What Miscellaneous Rentals Llc does

Miscellaneous Rentals LLC operates as an event equipment rental company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 1995. The company rents 400+ items across nine product categories — tents and shade, tables, chairs and seating, lounge furniture, catering and tableware, staging and flooring, crowd control, decor and plants, and event essentials — to four primary customer segments: parties and private events, corporate events, film and photo productions, and weddings. The business originated serving film production sets before broadening into general event rentals.

The company runs on a traditional, non-proprietary technology stack consisting of standard inventory management and booking systems accessed primarily through its Squarespace-hosted website, which functions as an e-commerce catalog and quote-request tool. There is no mobile app, no disclosed API, and no AI/ML capability of any kind. Marketing relies on Instagram (@misc.rentals), the website storefront, customer testimonials, and an email newsletter. Distribution is direct-to-consumer with delivery and pickup across the Austin Metro area (Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Manor, Leander).

Revenue mechanics are transaction-based unit pricing per item per event, with tiered delivery fees ($100 neighborhood rate, $125 standard roundtrip within 30 minutes of HQ, $225 outer zone beyond 30 minutes). Larger orders (frame tents, full staging builds) require custom quotes. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, and no headcount data on record. Community partnerships with 11 Austin-area institutions (Pease Park, The Contemporary Austin, Dell Children's Medical Center, Big Tex Urban Farms, Good Wolf Productions, Future Front Texas, and others) function as co-marketing and referral channels rather than formal commercial alliances.

Name

Miscellaneous Rentals Llc

Legal name

Miscellaneous Rentals

Website

https://www.miscaustin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miscellaneous Rentals LLC is an Austin, Texas-based event equipment rental company founded in 1995, serving parties, corporate events, film productions, and weddings across the Austin Metro with 400+ rental items including tents, tables, chairs, lounge furniture, and catering equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Equipment Rental

NAICS

General Rental Centers (53231)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Rentals (Tents, Furniture, A/V, Decor) (HSACAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Furniture Rentals (Tables, Chairs, Lounge) (HSACAFAB), Tent & Canopy Rentals (HSACAFAA), Corporate Event Rentals (Furniture, Staging, Tents) (HSACADAI)

Keywords

• Event equipment rental
• Party rentals
• Wedding rentals
• Corporate event rentals
• Film production rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Equipment Rentals: One-time rental fees for tables, chairs, tents, lounge furniture, staging, catering equipment, and miscellaneous event supplies. Pricing is per-item per-event with delivery fees based on zone. Revenue is transaction-based, generated from each rental booking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Miscellaneous Rentals rents event equipment on a per-item, per-event basis, delivering and picking up items across the Austin Metro area. The 400+ item inventory covers tents, tables, chairs, lounge furniture, staging, catering and tableware, crowd control, decor and plants, and event essentials for parties, corporate events, film and photo productions, and weddings. Pricing is unit-based with tiered delivery fees and custom quotes for larger events.

