TKF

What TKF does

TKF, spol. s r.o. is a privately held Czech limited liability company founded around 1996 that designs, manufactures, rents, and services branded event equipment for the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Operating from its Sulice headquarters near Prague and an Otrokovice manufacturing workshop in Moravia, with a registered office in Prague, the company runs a vertical stack spanning five scissor/pop-up tent tiers (Rapid Basic, Rapid Classic, Rapid Premium, Rapid Extreme, plus the economy 4Leaf line), inflatable structures built on TPU constant-pressure technology, advertising flags and banners, folding furniture, outdoor heating, advertising umbrellas, and winter-area equipment (barrier nets, advertising fences, protective mattresses, ski instruction carpets).

Its differentiators sit in physical-product IP rather than software: full-area digital sublimation printing applied directly into fabric for durable, photorealistic branding; integrated LED lighting embedded into Rapid Premium frame struts; and a constant-pressure inflation system that maintains structure without continuous power. Revenue is generated through four streams — one-time product sales, equipment rental with optional delivery/installation, custom design and 3D visualization services, and warranty/post-warranty servicing — priced in CZK and EUR.

The go-to-market combines a sales-led motion that assigns each client a personal advisor with a direct e-commerce storefront at tkf.cz. The customer base spans corporate event organisers, sports-event producers (Czech Olympic Committee, Petr Čech Sport events including Kolo pro život and Pražské schody, RAUL Agency properties such as Jizerská 50), motorsport teams (Dakar Rally), and individual consumers purchasing tents, furniture, and accessories — supported by marketing through email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, event sponsorships, and industry trade shows.

Name

TKF

Legal name

TKF, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://tkf.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TKF is a privately held Czech manufacturer, renter, and servicer of branded event equipment — scissor/pop-up tents, inflatables, flags, banners, furniture, outdoor heating, and winter-area gear — serving corporate, sports, and consumer customers across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Manufacturing and Rental

NAICS

Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (54185)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Outdoor Event Equipment Rentals (Umbrellas, Patio Heaters, Fire Pits) (HSACAFAL)

Keywords

• Event equipment manufacturing
• Pop-up tents
• Inflatable structures
• Event rental services
• Promotional displays

Headquarters

HQ city

Sulice

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time sale of event equipment including scissor tents, inflatable structures, banners, flags, furniture, and accessories with optional custom printing. Revenue is generated per transaction with no recurring component.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of event equipment for specified time periods. Includes flexible options for delivery, installation, and technical supervision. Revenue is generated per rental period.
3. Custom Design and Production Services: Custom graphic design, visualization, and tailored solutions for specific event requirements. Services include DTP preparation, creative design, and 3D visualization of promotional zones.
4. Servicing and Maintenance: Warranty and post-warranty service, cleaning, assembly and disassembly for rented and sold equipment. Replacement parts available for all product lines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TKF manufactures, sells, and rents professional event equipment including pop-up (scissor) tents, inflatable tents and promotional inflatables, advertising flags and banners, folding furniture, outdoor umbrellas, outdoor heating, and winter sports area equipment. All fabric products can be customized through in-house digital sublimation printing for photorealistic full-color branding. The company delivers complete event solutions combining consultation, custom design and 3D visualization, manufacturing, delivery, professional installation, and post-sale servicing for corporate event organizers, sports event operators, winter sports facilities, and private hosts in Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Product overview

TKF operates as an event equipment provider offering both sales and rental of professional event infrastructure. The core product lines include Rapid Basic (entry-level steel), Rapid Classic (standard steel), Rapid Premium (mid-range aluminum with ELOX), Rapid Extreme (professional aluminum), and 4Leaf (economy) frame tent systems. These are complemented by inflatable structures (tents, arches, balloons), advertising flags and banners, folding furniture, outdoor heating, and umbrellas. TKF provides digital sublimation printing services integrated into their products, enabling full-color branding on textiles. The company offers integrated LED lighting accessories for premium tent lines and operates a full equipment rental service. Services include event design, installation, and comprehensive maintenance support. With 29 years of experience, TKF positions itself as a complete event solution partner rather than a single-product vendor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pop-up Tents (Nůžkové stany)

Quantifiable outcome

• Equipment lifespan of 'tens to hundreds of events' with proper maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Petr Čech SportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Long-term partnership with sports events agency organizing cycling and running events. TKF serves as exclusive equipment supplier for events including Kolo pro život (25,000+ visitors), Pražské schody, and other sports activities. Provides branded tents, banners, and inflatable equipment for partner presentations.
• RAUL AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Partnership with event agency RAUL for winter sports events including Jizerská 50 and Primátorky rowing races. Provides equipment for partner presentations, heated facilities, and course safety equipment.
• Czech Olympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Long-term partner for Olympic events and projects including Rio-Lipno Olympic park featuring the largest inflatable water slide in Europe (300 meters, serving 20,000 riders over 17 days).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Losberger De Boer: German-Dutch global leader in event tents and temporary structures with comparable product portfolio (frame tents, space frameworks, inflatable structures) and broader international footprint.
• X-GLOO: German manufacturer of inflatable event tents and structures using similar constant-pressure/airframe technology to TKF's inflatable product line, targeting sports events and brand activations.
• Vöhringer: German pop-up tent and folding furniture manufacturer with comparable product range including scissor tents, folding furniture, and event accessories — directly comparable mid-sized competitor.
• Extreme Canopy: US-based pop-up canopy and event tent manufacturer offering comparable custom-printed frame tents for sports events, trade shows, and brand activations.
• TentCraft: US manufacturer of custom pop-up tents, event structures, and accessories — direct competitor in custom-printed frame tent market with similar business model.
• Röder Zeltsysteme: German manufacturer of aluminum event tents and hall systems serving corporate events, sports events, and trade shows across Europe — direct competitor in frame tent space.
• Mastertent: Austrian/Italian manufacturer of pop-up (scissor) frame tents directly competing with TKF's Rapid product line, including folding tents, pagoda tents, and inflatable structures for events across Europe.
• Inflatable Design Group: Manufacturer of custom inflatable structures, arches, and product replicas for events and brand activations — overlaps with TKF's inflatable tents, arches, and balloon product line.
• HTS tentiQ: German manufacturer of temporary and semi-permanent tent structures for events, sports, and industry — overlapping in frame tent systems and inflatable structures.

Broad incumbents

• GL events: French global event services conglomerate offering temporary structures, furniture, and event logistics — broader portfolio player competing in similar sports and corporate event rentals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tkfeventpartner
• Facebookfacebook.com/tkfeventpartner
• Instagraminstagram.com/tkfeventpartner
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tkf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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