About Events Tech
There are 10.4K companies in the Events Tech sector across the world, with 1.4K funded companies having collectively raised $6.46B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 562 of these are Series A+ funded, and 1 of these is a unicorn.
Events Tech sector has seen 280 acquisitions and 134 IPOs.
This sector includes companies which provide software solutions for event organizers and planners to manage the entire event lifecycle.
Events Tech sector is also known as Event Management Software.
Companies included in Events Tech sector
Includes companies providing tools for organizers and planners of business events such as seminars, workshops, meetings, conferences, trade shows, and entertainment events such as concerts, festivals, sports, theater, to plan events, manage logistics and procurement, promote events, register guests/sell tickets, engage attendees during the event, and analyze event results.Companies excluded in Events Tech sector
Event services companies, consulting event management companies, event organizers (such as Coachella, Tomorrowland), and personal events such as individual/group activities, and tourism.Market Map of Events Tech
The market map of Events Tech gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution. Trending business models in Events Tech sector are Enterprise Ticketing Platforms, Online Events and Secondary Ticketing Platforms.
Reports related to Events Tech
Here are some reports related to Events Tech sector:
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Events Tech - Sector Report
Edition: August, 2026 (69 Pages)
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Events Tech Investor Landscape
Edition: July, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Events Tech Exit Landscape
Edition: August, 2026 (15 Pages)
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There are more than 10.4K companies in Events Tech. Cvent is the top Events Tech company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Events Tech companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
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Provider of software for event management, marketing, and attendee engagement | Fairfax (United States) | 1999 | Acquired | $178M | |
Provider of video solutions for webinars, events, hubs, and virtual classrooms | New York City (United States) | 2006 | Public | $145M | |
Provider of critical event management and business continuity and resilience solutions | Burlington (United States) | 2002 | Acquired | $18M | |
Hospitality-led venue network offering meeting, event, and flexible workspace solutions | New York City (United States) | 2009 | Acquired | $266M | |
Cloud based platform offering virtual event management solutions | Cambridge (United States) | 2020 | Acquired | $42M |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Events Tech sector
312 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Events Tech sector. 1,106 Events Tech startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 312 |
2025 | 129 |
2024 | 201 |
2023 | 321 |
2022 | 359 |
2021 | 589 |
2020 | 1,106 |
2019 | 627 |
2018 | 551 |
2017 | 511 |
Companies founded across countries in the Events Tech sector
United States has 2,985 Events Tech startups, the most by any country, followed by United Kingdom which has 1,125 startups and India which has 940.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 2,985 |
United Kingdom | 1,125 |
India | 940 |
Germany | 605 |
Canada | 364 |
Australia | 268 |
Netherlands | 249 |
France | 233 |
China | 196 |
Spain | 162 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Events Tech sector
Out of the total 10,378 Events Tech companies, 1,401 have secured funding. Among them, 562 have reached Series A or higher, and 457 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 10,378
Funded - 1,401
Series A+ - 562
Series B+ - 457
Series C+ - 430
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 10,378 |
Funded | 1,401 |
Series A+ | 562 |
Series B+ | 457 |
Series C+ | 430 |
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- 10.4K+ Total Companies
- $6.46B+ Total Funding
- 1.4K+ Funded Companies
- 130+ IPOs
- 275+ Acquisitions
- 10+ Reports
Funding Trends in the Events Tech sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Events Tech sector
The Events Tech sector saw a total funding of more than $4.52B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2021 at more than $1.01B. There has been a total funding of $487M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $487M |
2025 | $146M |
2024 | $336M |
2023 | $188M |
2022 | $576M |
2021 | $1.01B |
2020 | $397M |
2019 | $653M |
2018 | $333M |
2017 | $394M |
Total funding across countries in the Events Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Events Tech startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $3.33B. United Kingdom follows with $219M and Canada with $197M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $3.33B |
United Kingdom | $219M |
Canada | $197M |
Germany | $85M |
France | $76.6M |
Spain | $33.7M |
China | $33M |
India | $30.8M |
Netherlands | $20.4M |
Australia | $17.1M |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Events Tech sector
Over the last 10 years, the Events Tech sector have seen $422M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $1.8B into Early Stage funding rounds and $668M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Early Stage | $1.8B |
Post IPO | $918M |
Late Stage | $668M |
Seed Stage | $422M |
Debt | $273M |
PE | $165M |
Grant | $25.4M |
ICO | $25.1M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Events Tech
In the year 2026, till August 2026, Events Tech companies have raised $255M in equity funding across 24 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till August 2025), Events Tech companies had raised $50.9M across 23 rounds.
