What RAW Tipis does

RAW Tipis Ltd. is a privately held, Windsor-based UK company that designs, delivers, and installs luxury tipi and stretch tent structures for weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties. Its product portfolio comprises three core tipis (Giant Hat, Midi Hat, Mini Hat) and two stretch tents (Midi, Giant), supplemented by an in-house furniture workshop that produces bespoke pieces from FSC-certified and upcycled wood, hand-made bioethanol fire pits, and full event planning services. The company operates both as a hire business serving external venues across South East England and as the operator of its own flagship venue, Tipis at Mapledurham, a 500m2 permanent tipi on a 12th-century Oxfordshire estate with 30m panoramic windows and 20,000m2 of grounds.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, one-time rental contracts priced per event based on structure type, guest count, duration, furniture requirements, and venue distance, plus professional services for event planning. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and direct-to-B2B via rawtipis.co.uk, with a quote funnel supported by a curated venue partner network of 30+ properties and a 'Little Green Book' of sustainable suppliers. Customer segments are weddings, corporate events (50–650+ guests), festivals, and private parties, with corporate event planner relationships handling enterprise deals.

The company differentiates on sustainability credentials — it is a Certified B Corporation, has cut emissions 41% from an 86 tCO2e 2021 baseline, and targets net zero by 2030 — and is deliberately reducing its operating radius from 80 miles to 40 miles by 2027 in service of that positioning. Geographic scope is currently limited to South East England (London, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex).

Name

RAW Tipis

Legal name

Raw Tipis Ltd.

Website

https://rawtipis.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RAW Tipis is a Windsor-based UK tipi and stretch tent hire company serving weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties across South East England, operating from a single owned venue at Mapledurham Estate and differentiating on Certified B Corporation sustainability credentials.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Tent Hire Services

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Yurts, Tipis & Nomadic Tents (THAMADAD)

Keywords

• Tipi hire services
• Stretch tent rental
• Wedding venue hire
• Corporate event structures
• Sustainable event hire

Headquarters

HQ city

Windsor

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tipi and Stretch Tent Hire: Rental of Giant Hat, Midi Hat, and Mini Hat tipis along with Midi and Giant stretch tents for events including weddings, corporate events, festivals, and private parties. Includes standard features like fairy lights and matting. Pricing is quote-based and customized to event size, duration, and requirements.
2. Furniture Hire: Rental of high-end, sustainably sourced furniture including sofas, benches, tables, and custom-made pieces. Furniture is curated to match event themes and requirements.
3. Event Planning Services: Holistic approach to event hire including site visits, layout design consultations, venue assessments, and full event planning support to ensure smooth delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RAW Tipis rents sustainably sourced Nordic Hat tipis and stretch tents for weddings, corporate events, festivals and private parties, alongside in-house bespoke furniture design and build and a year-round wedding venue at Mapledurham Estate. The company offers a full-service hire, setup and event planning and delivery model for events typically ranging from smaller intimate gatherings to 650+ guest corporate and festival events.

