What Photonics does

Photonics BV is a privately held Belgian company headquartered in Zottegem that specializes in the rental of mobile LED screens for live events. Founded in 2004, the company has built what it describes as the largest fleet of mobile LED screens on the market, with units ranging from 6 sqm to 162 sqm. The portfolio is organized into the Jumbo series (flagship large-format units up to the Jumbo 162 at 161.5 sqm), the Container series (container-mounted rotating screens), the Mobile series (compact trailer-mounted units from 11 to 22 sqm), the Spyder compact unit, and complementary indoor and outdoor modular LED walls. The Jumbo 162, launched in February 2025, is positioned as the world’s largest mobile LED screen.

Name

Photonics

Legal name

Photonics BV

Website

https://photonics.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Photonics BV is a Belgian rental specialist that supplies mobile LED screens — from 6 sqm to 162 sqm — to event organizers, festivals, sports tournaments, and corporate clients across Europe, including the Paris Olympics and UEFA Euro 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Zottegem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. LED Screen Rental: Short-term and event-based rental of mobile LED screens ranging from 6 sqm to 162 sqm. Customers rent screens for specific events including festivals, sports events, corporate activations, and live broadcasts.
2. Technical Services: Full technical support including setup, operation, and teardown of LED screens during events. Ensures flawless execution and worry-free experience for event organizers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Photonics BV rents mobile, indoor, and outdoor LED screens for events, operating what it describes as the largest fleet of mobile LED screens on the market, with screen sizes ranging from 6 sqm to 162 sqm. The company delivers end-to-end rental services including transport, setup, operation, and teardown for festivals, sports events, corporate activations, live broadcasts, and large-scale public gatherings, primarily across Europe.

Product overview

Photonics is a Belgian company specializing in the rental of high-quality mobile, indoor, and outdoor LED screens for events. The product portfolio centers on mobile LED solutions, with the largest fleet on the market ranging from 6 sqm to 162 sqm. Core mobile products include the flagship Jumbo series (Jumbo 162, Jumbo 100HD, Jumbo 100, Jumbo 52), Container series (Container66/72, Container 45, Container 30), and Mobile series (Mobile 22, 13, 12, 11), plus the Spyder compact unit. Indoor and outdoor modular LED walls complement the rental fleet. The company provides comprehensive audiovisual solutions including setup, operation, and teardown support, serving major international events such as the Paris Olympics and UEFA Euro 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jumbo Series: Large format mobile LED screens including Jumbo 162 (161.5 sqm), Jumbo 100HD (100 sqm), Jumbo 100 (100.27 sqm), and Jumbo 52 (52 sqm)
• Container Series
• Mobile Series

