equip event services ltd

What equip event services ltd does

equip event services ltd is a London-based B2B provider of audio-visual equipment hire and technical event production services, operating from a single headquarters at 1 Somers Place, SW2 2AL, with 25 employees. The company rents equipment across five categories (sound, vision, lighting, scenic, and power distribution) and delivers integrated event production covering design, consultancy, project management, installation, technical management, streaming and hybrid integration. Customers are primarily UK corporate clients, creative/production agencies, and prestigious London venues, with services commissioned on a quote-by-event basis at prices that are not publicly disclosed.

The core technology is conventional professional AV hardware supported by an inventory asset base valued at over £2 million, with continuous stock reinvestment year on year. Operational technology is differentiated less by proprietary software than by certified processes: the company holds ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental management, held since 2016), ISO 45001 (health and safety) and ISO 45003 (psychosocial well-being), and uses Trace for event-level emissions tracking and Climate Essentials for HQ operations. The fleet is 50% electric, all event fixtures are LED, and the company targets net zero by 2050 with 68% of waste currently diverted from landfill.

The business model is service-led B2B with three revenue streams: equipment rental (one-time hire), full-service event production (professional services), and streaming/hybrid integration support. Go-to-market is overwhelmingly referral-driven, anchored on preferred/accredited supplier status at 11 prestigious London venues including the Royal Opera House, Science Museum, Spencer House and Tower Bridge. Marketing is minimal, relying on word-of-mouth, Instagram and LinkedIn presence. The company is privately held with no external institutional investment and is led by Managing Director Daniel Barley.

Name

equip event services ltd

Legal name

equip event services Ltd.

Website

https://equip.london

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

equip event services ltd is a London-based B2B provider of AV equipment hire and full-service technical event production, serving corporate clients, creative agencies, and prestigious venue partners across the UK with over £2m of inventory and ISO-certified sustainable operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Event Production Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

Keywords

• AV equipment rental
• Event production services
• Technical staging
• Audio visual hire
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of AV equipment including speakers, microphones, mixing desks, antennas, receivers, stands, video, projectors, displays, cameras, screens, lenses, lights, staging, diffusion hazers, podiums, decks, generators, and cables. Equipment hire is a core element of the business with continuous investment to strengthen diverse rental stock year on year.
2. Event Production Services: Full-service event production including design, consultancy, project management, installation, technical management, and production support. Services are tailored to meet specific client and project needs, ranging from informal advice through to complete integrated systems delivery.
3. Streaming and Hybrid Integration: Technical support for live, hybrid and streamed events including creative production for various event types from corporate conferences to weddings and outdoor activations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

equip event services ltd provides audio-visual equipment hire and full-service event production for live, hybrid and streamed events across London and the UK. The company offers sound, vision, lighting, power distribution, rigging, staging and scenic rental, combined with design, consultancy, project management, installation and technical management services for corporate, agency and venue clients.

Product overview

equip event services ltd operates as a sustainability-focused AV equipment hire and technical staging company, offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental equipment across five core categories: Sound (speakers, microphones, mixing desks, antenna, receivers, stands), Vision (video, projectors, displays, cameras, screens, lenses), Lighting (fixtures, stands, cables, control desks, uplighters), Scenic (staging, diffusion hazers, podiums, decks), and Power Distribution (generators, cables). These equipment rental offerings are complemented by full-service Event Production that combines the rental inventory with lighting, sound, video, power, staging, rigging and scenic builds, streaming and hybrid integration, creative design, and production management. The company functions as a unified one-stop shop where clients can procure individual equipment items to supplement existing inventory or engage the full production team for integrated event delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 68% waste diverted from landfill through recycling and donations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 10–11 Carlton House TerracecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Accredited supplier since 2023, providing full AV, lighting, streaming and scenic solutions in Georgian rooms overlooking The Mall and St James' Park for conferences, dinners and receptions.
• Crystal Palace ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Accredited supplier since 2023, providing event production support across heritage and open-air venues including the Concert Platform, performance lawns and restored Crystal Palace Subway.
• Royal Opera HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, providing full production and technical support for live performances and private events in five distinctive event spaces from the Paul Hamlyn Hall to the Linbury Theatre.
• Science MuseumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, delivering complex productions across 12 event spaces including Illuminate, the Flight Gallery and IMAX Theatre for events ranging from intimate dinners to large-scale brand experiences.
• Royal Horticultural HallscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, providing lighting, audio, scenic and power solutions for exhibitions, dinners and large-scale activations at Lindley Hall and Lawrence Hall accommodating up to 1,500 guests.
• Mall GalleriescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, providing sound, lighting, streaming and scenic solutions for exhibitions, receptions and award ceremonies in three elegant spaces near Buckingham Palace.
• Trinity HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, providing lighting, sound and scenic solutions for five event rooms overlooking the Tower of London, combining Georgian architecture with maritime heritage.
• Tower BridgecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Accredited supplier since 2021, creating memorable experiences in three unique spaces including the high-level Walkways with glass floors and panoramic views of one of London's most recognisable landmarks.
• Spencer HousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Accredited supplier since 2016, providing discreet technical and production support for events in one of London's finest private palaces with eight state rooms overlooking Green Park.
• Young V&AcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccredited supplier since the venue opened for events, supporting the museum's mission to inspire imagination through innovative production and design in beautifully restored Victorian building spaces.
• Battersea Arts CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPreferred partner providing services for weddings, gala dinners, private parties and film shoots in the Grand Hall and characterful rooms of this unique historic Battersea venue.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hawthorn: One of the UK's largest event production and AV hire companies, offering sound, lighting, video, staging, and rigging for corporate events and live shows. Directly comparable to equip's London-focused corporate event production and equipment hire model, though at significantly greater scale.
• Stage Electrics: UK-based event production, AV hire, and staging services company serving corporate events, exhibitions, and live entertainment. Comparable to equip across AV equipment hire and full production delivery, with a similar emphasis on venue and corporate clients.
• Anna Valley: London-based AV hire and integration specialist serving corporate events, exhibitions, and live productions. Directly comparable to equip on AV equipment rental combined with full production services, with overlapping venue and corporate client bases.
• Fisher Productions: London-based full-service event production company offering AV, lighting, staging, and creative production for corporate events. Directly comparable to equip's integrated event production model serving high-end corporate and venue clients in the UK capital.
• White Light: UK event production and AV hire company providing lighting, audio, video, and rigging for corporate, theatrical, and live events. Closely comparable to equip on integrated event production services and equipment rental for corporate and venue-based clients.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of entertainment and event technology solutions including AV equipment hire, lighting, video, and rigging. Overlaps directly with equip's core offerings but operates globally with significantly larger scale, equipment pools, and integrated broadcast capabilities.
• Encore (formerly PSAV): Global event technology and venue services company providing AV production, equipment, and staging across hotels, convention centres, and corporate venues. Comparable to equip on AV hire and event production services, but with a much broader venue network and standardised service model.

Emerging players

• LX Group: UK event production and AV hire specialist focused on lighting, sound, and staging for corporate events and brand activations. Comparable to equip on equipment hire and production services for corporate clients, with a smaller footprint and partial overlap in venue-based work.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/equip-event-services-ltd
• Instagraminstagram.com/equipevents

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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