KVS | Horen < Zien > Beleven

What KVS | Horen < Zien > Beleven does

KVS | Horen < Zien > Beleven is a privately held Dutch event technology and production company headquartered in Ochten (Gelderland) with a secondary pickup/return point in Dodewaard. The company delivers an integrated audiovisual stack built around three service pillars: Licht (lighting), Geluid (sound), and Beeld (video/visual), supplemented by livestream and hybrid-event capabilities, camera direction via PTZ systems, rigging, and a proprietary silent disco headphone product. Its technical footprint is partly differentiated by self-developed sound equipment and in-house engineered silent disco hardware with DMX-controlled LEDs and extended battery transmitters, deployed along with standard event-AV inventory such as LED walls, LCD screens, projectors, and PTZ cameras connectable to MS Teams and Zoom.

The business model is project-based and service-led. KVS operates mainly direct-to-consumer: customers reach the company through its website and by phone or email, and KVS conducts custom light and sound planning, delivers equipment, sets it up on-site, and provides technical operation during events. Pricing is custom-quoted for most services, while silent disco rentals are publicly tiered (€65–€352.50 per set for 15–100 headphones, ex-VAT), with an SMB/self-pickup model layered on top of the enterprise full-service motion. Customer segments span business and corporate events, festivals and concerts, exhibitions and trade shows, weddings and private celebrations, funerals and memorials, and silent disco/audio tours, with named clients including Medtronic, Rabobank, HEG Politie, SUEZ Recycling & Recovery, Duikenburg, Zalencentrum Torenzicht, De Beurs, Lentekriebelz, Prima voor Elkaar Verzekeringen, and Betuwe Plant. The company is founder/family-owned with no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no parent entity, and no public listing.

Name

KVS | Horen < Zien > Beleven

Legal name

KVS - Horen < Zien > Beleven

Website

https://kvs-productions.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KVS is a privately held Dutch event technology provider in Ochten, Gelderland, delivering integrated lighting, sound, video, and livestream services to corporate, festival, exhibition, wedding, and funeral clients across the Netherlands, including proprietary silent disco hardware and self-developed sound equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audiovisual rental
• Professional lighting services
• Event sound systems
• Silent disco rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Dodewaard

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rental: Rental of lighting, sound, and audiovisual equipment including complete sets and individual items. Equipment is delivered to location and set up with optional technical accompaniment during events.
2. Event Production and Technical Services: Full-service event production including custom light plans, sound plans, on-site setup, and technical operation during events. Services include festival lighting, podium lighting, exhibition lighting, corporate events, weddings, and funerals.
3. Silent Disco Rental: Rental of wireless headphone systems with multiple channel options for silent disco events, corporate events, conferences, and tours. Pricing is based on the number of headphone units rented.
4. Livestream and Hybrid Events: Video registration and live streaming services for weddings, funerals, corporate events, and congresses using PTZ camera systems with optional MS Teams and Zoom integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

KVS provides integrated event technology services covering professional lighting (Licht), sound/audio (Geluid), and visual/video (Beeld) solutions, supported by livestream, hybrid event production, PTZ camera registration, and proprietary silent disco headphone rental. Services include custom light plans and sound plans, on-site delivery, setup, technical operation during events, and post-event breakdown for corporate events, festivals, weddings, funerals, exhibitions, and congresses. The company combines consultation, equipment rental, and full-service production under one offering.

Product overview

KVS | Horen < Zien > Beleven is an event technology service provider offering an integrated portfolio of lighting (Licht), sound/audio (Geluid), and visual/behind-the-scenes (Beeld) solutions. The core offering centers on three main service pillars: Licht (professional lighting for stages, festivals, trade shows, and outdoor events), Geluid (sound systems, installations, and planning services), and Beeld (video projection, LCD/LED screens, and projection screens). Supporting services include Livestream capabilities for remote participation (covering weddings, funerals, and hybrid events), Camera Regie using PTZ cameras for video registration, and a proprietary Silent Disco headphone system with DMX-controlled LED features. The company also provides comprehensive rental services (Licht en Geluid Verhuur) covering individual equipment and complete sets with advisory, setup, and on-site support. Additional specialized offerings include corporate event services (Bedrijfsopening, Bedrijfsfeest), trade show solutions (Beurzen & Congressen), light shows with special effects, LED and outdoor lighting, rigging, and sound planning with permit support. The portfolio operates as a unified service offering where specialists advise on and deliver combinations of lighting, audio, and visual elements tailored to each event type.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KVS Silent Disco: Proprietary wireless headphone system developed by KVS for silent disco events, corporate conferences, tours, and presentations, featuring LED-controlled headphones and multi-channel audio.

