Chopt Studio & Productions

What Chopt Studio & Productions does

Chopt Studio & Productions is an Australian design-and-build firm, founded in 2020 and headquartered in Sydney with delivery capability in Melbourne, that specialises in the physical construction of brand activations, pop-ups, event builds, and experiential installations. The company is led by three co-founder directors — brothers Darcy and Tristan and their close friend Josh — and operates with a small in-house team of approximately seven people covering carpentry, joinery, fit-outs, signage and graphics, staging and sets, and metal fabrication. Its end clients are premium and luxury brands across fashion, beauty, automotive, beverage, technology, sports, and media (including Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada Beauty, Estée Lauder, KIA, Porsche, Samsung, Hennessy, Tanqueray, Johnnie Walker, IKEA, FIFA, and Paramount+), while its direct buyers are creative and design agencies (PIM Group, Studio Messa, RIZER, Traffik, Popology, Grumpy Sailor, Activation Union, Team Event, Collider) that brief Chopt as the build and execution partner.

The company's core technology platform is Chopt Blox, a proprietary modular system of prefabricated blocks that can be reconfigured and transported across Australia to serve as the structural foundation for repeatable activation builds. Chopt Blox is layered on top of the firm's in-house multi-trade capabilities, allowing it to deliver finishes such as Venetian plaster, custom metalwork, integrated LED, and premium paint systems to luxury brand standards. Notable projects include the Dior 30 Montaigne Apartment pop-up, the Louis Vuitton F1 hospitality suite at Albert Park (2025), Prada Beauty at Machine Hall, Estée Lauder installations at Vivid Sydney (2024 and 2025), KIA builds at the Australian Open (2023, 2025, 2026), the Paramount Mountain structure at F1 (2025), and Australia's first floating basketball court on Sydney Harbour for Hennessy.

Chopt operates a B2B2B, project-based revenue model, earning one-time project fees for designing, constructing, and installing bespoke builds. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales: the firm is awarded work through direct enquiries and agency-led briefs, with no publicly listed pricing. Distribution runs exclusively through its creative-agency partnership channel, supplemented by a portfolio website and Instagram presence that generate inbound enquiries from agencies and brands. The company is privately held by its three founders, has no disclosed institutional investors, and reports no revenue or funding history.

Name

Chopt Studio & Productions

Legal name

Chopt Studio & Productions

Website

https://choptstudio.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chopt Studio & Productions is a Sydney-based design-and-build firm founded in 2020 that constructs premium brand activations, pop-ups, and event installations as the build partner for creative agencies serving luxury fashion, beauty, automotive, beverage, sports, and technology clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brand Activation Construction Services

NAICS

Custom Roll Forming (332114)

SIC

Sheet Metal Work (3444)

akta.pro primary industry

Surface Treatment & Finishing Equipment (Coating, Plating, Deburring, Shot Blasting) (IMAHADAJ)

Keywords

• Brand activation builds
• Custom joinery fabrication
• Experiential event production
• Modular event structures
• Luxury retail fitouts

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brand Activation & Event Build Services: Project-based fees for designing, constructing, and installing custom brand activations, event spaces, pop-ups, and experiential installs. Revenue is earned per project as the build/execution partner for creative agencies serving brand clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Chopt Studio & Productions is a design-and-build company that constructs custom brand activations, event spaces, pop-ups, and experiential installations as a build-and-execution partner for creative agencies. The company combines carpentry, joinery, fitouts, signage, graphics, staging, sets, and metal fabrication under one roof to deliver turnkey physical brand experiences. Its proprietary Chopt Blox modular system underpins reusable, transportable builds deployed across Australia for premium and luxury brand clients.

Product overview

Chopt Studio & Productions is a design-and-build company for brand activations and events, offering a portfolio of physical construction services (carpentry and joinery, signage and graphics, staging and sets, metal fabrication) alongside its proprietary modular building system, Chopt Blox. The company operates as a build-and-execution partner for creative agencies, constructing immersive brand experiences at high-profile events including the Australian Open, Vivid Sydney, Fashion Week, and Formula 1 Grand Prix. Projects span pop-up retail activations, hospitality suites, event stages, and large-scale experiential installations, built from materials including timber, metal, acrylic, and specialty finishes such as Venetian plaster and 2pac paint.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Chopt Blox: A signature modular, cost-effective building block system that can be transported Australia wide, used as the foundation for pop-up experiences and brand activations.

