Mkplus

Name

Mkplus

Legal name

SARL MKplus

Website

https://mkplus.pro

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mkplus is a Brignais-based French SARL providing integrated sound, lighting, video, and stage-structure rentals for festivals, municipalities, universities, broadcasters, and corporate events across Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, anchored by a long-standing NEXO distribution partnership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Technical Services

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rentals (Concert/Performance Support) (THAHAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Live event production
• Professional audio rental
• Lighting system integration
• Stage structure services
• Architectural video mapping

Headquarters

HQ city

Brignais

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Event Services (Prestation de service): Core revenue stream delivering on-site technical services (sound, lighting, video, staging) for live events, festivals, corporate events, architectural lighting installations, and municipal celebrations. Staffing provided with specialized technicians.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional audio, lighting, video, and staging equipment with options for counter pickup, delivered, or delivered-and-installed configurations. Equipment verified and tested before dispatch.
3. Equipment Sales & Integration: Sale and integration of professional audio, lighting, video, and stage structure equipment to venues, theaters, cultural institutions, and night establishments. Includes technical study, feasibility analysis, security diagnostics, tailored solutions, training, and ongoing maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mkplus provides turnkey technical event production covering sound, lighting, video, and stage structure for live performances, festivals, corporate events, and municipal celebrations. The company also rents professional equipment (over 7,000 items across 800 references) and sells and integrates permanent sound, lighting, and video systems for venues, theaters, and institutions as an authorized regional distributor for NEXO and APG audio brands in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.

Product overview

Mkplus is a comprehensive technical event services provider operating as a unified offering combining equipment rental, sale, and system integration across four core categories: SONORISATION (professional audio systems), ECLAIRAGE (lighting and architectural illumination), VIDEO (projection and streaming), and STRUCTURE DE SCENE (stage structures and rigging). The company serves diverse venues including theaters, cultural spaces, sports facilities, conference centers, night establishments, and public spaces. As an authorized regional distributor for NEXO and APG audio brands in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Mkplus also provides technical services including live shows, corporate events, architectural lighting and video mapping, decorative lighting, multi-camera streaming, DJing, and video set design. The fleet comprises over 7000 items across 800 references, including 100 automated moving heads, 250 LED fixtures, 500 traditional projectors, and 200+ acoustic speakers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Equipment Rental (Location de matériel) Rental of professional audio, lighting, video, and stage structure equipment to event organizers, cultural venues, and corporate clients, with three delivery modes: counter pickup, delivered, and delivered with installation.
• Live Performance Technical Services (Spectacle vivant) On-site technical production services covering sound, lighting, video, and staging for concerts, theater productions, dance performances, and cultural festivals.
• Corporate Event Technical Services (Evénementiel) Turnkey technical event production for corporate events, seminars, conferences, product launches, and private celebrations, with sound, lighting, video, and staging delivery.
• Architectural Lighting and Video Mapping Design and execution of architectural lighting installations and video mapping on building facades, monuments, and public spaces for festivals, civic celebrations, and permanent installations.
• Festive Light Decorations (Décorations lumineuses) Festive and decorative lighting installations for events, public spaces, and seasonal celebrations including Christmas and urban decorations for municipalities and private clients.
• Multi-Camera Streaming and Production Multi-camera live streaming, video direction, network management, webinars, simultaneous translation, and performance broadcasting services for corporate events, conferences, and cultural institutions.
• DJ Equipment Rental and Technical Services DJ equipment rental and technical services for nightclub installations, private events, and festival performances, including Pioneer DJ equipment supply and setup.
• Video Set Design and Projection Mapping Multi-source video set design and projection mapping for events, fashion shows, galas, and corporate presentations, including media server content and video projection mapping.
• Equipment Sale and System Integration (Vente & Intégration) Sale and integration of professional sound, lighting, video, and stage structure equipment to theatres, concert halls, sports venues, cultural institutions, and hospitality venues. Includes technical study, feasibility analysis, security diagnostics, tailored solutions, operator training, and ongoing maintenance and after-sales support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 NEXO speakers in fleet as of 2025, growing from 150+ in 2023
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEXO (Audio Brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized regional distributor and integrator for NEXO (French professional audio manufacturer) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Mkplus has maintained this partnership for over 15 years, with a fleet exceeding 200 NEXO speakers. The partnership involves distributing the full NEXO product range (ID, P, PS, GEO, STM, SUB series) for rental, sale, and installation to clients across the region.
• APG (Audio Brand)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor/integrator for APG (French professional audio brand), offering APG speaker systems (DX series, SB subwoofers) for rental and sale. Mkplus has installed APG systems in permanent venue installations (e.g., Paddy\'s Corner, Croix-Rousse).
• PRESTADD (Sustainable Events Label)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMkplus is working toward obtaining the PRESTADD label (sustainable events) in the near term, indicating a commitment to sustainable development practices in event production.
• France 3 Rhône-AlpesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBroadcast partnership with France 3 Rhône-Alpes for live event coverage, including technical support for televised events at Lyon\'s Place Bellecour and other locations during the Fête des Lumières.
• Various Municipalities (Lyon metropolitan area)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRecurring partnerships with municipalities across the Lyon metropolitan area including Grigny, Tassin la Demi-Lune, Rillieux-la-Pape, Francheville, Brignais, Saint-Genis-Laval, and others for annual lighting installations, festivals, and civic event technical production.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magnum (Groupe Magnum): French event production and rental company focused on sound, lighting, and staging for live events. Closely comparable service offering and customer base to Mkplus, though typically active across broader French territory.
• Audiospec: French professional audio rental and event production company. Direct competitor on professional sound system rental and live event audio, with comparable technical staff and inventory profile.
• Regietek: French regional event production company offering AV rental and technical event services, similar in scale and service mix to Mkplus, serving cultural and corporate clients in regional France.
• SPL (Scène et Lumière de Production): French technical event production company providing sound, lighting, and staging for live events and broadcasts. Comparable regional player to Mkplus with similar service mix and customer base in French live events.
• Espace Concept: French event rental and staging specialist offering tents, structures, and technical equipment. Overlaps with Mkplus on stage structures, lighting, and event infrastructure, serving similar corporate and cultural clients.

Broad incumbents

• Videlio: Leading French audiovisual integrator specializing in fixed installations for venues, theaters, and corporate spaces. Directly comparable to Mkplus's sale-and-integration arm and competes for the same venue upgrade contracts.
• GL Events Audiovisuel: Audiovisual division of GL Events, a publicly listed French event services giant. Offers integrated AV rental, staging, and production services across major French and international venues, competing with Mkplus on large-scale event bids.
• Dushow: One of France's largest audiovisual rental and event production companies, with nationwide reach and a fleet comparable to Mkplus but operating at much larger scale across corporate, broadcast, and live events. Direct overlap on sound, lighting, and video rental.
• Novelty Group: Major French event technical production and rental group serving corporate, television, and live performance clients. Competes with Mkplus for higher-end event bids in France but at a significantly larger scale with international reach.

Emerging players

• ESL Network: European network of event services providers offering cross-border AV and staging rental. Comparable to Mkplus on technical event services but differentiated by pan-European coordination capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mkplus

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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