What Prisme Events does

Prisme Events is a France-based specialist in the design, fabrication, rental, and installation of custom sports and event structures, founded in 1999 and operating from a 5,000 m² manufacturing facility in Clamecy, Burgundy. The company produces modular structures in wood and steel for both temporary event rental (synthetic and ice toboggan tracks, mobile climbing walls, giant zip lines, mobile adventure courses, Parkour parks, synthetic curling tracks, artificial and natural ice structures, urban beach modules) and permanent installation (synthetic ski slopes, children's via ferrata, custom playgrounds, Parkour practice rooms, Christmas villages up to 6,000 m² with giant fir trees up to 30-35m). A core technical differentiator is its exclusive partnership with Grasstech sprl for the ASTROTURF SNOW synthetic ski surface, enabling year-round, snow-free, energy-free skiing.

The firm serves two primary verticals: municipalities and local governments seeking permanent sports facilities or seasonal urban attractions (e.g., Ville de Paris, Ville de Sète, Ville d'Avignon, Ville d'Argenteuil, Ville de Lausanne), and event organizers/brands seeking bespoke installations for high-visability occasions (e.g., Stade de France, Tour Eiffel/Perrier for Roland-Garros, 24H du Mans, The Mud Day, Paris 2024 Olympics, Charal). International project delivery has included a 10,000 m² synthetic ski resort in Turkey and a 300m-high adventure course in Macao.

Commercially, Prisme Events operates a direct sales-led model with custom, quote-based pricing, no intermediaries, and full in-house execution from conception and fabrication through logistics, assembly, and on-site event operation. Revenue streams combine one-time license/project fees (rental and permanent installations) and professional services (project management and event management). The firm is privately held, founder-operated, with approximately 11 employees and no disclosed external investors.

Name

Prisme Events

Legal name

Prisme Events

Website

https://prisme-events.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prisme Events designs, fabricates, rents, and installs custom sports and event structures (climbing walls, zip lines, synthetic ski slopes, sled tracks, adventure courses) for municipalities, event organizers, and brands in France and internationally, operating from a 5,000 m² workshop in Burgundy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports event structures and recreational infrastructure

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Skiing Facilities (713920), Amusement and Theme Parks (71311)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure & Aerial Parks (Ropes Courses, Zipline Parks, Climbing Parks) (THAJAEAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Snow Tubing, Sledding & Winter Fun Parks (THAAAJAG)

Keywords

• Sports structure rental
• Event infrastructure design
• Modular climbing walls
• Synthetic ski slope installation
• Custom adventure course fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Clamecy

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event structure rental: Short-term rental of mobile sports structures including climbing walls, ziplines, sled tracks, adventure courses for events
2. Permanent sports facility installation: Design and installation of permanent sports structures including ski resorts, parkour facilities, playgrounds, via ferrata courses
3. Custom event creation: Bespoke event solutions from concept to execution including Christmas villages up to 6000m², giant Christmas trees (30-35m), and unique installations
4. Project management and logistics services: Full-service support including conception, fabrication, logistics, assembly, operation and event management for sports events

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Prisme Events designs, fabricates in-house, and rents or installs custom sporting and event structures, including synthetic toboggan tracks, giant zip lines, modular climbing walls, mobile adventure courses, Parkour parks, ice climbing structures, urban beach play areas, custom children's playgrounds, synthetic ski slopes, and bespoke Christmas villages. The company serves municipalities, event organizers, brands, and major venues with turnkey solutions from conception and fabrication through logistics, assembly, and on-site operation.