Products and services

• Carpentry, Joinery and Fitouts
• Signage and Graphics
• Staging and Sets Displays
• Metal Fabrication
• Chopt Blox

Named customers25 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PIM GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term creative agency partner that briefs Chopt as the build/execution partner across multiple activations including Prada Beauty Machine Hall, Kerastase x Adore Beauty pop-up, Shark Beauty AFW 2025, Prada Kiosks, and more.
• Studio MessacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrequent creative agency partner on luxury brand activations including Dior Apartment (Sydney), Dior Holiday 2023, Hennessy x NBA floating court, KIA Australian Open 2023, Nike Jersey Gala, Magnum Bondi, Miss Dior, Meshki Birthday, Porsche Garage, and Amex Afters.
• RIZERcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegular creative partner delivering premium activations including Louis Vuitton F1 Suite 2025, Estée Lauder Vivid 2024 & 2025, La Mer Crèmery Double Bay, Longines Afterparty, Tag Heuer Formula 1, Pepsi activations, Dior Holiday.
• TraffikcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency partner on activations including Tanqueray Australian Open 2024, Samsung x AAFW, IKEA Mindsets, and Tanqueray AO 2024.
• PopologyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency partner on HP at SXSW (Darling Harbour) and Giorgio Armani Pitt St Mall activations.
• Grumpy SailorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency partner on FIFA Women's World Cup Museum at the FIFA Fan Village, Sydney, 2023.
• Activation UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency partner for Johnnie Walker Blue Label shop fit-out at Pitt St Mall, Sydney.
• Team EventminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency partner for Porsche Garage pop-up at Westfield Bondi Junction.
• ColliderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign agency partner on the larger-than-life Sheridan towel installation in Sydney Harbour.
• Jay Productions & EventsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAV production partner providing LED screen integration and technical AV services for events such as Magnum Bondi and KIA Australian Open 2023 builds.
• Jay ProductionsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAV production partner for KIA Australian Open 2023 and Estée Lauder Vivid 2025 (LED screens inside foam sculptures).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cogent: Experience design and fabrication firm delivering custom brand environments, exhibits, and event activations. Comparable to Chopt as a hands-on design-and-build house combining creative design with in-house fabrication for premium brand clients.
• MKG: Experiential marketing agency producing brand activations, events, and immersive experiences for consumer brands. Comparable to Chopt in delivering physical brand experiences with strong creative execution, though MKG integrates strategy and creative agency capabilities alongside build.
• Opus Agency: US-based experiential agency producing events, brand activations, and custom builds for technology, consumer, and luxury clients. Comparable to Chopt in delivering premium, design-led physical brand experiences with strong fabrication execution.
• Mather & Co: UK-based design and build firm specializing in museums, brand experiences, and exhibition fabrication. Comparable to Chopt as a multi-trade design-and-build house serving premium brand and cultural clients, with similar turnkey carpentry, metalwork, and finishing capabilities.
• MAS Event Design: Global event design and production company building custom environments for high-profile brand activations and corporate events. Comparable to Chopt as a specialist design-and-build firm for premium experiential work, with multi-trade fabrication capabilities.
• JRA (Jack Rouse Associates): Global experience design consultancy building branded environments, museums, and event experiences. Comparable to Chopt in the premium brand experience design-and-build space, though more focused on permanent and semi-permanent installations.
• Sparks: Global experience agency building custom environments, exhibits, and brand activations for premium clients. Comparable to Chopt as a design-and-build partner for luxury and consumer brand experiential work, with similar multi-trade build capabilities.

Regional players

• Hartmann Studios: Australian event production and design company delivering staging, custom builds, and AV for major brand and corporate events. Comparable to Chopt as an Australian competitor delivering premium event builds, particularly in the Sydney market.

Broad incumbents

• George P. Johnson Experience Marketing: Global experiential marketing agency with large-scale fabrication and event build capabilities. Comparable to Chopt in delivering premium brand activations for global clients (automotive, tech, consumer goods), though at much larger scale and broader service scope.
• Jack Morton Worldwide: Global brand experience agency delivering events, exhibits, and experiential campaigns for major brands. Comparable to Chopt as a builder of premium brand experiences across multiple event types and verticals, though with global scale and integrated agency services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chopt-studio-productions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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