Estec Visions Ag

What Estec Visions Ag does

estec visions ag is a privately held Swiss event technology company headquartered in Oberhasli (Canton of Zurich), operating as a full-service provider of audio, video, lighting, special effects, and staging solutions for corporate events, public events, festivals, concerts, and venue partners across Switzerland. The company runs four integrated service lines: full-service event production (planning through execution), equipment rental from a premium inventory, fixed installations for venues and hospitality, and in-house custom manufacturing of light and deco products in its own Swiss workshop. Core technology assets include a substantial professional rental park anchored by L-Acoustics line-array systems (K3, A15, SYVA, ARCS), MA Lighting grandMA3 control consoles, Fabulux LED video panels (150 sqm), Cameo and CLF lighting fixtures, Shure wireless microphones, and Bütec stage construction systems — supplemented by proprietary 3D content creation and visualization capabilities.

The business serves three primary customer segments: corporate events (conferences, team-building, employee motivation), public events (festivals, trade shows, fairs, sports events), and parties/concerts, with venue partners (Eulachhallen Winterthur, Urbansurf, restaurants) as a secondary segment. Notable project credits include Switzerland's Street Parade (900,000+ attendees), SunIce Festival St. Moritz (20,000 visitors), Fantasy Basel (70,000+ visitors, 450 exhibitors), and Zurich Pop Con — demonstrating execution capability across the full event-size spectrum. The company employs approximately 14 people organized across partner-level leadership (Andi Gschwend, Daniel Santschi) and four functional departments (events, audio, video, lighting) plus warehouse/logistics and finance functions.

Revenue is generated through quote-based equipment rental, full-service production contracts, fixed installation project fees, and hardware sales of custom-manufactured light/deco products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; a rental catalog is available for download, and specific quotes are provided on request. The go-to-market is direct sales, with marketing conducted primarily through social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), a project portfolio website, downloadable resources, and on-site presence at major Swiss events. Distribution is single-country/domestic (Switzerland), with the company positioned as a regional tier-one event technology provider rather than a national or international player.

Name

Estec Visions Ag

Legal name

estec visions ag

Website

https://estecvisions.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

estec visions ag is a privately held Swiss event technology company providing audio, video, lighting, and staging rental, full-service production, fixed installations, and custom light/deco manufacturing for corporate events, festivals, concerts, and venue partners across Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Technology Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (71119), Commercial, Industrial, and Institutional Electric Lighting Fixture Manufacturing (335132), Electric Lighting Equipment Manufacturing (33513)

akta.pro primary industry

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ)

Keywords

• Event technology services
• Audio visual rental
• Lighting equipment rental
• Event production services
• Stage construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Rental of professional audio, video, lighting and special effects equipment from their modern rental park. Equipment includes L-Acoustics speakers, LED panels, moving lights, strobes, microphones, DJ equipment, and stage construction elements.
2. Full Service Event Production: Complete event production services including planning, equipment setup, technical execution, and support for corporate events, public events, parties, and concerts.
3. Fixed Installations: Planning and implementing permanent installations in audio, lighting, and video for venues and restaurants.
4. Custom Production: Custom manufacturing of light and deco products in-house, including illuminated logos and bespoke lighting fixtures for events and locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

estec visions ag is a Swiss event technology company that provides professional audio, video, lighting, and special-effects equipment rental alongside full-service event production, custom in-house light and deco manufacturing, and permanent AV installations. The firm delivers end-to-end event technology services — from initial planning through on-site execution — for corporate events, public events, festivals, concerts, and venue partners, supported by a modern rental park of premium equipment (L-Acoustics, MA Lighting, Fabulux, Cameo, Shure) and a Swiss workshop for bespoke illuminated logos and lighting fixtures.

