What d&b solutions does

d&b solutions UK Limited is a Wimbledon-headquartered AVLM (Audio, Video, Lighting, Media) solutions provider operating as the UK event production and systems integration arm of the d&b group. The company delivers three primary service lines: Event Production (audio, video, lighting, scenic, broadcast, rigging, and streaming for live events), Integration (consultative design, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support for permanent AV systems), and Venues (accredited embedded technical teams across 20+ prestigious London and UK venues). Customers span broadcast (Sky Sports, MSG Networks), corporate events, performing arts (Royal Academy of Music, Southbank Centre, BAFTA), education (University of Portsmouth, Warwick Business School), retail (IKEA), sports (Tottenham Hotspur, WOMAD), fashion (Fashion for Relief, Most Wanted), hospitality (Claridge's, Edinburgh International Conference Centre), and culture/heritage (National Gallery).

The underlying technology stack combines commercial third-party platforms with proprietary IP. Core technologies include broadcast-grade LED displays (Samsung IWA, ROE Ruby and Black Marble), real-time rendering engines (Disguise VX2/RX2 with Unreal Engine nDisplay), real-time tracking (Blacktrax), LED processing (Megapixel VR HELIOS), ST2110 IP video distribution, and the company's proprietary d&b Soundscape spatial audio system (En-Scene and En-Space). The flagship proprietary platform is SmartStage, a virtual production / XR environment combining LED volumes, real-time rendering, and camera tracking. The company also operates ITEC, a permanent demonstration and training facility at the London Science Museum.

The business model is project-based professional services and managed services across four revenue streams: Event Production (one-off and recurring live event technical delivery), System Integration (permanent installations with multi-year maintenance), Equipment Rental (Dry Hire and Engineered Hire of AVLM gear), and Equipment Sales via the group's sub-brands. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based with no published rate cards. The company is privately held as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the d&b group, alongside sister brands d&b audiotechnik, White Light, Production AV, ELP, and Dobson Sound. The UK entity employs over 350 staff across five offices (Wimbledon, Reading, Manchester, Cheltenham, plus ITEC at the Science Museum), with the wider d&b group employing over 1,000 people globally. The company was formed in 2018 through the merger of SFL and White Light.

Name

d&b solutions

Legal name

d&b solutions UK Limited

Website

https://dbsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

d&b solutions is a Wimbledon-based AVLM (Audio, Video, Lighting, Media) provider delivering event production, permanent system integration, and accredited venue support for broadcast, corporate, performing arts, education, retail, sports, and cultural clients across the UK, with a 350+ UK workforce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audio Visual Integration Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Postproduction Services and Other Motion Picture and Video Industries (51219)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Audio visual integration
• Event production services
• Lighting system design
• Broadcast technology solutions
• Virtual production studios

Headquarters

HQ city

Wimbledon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Project-based technical production services for live events including audio, video, lighting, scenic, rigging, broadcast and streaming. Services are scoped, quoted, and delivered as one-off or recurring project engagements for corporate events, fashion shows, festivals, broadcasts, and private functions.
2. System Integration: End-to-end AVLM system design, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and support for permanent installations in venues, corporate spaces, retail environments, and educational institutions. Includes consultative design, infrastructure planning, and operational support.
3. Equipment Rental (Dry Hire and Engineered Hire): Rental of AVLM equipment with optional attendance, operation, and control. Dry Hire provides equipment without technical support; Engineered Hire includes full technical delivery and operational management.
4. Sales of AVLM Equipment and Technology: Sale of audio, video, lighting, and media systems and components, including products from group brands (d&b audiotechnik, White Light, ELP, Production AV, Dobson Sound).

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

d&b solutions delivers premium Audio, Video, Lighting, and Media (AVLM) technical production, system integration, and embedded venue support for live events and permanent installations. The company provides end-to-end services spanning event production (audio, video, lighting, scenic, rigging, broadcast, streaming), permanent AVLM system design and installation, and accredited technical support at prestigious UK venues. Projects span corporate events, broadcast/streaming, performing arts, education, retail, sports, faith, fashion, festivals, and live music markets.

