The Davenport
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2008
- HeadquartersGreer, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
The Davenport firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- The Davenport
- Legal name
- Events At The Davenport
- Website
- https://eventsatthedavenport.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2008
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
The Davenport industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Event Venue Rental
- NAICS
- General Rental Centers (5323)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)
Keywords
Where The Davenport is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Greer
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
The Davenport business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Venue Time Block Rental: Revenue generated from renting the venue in hourly/time block increments. Saturday rates range from $500-$2400 depending on time blocks selected. Friday/Sunday rates from $700-$1500. Weekday rates from $400-$900. Additional revenue from weekend packages ($3000) and New Year's Eve packages ($2500).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Saturday Time Block Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Friday & Sunday Time Block Rental |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Monday-Thursday Time Block Rental |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Weekend Package |
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | New Year's Eve Package |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
The Davenport product offering
Product offeringCore offering
The Davenport is a full-service event venue rental business operating a 2,500 sq. ft. flexible event space inside a historic circa-1898 building at 230 Trade St. in downtown Greer, SC. The venue rents by time block (Block A: 6am-10am, Block B: 10:30am-3pm, Block C: 4pm-2am) and package for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, seminars, training sessions, holiday parties, birthday parties, dance instruction, and special events accommodating 20-210 guests. Rentals include tables, chairs, linens (with 25% discount), access to a kitchenette, handicap-accessible bathrooms, and free parking, with a bring-your-own-vendor policy covering DJ, caterer, and florist.
Product overview
The Davenport is a full-service event venue offering rental space for weddings, receptions, corporate events, and celebrations in historic downtown Greer, SC. The core offering is the venue rental itself, which includes various event types (weddings, rehearsal dinners, company parties, seminars, holiday parties, birthday parties, dance instruction, and special events). Add-on services include wedding invitation sales through Your Invitation Place partner referrals and dance lessons (shag and ballroom) taught by Enjoy Dance instructors. Supporting sub-products include configurable floor layouts, an online booking calendar, tiered rental pricing with time-block packages, and event parking. The venue features 2,500 sq. ft. of space with hardwood floors, antique chandeliers, exposed brick, and a kitchenette, accommodating up to 210 guests.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Event Venue Rental Full-service event and reception hall rental space in historic downtown Greer, SC, offering flexible space for weddings, corporate events, parties, and dance instruction with amenities including hardwood floors, antique chandeliers, exposed brick, kitchenette, wireless internet, and free parking.
- Weddings & Receptions Wedding ceremony and reception hosting service at the venue with capacity for up to 210 guests, featuring multiple floor layouts and access to all venue amenities.
- Rehearsal Dinners & Parties Rehearsal dinner and rehearsal party hosting service providing an elegant historic setting for pre-wedding events with included tables, chairs, linens, kitchenette, and free parking.
- Company & Corporate Parties Corporate event hosting service for company dinners, corporate parties, mixers, and business gatherings with flexible seating arrangements and venue amenities including wireless internet.
- Seminars & Training Facilities Corporate seminar and training meeting facility rental for up to 210 attendees with equipment setup, flexible room configurations, and free parking.
- Holiday Parties Holiday party hosting service providing historic charm combined with modern amenities, included tables, chairs, linens, kitchenette, and free parking for festive seasonal celebrations.
- Birthday Parties Birthday party rental service for groups of 20-200 guests with flexible floor layouts and included tables, chairs, linens, kitchenette access, and free parking.
- Special Events Special event hosting service for occasions including concerts, fundraisers, class reunions, Quinceañeras, and other celebrations with capacity for 20-200 guests and flexible floor layouts.
- Dance Instruction Dance class instruction service covering shag and ballroom dance lessons taught by professional instructors, leveraging the venue's hardwood floors for instruction quality.
- Dance Lessons Group and private dance lessons in shag and ballroom styles offered by Enjoy Dance instructors, providing beginner, intermediate, and advanced level instruction at the venue.
- Wedding Invitations Wedding invitation sales service offered through a partner referral program with Your Invitation Place, allowing customers to view and order invitations online with physical samples viewable at The Davenport venue.
