The Davenport

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

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

• Event venue rental
• Wedding reception hall
• Corporate event space
• Banquet hall rental
• Party venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Greer

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 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

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core 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

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

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Greer Event RentalscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended 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 PlaceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-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 CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partnership for hosting Chamber events like Tech Night. The Davenport serves as venue host for Greer Chamber networking and educational events.
• Grace HallminorOthersSeparate 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

Direct 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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• Instagraminstagram.com/davenportgreer
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-davenport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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