AUCOP

What AUCOP does

AUCOP is a privately-held, family-owned French audiovisual and event-decoration services company founded in 1988, operating from three agency locations in Nice (Carros), Paris (Wissous), and Marseille (Saint-Victoret), with a 4,500 m² warehouse facility housing its equipment inventory. The company provides turnkey technical event production for corporate conventions, luxury private events (weddings, galas), exhibitions and brand activations, live events, and institutional congresses. Its service portfolio spans seven core categories: professional sound reinforcement (L-Acoustics, D&B Audiotechnik, Yamaha consoles), lighting (Robe, Clay Paky, Ayrton, MA Lighting), video production and LED walls (ROE, Panasonic, Christie, Blackmagic ATEM 8K), simultaneous translation (BOSCH), stage structures and rigging (Prolyte), electrical distribution, and custom scenic decoration through an in-house workshop.

AUCOP monetizes through four revenue streams: usage-based equipment rental (with or without technician, available for pickup or delivery), full-service technical event production (professional services), one-time equipment sales and permanent venue installations, and managed services via long-term site management contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is event-driven and relationship-led, combining direct corporate sales, agency channel partnerships (Havas Event, Creative Spirit, Ikebana, ComSquare), and visibility at major French industry events including Cannes Lions and Festival de Cannes. The customer base is diverse, spanning luxury hospitality (Hotel du Cap Eden Roc, Carlton Cannes, Club Med, Renaissance), luxury goods (LVMH), technology (TikTok France), insurance (AXA), and industrial corporates (Air Liquide, NGE, ORTEC), with an Ecovadis Silver sustainability credential and Label Spectacle certification supporting procurement-side credibility.

Name

AUCOP

Legal name

AUCOP

Website

https://aucop.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

AUCOP is a French family-owned audiovisual and event-decoration services company founded in 1988, providing turnkey sound, lighting, video, simultaneous translation, staging, and custom scenic production for corporate, luxury, and institutional events across France via three agency locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technical Production Services

SIC

Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Simultaneous Interpretation, Translation & Conference Audio (Interpretation Booths, Infrared) (THAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Audiovisual event production
• Professional sound rental
• Event lighting services
• Stage rigging equipment
• Event decoration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Nice (Carros)

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of audiovisual and decorative equipment without technician, available for pickup at Nice, Marseille or Paris locations, or delivered to site for self-operation. Includes both equipment-only and equipment-with-technician packages.
2. Technical Event Services: Full-service technical event production including installation and operation of audiovisual equipment, custom scenic construction, and project management from feasibility study to execution.
3. Equipment Sales and Permanent Installations: Sale and installation of equipment for permanent venues including conference rooms, theaters, convention centers, and restaurants, leveraging relationships with manufacturers and professional distributors.
4. Site Management: Long-term on-site equipment and technical staffing arrangements, providing clients with access to state-of-the-art audiovisual technology with maintenance and professional support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AUCOP is a French audiovisual and event-decoration service provider that rents professional sound, lighting, video, simultaneous translation, stage structure, and power distribution equipment, and delivers full-service technical event production with technician crews from three agency locations in Nice, Paris, and Marseille. The company also operates an in-house scenic decoration workshop that fabricates custom scenic furniture, backdrops, and flooring, allowing clients to contract a single supplier for both technical audiovisual execution and event décor. Beyond one-off rentals and productions, AUCOP sells and installs permanent audiovisual systems for venues and provides long-term on-site site management with dedicated technical staffing.

