Konligo

What Konligo does

Konligo (BV KONLIGO) is a Belgian private limited company founded in April 2018 as a spin-off from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), commercializing patented scissor-mechanism technology developed through more than 20 years of PhD research on foldable deployable structures. The company designs, manufactures, and sells premium foldable event structures — the Fastival mobile arch stage roof (starting at €7,165), the Konligo Tent 4×3m pop-up tent (starting at €2,120), the Luno arched screen (starting at €6,385), and custom-engineered structures under the Konligo Creations brand. Its structures fold compactly to fit in a van, deploy in 10–15 minutes by two people, carry Vinçotte (Belgium) and CTS (France) Eurocode-compliant structural certifications for wind resistance up to 100 km/h, and use a modular beam system in which components are interchangeable across product lines. Manufacturing is performed at Circularium, a social enterprise in Anderlecht, Brussels, using 80% recycled aluminium.

The company's business model combines one-time hardware sales (€2,120–€7,165+ per unit, 50% advance payment required), custom engineering services under Konligo Creations (lead times from 3 months, quote-based pricing), and rental transactions through regional rental partners. Go-to-market is sales-led, executed through direct sales out of Brussels HQ, a growing global distributor network (with named partners in the USA, Germany, Belgium, Australia, and Greece), and rental partners; the company is actively recruiting new distributors in uncovered countries. Customers span event production professionals, festival organizers, corporate event planners, equipment rental companies, automotive brand activations, and nonprofits.

Konligo is small and lightly capitalized, with a named team of a CEO (Aushim Koumar), COO (Bertrand Lejeune), parametric designer (Thomas Schoukens), and sales & marketing manager (Arnaud), plus interns. The only disclosed funding is a €500,000 Innovatieve Starters Awards (ISA) grant from Innoviris Brussels in 2023 to develop parametric design software; no institutional venture capital is recorded. The company holds registered patents on its scissor-mechanism technology, fire-safety certifications (DIN 4102-1:1998-05 and EN 13501-1:2018), and is planning a new Haren (Brussels) office opening July 2026 to support continued scaling.

Name

Konligo

Legal name

BV KONLIGO

Website

https://konligo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Konligo is a Belgian VUB spin-off (founded 2018) that designs and sells patented, foldable scissor-mechanism event structures — the Fastival stage roof, Konligo Tent, Luno screen, and custom Konligo Creations — serving event production companies, festival organizers, rental firms, and brand activations across multiple countries via direct sales and a global distributor network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Portable Event Structures

NAICS

Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing (332322)

SIC

Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440), Prefabricated Metal Buildings & Components (3448)

akta.pro primary industry

Scenic Fabrication & Set/Stage Carpentry (MPAGAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK)

Keywords

• Foldable event structures
• Mobile stage roofs
• Scissor mechanism structures
• Portable event tents
• Deployable architectural structures

Headquarters

HQ city

Brussels

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time purchase of foldable structures (Fastival, Tent, Luno) with pricing starting from 2,120€ to 7,165€ depending on model. Custom Konligo Creations available at quote-based pricing. 50% advance payment required to secure order.
2. Rental Operations: Structures available for rent through rental partners. Availability varies by region depending on presence of rental partners.
3. Custom Engineering Services: Tailor-made structures through Konligo Creations department. Lead times start from 3 months for custom projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Konligo designs, manufactures, and sells foldable event structures built on a patented scissor-mechanism technology. The product line includes mobile stage roofs (Fastival), pop-up tents (Konligo Tent), arched projection screens (Luno), and bespoke custom structures (Konligo Creations). Structures are manufactured in Belgium from 80% recycled aluminium, deploy in 10-15 minutes by two people, and are certified for wind resistance up to 100 km/h.

Product overview

Konligo offers a portfolio of premium foldable event structures built around a patented scissor-mechanism technology, designed to save space, reduce setup time, and enable rapid deployment by two people. The product line consists of four offerings: Fastival (mobile arch stage roof, an alternative to truss systems, starting at €7,165), the Konligo Tent (a 4 × 3 m pop-up tent, starting at €2,120), Luno (an arched projection/backdrop screen, starting at €6,385), and Konligo Creations (fully custom tailor-made structures). All models share a modular design philosophy with interchangeable components, enabling depth extension by coupling different models and cross-model part reuse. Structures are manufactured in Belgium using 80% recycled aluminium, certified for wind resistance up to 100 km/h, and support integration with standard truss-clamp lighting and sound equipment via adaptors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fastival: Mobile stage roof - arch stage roofs that unfold in minutes, replacing truss systems with wind resistance certification
• Konligo Tent
• Luno
• Konligo Creations

