gruppe20 Veranstaltungstechnik

Name

gruppe20 Veranstaltungstechnik

Legal name

gruppe20 Veranstaltungstechnik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://gruppe-20.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB), Full-Service Event Planning & Production (HSACAAAA)

Keywords

• Event technology services
• Concert production services
• Stage lighting rental
• Audio sound engineering
• Rigging installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Augsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Technology Services: Project-based professional services providing technical production for events including lighting, sound, rigging, video/streaming, staging, and trucking. Revenue generated through equipment rental and technical labor for concerts, tours, festivals, and corporate events.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of event technology equipment including lighting, audio, rigging, video, and staging equipment for client events.
3. Custom Fabrication and Workshop Services: Custom builds and special constructions, repair services, and VDE testing for client equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

gruppe20 Veranstaltungstechnik is a full-service event technology company providing technical production for concerts, tours, festivals, corporate events, and entertainment venues. Its nine competency areas cover lighting, audio/sound, rigging, video/streaming, stage and podium construction, trucking, custom fabrication and workshop services, 3D visualization/pre-programming, and CAD-based planning and execution. Services are delivered with the company's own equipment fleet, in-house workshop, and senior technical staff across Germany and Europe.

Product overview

gruppe20 Veranstaltungstechnik is a full-service event technology company based in Augsburg, Germany, with over 30 years of experience. The company operates as a unified services portfolio rather than a software product platform. Its core offerings include: Licht (lighting services), Ton (audio/sound engineering), Rigging (suspended equipment installation), Video/Streaming (projection and live streaming), Bühne/Podeste/Rollriser (stage construction), Trucking (logistics and transport), Werkstatt/Service/Sonderbauten (custom fabrication), Visualisierung (3D visualization and pre-programming), and CAD/Planung und Durchführung (technical planning). The company maintains its own equipment fleet and workshop, and provides specialized partnership services for Circus Krone-Bau Munich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Licht (Lighting) Professional event lighting services including event illumination, ambient lighting, architectural lighting, and effect lighting. The team provides design, setup, and operation of lighting equipment for concerts, conferences, theater productions, and other events.
• Ton (Audio / Sound) Professional audio engineering and sound reinforcement services covering PA systems, speech intelligibility optimization, touring sound, and fixed-installation audio. Services range from small conference setups to large-scale concert sound systems.
• Rigging Professional rigging services for suspended equipment including speaker systems, lighting fixtures, and video walls. Services include static calculations, real-time load monitoring, and installation of trusses and prerig structures under strict safety compliance.
• Video / Streaming Video technology and live streaming services including projectors, large-format screens, LED walls, LCD and plasma displays, various media sources from notebooks to media servers, and experienced image direction for both indoor and outdoor events.
• Bühne / Podeste / Rollriser (Stage / Podiums / Roll Riser) Stage construction and set building services including stage platforms, stairs, railings, and custom stage sets. The company provides roll risers with extra-large wheels for quick setup changes even on carpet.
• Trucking Material logistics and transportation services using an in-house fleet ranging from VW vans to semi-trucks (Euro 6). The company also has a transport and logistics partner company located directly on their premises for seamless professional transport.
• Werkstatt / Service / Sonderbauten (Workshop / Service / Custom Builds) Custom fabrication and special constructions built in the company's own workshop, including stage and deco construction, dolly systems, and set building. The workshop also handles regular VDE testing, equipment maintenance, and repairs of custom builds.
• Visualisierung (Visualization) 3D visualization and pre-programming services using Vectorworks Spotlight, GrandMA 3D, ESP Vision, and Cinema 4D software to pre-plan lighting effects and precisely coordinate them with specific events. Provides photorealistic 3D rendering for WYSIWYG planning.
• CAD / Planung und Durchführung (CAD / Planning and Execution) Technical planning services using CAD for millimetre-exact, precisely dimensioned, and statically determined plans based on current regulations and recognized technical rules. Project managers and technicians handle flawless execution during events.
• Circus Krone Partnership Services Technical event support services for Circus Krone-Bau Munich, including rigging and custom complete solutions comprising lighting, sound, and video. The company has been a proud partner for over 25 years.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ watts audio power delivered at single events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kaiser ShowtechnikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint partnership with Kaiser Showtechnik for AEV (Augsburger Panther) entrance shows and intermission lighting at arena events. Companies collaborate on sports venue entertainment technology.
• Circus Krone-Bau MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership for over 25 years providing in-house technical support at Circus Krone-Bau Munich. Core competency in rigging with additional services for lighting, sound, and video as requested. Includes dedicated contact personnel and customized solutions.
• AEV PantherscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner4-year partnership with Augsburg's professional ice hockey team for entrance shows and intermission lighting at arena games. Combined with Kaiser Showtechnik for sports venue productions.
• Transport- und Logistik-PartnerfirmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport and logistics partner company located directly on the company premises providing additional flexibility for event logistics and trucking operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Gahrens + Battermann: German event technology and media equipment provider offering audio, video, lighting, and rigging services for live events and corporate productions. Comparable DACH peer with similar full-service technical event production model.
• satis&fy: German full-service event technology provider delivering lighting, audio, video, rigging, and staging for concerts, corporate events, and exhibitions. Highly comparable as a DACH-region technical production specialist serving similar touring and corporate clients.
• Nüssli Group: Swiss event construction and technical production specialist delivering temporary structures, stages, and full event infrastructure for sports, cultural and corporate events. Comparable European peer focused on temporary event builds and large-scale productions.
• Habegger: Swiss event technology company providing lighting, sound, video, rigging and staging for live events, exhibitions and corporate productions. Directly comparable mid-sized European technical production peer with similar service portfolio and customer base.
• Neumann&Müller: German event technology specialist providing audio, lighting, video, stage, and rigging for concerts, tours, and corporate events. Direct comparable on services, customer segments, and DACH regional focus.
• BaM system GmbH: German event technology provider offering audio, lighting, video and stage solutions for concerts, tours and corporate events. Comparable mid-sized German peer in the live event technical production market.

Broad incumbents

• GL events: French-headquartered global live events and exhibitions services group with significant event technology and staging capabilities. Broader incumbent offering venue management and exhibition services alongside technical production.
• MCI Group: Swiss global event and association management group providing corporate event production, conferences, and experiential marketing services. Broader incumbent operating in overlapping corporate event and live production segments.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global market leader in event production services covering lighting, audio, video, rigging and scenic for concerts, tours, and broadcast. Overlaps directly with gruppe20's core services but operates at significantly larger scale and international footprint.

Emerging players

• Light Event Consulting: German event lighting and technology specialist providing lighting design and equipment rental for concerts and corporate events. Comparable emerging player with overlapping lighting and event production focus in the DACH market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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