Pensacon Llc

What Pensacon Llc does

Pensacon LLC is a privately-held, single-event pop culture convention operator based in Pensacola, Florida. Founded around 2013-2014, the company produces an annual multi-genre fan convention that spans comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy, featuring celebrity guest appearances, autograph and photo operations, panel discussions, vendor/exhibit halls, and cosplay programming. The core product is the weekend-long event itself, anchored at the Pensacola Bay Center with the 2027 edition scheduled for February 19-21.

The business operates with a very lean headcount of 1-10 employees and runs four primary revenue streams: (1) ticket sales through the Purple Pass platform (3-Day Weekend Pass and limited-quantity VIP Experience Pass), (2) local and regional sponsorships and advertising, (3) vendor booth and exhibit fees, and (4) autograph and photo op transactions with celebrity guests. The GTM motion is community-led, relying on fan word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and an extensive network of 40+ local media, hospitality, and F&B sponsors for top-of-funnel awareness. Customer segmentation is horizontal, targeting pop culture and fandom enthusiasts in the Gulf Coast region.

There is no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, no parent company, and no identified management team. The company has not filed patents, holds no awards, and operates exclusively in a single regional market (Southeast Florida/Gulf Coast). The technology stack is minimal: a WordPress marketing site and the Purple Pass third-party ticketing platform; there are no proprietary software products, APIs, or digital products beyond the event itself.

Name

Pensacon Llc

Legal name

Pensacon

Website

https://pensacon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pensacon LLC operates a single annual multi-genre pop culture convention in Pensacola, Florida, featuring celebrity guests, vendor exhibits, and fan programming across comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy. The privately-held company sells tickets directly to fandom enthusiasts in the Gulf Coast region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pop Culture Convention / Live Fan Events

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture, Entertainment & Fan Conventions Organizers (THAHABAN)

Keywords

• Pop culture convention
• Fan convention events
• Celebrity meet and greet
• Comics anime convention
• Geek culture festival

Headquarters

HQ city

Pensacola

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from selling admission tickets including general admission, VIP Experience passes, and 3-Day Weekend passes through the Purple Pass ticketing platform.
2. Sponsorships & Advertising: Local and regional businesses sponsor the convention in exchange for brand visibility, logo placement on website, and marketing exposure to the convention audience.
3. Vendor Booths & Exhibits: Artists, vendors, and exhibitors pay for booth space at the convention to sell merchandise and engage with attendees.
4. Autograph and Photo Operations: Revenue generated through celebrity autograph and photo opportunities with convention guests including actors, voice actors, and artists.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pensacon is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention held in Pensacola, Florida, bringing together fans of comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy. The convention features celebrity guest appearances, autograph and photo opportunities, panel discussions, vendor and artist exhibit halls, and cosplay community events. Tickets are sold in two tiers: a standard 3-Day Weekend Pass and a premium VIP Experience Pass with priority access and exclusive perks.

Product overview

Pensacon is a single, unified pop culture convention product that serves the fan community. The core offering is the annual Pensacon event (scheduled February 19-21, 2027) spanning comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy genres. The convention operates two ticket tiers: the standard 3-Day Weekend Pass for general admission, and the VIP Experience Pass as a premium add-on offering exclusive perks such as early entry, priority access to celebrity autograph zones and photo ops, VIP gift bags, free parking, and priority panel seating. The event features celebrity guests, panels, and sponsors across multiple entertainment genres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pensacon Convention An annual multi-genre pop culture convention featuring celebrity guest appearances from film, television, anime, and gaming, along with panel discussions, a vendor and artist exhibit hall, cosplay events, and autograph and photo opportunities. Targeted at pop culture fans across comics, anime, sci-fi, horror, gaming, and fantasy genres.
• 3-Day Weekend Pass Multi-day admission pass providing access to the Pensacon convention for all three days (Friday through Sunday) during standard entry hours. Sold through the Purple Pass ticketing platform.
• VIP Experience Pass Premium pass offering early pass pick-up, VIP gifts including an exclusive shirt and thank-you gift, free parking, 30-minute early entry to venues, priority access for autographs and photo ops, and priority seating for panels. Sold in limited quantities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

