Top 10: Virtual Event platforms

2022. Virtual events platform EventX closes $18M Series B



Kong-based events management platform EventX has secured an additional $8 million in funding for its Series B round. The company commenced its journey 8 years ago by overseeing in-person events, encompassing tasks such as user registration and facilitating the exchange of virtual business cards among attendees. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic emerged in 2020, EventX recognized the potential for digital transformation and consequently introduced a new service resembling Hopin, which facilitates live events like webinars and virtual exhibitions. Presently, the platform incorporates a lead-generation feature as well, aiding organizers in cultivating new clients and partners through their events.


2022. Zuddl raises $13M for its simple but powerful virtual events platform



Virtual events are becoming a permanent fixture. Zuddl, a virtual events platform, has successfully raised $13.35 million in Series A funding with the aim of facilitating easier hosting, simplified customization, and ultimately, enhanced engagement. While Zuddl acknowledges the significance of prominent public trade shows, their primary focus lies in assisting major companies, including Microsoft, Kellogg's, and HSBC as mentioned on their landing page, in organizing internal events such as job fairs, training programs, and cross-department networking gatherings.

2021. Twine raises $3.3M to add networking features to virtual events



Twine, a startup initially positioned as a "Zoom for meeting new people" during the pandemic, has successfully secured $3.3 million in seed funding. Responding to market dynamics, Twine has shifted its focus to online events and has adapted its offerings accordingly. Event organizers have the option to utilize Twine's website for small events with up to 30 users at no cost. However, for larger-scale events, a license is required to accommodate additional participants. Twine operates on a per attendee pricing model, where customers can purchase attendee packs through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) approach. The company enables its customers to embed Twine directly into their own websites or provide a link that opens the Twine website in a separate browser tab, facilitating a seamless integration experience.


2021. Pivoting from offline into virtual events for enterprises nets Tame a $5.5M



Tame originally offered a digital event suite tailored for offline corporate events. However, in response to the pandemic's impact, the company swiftly transitioned to offering a highly adaptable virtual events platform, predominantly utilized by companies for their sales events. As a result, Tame has recently secured a seed round of $5.5 million. Tame empowers users with the flexibility to design and manage their virtual events according to their preferences. With Tame, you can fully personalize your virtual events, ensuring they are enjoyable, engaging, and enthralling for participants.


2021. InEvent raises $2M for its virtual conference platform



InEvent, a startup that empowers virtual and hybrid events, has secured $2M in seed funding. InEvent's focus lies not in replicating massive consumer events but rather in assisting businesses in hosting virtual events that facilitate meaningful connections with clients and partners. In the realm of B2B events, customization and support are crucial factors, prompting InEvent to develop a visually appealing product that can be tailored with the organizer's branding. The platform encompasses various features, including a virtual lobby for participants to explore the event programming, a video player, a registration system, the capability to create a conference mobile app, and much more. InEvent's innovative approach caters to the unique needs of businesses seeking to deliver engaging virtual event experiences.


2020. Welcome raises $12 million to become the Ritz Carlton for event platforms



Startup Welcome has secured a $12 million Series A funding round. Positioned as the "Ritz-Carlton for virtual events," Welcome provides a comprehensive suite of features tailored for virtual events. These include a control room for event producers, breakout rooms for attendees, a green room for speakers, white-label branding, networking capabilities, audience question and answer functionality, and more. Additionally, Welcome offers event producers the option to host hybrid events, combining both online and in-person experiences. The company primarily targets enterprise customers, offering annual contracts in the five-figure range.


2020. Hopin raises $125M for its online events platform



The startup Explo has successfully secured a seed round of $2.3 million. Explo focuses on assisting customers in creating customer-facing business intelligence dashboards. Initially, the company aimed to streamline the process of preparing data for models or other applications. However, after engaging with customers, the founders recognized a significant demand for a straightforward method to develop data-backed dashboards. As a result, Explo swiftly pivoted its focus to meet this need.


2020. Hubilo raises $4.5 million to focus on virtual events


Event analytics platform Hubilo, which successfully transformed into a virtual events platform to navigate the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, has recently secured a $4.5 million seed funding round, spearheaded by Lightspeed. Hubilo now competes directly with other virtual event platforms such as Cvent and Hopin. What sets Hubilo apart is its emphasis on empowering organizers with multiple opportunities to customize their virtual spaces, a strategic focus on sponsorship endeavors encompassing contests, event feeds, and virtual lounges to enhance attendee engagement, and comprehensive data analytic capabilities that seamlessly integrate with Salesforce, Marketo, and HubSpot. Noteworthy organizations that have availed themselves of Hubilo's services include the United Nations, Roche, Fortune, GITEX, IPI Singapore, Tech In Asia, Infocomm Asia, and Clarion Events.


2020. Virtual events platform Airmeet raises $12M



Virtual event hosting startup Airmeet has successfully raised $12 million. Airmeet provides a comprehensive platform for users and businesses to host interactive virtual events. The platform effectively recreates the experience of physical events by offering features such as backstage access, table grouping for networking, and opportunities for event organizers to collaborate with sponsors. Airmeet is currently in its public beta phase and operates on a freemium model, with businesses being charged based on their usage of the platform. With its user-friendly approach, Airmeet aims to transform the virtual event landscape and deliver engaging experiences to attendees.


2020. Hopin raises $40M for its virtual events



Hopin, a startup based in London that specializes in developing virtual events technology, has recently secured a Series A funding round of $40 million, with participation from Salesforce and several other investors. Hopin's innovative technology enables events to replicate the traditional in-person conference experience in an online setting. This includes features that enable hosts to create digital counterparts of physical event venues and activities such as expo centers, various stages, and networking opportunities. By emulating the atmosphere of an in-person gathering, this virtual approach could enhance the appeal of digital events for attendees who have grown accustomed to a particular method of coming together.


2020. Bevy raises $15M to power virtual events and business communities



The virtual event and community building software, Bevy.com, has secured $15 million in Series B funding. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic causing a halt in the conference industry, Bevy.com had already begun transitioning into virtual events. In recent months, the company has witnessed an exponential surge in demand. For instance, Duolingo has utilized the platform to host 1,000 events within the past six weeks, and Startup Grind has progressed from a single virtual event in Wuhan, China, in February to planning 600 events for June. Notably, Salesforce is also among the organizations leveraging the Bevy.com platform.