Quantifiable outcome
- Capacity: 210 max for standing reception, 140 for sit-down dinner (fire code limited)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use The Davenport
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
The Davenport technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
The Davenport partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Greer Event RentalscoreRecommended vendor partner for additional event equipment including chair covers, specialty chairs, and extended linen options. Venue provides 25% discount on linens and $100 credit for different chair options through this partner.
- Your Invitation PlaceminorThird-party wedding invitation service linked from The Davenport website. Customers can view and order invitations online, with physical samples viewable at The Davenport location.
- Greer Chamber of CommercecoreCommunity partnership for hosting Chamber events like Tech Night. The Davenport serves as venue host for Greer Chamber networking and educational events.
- Grace HallminorSeparate event venue located at 108 Trade St. in downtown Greer, across from the Greer Chamber of Commerce. The Davenport blog promotes 'Shaggin' on Trade St' events held at Grace Hall.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights4 records
The Davenport competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Cateechee: Wedding and event venue located in Seneca, SC (Upstate region). Competes for destination and regional Upstate SC weddings with comparable historic-charm and inclusive-package positioning.
- Larkin's on the River: Event venue in downtown Greenville, SC hosting weddings, receptions, and corporate events. Same Upstate SC market, similar mid-size capacity offering, comparable historic/riverfront positioning.
- Grace Hall: Historic event venue located at 108 Trade St. in downtown Greer, directly across from The Davenport. Same street, same downtown trade area, same target customer (weddings, receptions, community events), making it the closest head-to-head competitor.
- The Venue at Falls Park: Event venue near Falls Park in downtown Greenville, SC. Competes for the same Greenville-area wedding and corporate event business with similar capacity tier.
- The Poinsett Club: Historic private club and event venue in downtown Greenville offering weddings, receptions, and corporate gatherings. Comparable historic building, overlapping Upstate SC clientele, and similar flexible event-space model.
- Wyche Pavilion: Historic downtown Greenville event pavilion used for weddings, receptions, and private events. Comparable historic-charm positioning, similar Greenville trade area, and similar capacity tier to The Davenport.
- The Old Cigar Warehouse: Historic event venue in downtown Greenville, SC offering weddings, receptions, and corporate events in a renovated industrial building. Comparable historic character, similar capacity profile, and overlapping Upstate SC customer base.
Broad incumbents
- Peace Center: Major performing arts and event venue in downtown Greenville hosting concerts, galas, fundraisers, and corporate events. Overlaps with The Davenport's special-events and corporate use cases at a much larger scale.
- Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center: Large conference-oriented hotel in the Greenville area with extensive meeting and event facilities. Captures corporate training, seminars, and conferences that overlap with The Davenport's seminar/training use case.
- Hyatt Regency Greenville: Full-service hotel in downtown Greenville with substantial ballroom and meeting/event space. Competes for corporate events and larger weddings, but offers lodging as a bundled capability The Davenport does not.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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The Davenport leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
The Davenport funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about The Davenport
What does The Davenport do?
The Davenport is a full-service event venue rental business operating a 2,500 sq. ft. flexible event space inside a historic circa-1898 building at 230 Trade St. in downtown Greer, SC. The venue rents by time block (Block A: 6am-10am, Block B: 10:30am-3pm, Block C: 4pm-2am) and package for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate parties, seminars, training sessions, holiday parties, birthday parties, dance instruction, and special events accommodating 20-210 guests. Rentals include tables, chairs, linens (with 25% discount), access to a kitchenette, handicap-accessible bathrooms, and free parking, with a bring-your-own-vendor policy covering DJ, caterer, and florist.
Is The Davenport a public or private company?
The Davenport is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was The Davenport founded?
The Davenport was founded in 2008. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is The Davenport based?
The Davenport is headquartered in Greer, United States, in the North America region.
How does The Davenport make money?
One revenue line is on record: venue Time Block Rental.
Who are The Davenport's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Cateechee, Larkin's on the River, Grace Hall, The Venue at Falls Park, The Poinsett Club, Wyche Pavilion and The Old Cigar Warehouse. Broad incumbents are Peace Center, Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort & Conference Center and Hyatt Regency Greenville.
Does The Davenport have an API?
No public API is recorded for The Davenport.
What industry is The Davenport in?
The Davenport's product category is Event Venue Rental. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSACADAI, Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents). Its NAICS code is 5323 and its SIC code is 7900.