What Octica Professional Ltd does

Octica Professional Ltd is a privately-held UK specialist distributor (founded 2016, headquartered in Egham, Surrey) of film, broadcast, and professional video equipment. The company does not manufacture; instead it holds exclusive UK & Ireland distribution rights with a curated portfolio of more than eleven partner manufacturers spanning lighting (VELVET/TheLight, Fomex, BB&S Lighting, Cineroid), lighting control (Cinelex, Gaffers Control), grip (ABC Products), camera support (Cartoni, Protech), power (Bebob) and optics/filtration (True ND, Musashi-Opt). Underlying technologies it brings to market include remote phosphor LED panels achieving 98 TLCI, RGBWW 5LED colour panels, flexible/rollable IP64 LED mats, wireless DMX via LumenRadio CRMX protocols, and Japanese-manufactured neutral density and cinema zoom optics.

Revenue is generated through B2B hardware sales to a network of 25+ named exclusive dealers across the UK & Ireland (CVP, ES Broadcast, Visual Impact, Gearhouse Broadcast, White Light, BPS, AC-ET, Flashlight, Wex, and others) and direct field sales to broadcasters and rental houses across the broader EMEA region. All pricing is ex-VAT, unit-based, and ranges from approximately £125 (Bebob CUBE accessories) to over £12,000 (Fomex RL66 RollLite kit); the company also runs an outlet channel disposing of reduced stock. Octica provides UK-based inventory holding, in-house technical support and warranty backstop, and acts as feedback conduit between UK/Ireland customers and the manufacturer partners.

The company's served segments are Film & Broadcast Production and Professional AV markets as primary verticals, with rental houses and regional/national broadcasters as secondary business units. Reference end-customers include NOS (Netherlands Broadcasting Corporation), which completed studio LED refits with VELVET 2 panels, and rental houses supplying productions such as Star Wars: The Last Jedi with BB&S fixtures. Octica has no disclosed subsidiaries, no parent company, no external funding and no management team publicly disclosed.

Name

Octica Professional Ltd

Legal name

Octica Professional Ltd

Website

https://octica.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UK-based exclusive distributor of film, broadcast and professional video equipment from partner manufacturers across lighting, grip, optics, power and camera support, serving dealers, broadcasters, rental houses and production companies throughout the UK, Ireland and EMEA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Video & Broadcast Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Distribution (51212)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Distribution (7822)

akta.pro primary industry

Cameras, Imaging & Drones Distribution (CRAOACAH)

Keywords

• Professional video equipment
• Film equipment distribution
• Broadcast equipment supply
• Camera accessories wholesale
• Video production gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Egham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Distribution: Octica operates as a distributor of professional film, broadcast and video equipment through exclusive partnerships with manufacturers. Revenue generated through sale of lighting, grip, optics and related equipment to dealers and end customers across UK & Ireland and EMEA region.
2. Outlet/Reduced Stock Sales: Periodic outlet stock sales offering brand new products at reduced prices as part of stock realignment processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Octica Professional Ltd distributes professional film, broadcast, and video production equipment in the UK on behalf of international manufacturers. The company imports products from Europe, Japan, and Korea and supplies them to end users through an authorized dealer network of more than 25 partners under exclusive distribution agreements with 11 brands.