43 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Z96minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• 99RockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• Hot 94.1minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• Cat CountryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• News Radio 92.3minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing news coverage and promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• ESPN PensacolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal sports radio partner providing promotional coverage for the Pensacon event.
• WEARminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television station partner providing media coverage and promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• WKRG/Gulf Coast CWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal television station partner providing media coverage and promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• 97.5 WABDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• Playlist 94.5minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal radio station partner providing promotional coverage for the Pensacon event.
• Pensacola HondacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor presenting Poseidon's Bay area at the convention. VIPs receive priority access through the ground-level entrance to the Bay Center. Major sponsor with prominent branding.
• WhataburgerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFast food restaurant sponsor providing promotional support and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• ToynkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMerchandise and toys sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Hampton InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel sponsor providing accommodation support for convention attendees.
• Holiday Inn ResortminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel sponsor providing accommodation support for convention attendees.
• Innisfree HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel sponsor providing accommodation support for convention attendees.
• Fairfield Pensacola BeachminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel sponsor providing accommodation support for convention attendees.
• Bud LightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Monster EnergyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy drink sponsor providing promotional support and brand visibility for the Pensacon event.
• Body ArmorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports drink sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• CokeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Papa's PizzaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Fish House PensacolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Perfect Plain Brewing Co.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• O'Riley's Irish PubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Garden & GrainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• The CabaretminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment venue sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Azalea Cocktail LoungeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBar/lounge sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Odd ColonyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBrewery/restaurant sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• The WellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Boyett'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant/sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Games and GrubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGaming-related sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• The MakeryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaker space/craft sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• The RoundupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia/entertainment sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Krewe of Airship PiratesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal organization sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Pensacola International AirportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTransportation sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Gary Sapp AutomotiveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Kool KartsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEntertainment sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• BallingerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Blab TVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• First United Methodist Church of PensacolaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity organization sponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• CES Team OneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor providing promotional support for the Pensacon event.
• Purple PasscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing platform for Pensacon passes. VIP Experience and 3-Day Weekend passes are sold exclusively through Purple Pass.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• MegaCon Orlando: Florida-based multi-genre pop culture convention (comics, anime, sci-fi, gaming, cosplay) operating in the same regional market as Pensacon with a similar celebrity-guest, vendor, and panel-driven model.
• GalaxyCon: Multi-city fan convention operator running regional pop culture events with celebrity guests, artist alleys, and vendor halls — directly comparable multi-genre fan-event format.
• Tampa Comic Convention: Regional Florida pop culture convention featuring celebrity guests, comic creators, and vendors — highly comparable in scale, format, and Gulf Coast/Southeast audience.
• MetroCon: Florida-based anime and pop culture convention with celebrity voice actors, cosplay, and panel programming — overlapping audience and similar Gulf Coast/Southeast regional positioning.
• Awesome Con: Mid-sized multi-genre fan convention (comics, sci-fi, gaming, anime) with celebrity guests and exhibitor halls — a closely comparable regional-scale peer.

Broad incumbents

• Fan Expo HQ: Portfolio operator of major fan conventions (Fan Expo Toronto, Fan Expo Chicago, ECCC, etc.); a broader incumbent in the same multi-genre fan-convention category.
• Dragon Con: Large, long-running multi-genre fan convention (sci-fi, fantasy, gaming, comics, anime) in Atlanta — a much larger incumbent in the same overall category.
• Emerald City Comic Con: Pacific Northwest multi-genre fan convention featuring comics, sci-fi, gaming, and celebrity guests — a regional-to-national incumbent with a similar programming mix.
• San Diego Comic-Con: The largest multi-genre pop culture convention globally; a broad incumbent setting talent pricing, marketing benchmarks, and fan expectations for the entire category.
• New York Comic Con: Major East Coast multi-genre fan convention operated by ReedPop; broad incumbent with overlapping comics/anime/gaming/cosplay programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC1trwQMSaHF2f7XfMjjCFmw
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pensacon
• Instagraminstagram.com/pensacolapensacon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pensacon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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