Products and services

• Lighting Services (Licht) Professional lighting services for events including stage lighting, podium lighting, festival terrain lighting, exhibition booth lighting, outdoor lighting, and atmospheric design. Delivered with custom light plans and 3D previews for corporate events, festivals, trade shows, weddings, and outdoor venues.
• Sound & Audio Services (Geluid) Professional sound system rental, sound planning, installation, and on-site operation using self-developed high-quality equipment. Covers presentations, concerts, festivals, corporate events, and includes permit and sound-limit compliance support.
• Visual & Video Services (Beeld) Video and visual services for events including projection, LCD screens, LED walls, and projection screens with advisory on light output and sight lines. Used for presentations, corporate celebrations, and event visualization.
• Audiovisual Production Services (Audiovisueel) Combined audiovisual production service integrating video projection, LED screens, LCD displays, and sound for presentations, events, and corporate celebrations. Positions the three pillars (light, sound, image) as a unified experience.
• Livestream Services Live streaming services for business meetings, commercial events, weddings, and funerals enabling remote participation. Supports hybrid delivery through MS Teams and Zoom integration.
• Hybrid Events Hybrid event production combining on-site and online participation using compact remote-controlled PTZ cameras operated by a single technician, with MS Teams and Zoom integration for online attendees.
• Camera Registration (PTZ Cameraregistratie) Multi-camera video registration using 3 FullHD PTZ cameras operated by a single operator, offering cost-effective dynamic footage for events and congresses. Options include live webstreaming, large screen projection, LCD/LED screens, fourth camera, recording, lighting, and microphones.
• KVS Silent Disco Headphone System Self-developed wireless headphone system for silent disco events, corporate events, multilingual conferences, tours, and drive-in events. Features LED-controlled headphones with DMX protocol support, three-channel audio, battery transmitters with up to 10 hours of operation, triple transmitter racks with antenna combiner and DSP, and antenna amplifier systems for extended range.
• Silent Disco Rental (Verhuur) Rental service for self-developed wireless silent disco headphone sets available in 15, 25, 50, 75, and 100 unit configurations plus transmitters. Available for self-pickup and return at Dodewaard location serving both corporate and private customers. Public pricing per set ranges from €65 to €352.50 (excl. VAT) with optional add-ons.
• Light Show & Special Effects Spectacular light show service with 3D atmosphere previews and special effects including lasers, cold fire, CO2, flames, confetti, and backdrop drops. Designed for corporate openings, festivals, jubilees, and celebrations.
• Combined Light & Sound Equipment Rental Combined rental service for lighting and sound equipment with advisory support, location setup, and optional event-day technical assistance. Available for individual items and complete sets.
• Wedding Livestream (Livestream Bruiloft) Personalized wedding livestream service with 2–3 fixed cameras ensuring perfect audio clarity for remote guests worldwide. Targeted at couples whose guests cannot attend in person.
• Funeral Livestream (Livestream Uitvaart) Funeral livestream service enabling remote attendance for farewell ceremonies with dignified digital broadcast. Targeted at families and funeral homes.

Quantifiable outcome

• PTZ camera systems reduce costs by up to one-third compared to full crew with manned cameras

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ampco Flashlight: Dutch pro-audio, lighting, and rigging rental company serving theater, live events, and broadcast. Comparable proprietary equipment ownership and sound-engineering focus as KVS's self-developed audio stack.
• AVEX: Dutch full-service audiovisual, lighting, and event production provider serving corporate events, conferences, and live shows. Most directly comparable to KVS in scope, geography, and integrated light/sound/video offering.
• Mansveld Expotechniek: Dutch event technology specialist covering rigging, lighting, sound, and audiovisual production for trade shows, corporate events, and live shows. Closely comparable AV+rental profile with a similar Dutch customer base.
• Hoevenaar Verhuur: Dutch party and event equipment rental company supplying sound, lighting, and audiovisual setups to corporate and private events. Comparable rental-led model with overlapping SMB and private customer segments.
• Rent-All: Dutch-headquartered, Europe-wide supplier of rental equipment for events, including lighting, audio, video, and rigging. Directly comparable equipment-rental and AV-services model to KVS.

Others

• Rentman: Dutch event rental management software platform used by AV and event rental companies. Does not compete with KVS, but is an adjacent ecosystem enabler serving the same Dutch event-technology vendor base.

Regional players

• Habegger: Swiss event production and AV services company offering staging, lighting, sound, and rigging. Comparable integrated event-technology proposition but operating in Switzerland rather than the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global provider of event production, lighting, and audio/video services for concerts, corporate events, and broadcast. Operates much larger scale than KVS, but overlaps directly in the integrated live-event AV space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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