BC Carpas

What BC Carpas does

BC Carpas (legal entity ALQUICARP S.L.) is a Spanish marquee and tent rental company founded in 1992 in Barcelona, operating nationwide with a headquarters in Barcelona and a secondary subsidiary, ALQUICARP 2000 S.L., based at an industrial site in Moraleja de Enmedio near Madrid. The company provides temporary covered event spaces and the full infrastructure required to operate them, spanning four core tent formats (transparent, modular, stretched/jaima, and pavilion-style, the latter scalable to roughly 1,500 m²) in more than ten color options, plus complementary accessories including flooring/platforms, dance floors with lighting, professional lighting design, heating and air conditioning, generators, furniture, carpeting, enclosures, stages, and decoration. Pricing is quote-based and varies by tent type, size, color, duration, location, and accessories.

The business serves two primary segments: individual event clients (weddings, anniversaries, baptisms, first communions, birthdays, private parties) and corporate event clients (company parties, conventions, presentations, product launches, inaugurations, cocktails, fairs, exhibitions, and large-scale events). Notable enterprise customers include Google, BBVA, IKEA, Mango, UBS, Clifford Chance, El Corte Inglés, Mediaset España, Loewe, IESE, Saatchi & Saatchi, LVMH, Schweppes, MasterChef, Leroy Merlin, BMW, Prosegur, Fundación Mapfre, and the US Embassy. Distribution is direct: all sales come through phone, email, or a website quote request form, with no self-serve or online booking, and no third-party channel intermediaries.

The go-to-market combines a multilingual website (Spanish, Catalan, English, Russian), a visual portfolio of completed projects, blog content, social media, podcast appearances, and strong referral relationships with leading wedding planners, interior designers, and event coordinators. Recent (2022-era) commercial extensions include the comprarcarpa.es online store, which resells folding tents sourced from UK manufacturer Gala Tent, marking a shift from pure rental into direct product resale. The company employs architects and decorators in-house alongside business administration staff and manages the full project lifecycle from needs analysis, permits, and licensing through installation, on-site support, and post-event collection. The business is privately held with no external funding or parent company disclosed.

Name

BC Carpas

Legal name

ALQUICARP S.L.

Website

https://bc-carpas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BC Carpas is a Barcelona-founded Spanish marquee and tent rental company (est. 1992) that designs, installs, and manages temporary event infrastructure for weddings, private celebrations, and corporate events nationwide from offices in Barcelona and Madrid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental Services

NAICS

General Rental Centers (5323), Other Consumer Goods Rental (53228)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI), Temporary Flooring & Ground Protection Rentals (HSACAFAI), Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Decor Props & Themed Set Rentals (HSACAFAK), Corporate, Event & Staging Furniture Rental (Short-Term) (CRAIAOAG)

Keywords

• Tent rental services
• Event marquees
• Wedding tent hire
• Corporate event tents
• Temporary event structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tent and Marquee Rental: Rental of various tent types (transparent, modular, stretched, pavilion-style) for weddings, celebrations, and corporate events. Pricing is quote-based and varies by tent type, size, duration, and accessories required. This is the primary revenue stream.
2. Event Accessories and Complement Services: Additional revenue from complementary products and services including flooring, dance floors, lighting, air conditioning, heating, generators, furniture, decorations, and event management services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BC Carpas rents marquees and tents for events and weddings across Spain, offering transparent, modular, stretched (jaima), and pavilion-style tents up to 1,500m² in 10+ colors. The core rental service is complemented by a full accessory package including wooden platforms, dance floors, lighting, heating and air conditioning, generators, furniture, carpeting, stages, decoration, and enclosure walls, with full project management covering permits, transport, installation, event support, and dismantling.