Product overview

d&b solutions is a premium AVLM (Audio, Video, Lighting, Media) solutions provider offering event production services, system integration, and embedded venue support. The core offerings are organized around Event Production (audio, video, lighting, scenic, broadcast, rigging), Integration (consultive design, installation, operational support), and Venues (accredited technical expertise at partner venues). The portfolio includes specialized capabilities such as Audio, Video, Lighting, Media, Camera/Broadcast & Streaming, Rigging & Infrastructure, Networking & Control, Power Management, Translation, Intercom & Communication, RF & Wireless Systems, and Unified Comms & Collaboration. Key technology platforms include SmartStage (virtual production/XR environment), Broadcast Grade LED studios, Extended Reality solutions, and Creative Lighting. The company operates sub-brands including d&b audiotechnik (professional audio/PA systems), White Light (lighting sales & hire), Production AV (corporate event AV), ELP (broadcasting equipment), and Dobson Sound (live corporate sound), with an Immersive Technology Experience Centre (ITEC) at the Science Museum. Services span corporate events, theatre, house of worship, broadcast, live music, themed attractions, education, retail, and leisure markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Production

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced rigging weight by over half through lightweight truss replacement for Sky Sports Premier League OB studio
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• d&b audiotechnikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerd&b audiotechnik is the group's professional audio brand, providing high-end PA systems, loudspeakers, amplifiers, and DSP that underpin d&b solutions' audio delivery. d&b solutions exclusively uses d&b audiotechnik products in its audio solutions, creating a tightly integrated technology and go-to-market relationship within the d&b group.
• White LightcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhite Light is a sister brand within the d&b group, specialising in lighting sales and hire projects across the UK, Europe, and globally. It provides lighting technology, expertise, and project delivery capabilities that complement d&b solutions' broader AVLM offering.
• Production AVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction AV is a sister brand within the d&b group, specialising in high-quality audio-visual solutions for corporate events. It extends the group's reach and capability in the corporate AV segment.
• ELP Broadcast LightingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerELP (Broadcast Lighting) is a sister brand within the d&b group, providing a full range of broadcasting equipment across the UK. Based in Manchester, ELP extends the group's broadcast lighting capabilities.
• Dobson SoundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDobson Sound is a sister brand within the d&b group, specialising in sound systems and engineering for the live corporate market. Based in Reading, it provides specialist sound expertise complementing the group's broader AVLM capabilities.
• ITEC (Immersive Technology Experience Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITEC is d&b solutions' immersive technology experience centre situated within the Science Museum in London. It serves as a showcase and training facility for the group's advanced AVLM technologies and supports client education and proof-of-concept demonstrations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hawthorn: UK-based full-service event production and AV rental company serving corporate events, awards, conferences, and brand activations. Direct competitor with comparable project-based AVLM delivery for UK enterprise and agency clients.
• Adlib (Solotech): UK audio, lighting, and AV rental and production company serving live events, touring, broadcast, and installations. Direct competitor in UK event production, with overlapping audio hire and lighting capability.
• Anna Valley: UK-based AV integrator and event production company delivering similar end-to-end AVLM solutions across corporate events, venues, broadcast, and immersive installations. Direct competitor to d&b solutions in UK enterprise and venue accounts, with overlapping project-based service model.
• RG Jones Sound Engineering: UK-based audio hire, production, and installation specialist with deep heritage in live events, theatre, and concert sound. Direct peer competing in audio rental and venue integration, including the same London venue and festival customers.
• Delta Live: UK-based AV production and rental specialist focused on corporate events, conferences, and brand activations. Direct competitor delivering similar audio, video, and lighting services to UK enterprise clients.

Broad incumbents

• NEP Group: Global broadcast services and outside broadcast (OB) specialist with significant virtual production and XR studio capabilities. Broader incumbent competing most directly with d&b solutions' broadcast and SmartStage business (e.g., Sky Sports, MSG Networks).
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global market leader in entertainment and event production services with extensive AVLM, broadcast, and virtual production capabilities. Broader incumbent that competes across many of the same enterprise, broadcast, and live event accounts as d&b solutions but at global scale.
• EMG (Euro Media Group): European broadcast services provider offering OB, production, and post-production across live sports and entertainment. Comparable to d&b solutions' broadcast and OB studio work, particularly for tier-1 sports broadcasters.

Regional players

• Pinewood MBS Lighting: UK-based broadcast and film lighting hire specialist serving drama, documentary, and live broadcast productions. Comparable to ELP (d&b solutions' broadcast lighting brand) and d&b solutions' film/TV lighting integration work, primarily serving UK productions.

Emerging players

• Visual Systems (AVM): UK AV integrator focused on corporate and education installations, with growing presence in virtual production and XR studio build-outs. Comparable emerging player to d&b solutions' integration and SmartStage business in UK enterprise and education markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 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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