Products and services

• Jumbo 162 World's largest mobile LED screen at 161.5 square meters, reaching 13 meters tall, featuring VantaBlack technology, Megapixel VR processing, and Helios LED processor. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort and configurable into a 97.5 sqm HD+ version. Targeted at large-scale outdoor events such as sports tournaments and major public gatherings.
• Jumbo 100HD XXL HD mobile LED screen at 100 square meters standing 13 meters tall, equipped with Megapixel VR processor, Helios technology, and VantaBlack for high contrast. Offers full 4K-ready resolution or eco-friendly 97.5 sqm HD+ option. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort, aimed at premium outdoor events.
• Jumbo 100 Mobile LED screen at 100.27 square meters with a built-in mobile stage hidden in the trailer that can be set up in 15 minutes. Offers split-screen configuration with 70 sqm for public viewing and 30 sqm for promotional content. Reaches 12 meters high; TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Container 66/72 Premium LED-screen container offering 66 or 72 square meters with Megapixel VR processing, 5.95mm pixel pitch, and 360-degree rotation capability. Dimensions of 11m x 6m or 11m x 6.5m, suited to flexible mid- to large-scale event deployments.
• Jumbo 52 Smallest in the JUMBO range with a 52 square meter display and spacious control room. Ideal for events requiring live-mixing such as festivals, cycling events, and Formula 1 races. Includes built-in power generator, 15 cubic meter storage compartment, and customizable side panels for branding.
• Container 45 Versatile mobile LED screen with moving LED wings extending total width to 9 meters. Features 45 square meter display, 4.81mm pixel pitch, 6000 nits brightness, and Colorlight image processing. Can be lifted by mobile crane; TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Container 30 30 square meter mobile LED screen with 80kVA generator and onboard control room. Features wind load warning system and can be lifted by mobile crane for elevated positioning. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Mobile 22 Largest outdoor LED display on a compact open trailer with 7 by 3 meter footprint. Features 22 square meters at 6500 nits brightness and 360-degree visibility due to open trailer design. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Mobile 13 13 square meter mobile LED display with 16:9 aspect ratio and 6mm pixel pitch. Closed trailer design with compact control room. Can be set up in 15 minutes with 250L tank capacity for 7 days continuous operation. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Mobile 12 12 square meter mobile LED screen with 16:9 aspect ratio, 6.67mm pixel pitch, and 672 x 384 pixel resolution. Closed trailer design with control room and lock mechanism. Can be set up in 15 minutes with 250L tank capacity for 7 days continuous operation. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Mobile 11 Top-of-the-line outdoor mobile LED display at 11 square meters with BARCO C8 technology and DX700 processing. Features closed trailer design with secure control room, delivering higher definition than other screens. TÜV-approved for wind loads up to 8 Beaufort.
• Spyder Sharpest screen in the fleet with 4mm pixel pitch and calibrated true colors. Available in 6 sqm (624 x 416 px) and 10 sqm (832 x 520 px) options. Features remote control capability, wind resistance up to 11 Beaufort, and optional automatic rotation on Y and Z axes with dual-sided display capability.
• Indoor LED Screens State-of-the-art modular LED walls for indoor events, designed for ultimate flexibility to fit any size or shape. Ideal for conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, and live performances, delivering crystal-clear resolution and vivid colors.
• Outdoor LED Screens Modular outdoor LED walls engineered for all conditions, weatherproof and highly durable. Designed to perform in direct sunlight or inclement weather, scalable for festivals, concerts, sports events, and large-scale gatherings.

Quantifiable outcome

• World's largest mobile LED screen at 162 sqm
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Leyard Optoelectronic: Global LED display manufacturer with significant event and broadcast rental vertical. Comparable as a large incumbent whose LED video products overlap with the display technology Photonics rents to event organizers.
• ROE Visual: Global LED display manufacturer specializing in high-end event and broadcast LED panels; also supplies rental partners. Comparable because ROE Visual's products power many of the same event LED deployments Photonics competes for.
• Absen: One of the world's largest LED display manufacturers, with event-rental as a core vertical. Comparable as a broader incumbent that supplies LED hardware into the same event-rental ecosystem Photonics operates in.
• Unilumin: Major Chinese-headquartered LED display manufacturer serving events, broadcast, and commercial installations globally. Comparable as a vertically integrated LED incumbent whose products compete in the same event-display category.

Direct peers

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in event production and AV rental offering mobile LED screens, lighting, audio, and staging for festivals, sports, and corporate events. Directly comparable as a large-scale LED rental operator serving the same tier-1 events Photonics targets.
• LANG AG: German event technology and AV rental specialist with a large fleet of mobile LED screens and modular video walls serving concerts, sports, and corporate events across Europe. Direct peer with overlapping product portfolio and European market focus.
• NEP Group: Worldwide broadcast and live event services provider with mobile LED screens and video display infrastructure for sports and entertainment venues. Direct competitor in large-format mobile LED rental for major events.
• Habegger: Swiss full-service event technology provider offering mobile LED screens, lighting, and rigging for open-air events, exhibitions, and corporate activations. Comparable in scale and European event-rental focus to Photonics.
• Solotech: North-American-headquartered AV and LED rental provider serving live events, concerts, and broadcast productions. Comparable business model of large-format LED screen rental to event organizers and corporate clients.
• Christie Lites: Global lighting and video rental company supplying mobile LED walls and screens for concerts, tours, and live events. Directly comparable as an event-rental specialist with overlapping LED product offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PhotonicsBE
• Instagraminstagram.com/photonics_ledscreensandmore
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/photonics-bvba

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Investors

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M&A

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