Products and services

• Fastival Arch stage roof with patented scissor mechanism that unfolds in minutes as a replacement for traditional truss systems. Supports mounted lighting and resists winds up to 100 km/h (9-10 Beaufort). Starting at €7,165 (EU price). Targets event production professionals and festival organizers.
• Konligo Tent A 4 × 3 m foldable pop-up tent combining characteristics of gazebos and inflatable structures, prioritizing portability, speed, and cost efficiency. Starting at €2,120 (EU price). Designed for local gigs, small festivals, booths, and brand activations.
• Luno Elegant arch screen for walls, projections, and visual backdrops, offering height, robustness, and hanging capacity. Can be transformed into a screen via 90° rotation with the Luno package including wheels and extra foot plates. Starting at €6,385 (EU price).
• Konligo Creations Tailor-made foldable structures engineered to customer specifications, where shape, size, and material are defined by requirements. The R&D department specializes in custom shapes with lead times starting from 3 months. Custom pricing via direct contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• Setup time reduced to under 30 minutes (including anchoring and safety steps)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.

• VUB (Vrije Universiteit Brussel)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKonligo is a spin-off from the Civil & Architectural Engineering departments of VUB. The partnership includes over 20 years of academic research into foldable scissor structures. Multiple PhD studies formed the foundation of Konligo's technology. Collaboration continues with ongoing R&D including parametric design software development.
• VinçottecoreTechnology or IntegrationBelgian accredited inspection and certification organization that validated Fastival wind resistance testing. Certified Konligo structures according to European standards for structural integrity and safety.
• CTS (France)coreTechnology or IntegrationFrench certification organization for structural integrity, wind resistance, and safety. Fastival structures are CTS certified for the French market.
• Circularium (Anderlecht, Brussels)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSocial enterprise in Anderlecht, Brussels where Konligo products are manufactured and assembled. Collaboration provides employment opportunities for people facing barriers to work. Thomas Schoukens, parametric designer, works from Circularium.
• Kariotis Audio & Lighting (Greece)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGreek distributor and rental partner demonstrating Konligo structures in real conditions. Video shows Fastival structure performing in 6 Beaufort (~50 km/h) winds with no movement.
• CirclemademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning member of Circlemade organization, part of Brussels circular economy and sustainability network.
• Gastvrijheid (Hospitality Brussels)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member of Hospitality Brussels, contributing to sustainable and circular economy initiatives in the events industry.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Stageco: Belgian-origin international staging company specializing in large-scale concert stages, roof systems, and temporary event structures. A direct peer in mobile staging, with overlapping use cases for festivals and touring productions served by Konligo's Fastival.
• Losberger De Boer: Global leader in temporary and semi-permanent event structures, including tents, halls, and modular space solutions. Directly comparable to Konligo in the event-structure category, with a far larger product portfolio serving festival, exhibition, and industrial customers.
• Anchor Industries: US-based manufacturer of event tents, clearspan structures, and fabric buildings for live events, sports, and industrial use. Comparable product range and customer base to Konligo, with broader catalog offerings.
• Total Structures: Manufacturer of aluminum truss and staging systems used in concerts, theatre, and live events. Directly comparable as the traditional truss-system approach that Konligo explicitly replaces, serving similar event-production customers.
• Röder Zelt- und Veranstaltungsservice GmbH: German manufacturer of premium event tents and temporary structures for festivals, sports events, and corporate events. Directly competes with Konligo's Tent and Fastival offerings in the European event-structure market.
• HTS tentiQ: Manufacturer of modular, rapidly-deployable tent and event structures with global distribution. Directly comparable as a foldable/modular event-structure peer, particularly for industrial, event, and commercial applications.
• Eurotruss: European manufacturer of aluminum truss systems used in staging, concerts, and event production. Directly comparable as a traditional truss-structure competitor that Konligo's foldable architecture positions to displace in select use cases.

Others

• ShowTex: Belgian-headquartered supplier of flame-retardant fabrics, drapery, and scenic solutions for events, theatre, and exhibitions. Adjacent/ecosystem peer serving the same event-production customer base with complementary soft-goods products.

Emerging players

• Tentnology: Specialty manufacturer of engineered tent and clear-span structures, including rapid-deployment designs for events and disaster relief. Comparable to Konligo in addressing portable, rapid-deploy use cases, though more focused on fabric tensile architecture.

Broad incumbents

• Area Four Industries / MilTec: Global manufacturer and distributor of trussing, staging, rigging, and event-production equipment (brands include MILTEC, Litec, TOMCAT). Overlaps with Konligo in event-staging infrastructure but operates as a broader incumbent portfolio rather than foldable-structure specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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