Product overview

AUCOP is a French audiovisual and event technical services company offering a comprehensive global solution for events including corporate, private, luxury, and public gatherings. The company operates three agency locations (Nice, Marseille, Paris) from a 4500m² facility. The product portfolio centers on seven core service categories: Sonorisation (professional audio equipment including speakers from L-Acoustics/D&B Audiotechnik, mixing consoles, DJ equipment, microphones from major brands), Eclairage (lighting solutions featuring moving heads from Robe/Clay Paky/Ayrton, LED fixtures, traditional projectors from ETC/Robert Juliat, and control consoles), Video (LED walls, projectors from Panasonic/Christie, Blackmagic switchers including the ATEM Constellation 8K, video conferencing, dynamic image management), Traduction simultanee (simultaneous translation systems with BOSCH equipment, interpreter consoles, booths, and voting systems), Structure & scene (aluminum trusses from Prolyte, lifting equipment, monotube systems), Distribution electrique (power distribution cabinets and cabling), and Decoration evenementielle (modular flooring, scenic furniture, desks, backdrops, steles, and custom fabrication). The company also offers live streaming, audio/video conferencing, and equipment rental services where customers can rent equipment for self-installation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sonorisation (Professional Sound Rental and Services) Rental and operation of professional audio equipment for events, including speakers, mixing consoles, DJ gear, microphones, and audio conferencing systems, available with or without technicians for corporate, luxury, and live event clients.
• Eclairage (Professional Lighting Rental and Services)
• Video (Video Production and Display Equipment)
• Traduction simultanee (Simultaneous Translation Services)
• Structure & Scene (Stage Structures and Rigging)
• Distribution electrique (Electrical Power Distribution)
• Decoration evenementielle (Event Decoration and Scenic Furniture)
• Atelier Deco (Custom Scenic Workshop)
• Full-Service Technical Event Production
• Equipment Rental (Location de materiel)
• Live Streaming Services
• Audio & Video Conferencing Solutions
• Permanent Equipment Installation and Sales
• Site Management (Managed On-Site AV Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Single interlocutor reduces coordination complexity and communication errors
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Label des Prestataires de Service du Spectacle VivantcoreOthersOfficial certification body for live performance service providers in France. AUCOP displays the Label Spectacle certification, demonstrating compliance with industry standards for audiovisual and event production services.
• Le Club des Partenaires (L'événement)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association of event industry partners in France. Membership provides networking, best practice sharing, and industry credibility for event professionals.
• SynpaseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional network for event industry professionals in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, facilitating regional business connections and collaboration.
• Bureau des Congrès de MarseillecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial convention bureau for Marseille. Partnership ensures AUCOP is recommended as preferred technical provider for congresses and conventions held at Marseille venues.
• LinkeusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional event services network partner providing additional coverage and referral opportunities for events in the French Riviera region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Melpomen: Melpomen is a French event production and audiovisual services company serving corporate events, conventions, and live entertainment with AV equipment rental and technical staff. Direct competitor to AUCOP in French corporate event AV production with similar scope of services.
• Habegger: Habegger is a Swiss-based event services company providing technical event production, AV equipment rental, and stage construction for corporate and public events. Direct peer to AUCOP with similar service portfolio (sound, lighting, video, staging) and comparable regional position serving DACH-region premium event clients.
• Stageco: Stageco is a European staging and structures specialist providing custom stage, roof, and rigging solutions for concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable to AUCOP's structure & scene capability (Prolyte trusses, lifting equipment), serving similar large-scale event clients with engineering-heavy staging offerings.
• Novelty Group: Novelty is a French audiovisual rental and event production company serving corporate events, concerts, and broadcast with extensive professional equipment inventory. Direct competitor to AUCOP in the French event AV rental market with similar customer profiles (corporate, luxury, institutional).
• Dushow: Dushow is a French event technical services and AV rental company with national coverage across France, offering sound, lighting, video, and stage equipment for corporate events, concerts and broadcast. Direct competitor to AUCOP in French event AV rental with comparable three-region presence.
• Magnum (French audiovisual company): Magnum is a French audiovisual and event technical services provider offering sound, lighting, video, and stage equipment for corporate and live events. Direct competitor to AUCOP in the French event production market with similar service portfolio and target client segments.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: GL Events is a major French event services group offering venue management, event production, and equipment rental across global markets. Comparable to AUCOP as a French-headquartered event services provider, but operating at much larger scale with international footprint and venue ownership that AUCOP lacks.
• Euro Media Group: Euro Media Group is a major European broadcast and event services provider offering production facilities, crew, and technical services across France and Europe. Comparable to AUCOP in French event technical services, with stronger broadcast production capabilities and larger scale.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is one of the world's largest providers of event production services and entertainment technology, serving corporate events, concerts, broadcast, and theater globally. Comparable to AUCOP in offering comprehensive AV event production, but operating at much larger scale with global footprint and touring expertise.
• VIPARIS: VIPARIS manages major Paris convention and exhibition venues (Porte de Versailles, La Défense Arena area) and provides integrated event services. Comparable to AUCOP as a French event services provider, but focused on venue ownership and operation rather than pure AV rental and decoration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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