Product overview

estec visions is a Swiss event technology company providing audio, video, lighting, and staging solutions through rental, full-service, production, and fixed installation services. Its product portfolio is centered on a professional rental inventory ("Mietpark") of premium event technology equipment supplemented by in-house custom-built light/deco products. Audio offerings span L-Acoustics line-array and column systems (K3, SYVA, ARCS A15, ARCS), Shure wireless microphone systems, and DJ equipment. Video capabilities are anchored by Fabulux Master Plus 3.9 LED panels. Lighting equipment includes the grandMA3 full-size control console, CLF Nero tiltstrobe, Cameo ZENIT W-series LED wash fixtures, DIGISTRIP video pixel tubes, and various moving lights (Robe Robin 600+, JB Varyscan P7, Robe PATT 2013, Expolite TourCyc). Staging needs are served through Bütec stage construction systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Service Event Production End-to-end event production service covering initial consultation, planning, equipment setup, technical execution, and debrief for corporate events, public events, parties, and concerts. Available 24/7 with experienced technical staff.
• Equipment Rental (Audio/Video/Lighting/Special Effects) Rental of professional audio (L-Acoustics K3, SYVA, ARCS, Shure ULXD), video (Fabulux LED panels), lighting (MA Lighting grandMA3, Cameo, CLF, Robe, JB-Lighting), special effects, DJ equipment, microphones, and stage construction equipment from a modern rental park. A downloadable rental catalog is available.
• Custom Light/Deco Production In-house custom manufacturing of bespoke light and decoration products, including illuminated logos and tailored lighting fixtures, produced in the firm's own Swiss workshop for events and venue installations.
• Fixed Installations Planning and implementation of permanent AV installations including audio (e.g., QSC/Q-Sys zone-dependent audio systems), lighting, and video for event venues, restaurants, bars, and hospitality locations.

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rental Network AgentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAffiliated with Rental Network Agent, a network for professional event equipment rental companies.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment and event production services with equipment rental (audio, video, lighting, rigging) across the US, Europe, and Asia. Competes with Estec for major Swiss events and international touring productions, but at vastly larger scale and geographic footprint.
• MCI Group: Global events and association management company headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, providing event organization, production, and AV services. Competes with Estec on the corporate and association event segment but operates at much larger scale with broader service portfolio.
• NEP Group: Global provider of broadcast and live event technology solutions including LED video walls, audio systems, and lighting. Overlaps with Estec's video and staging capabilities, especially for large festivals and broadcast events, but operates primarily in broadcast and sports verticals.

Direct peers

• Habegger: Switzerland's largest event technology and live communications company, providing full-service event production, AV rental, staging, and rigging for corporate and public events across DACH. Directly comparable to Estec Visions across the same service lines and customer segments, but at significantly larger scale.
• Gahrens + Battermann: German event technology and AV rental company serving corporate events, conferences, and trade shows across DACH region. Similar full-service and rental model with comparable customer base, though focused more on indoor corporate events than festivals.
• Winkler Veranstaltungstechnik: Swiss event technology provider offering audio, lighting, video, and stage construction for corporate events, public events, and festivals. Closest head-to-head competitor in Zurich region with comparable full-service and rental offerings.
• Lang AG: German AV rental specialist focused on LED video technology, projection, and camera systems for live events, congresses, and corporate events. Comparable in product mix (LED video emphasis) and customer segments, but operates primarily in Germany rather than Switzerland.
• Act Entertainment AG: Swiss event technology and production company specializing in audio, video, lighting, and staging for concerts, corporate events, and fixed installations. Directly comparable across equipment, services, and customer segments in the Swiss market.
• Showtec (Group): European event technology provider offering lighting, audio, video, and rigging for live events across Benelux and broader Europe. Comparable equipment-centric business model with international footprint, useful reference for cross-border expansion thesis.

Regional players

• Skidata Schweiz: Austrian-Swiss provider of access and ticketing systems for venues, ski resorts, and event facilities. Adjacent to Estec's fixed-installation business (venue technology) but focused on access control rather than AV production. Useful ecosystem reference for venue-partnership business model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/estecvisions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/estecvisions
• Instagraminstagram.com/estecvisions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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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