So, 2026 has seen a 401.6% rise in funding in Events Tech companies as compared to 2025.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Events Tech:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series A | 6646 | Aug 17, 2026 | and 4 more | |
Seed | 2135 | Jul 22, 2026 | - | |
Series B | 8513 | Jul 08, 2026 | ||
Series B | 3874 | Jun 22, 2026 | ||
Series B | 6321 | Jun 22, 2026 | - |
Top Investors in Events Tech
Europa is the top investor in Events Tech companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Events Tech:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
New York City (United States) | ||
Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) | ||
Mountain View (United States) | ||
Boston (United States) |
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M&A activity in Events Tech
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 11 acquisitions happened in Events Tech sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 21 acquisitions happened in Events Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Events Tech:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Aug 26, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 11, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Aug 06, 2026 | - | |
Business Acquisition | Jun 02, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | May 15, 2026 | - |
Acquisition trends in Events Tech
Here are the acquisition trends in Events Tech:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 11 |
2025 | 21 |
2024 | 22 |
2023 | 17 |
2022 | 24 |
2021 | 26 |
2020 | 19 |
2019 | 25 |
2018 | 29 |
2017 | 29 |
IPOs in Events Tech
In the year 2026, till August 2026, 1 IPO happened in Events Tech sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Events Tech:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Aug 07, 2026 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSEMKT) | |
Feb 13, 2025 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) | |
Jul 21, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jul 15, 2021 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Feb 12, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Events Tech companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Events Tech sector
Most number of Events Tech startups have been founded by alumni from Harvard University, Stanford University and University of California (Berkeley).
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Harvard University | 21 |
Stanford University | 21 |
University of California (Berkeley) | 21 |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 16 |
BITS Pilani | 12 |
Cornell University | 12 |
IIT Bombay | 12 |
University of California (Los Angeles) | 12 |
HEC Paris | 10 |
University of Oxford | 10 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Events Tech sector
In the last 10 years, Cornell University and Duke University graduates' Events Tech companies have raised the most funding among top colleges, and Tel Aviv University alumni are third.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Cornell University | $182M |
Duke University | $182M |
Tel Aviv University | $159M |
Yale University | $146M |
New York University | $81.8M |
Stanford University | $80.2M |
Harvard University | $80M |
BITS Pilani | $51.5M |
IIT Roorkee | $50.8M |
University of Oxford | $48.5M |
Top News in Events Tech
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Cvent Unveils New Brand Promise Built for The Presence Premium™ EraBusiness Wire•Jul 14, 2026•Cvent, ON24
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Learfield Partners with SponsorCX to Advance Sponsorship OperationsGlobeNewswire•Jul 09, 2026•Learfield Communications, SponsorCX
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Everbridge xMatters Expands Collaboration with ServiceNow to Accelerate Incident ResponseSalesTech Star•Jun 03, 2026•Everbridge, ServiceNow
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Everbridge Opens Munich Office to Expand German and European PresenceWorld Business Outlook•Jun 01, 2026•Everbridge
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Tripleseat Launches Tripleseat Intelligence AI Platform and Refreshed Visual IdentityMarTech Series•May 18, 2026•Tripleseat
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Everbridge Inc. Appoints Caitlyn Gillespie as Chief Meteorologistintelligence360•May 13, 2026•Everbridge
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Everbridge Honors 2026 Excellence in Resilience Award Winners at Discover ResilienceBusiness Wire•May 04, 2026•Everbridge