Product overview

Miscellaneous Rentals (MISC) is an event rental company offering a comprehensive portfolio of rental equipment for various event types including parties, corporate events, film productions, and weddings. The company operates with over 400+ rental items across nine main product categories: Tents & Shade (pop-up tents, frame tents, festival tents), Tables (banquet, round, cocktail, conference, farm tables), Chairs & Seating (folding, director, bar stools, benches), Lounge Furniture (sofas, loveseats, armchairs, coffee tables, rugs), Catering & Tableware (glassware, dishware, flatware, chafers), Staging & Flooring (stage sections, dance floors, carpet, turf), Crowd Control (barricades, stanchions, pipe & drape), Decor & Plants (artificial plants, hedge walls, accent decor), and Event Essentials (podiums, easels, wireless equipment, safety items). The company delivers equipment across the Austin Metro area including Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Lakeway, Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Manor, and Leander.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tents & Shade Rental tents and shade solutions including pop-up tents (10x10, 10x20), frame tents (30x40), high peak festival tents (20x20), tent sides, water barrels, umbrellas, and tarps for outdoor events.
• Tables Rental tables including banquet tables (4', 6', 8'), round tables (48", 60", 72"), cocktail tables (short and tall), conference tables, farm tables, kids tables, and specialty tables.
• Chairs & Seating Rental chairs and seating including plastic folding chairs (black and white), padded resin folding chairs, wooden folding chairs, conference chairs, director chairs (short and tall), bar stools, wooden benches, and specialty chairs including kids chairs and Adirondack chairs.
• Lounge Furniture Rental lounge furniture including named-style sofas, loveseats, armchairs, coffee tables, side tables, ottomans, and area rugs in various styles and colors.
• Catering & Tableware Rental catering equipment including glassware (champagne flutes, wine glasses, martini glasses, highballs, pints, pilsners), dishware (plates, bowls, bread baskets), flatware (stainless steel, gold), chafers, warming equipment, serving utensils, pitchers, bus tubs, and food storage items.
• Staging & Flooring Rental staging and flooring including stage sections (4x4, 4x8), stage steps, dance floors, carpet in various colors (red, white, black, green, key lime), artificial turf, layout boards, and floor protection.
• Crowd Control Rental crowd control equipment including bike rack barricades, A-frame barricades, traffic cones, velvet ropes, chrome stanchions, retractable belt stanchions, traffic wands, stop/slow paddles, pipe and drape systems, and stanchion sign holders.
• Decor & Plants Rental decor and plants including artificial trees (monstera, banana leaf, palm, fiddle leaf), tropical plants, succulents, orchids, ferns, area rugs, champagne walls, boxwood hedge walls, donut walls, and accent decor items.
• Event Essentials Rental event essentials including podiums (clear acrylic, mahogany), easels (adjustable, tripod, tabletop), wireless routers/hotspots (AT&T, Verizon), walkie talkies, hand washing stations, fire extinguishers, caution signs, bull horns, and ceremonial scissors.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Pease ParkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustin park partner for events and community gatherings. Collaboration on park events and activities.
• Night Market ATXminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAustin night market vendor/event partner.
• Dell Children's Medical CenterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthcare facility events partnership.
• Big Tex Urban FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUrban farming and community events partnership in Austin.
• The Contemporary AustinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArt museum and cultural institution partnership for events.
• J. StandardminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Austin partner vendor.
• Out Youth AustinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit youth organization events partnership.
• Good Wolf ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProduction company partnership for film and event rentals.
• Future Front TexasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas creative community organization partnership.
• Fork CancerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCancer awareness nonprofit event partnership.
• Texas CraftminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTexas craft beverage industry partnership for events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Aztec Events & Tents: Texas event rental company specializing in tents, tables, chairs, and staging. Directly comparable on product mix (event equipment rental) and geography (Texas), competing for overlapping corporate and wedding customers.
• Party Time Rentals: Austin-based event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and event equipment. Directly comparable as a same-metro, same-segment peer competing for the same party, wedding, and corporate event customers.
• Taylor Made Event Rentals: Event rental company specializing in tents, tables, chairs, and staging for corporate events, weddings, and festivals. Comparable product mix and customer segmentation to Misc's core business.
• Premiere Events: Austin-based event rental company providing tables, chairs, linens, tents, and lounge furniture. Closest direct competitor with identical customer segments (corporate, wedding, party) and same delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Marquee Event Group: Large Texas-based event rental company with broader multi-city reach across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio. Comparable product mix (tents, furniture, staging) but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Bright Event Rentals: Multi-market event rental company serving weddings, corporate events, and private parties across multiple U.S. metros. Comparable product categories (tents, tables, lounge) at larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• CORT Event Furnishings: National furniture and event rental arm of CORT, providing lounge furniture, tables, and accessories for corporate events, trade shows, and weddings. Comparable on the furniture/lounge category at significantly larger scale and national reach.

Regional players

• Big D Party Rentals: Dallas/Fort Worth event rental company offering tents, tables, chairs, and staging. Comparable product line and customer segments but operates in a different Texas metro, so does not directly compete for the same customers.
• Peachtree Event Rentals: Atlanta-based event rental company serving corporate events, weddings, and social gatherings. Comparable full-service delivery model and product categories, though operating in the Southeast U.S. rather than Texas.

Emerging players

• Loot Rentals: Vintage and specialty event rental company offering curated furniture and decor for weddings and events. Comparable on the lounge furniture and wedding segment, with a more design-focused positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/misc.rentals
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/miscellaneous-rentals-llc

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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