What Bourgonje does

Bourgonje B.V. is a Netherlands-based audiovisual event technology provider founded in 1982 and headquartered in Zoetermeer, with additional offices in The Hague, Hilversum, Amsterdam, and Bonaire (Caribbean Netherlands). The company delivers turn-key rental, sale, and fixed-installation services for light, sound, video, and conference technology, serving congresses, TV productions, trade shows, corporate events, VIP/dignitary occasions, and permanent venue installations. Its technical inventory spans Vari-Lite, Clay Paky, Robe, and Arri lighting fixtures, LED and conventional lighting, professional audio from L-Acoustics and Shure, and display/control systems from Epson, Panasonic, Barco, Crestron, AMX, Extron, LG, ROE, and Stumpfl. Niche specializations include video mapping on building facades, live 3D visualization for robot-surgery broadcasts, complex multimedia video mixing via mediaservers, fiber-optic and satellite connectivity, webcasting, narrowcasting, and remote-controlled camera direction.

The company's revenue model rests on three streams: usage-based event equipment rental, one-time sale and installation of audiovisual systems, and professional services for permanent installations with ongoing maintenance. Go-to-market is sales-led and project-based, with the company functioning as house supplier at multiple Dutch event venues where embedded Bourgonje staff support both technical and commercial operations. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications at its Zoetermeer location and operates as a privately held Dutch B.V. with no disclosed parent, institutional investors, or funding rounds. Its customer base spans government/EU institutions (EU Presidency events), museums and cultural venues (Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam), corporate clients, television productions, and exhibition organizers, with no single segment dominating disclosed commentary.

Name

Bourgonje

Legal name

Bourgonje B.V.

Website

https://bourgonje.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bourgonje B.V. is a Netherlands-based audiovisual event technology company, founded in 1982, providing turn-key rental, sale, and installation of light, sound, and video systems for congresses, TV productions, corporate events, and permanent venue installations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Audiovisual event technology
• Event equipment rental
• AV installation services
• Conference technology solutions
• TV production lighting

Headquarters

HQ city

Zoetermeer

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Technology Rental: Rental of light, sound, video, and conference technology for events, congresses, TV productions, and exhibitions. Services include full technical production with experienced professionals.
2. AV Sales and Installation: Sale and installation of audiovisual and lighting installations. The company advises on equipment purchases based on occupancy rates and possible future temporary additions and developments.
3. Permanent Installation Services: Fixed installation of AV equipment at client locations, including ongoing technical support and maintenance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bourgonje is a Dutch audiovisual event technology company offering rental and sale/installation of light, sound, and video equipment for events, congresses, TV productions, exhibitions, and permanent venue installations. The company provides turn-key technical production services, including niche techniques such as video mapping, 3D projection, webcasting, video conferencing, and remote-controlled camera direction, serving as a full-service supplier and house supplier at multiple event venues.

Product overview

Bourgonje is an audio-visual event technology company offering a unified portfolio of rental and installation services. The core offering consists of Licht-, Geluid- en Videotechniek Verhuur (light, sound, and video equipment rental) and AV Installatietechniek (AV systems sale and installation). These are supported by specialized modules including Conferentietechniek (conference technology), Webcasting en Videoconferencing, Narrowcasting, Niche Technieken (specialized techniques like video mapping and 3D visualization), TV Producties (TV production support), and Technische Ondersteuning VIP's (VIP technical support). The company serves as a turn-key provider for events, congresses, TV productions, and permanent venue installations across the Netherlands, combining audio, lighting, video, and conference technology under one roof.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licht-, Geluid- en Videotechniek Verhuur (Light, Sound and Video Equipment Rental) Rental service for light, sound, and video equipment serving events, congresses, TV productions, and fixed installations. Equipment includes Vari*Lite, Clay Paky, Robe, and Arri lighting fixtures, with full technical production support by experienced professionals.
• AV Installatietechniek (Verkoop) - AV Systems Sale and Installation Sale and installation of audiovisual and lighting systems for permanent installations at venues, including consultation on equipment purchases based on occupancy rates and possible future temporary additions and developments.
• Congres- en Conferentietechniek (Congress and Conference Technology) Turn-key congress and conference technology production including translation systems, debate technology, sound, video and lighting installations, interactive voting systems, 3D projection, touch systems, webcasting, video conferencing, narrowcasting, and remote-controlled camera direction.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Rentall Company: Dutch AV rental company providing light, sound, video, and conference equipment for events in the Netherlands. Direct domestic competitor with similar event technology rental focus and customer base.
• LANG AG: German AV rental and event technology specialist focused on LED, projection, and integrated video solutions for trade shows, congresses, and live events across Europe. Comparable product mix and target market, with DACH regional focus.
• Showtec: Dutch event technology provider offering lighting, sound, and AV solutions for events, venues, and fixed installations in the Netherlands. Direct Dutch competitor with overlapping product portfolio and customer segments.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in event production services offering lighting, sound, video, and rigging for live events, concerts, TV, and corporate productions. Directly comparable in offering and customer base, though at significantly larger scale and global footprint.
• AED Group: Belgian-headquartered AV equipment rental, distribution, and installation group serving the Benelux event and broadcast markets. Closest geographic and product peer to Bourgonje, with comparable brand portfolio and event/installation dual model.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German event technology company providing AV rental, conference technology, and fixed installations for corporate events, congresses, and venues. Highly comparable offering and customer base with DACH regional focus.
• Solotech: Canadian-headquartered AV production services and equipment rental company serving live events, concerts, and corporate productions across North America and Europe. Comparable AV rental and production services model at larger scale.
• Videlio: French audiovisual integrator and event technology provider serving corporate events, conferences, and permanent venue installations. Comparable AV integration and rental model with focus on French and broader European markets.

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group: Global broadcast and live events production services company headquartered in the Netherlands, offering video, audio, and lighting solutions for major sporting and entertainment broadcasts. Overlaps with Bourgonje's TV production support segment but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• GL Events: French event services group providing venue management, event production, and exhibition services across Europe and emerging markets. Broader portfolio than Bourgonje but overlapping event production and AV integration capabilities.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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