoting concerts and operating arenas/theaters. Broader incumbent with overlapping venue-operating and event-promotion activities though at much larger scale than The Geraghty.
- The Standard Club / Chicago luxury hotels: Chicago private club and luxury hotel venues hosting galas, weddings, and corporate events with full-service production. Broader incumbent competing for the same high-end Chicago event market, with different operating model (membership/hotel) but overlapping clientele.
Direct peers
- The Ivy Room at Rush Street Station: Chicago event venue hosting corporate events, weddings, and nonprofit galas with full-service event offerings. Comparable mid-to-large Chicago venue targeting similar corporate and wedding client base with full-service production.
- Bridgeport Art Center: Chicago event venue in a converted industrial building offering customizable space for weddings, corporate events, and galas. Comparable as a flexible Chicago venue with similar industrial-chic positioning and large event capacity.
- Morgan Manufacturing: Chicago event venue in a converted industrial building, hosting galas, weddings, and corporate events with comparable open-floor format and large-guest capacity. Directly comparable as a Chicago flexible-event venue targeting similar high-end corporate and nonprofit clients.
- Kehoe Designs: Parent company and sister brand of The Geraghty, providing event d\u00e9cor, design, and artistic direction for over 25 years. Operates as the integrated event-design services arm and is highly comparable as a same-family Chicago event services brand.
- Galleria Marchetti: Chicago event venue offering full-service weddings, galas, and corporate events with on-site catering and production support. Comparable urban venue targeting similar luxury wedding and corporate clientele in the Chicago market.
- Cinespace Chicago Film Studios: Chicago event and film venue in a converted industrial space offering large flexible event hosting. Comparable repurposed industrial venue with substantial square footage and event-rental positioning similar to The Geraghty's former-paper-mill conversion.
Others
- Encore (Encore Event Technologies): Major event production and A/V services company serving corporate events, galas, and conferences globally. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing technical production services comparable to BlackOak Technical Productions, The Geraghty's in-house A/V partner.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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The Geraghty leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
The Geraghty subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
The Geraghty funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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The Geraghty M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about The Geraghty
What does The Geraghty do?
The Geraghty is a 25,000 sq. ft. exclusive-use event venue in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood offering fully customizable space with 22-foot ceilings, integrated technical production (LED lighting, distributed audio, staging), and bundled high-end furniture and décor. Clients rent the venue on a quote-based, one-time basis and receive coordinated event design, décor, and A/V production delivered by sister brands Kehoe Designs and BlackOak Technical Productions, with an on-site beverage program under an in-house liquor license.
Is The Geraghty a public or private company?
The Geraghty is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Geraghty founded?
The Geraghty was founded in 2015. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Geraghty based?
The Geraghty is headquartered in Chicago, United States, in the North America region.
How does The Geraghty make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Venue Rental is the primary driver. The others are beverage Service and corkage Fee.
Who are The Geraghty's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Live Nation Entertainment, AEG Presents and The Standard Club / Chicago luxury hotels. Direct peers are The Ivy Room at Rush Street Station, Bridgeport Art Center, Morgan Manufacturing, Kehoe Designs, Galleria Marchetti and Cinespace Chicago Film Studios. Encore (Encore Event Technologies) is listed as an others.
Does The Geraghty have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Geraghty.
What industry is The Geraghty in?
The Geraghty's product category is Event Venue Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGALAK, Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility), with a secondary code of MPAIAFAK, VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7900.