Product overview

BC Carpas is a marquee and tent rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services for events and weddings across Spain. The core offerings consist of two main product lines: (1) Carpas para Eventos - rental of marquees for corporate events including conventions, presentations, product launches, inaugurations, and cocktails; and (2) Carpas para Bodas y Celebraciones - rental of marquees for weddings and celebrations including weddings, anniversaries, parties, baptisms, birthdays, and communions. Both core products are available in multiple tent types (transparent, modular, stretched/jaima, pavilion-style) and colors (gray, brown, beige, lavender, burgundy, white, black, sand, raw/natural, transparent). The company supplements its marquee rental with an extensive add-on module portfolio including pergolas for sun shade, dance floors with lighting, wooden platforms and flooring, professional lighting, heating and air conditioning, furniture (tables, chairs, sofas, chill-out sets), carpeting, generators, stages, decoration services, and enclosure walls. The company operates from Barcelona and Madrid, serving clients throughout Spain with over 25 years of experience.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Carpas para Eventos (Corporate Event Marquees) Rental of marquees and tents for corporate events including company parties, conventions, presentations, product launches, inaugurations, and cocktails. Available in transparent, modular, stretched (jaima), and pavilion-style formats in multiple colors, deployed throughout Spain via direct sales.
• Carpas para Bodas y Celebraciones (Wedding and Celebration Marquees) Rental of marquees for weddings and celebrations including weddings, anniversaries, parties, baptisms, birthdays, and first communions. Available in multiple colors (transparent, gray, brown, beige, lavender, burgundy, white, black, sand, natural) and tent types (pavilion, stretched/jaima, modular), with full event infrastructure and decoration services for events up to 400+ guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Featured in Telva magazine wedding editions multiple times
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• Telva Novias MagazinemoderateGTM or Marketing PartnerBC Carpas marquee installations have been featured multiple times in Telva Novias magazine, one of Spain's leading wedding publications. Featured weddings include those at Picos de Europa, wine cellars, and countryside estates, enhancing brand visibility among engaged couples.
• Various Wedding Planners and Interior DesignerscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBC Carpas works regularly with leading wedding planners (such as Bodas de Cuento), interior designers, florists, caterers, photographers, and event coordinators who recommend their services to clients planning marquee events. These professionals trust BC Carpas for their own client events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Groupe GL Events: Major French-headquartered international events industry operator providing temporary structures, equipment, and full event services. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering tents and event infrastructure, but at significantly larger scale and with global footprint spanning exhibitions, sports, and corporate events.

Direct peers

• Tentickle International: South Africa-headquartered stretch tent manufacturer and rental provider with European distribution. Direct peer in the stretched/jaima tent category that BC Carpas explicitly offers, serving wedding and corporate event markets.
• Losberger De Boer: Global leader in temporary event structures and marquee rentals with operations across Europe, North America, and beyond. Most direct peer to BC Carpas given overlapping product categories (event tents, modular structures) and shared corporate/wedding customer base, though at significantly larger scale.
• Anchor Industries: US-based manufacturer and renter of tents and event structures serving corporate events, weddings, and large gatherings. Comparable product categories and event-driven business model, though operating primarily in North America.
• HTS TENTIQ: German manufacturer and supplier of large-scale event tents and temporary structures serving the European events industry. Directly comparable to BC Carpas in modular tent offerings, with overlap in corporate event and large-scale temporary infrastructure.
• Röder Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice: Long-established German marquee and event rental company specializing in premium tents for weddings, corporate events, and large gatherings. Highly comparable to BC Carpas given similar premium positioning and similar wedding/corporate customer focus.
• Neptunus: European temporary structure specialist providing tent and modular building rentals for events, exhibitions, and semi-permanent venues. Direct peer in event tent rental with comparable enterprise-grade client base and similar add-on services.

Others

• Bodas de Cuento: Spanish wedding planning agency that BC Carpas explicitly collaborates with as a referral partner. Adjacent ecosystem participant in the Spanish premium wedding market, demonstrating BC Carpas' integration into the wedding planner channel rather than direct competition.

Regional players

• Carpas Pino: Spanish regional marquee rental company operating in overlapping Spanish territories. Most direct domestic geographic competitor to BC Carpas, though typically smaller scale and more localized in service area.
• Tenteks: Tent and event structure rental company operating in Turkey and nearby regions, offering modular tents and event infrastructure. Comparable as a regional rental specialist serving corporate and wedding events, though in a different primary geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BCCarpas
• Facebookfacebook.com/BCCarpas
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bc-carpas

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

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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