Product overview

Octica Professional Ltd is a UK-based distributor (not a manufacturer) of film, broadcast, and professional video equipment operating throughout the UK, Ireland, and EMEA. The company acts as exclusive distributor for a portfolio of partner manufacturers spanning lighting, grip, optics, power solutions, and camera support. The distributed portfolio includes: VELVET LED lighting (VELVET Light, VELVET EVO with RGBWW 5LED technology, VELVET KOSMOS colour-tunable fresnel, VELVET CYC, and VELVET Power long-throw variants); Fomex flexible and rollable LED lighting (Flexible LED FL-600/FL-1200, RollLite series, Flexcolor RGBWW); Cinelex wireless DMX control products (SKYCAST transmitters, SKYNODE receivers, SKYBRIDGE-V2 protocol converter, TRX); BB&S Lighting remote phosphor and LED fixtures (Area 48, Pipeline, Force 7, Compact Beamlight); Bebob professional cine batteries (Rogue series, CUBE multi-voltage); Protech ST-7 shoulder mount adaptors; True ND neutral density filters; Cineroid Jupiter LED lighting; Cartoni camera support fluid heads and tripods; ABC Products studio and location grip equipment (cranes, dollies, remote heads); and Musashi-Opt cinema zoom lenses (Takumi 2 and 40.6-332mm Full Frame PL Mount). Products are distributed exclusively through an authorised dealer network and are backed by Octica's local UK stock and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• VELVET EVO 2 delivers 2,500K to 10,000K colour temperature range
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• BB&S LightingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2017Octica took over exclusive distribution of BB&S products in the UK & Ireland from January 2017. BB&S (Brother, Brother & Sons) was founded in 1999 by two of Denmark's leading lighting designers. Specialising in advanced Remote Phosphor lighting with products such as AREA 48 and PIPELINE Systems. Partnership includes assumption of technical service and support for existing users.
• ABC ProductscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean manufacturer of studio and location grip equipment for film & television production including cranes, dollies, and remote heads.
• BebobcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman electronics and engineering company founded in 1995, best-known for professional power solutions for cameras and lighting including Rouge series batteries and CUBE multi-voltage Li-Ion battery system.
• CartonicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 75 years of experience designing state-of-the-art camera support technology, specialising in advanced high-payload fluid heads and tripods. Products manufactured in-house with 5-year warranty.
• CinelexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK designer and manufacturer of wireless DMX products including SPECTRE-TRX, SPECTRE-DESK-TX8, SKYNODE, SKYCAST and SKYBRIDGE. Products use LumenRadio protocol for universal wireless DMX control.
• CineroidcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorean manufacturer of professional video electronic products including Jupiter Rollable line of LED lighting with products like Jupiter1000.
• FomexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKorea-based market leader of flexible LED lighting solutions for TV & film including Flexible LED, RollLite, EX Panel, and Flexcolor ranges. Products feature IP64 rating and two-year warranty.
• Gaffers ControlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProgrammable and portable wireless DMX lighting control desk built into a Peli-style carry case. Uses LumenRadio protocol for universal compatibility with all lights.
• ProtechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese manufacturer known worldwide for ST-7 shoulder mount adaptors that transform handheld cameras to full-sized shoulder mounted systems.
• True NDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese manufacturer of pinnacle neutral density filtration technology. True ND filters employ metallic alloy film on both sides of glass for class-leading anti-reflective performance and eliminate infrared rays.
• VELVET / TheLightcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBarcelona-based LED lighting pioneers with VELVET range including VELVET Light, VELVET Power, VELVET Mini, VELVET EVO, VELVET KOSMOS & VELVET CYC. Famed for durability and unique wraparound light quality with RGBWW LED technology.
• Musashi-OptsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese manufacturer of Takumi 2 Full Frame Cinema Lens (29-120mm T/2.9) and 40.6-332mm Full Frame PL mount zoom lens. Products manufactured in Japan with handcrafted expertise, featuring optical elements designed for large sensor cameras such as Sony Venice and RED Monstro.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Vitec Group: Publicly listed global provider of broadcast, photographic and video equipment solutions, including manufacturing and distribution arms. Operates in the same broadcast/video supply chain as Octica but at materially larger scale, broader product scope, and global reach.
• Midwich Group: Publicly listed UK/EMEA pro-AV distributor serving production, broadcast and corporate customers at substantially larger scale. Same channel-led distribution model as Octica but across a much broader product and geographic portfolio — a useful scale comparator.

Direct peers

• Visual Impact: UK distributor of broadcast, film and pro-video equipment serving UK production and rental customers. Comparable UK peer for distribution of professional video production equipment and exclusive brand relationships.
• Adlib Audio: UK distributor and rental house for professional audio, lighting and video equipment serving live events, broadcast and rental customers. Comparable peer given overlapping UK customer base, lighting/control category focus, and dealer-plus-rental business model.
• A.C. Entertainment Technologies: UK distributor of entertainment lighting, audio and rigging equipment to broadcast, theatre and live-event customers. Directly comparable product categories (lighting, control) and customer segments, and additionally operates as an Octica dealer for some lines.
• White Light: UK-based distributor and integrator of lighting and production equipment serving theatre, broadcast and live events. Comparable peer given overlapping UK customer base, lighting focus, and multi-brand exclusive distribution model.
• CVP Group: One of the UK's largest specialist retailers and distributors of professional broadcast, film and pro-video equipment, serving the same UK production and broadcast customer base with overlapping lighting, grip and camera brands. Closely comparable in distribution model, geography, and customer profile.
• Top-Teks: UK broadcast and pro-AV equipment retailer serving UK production and broadcast customers. Comparable as a UK peer for distribution of professional video production equipment and rental-hose customer segment.
• Holdan: UK distributor of broadcast and pro-AV equipment (now part of Midwich Group). Comparable as a UK-focused broadcast equipment specialist distributor serving similar production and broadcaster customers.
• ES Broadcast: UK supplier of broadcast and professional video equipment to UK broadcasters and production companies, including used and new gear sales and integration services. Direct UK broadcast-channel peer with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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