Product overview

Raw Tipis offers a comprehensive tipi and stretch tent hire service for events, with three core structure types (Giant Hat, Midi Hat, and Mini Hat tipis) plus Midi and Giant Stretch Tents that can be combined in unlimited variations. The company operates both as a hire service for external venues and manages its own permanent venue, Tipis at Mapledurham. Bespoke furniture design and full event planning services complement the structure rentals, enabling fully personalized event experiences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Giant Hat Tipi The largest size in the Nordic Hat tipi range, used as a flagship tipi structure for large weddings, corporate events and festivals requiring high-capacity outdoor event coverage.
• Midi Hat Tipi Mid-size Nordic Hat tipi used for medium-sized weddings, private parties and corporate events, often combined with other tipis to create connected event layouts.
• Mini Hat Tipi Smallest Nordic Hat tipi in the range, suited to intimate weddings, smaller private parties and breakout or covered areas within larger event layouts.
• Midi Stretch Tent Mid-size stretch tent structure hired for weddings, private parties, corporate events and festivals as a flexible, modern alternative or complement to tipis.
• Giant Stretch Tent Largest stretch tent option in the range, suited to high-capacity weddings, large corporate hospitality events and festival installations.
• Tipis at Mapledurham (Venue Hire) RAW Tipis' own year-round wedding and events venue in partnership with Mapledurham Estate, offering a permanent tipi setting for weddings and celebrations.
• Bespoke Furniture Design & Build In-house furniture design and build service providing bespoke tables, bars, seating and other event furnishings tailored to RAW Tipis events.
• Event Planning & Delivery Service Full-service event planning and delivery offering alongside structure hire, covering styling, coordination and on-the-day event delivery for weddings, private parties and corporate events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 41% reduction in carbon emissions since 2021 baseline (86 tCO2e)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EarthlycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVerified carbon offset partner through Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve project. Earthly helps Raw Tipis remove carbon, restore nature, and improve livelihoods. Raw Tipis invests in nature-based solutions through this partnership to achieve carbon positivity.
• Climate EssentialscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnnual carbon footprint measurement partner. Climate Essentials measures Raw Tipis' business carbon footprint to track progress toward net zero 2030 target.
• Nomadic WashroomscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKey supplier of eco-friendly Shepherd Hut restroom rentals. As preferred supplier, Raw Tipis offers both loos and showers at reduced rates while organizing all logistics for customers.
• Green VoltagecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMarket-leading provider of mobile battery-powered systems for emission-free, silent power generation. Serves film, television, broadcast and live event industries. Available for sale or rental.
• The Boho ShackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVintage furniture hire and styling company with strong sustainability focus. Offers pre-owned furniture, fresh and dried bouquets, and installations for events.
• The Natural Bar CompanyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFirst mobile bar company in UK focusing on sustainability, healthier sugar content, and mindful drinking. Uses locally sourced and Fairtrade ingredients. 'Responsible Hospitality' Certified level 2.
• Love From LilaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMulti-award winning luxury, sustainability-focused wedding cake provider across Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, West Sussex and London. 2% of every booking goes to people and planet charities.
• By RotationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesigner fashion rental app with community sharing model. Features 65,000+ items enabling sustainable fashion consumption for events and occasions.
• Mapledurham EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric 2000-acre Thames Valley estate in Oxfordshire. Home to Tipis at Mapledurham, Raw Tipis' flagship owned venue with 500m2 tipi structure and 20,000m2 outdoor space.
• Fairmont Windsor ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury hotel venue partner in Windsor for tipi events.
• Oakley Court HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel venue partner in Windsor for tipi events.
• Amber LakesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue partner in Wraysbury, Staines for tipi events.
• West Wycombe EstateminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric estate venue partner in High Wycombe for tipi events.
• Fulham PalaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHistoric London venue partner for tipi events.
• Battersea ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLondon park venue partner for tipi events.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Tipi Company: UK-based tipi hire specialist providing Giant Hat tipis and stretch tents for weddings, parties and corporate events. Closest direct competitor in structure range, design service, and South-of-England coverage.
• Tentstyle: Premium giant hat tipi hire and event design company covering the South of England. Similar product (giant hat tipis), similar bespoke design service, and direct overlap in affluent South East wedding and corporate segment.
• Majestic Tipis: UK tipi hire specialist providing traditional Scandinavian tipis for weddings and events. Comparable product range and wedding-couple target customer; similar full-service installation and de-rig model.
• PapaKåta: One of the UK's largest tipi and stretch tent hire companies, serving weddings and corporate events nationwide with a similar premium full-service model. Directly comparable product offering and target customer base as Raw Tipis.
• Quintessential Tipis: Midlands-based tipi hire and event design company serving weddings and corporate clients with bespoke layouts and furniture. Comparable bespoke design-led offering, overlapping customer base of UK couples and corporate event planners.
• Easy Tents UK: Stretch tent and tipi hire company offering flexible structures for weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK. Comparable product mix (stretch tents and tipis) and event planning add-on services.

Others

• Green Voltage: Mobile battery-powered generator provider that supplies Raw Tipis events. Enabling ecosystem partner in the sustainable outdoor events supply chain rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Coast Tents & Events: Stretch tent and tipi hire company operating primarily in the South West and Wales. Comparable product offering but geographically separated from Raw Tipis's South East focus, making it a regional rather than head-to-head peer.

Emerging players

• Bath Marquee Hire: South West England marquee and tent hire business serving weddings and private events. Adjacent product (traditional marquees versus tipis) with overlapping customer base of couples and corporate event planners.

Broad incumbents

• Cripps & Co (Cripps Barn): Larger UK wedding venue and outdoor events operator with multiple barn venues offering similar luxury outdoor wedding experiences. Broader incumbent competing for the same premium wedding spend with a different structural format.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/rawtipis
• Facebookfacebook.com/rawtipis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raw-tipis

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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