Product overview

Prisme Events is a company specializing in the design, rental, and installation of sports and event structures. Since 1999, they have provided a comprehensive portfolio of modular and customizable physical structures for events and permanent installations. Their product lineup includes mobile rental offerings (toboggan tracks, zip lines, climbing walls, adventure courses, Parkour parks, ice structures, urban beaches) and permanent development services (synthetic ski slopes, playgrounds, via ferrata). The company operates from 5,000 m² workshops in Burgundy, France, handling conception, fabrication, logistics, assembly and event management in-house.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Synthetic Toboggan Track Rental Rental of synthetic toboggan tracks in 25m or 35m sizes with 3 or 6 corridors, decorated with mountain imagery and wood finishes, designed for events and seasonal installations.
• Mobile Climbing Wall Rental Rental of mobile climbing walls with modular four-sided towers accommodating eight simultaneous climbers, with 1 to 4 climbing faces each offering 2 climbing tracks.
• Giant Zip Line Rental Rental of giant zip lines in three variants: zip line on existing supports, zip line on tubular structure, and zip line on wooden quadripode, deployed at stadiums, urban venues, and event sites including the Eiffel Tower and Stade de France.
• Mobile Adventure Course Rental Rental of mobile adventure courses on artificial supports consisting of towers linked by aerial apparatus including Nepalese bridges, zip lines, stirrups, nets, and log bridges.
• Parkour Park Rental Rental of Parkour modules for art of displacement practice, a 300 m² space with structures based on urban obstacles, designed for teenagers and adults aged 10 and up.
• Synthetic Ski Slope Development Design and development of all-season ski resorts, slopes, and snow parks using the ASTROTURF SNOW surface through exclusive partnership with Grasstech sprl, enabling 365-day skiing without snow or energy consumption.
• Custom Playground Design and Installation Custom design and installation of sports equipment and children's adventure playgrounds primarily in wood, oriented around values of self-confidence, balance, skill, courage, and safety.
• Christmas Village Creation Creation of mountain-atmosphere villages up to 6,000 m² including chalets, furniture, fir trees, and plant decoration, plus giant fir trees up to 30m, for venues such as Stade de France and city centers.
• Synthetic Curling Track Rental Rental of synthetic curling tracks with scenic wood and Nordic barrier decoration, 10m x 3m dimensions, designed for ages 6 to 77.
• Trapper Space Children's Winter Area Rental Rental of children's winter activity space themed around a trapper universe, including balance games, adventure elements, climbing sections, and a 20m children's zip line.
• Urban Beach Children's Activities Rental (Ludo Plage) Rental of children's urban beach themed structures (Pirate Ship, Robinson Island, Nautilus Submarine, Privateer's Huts) implemented over 20m x 10m spaces for events such as Paris Plages.
• Natural Ice Waterfall Rental Rental of natural ice waterfall structures (6m x 10m x 9m), described as unique in Europe, installable indoors and outdoors at temperatures up to 25°C.
• Artificial Ice Wall Rental Rental of artificial ice wall composed of high-density foam (5m x 5m x 9m) for first approach to ice climbing techniques, optionally completed with dry tooling faces.
• Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Track Rental Rental of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing tracks (100m or 200m options) for children to discover mountain fauna and flora, with decorative theming.
• Custom Bespoke Event Service

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Grasstech sprlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive partnership for ASTROTURF SNOW synthetic ski surface technology. Prisme Events is the exclusive partner for the production and installation of this surface enabling year-round skiing without snow or energy consumption.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• KOMPAN: Global manufacturer of playground, outdoor fitness, and urban recreational equipment. Competes in Prisme's permanent playground and urban recreation installation line, but at substantially larger scale and broader institutional footprint.
• Berliner Seilfabrik: German manufacturer of rope-based playground and urban play structures. Overlaps with Prisme's permanent playground and adventure course installations for municipalities, serving the same public-sector customers at a larger installed base.
• GL Events: Large French event services and venue management group operating globally across temporary structures, event services, and exhibition infrastructure. A much broader incumbent that overlaps with Prisme's event-rental and custom-install work at the upper end of the market.

Direct peers

• Vekoma: Dutch designer and manufacturer of amusement rides and themed attractions for theme parks worldwide. Adjacent peer given Prisme's role designing bespoke entertainment installations, though Vekoma operates at much larger permanent-park scale.
• Walltopia: Bulgaria-based global manufacturer of artificial climbing walls, theming, and active entertainment structures. Closely comparable product set to Prisme's climbing walls, zip lines, and adventure courses, though operating at significantly larger international scale.
• Huss Park Attractions: Long-established manufacturer of amusement rides and recreational attractions for parks and events. Comparable as a maker of bespoke recreational installations for entertainment operators, though with focus on ride-based attractions rather than sports structures.
• Entre-Prises: UK-headquartered manufacturer of artificial climbing wall surfaces, holds, and bouldering structures. Direct competitor in the modular/mobile climbing wall segment Prisme serves, with similar use cases across events and permanent facilities.
• Allstar Rink: North American mobile ice rink and synthetic ice surface rental operator serving seasonal and event-based demand. Closely comparable mobile-rental and ice-track business model to Prisme's ice toboggan and curling track rental lines.
• Skyline Attractions: US-based custom amusement ride and attraction manufacturer serving theme parks and family entertainment centers. Comparable as a custom-engineered recreational attraction provider for entertainment venues, though focused on rides rather than sports structures.

Others

• Grasstech sprl: Belgian producer of the ASTROTURF SNOW synthetic ski surface and Prisme's exclusive technology partner. Closely coupled with Prisme rather than a competitor — included as a relevant ecosystem participant whose technology underpins Prisme's year-round ski resort offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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