What PHNTM does

PHNTM is a Los Angeles-based experience design and production company founded in 2018, operating with 11-50 employees across three commercial tiers: Moments (one-night event experiences such as launches, shows, and reveals), Platforms (repeatable experiential properties that clients own and PHNTM operates long-term, including touring shows and festivals), and Venues (permanent installations where PHNTM runs the underlying technology infrastructure for multi-year delivery). The company's service process spans four integrated phases — vision and strategy, experience design, production and technology, and delivery and operations — delivered as a single end-to-end engagement rather than through fragmented vendor relationships. Underlying capabilities include staging, displays, real-time event systems, and live command infrastructure supporting consistent technical execution at scale.

PHNTM generates revenue through project-based professional services fees, pricing each engagement custom to scope and complexity with no publicly disclosed rate cards or subscription tiers. Its go-to-market is event-driven and portfolio-led: the company acquires enterprise clients through direct outreach supported by a curated body of completed work displayed on its website, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Marketing channels are primarily organic (social, portfolio site), with direct enterprise sales as the sole distribution channel targeting global brands, entertainment companies, and artists requiring large-scale live experiences. Customer logos span music (Martin Garrix, Donda 2), esports (Riot Games Arena), beverage (Coca-Cola Y3000 Sphere), luxury (Cartier Met Gala), sports (USMNT WC26 Roster Reveal), and creative industries (MODE Festival), indicating deliberate cross-vertical diversification. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, funding rounds, or institutional investors, operating as an independent founder-owned firm.

Name

PHNTM

Website

https://phntmlabs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PHNTM is a Los Angeles-based experience design and production company, founded in 2018, that delivers end-to-end live experiences — from one-night events and touring platforms to permanent venue technology operations — for enterprise clients in music, sports, gaming, beverage, and luxury.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Experiential Event Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111), Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Broadcasting and Content Providers (516)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL), Venue Guest Services & Front-of-House Operations (Ushers, Box Office, Accessibility) (MPAGALAK), Festival Grounds & Fairgrounds Operations (MPAGALAH), Event Signage, Props & Custom Installations (HSACAOAG)

Keywords

• Experiential event production
• Live experience design
• Event production services
• Venue technology operations
• Experiential creative agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Experience Projects: Project-based revenue from designing, building, and operating custom experiential events and venues for enterprise clients. Revenue is generated through one-time project fees for bespoke experiences, platform/festival properties, and ongoing venue technology operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

PHNTM designs, builds, and operates live experiential events and venues for enterprise brands, artists, and entertainment companies. The company operates across three scales: one-night events (launches, shows, reveals), repeatable event properties (tours, festivals, branded platforms), and permanent venue installations. Service delivery spans vision and strategy, experience design, production and technology (staging, displays, real-time systems), and ongoing delivery and operations.

Product overview

PHNTM is an Experience Company (est. 2018) that offers a unified service portfolio across three scales: Moments (one-night events), Platforms (repeatable event properties), and Venues (permanent installations). Their service process spans four phases: Vision & Strategy (creating the core idea and strategy), Experience Design (show design, staging, and content), Production & Technology (building staging, displays, and real-time systems), and Delivery & Operations (technical direction and ongoing venue operation). The company works end-to-end from ideation to live execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Moments One-night event experiences including launches, shows, and reveals, designed, built, and run end-to-end with no second take. Examples include USMNT WC26 Roster Reveal, Coca-Cola Y3000 Sphere, Cartier Met Gala, and Donda 2.
• Platforms Repeatable event properties that clients own and PHNTM operates to last, transforming moments worth repeating into sustainable experiential platforms. Examples include MODE Festival, TenderFest, CAMP, Martin Garrix World Tour, and Renegade.
• Venues Permanent experience installations where the experience is the building itself; PHNTM runs the technology behind the venue to deliver consistently for years. Example: Riot Games Arena.

Named customers7 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

Feature1 record

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MKG: Experiential marketing and creative agency producing brand experiences, events, and content for global brands. Comparable to PHNTM on the enterprise experiential services model and emphasis on creative integration.
• Optimist: Creative agency with deep experiential and event production capabilities, producing large-scale brand activations and live experiences. Comparable to PHNTM on integrated creative-design-production delivery for premium brand clients.
• Fake Love (Deloitte Digital): New York-based experiential design and production agency known for integrated brand experiences combining design, technology, and fabrication. Directly comparable to PHNTM on the integrated end-to-end model, marquee brand client base, and creative-tech fusion approach.
• MAS Event Design: Experiential design and event production agency specializing in brand activations, pop-ups, and large-scale immersive experiences for global brands. Highly comparable to PHNTM on the creative-plus-technical production model and enterprise client roster.
• Sparks: Live brand experience agency producing exhibits, environments, and events for enterprise clients globally. Comparable to PHNTM on the design-build-operate model and focus on large-scale brand experiences.
• Tool of North America: Production company and creative studio working at the intersection of film, experiential, and live event production. Comparable to PHNTM on the film/broadcast-cum-live-event capability and LA production base.

Emerging players

• B-Reel: Creative studio producing brand experiences, interactive installations, and digital-to-physical activations for premium brands. Comparable to PHNTM on the creative-tech integration and brand experience focus, though with more digital-leaning delivery.
• Observatory: LA-based creative agency producing branded entertainment, content, and live experiences for global brands. Comparable to PHNTM on the LA creative base, brand experience focus, and integration of content and live event production.

Broad incumbents

• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency and one of the largest experiential marketing firms, producing events, activations, and brand experiences at global scale. Comparable to PHNTM on service offering but operates with a much larger footprint and broader portfolio.
• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Large-scale experiential agency producing events, exhibits, and brand experiences for enterprise clients worldwide. Comparable to PHNTM on the experience design and event production core, but with significantly more scale and a broader service portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phntmla
• Instagraminstagram.com/phntm

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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