Business Show Media Ltd

What Business Show Media Ltd does

Business Show Media Ltd is a Bristol-headquartered B2B exhibition organizer founded around 2020, operating a multi-brand portfolio of trade shows focused on business formation, franchising, white-label manufacturing, international expansion, and B2B marketing. The flagship The Business Show runs across London, Miami, Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles, co-located with the International Franchise Show, Going Global Live, B2B Marketing Expo, Business Startup Expo, and the 2024-acquired White & Private Label Expo. The company reports serving more than 1.5 million cumulative international event visitors and 60,000+ entrepreneurs, supported by a 40-60 person team. There is no public indication of proprietary AI/ML capabilities and no disclosed funding rounds.

The business model is event-license driven: revenue is generated through exhibition booth sales, sponsorship packages, and exhibitor services, priced per event rather than on a recurring subscription basis. Go-to-market is direct outbound — sales representatives prospect exhibitors and sponsors via phone, email, and LinkedIn across each city. Visitors attend free, creating a two-sided marketplace where exhibitor revenue is monetized and visitor density drives exhibitor acquisition.

The company has pursued an aggressive expansion strategy, with the 2024 acquisition of White & Private Label Expo extending it into the private-label manufacturing vertical and earning industry Acquisition of the Year recognition. It is simultaneously launching Sydney (November 2025) and Amsterdam (February 2027) editions, opening a New York edition of the acquired White & Private Label Expo, and operating co-located event formats at flagship London to expand per-event sponsor surface area. It has been recognized with multiple industry awards including Employer of the Year and Asia's Top-Rated Trade Show.

Name

Business Show Media Ltd

Legal name

Business Show Media Ltd

Website

https://businessshowmedia.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

UK-based B2B exhibition organizer operating a global portfolio of trade shows including The Business Show, International Franchise Show, and White & Private Label Expo, serving SMEs, franchisees, and entrepreneurs through booth sales and sponsorship revenue across multiple continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Exhibitions and B2B Event Management

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industry Trade Shows & Expos (MPAGAGAA), Trade Shows & Industry Expos (B2B) (MPAGAHAB)

Keywords

• B2B exhibitions
• Trade show management
• Business events
• Franchise exhibitions
• Sponsorship services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Sales: Revenue from selling exhibition booth space to businesses wanting to showcase products and services to event attendees. Exhibition stands available in various sizes and configurations to suit different goals and budgets.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Revenue from brand sponsorship opportunities including logo placement on show bags, entrance visibility, theatre branding, and various marketing package tiers. Sponsorship offers meaningful opportunities to connect with engaged business audiences.
3. Exhibitor Services: Account management and support services for exhibitors throughout the event process, including dedicated account managers to guide exhibitors through booking and event execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Business Show Media Ltd organizes and runs B2B exhibitions and trade shows that connect entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders through in-person events. It sells exhibition booth space and sponsorship packages to businesses wanting to showcase their products and services to large audiences of decision-makers. Its portfolio spans flagship shows in London, Miami, Singapore, Sydney, Amsterdam, New York and Los Angeles.

Product overview

Business Show Media Ltd operates a portfolio of world-leading B2B exhibitions and events connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs, and industry leaders across the globe. The core product offering consists of The Business Show World Series (encompassing regional editions in London, Miami, Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam, and Los Angeles), The International Franchise Show (including IFA World Franchise Show), and White & Private Label Expo (with London and New York editions), along with Going Global Live and B2B Marketing Expo Miami. The company also provides exhibition stand booking services and sponsorship packages as add-on offerings. The event portfolio has grown from a single flagship event with 1,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors to welcoming up to 25,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors at major events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Business Show World Series: Flagship series of business exhibition events held across multiple global locations including London, Miami, Sydney, Singapore, Amsterdam, and Las Vegas
• The International Franchise Show
• White & Private Label Expo
• B2B Marketing Expo
• Going Global Live

Products and services

• The Business Show London Flagship UK B2B exhibition held at ExCeL London for entrepreneurs and enterprises seeking networking, insights, and tools to grow their businesses.
• The Business Show Asia Regional edition of The Business Show held in Singapore, serving as the gateway to Asia's business landscape for entrepreneurs and startups.
• The Business Show Sydney Australian edition of the flagship exhibition held at ICC Sydney, providing networking and business development opportunities in the Australian market.
• The Business Show Miami US edition of the flagship exhibition held in Miami, a hub for entrepreneurs and startups.
• The Business Show Amsterdam European expansion of the flagship exhibition, launching in Amsterdam to serve continental European entrepreneurs and SMEs.
• The International Franchise Show (London) Exhibition showcasing hundreds of top US and International franchising opportunities for franchisors and prospective franchisees.
• IFA World Franchise Show

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 25,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors at flagship events
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Association of Event Organisers (AEO)coreOthersBusiness Show Media is a proud member of the Association of Event Organisers, the leading trade body representing companies that design, develop, and deliver world-class trade and consumer events. Membership connects the company with industry leaders, fosters innovation through shared best practices, and provides access to expert councils, working groups, and advocacy resources.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CloserStill Media: London-headquartered B2B exhibition organizer focused on professional and vertical-specific events. Closest UK peer to BSM in terms of business model, mid-size scale, and target audience of business buyers and decision-makers.
• Hyve Group: UK-listed international exhibitions company running events across multiple sectors and geographies. Directly comparable in scale and model to BSM, with a similar focus on B2B trade shows and community-led audiences.
• Nineteen Group: UK-based B2B events organizer running large-scale exhibitions and conferences for professional audiences. Closely comparable to BSM in scale, focus on business-to-business audiences, and UK-headquartered operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Informa Markets: The world's largest exhibitions organizer, running hundreds of B2B trade shows across multiple verticals globally. BSM directly competes for exhibitor share in overlapping SME/business events and operates in the same trade show category.
• GL Events: French-headquartered global events group with a portfolio of trade shows, conferences, and venue management. Comparable in being a global B2B exhibitions business serving international business audiences.
• Messe Frankfurt: One of the world's largest trade fair organizers, operating its own exhibition venues globally. BSM competes with it indirectly as both organize large international B2B trade shows targeting business communities.
• dmg events: International exhibition organizer with a large portfolio of B2B trade shows across multiple industries and regions. Comparable to BSM as a similarly positioned trade show organizer pursuing global expansion.
• Clarion Events: Global events organizer running B2B and consumer events across sectors. Operates in the same competitive space as BSM, with broader scale and longer-established brands in adjacent verticals.
• Reed Exhibitions (RX): A global B2B exhibitions business operating hundreds of trade shows across industries. Comparable to BSM in operating large-scale trade shows for business audiences, but with a much broader portfolio and deeper international footprint.

Emerging players

• Fortem International: Smaller UK-based organizer of business and consumer exhibitions. Comparable to BSM in business model and entrepreneurial audience focus, though at smaller scale and with a more limited event portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/businessshowmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/BusinessShowMedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/business-show-media

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 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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