What Inavate does

Inavate is a B2B trade media publication serving the professional audiovisual (pro AV) technology industry across the EMEA region. The company operates a digital media platform at inavateonthenet.net, delivering daily news, in-depth features, case studies, product launch coverage, and event reporting to a four-part audience: pro AV technology professionals (system designers, engineers, technicians), AV integration specialists, AV management professionals, and corporate technology buyers. Its product portfolio spans five coordinated assets: the Inavate Media Platform (the core website with an archive dating from 2015 to 2025), Inavate TV (a video content platform featuring interviews and product demonstrations), ISEShow.tv (a dedicated video platform for ISE trade show coverage), Inavate Magazine (a digital and print publication), and the Inavation Awards (an annual industry recognition program). Geographic coverage spans the United Kingdom, Netherlands, Germany, France, UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia.

The underlying technology is a standard digital publishing stack built on a website CMS, video hosting infrastructure, and a cloudinary-managed media asset pipeline. The company does not manufacture AV products or develop proprietary software; its differentiation is editorial and brand-based rather than technological. The business operates under a free subscription, ad-supported model — content is freely accessible after registration, with the site explicitly stating 'Subscribe for Free.' Revenue is generated through advertising and likely sponsored content from major AV brands that the publication covers (Shure, Bose, Barco, Harman, Panasonic, Powersoft, Pixelhue, and others).

Inavate is part of IML Group, a diversified media conglomerate, which provides shared publishing infrastructure and corporate support. The publication is positioned as 'EMEA's media resource for pro AV technology, integration & management' and has operated for at least a decade based on its archive records. The operating status as of 2025-2026 is active, with continuous content publishing, ongoing event coverage at major trade shows (InfoComm, ISE), and active management of the Inavation Awards program.

Name

Inavate

Legal name

Inavate

Website

https://inavateonthenet.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inavate is a B2B trade media publication serving the professional audiovisual technology industry across EMEA, delivering news, features, case studies, video content, magazine editions, and the Inavation Awards program to AV integrators, system designers, and technology buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tonbridge

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Inavate is a B2B media publication providing news, features, case studies, product coverage, and video content for the professional audio-visual (AV) technology, integration, and management industry across the EMEA region. It operates through its main website (inavateonthenet.net), Inavate TV, the Inavation Awards, a digital and print magazine, and ISEShow.tv, delivering industry intelligence to AV specifiers, integrators, and technology buyers.

Product overview

Inavate is a B2B media platform covering pro AV technology, integration, and management for the EMEA region. The offering consists of a unified media platform that includes the Inavate Media Platform website (delivering news, features, case studies, and product coverage), Inavate TV (video content with interviews and demonstrations), Inavate Magazine (digital and print publication), the Inavation Awards (annual industry awards program), and ISEShow.tv (ISE trade show video coverage). The company does not manufacture AV products; it serves as an industry publication providing coverage of AV technology news, products, projects, and events to professional audiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Inavate Media Platform A B2B media publication providing news, features, case studies, and product coverage for the professional AV technology and systems integration industry in the EMEA region.
• Inavate TV Video content platform featuring interviews, product demonstrations, and event coverage related to pro AV technology.
• Inavation Awards Annual industry awards program recognizing excellence in AV technology, integration, and installation projects across multiple categories.
• Inavate Magazine Digital and print magazine covering pro AV technology trends, integration best practices, and management insights for industry professionals.
• ISEShow.tv Video platform covering ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) trade show content, including product launches, interviews, and technology demonstrations.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• AVIXA: Industry trade association for AV professionals that produces content, hosts InfoComm, and runs member programs. Not a direct publishing peer but is a key industry ecosystem player whose content and events overlap with Inavate's editorial coverage.

Direct peers

• rAVe Publications: US-based AV industry publisher known for extensive video coverage, podcasts, and rapid news output. Direct peer to Inavate in audience (AV professionals, integrators) and multi-format content strategy, with a larger US-focused footprint.
• Installation (International): International B2B magazine for AV system installers and integrators. Direct peer to Inavate in targeting installation professionals with editorial covering product launches, case studies, and integration best practices across multiple regions.
• Commercial Integrator: US-based B2B publication for AV integrators and commercial AV technology buyers. Direct peer to Inavate in editorial focus (AV integration, case studies, product launches) but with a North American geographic focus.
• Systems Contractor News: B2B publication serving AV systems contractors and integrators in North America. Direct peer to Inavate in editorial focus on AV installation projects, vendor products, and integration business strategy.
• Sound & Communications: B2B trade publication for the commercial AV and sound installation industry. Direct peer to Inavate in targeting AV integrators and technology managers with editorial covering audio, video, and integrated system deployments.
• AV Technology (AV Network): B2B publication from EH Media serving AV managers and end-user technology buyers. Direct peer to Inavate in audience (AV technology decision-makers) and editorial scope (products, integration, end-user case studies).
• AV Magazine: UK-based B2B publication serving the professional AV industry with news, features, and product coverage. Direct peer to Inavate as both target AV integrators, consultants, and end users in a similar editorial format and overlapping UK/EMEA geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/inavate

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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