From an idea born "at the back of the truck" to the largest community of supportive creators in France: discover how a handful of technicians revolutionized access to audiovisual equipment.
At the origin of Lightyshare, there's a handful of technicians "at the back of the truck" who, in late 2014-early 2015, were seeing just how much access to a recent equipment inventory weighed on budgets and held back creativity. From their conversations came the first marketplace dedicated to the audiovisual world in Europe.
Access to professional audiovisual equipment was complicated, expensive and held back producers' creativity.
Create a sharing-economy platform dedicated to renting audiovisual equipment between creators, professionals or enthusiasts.
Create the largest audiovisual equipment marketplace in France: a simple, secure solution designed by – and for – creators, professional or not.
Dont des sociétés de production, agences de publicité, studios de télévision...
Pioneers in Europe and leaders in France, we're revolutionizing access to audiovisual equipment to free everyone's creativity
Let everyone access pro gear, wherever they are and without blowing their budget.
Damage & theft insurance included, certified community, AI Smart Certification.
Owners amortize their inventory, renters save up to 60%.
Extend the lifespan of equipment and reduce production's carbon footprint.
Lightyshare was awarded the audience prize at the SATIS trade show, the essential gathering for audiovisual professionals in France.
An award voted by the show's professional visitors.
The reference trade show for French audiovisual professionals.
A solution acclaimed for its innovation and usefulness.
The validation of our approach by the professional community.
9 years of innovation and growth to revolutionize access to audiovisual equipment
Idea and prototyping of Lightyshare by a team of passionate technicians.
Official launch of the platform in beta version.
Lightyshare receives the SATIS Trophy – Audience Award.
National rollout: more than €7.3M of equipment available.
Launch of Lightyshare 2.0 with new advanced features.
+25 000 listings – €50M of equipment for 33 000 enthusiasts.
+ 50 M€
of equipment available
+ 25 000
active listings
33 000
active users
Jonathan Elalouf, Founder
Join the adventureThe values that bring us together and guide us from day one
Verified accounts, AI-video identity, mutual ratings for exchanges with total peace of mind.
Make your equipment available to other creators and find new collaborations.
Premium insurance with no ceiling and contracts generated in one click for your security.
Participatory roadmap, webinars, the Au Générique podcast to inspire the industry.
