What Gatherly does

Gatherly operates a browser-based virtual event platform whose core product is a multi-floor "digital venue" designed to recreate the social mechanics of in-person conferences — including spatial movement, proximity-based networking, randomized group matching, and sponsor booth interactions — without requiring software downloads. The platform is built on WebRTC-class spatial video technology and is delivered as a cloud-hosted product across Starter ($299/month, up to 100 attendees), Pro ($599/month, up to 500 attendees), and Enterprise (custom pricing, up to 3,500 attendees with white-label, concurrent events, and multi-day capability) subscription tiers. Beyond the self-serve subscription, Gatherly monetizes through a Full-Service managed events offering (event design, live concierges, dedicated event managers, post-event analytics) and a sponsor marketplace where brands pay to be matched with existing communities or to fund the onboarding of new communities.

The company sells primarily to communities, membership networks, accelerators, professional associations and their chapters, college and university departments, enterprise HR and talent teams, customer and brand communities, nonprofits, and trade shows/career fairs — a deliberately broad vertical segmentation strategy. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (30-day free trials, self-serve subscription, up to two hours of included onboarding) with enterprise field sales (custom pricing, white-label) and event-driven demand generation through regularly hosted public "Gatherly Experience" events. Operating geographies claim a global footprint despite the legal entity (Gatherly Virtual Events, Inc.) being domiciled in Ontario, Canada and the firmographic location listed as Atlanta, United States; the company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds and a stated headcount of 1-10 employees, signaling an early-stage operating profile despite claiming 25,000+ businesses, 7,000+ events, and 500,000+ attendees served across customers such as Columbia University, UCLA, Georgia Tech, Figma, GE, Merck, DHL Express, CNBC, Catalyst501, and the IGDA Foundation.

Name

Gatherly

Legal name

Gatherly Virtual Events, Inc.

Website

https://gatherly.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gatherly is a browser-based virtual event platform that hosts multi-floor digital venues with spatial networking, randomized group matching, and sponsor booths for communities, associations, universities, enterprises, and nonprofits. It sells via subscription tiers, full-service managed events, and a sponsor marketplace.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Virtual Event Platform

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (71132)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual & Hybrid Event Registration & Streaming Access Platforms (THAHAFAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual Networking & Matchmaking Events (1:1/Group Networking) (MPAGAOAM), Virtual Trade Shows & Expos (Digital Booths, Lead Capture) (MPAGAOAB), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Virtual Event Registration, Ticketing & Access Control (Authentication, Paywalls, Badging) (THAHAOAI)

Keywords

• Virtual event platform
• Video conferencing software
• Event management software
• Browser-based networking
• Virtual conference tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Monthly or annual subscription tiers (Starter, Pro, Enterprise) with per-event capacity limits and feature differentiation. Revenue is recurring and predictable based on plan tier.
2. Full-Service Managed Events: End-to-end event management service where Gatherly handles venue design, live support, analytics, and engagement strategy. Includes designated event manager, custom venue build-out, in-event concierges, and post-event insights.
3. Sponsorship Programs: Sponsors pay to participate in Gatherly's community events with interactive booth experiences, real-time attendee engagement, and measurable brand exposure. Options include matching with existing communities or funding new community onboarding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gatherly provides a browser-based virtual event platform called the Digital Venue that simulates in-person networking through spatial video, enabling hosts to run conferences, sales kickoffs, networking sessions, and community events without downloads. The platform supports exhibitor booths, breakout rooms, live streaming, ticketing, analytics, and integrations with tools such as Zoom, YouTube Live, Mailchimp, HubSpot, and Stripe. Gatherly also offers Full-Service Events (managed event production) and Sponsorship Capabilities that let hosts monetize events through sponsor booths and branded activations.

Product overview

Gatherly is a virtual event hosting platform that offers a browser-based digital venue experience. The core product is the Gatherly Digital Venue Platform, a multi-floor immersive environment that enables networking events, member sessions, career fairs, demos, and chapter programs. The platform is offered through three subscription tiers: Starter Plan ($299/month for up to 100 attendees), PRO Plan ($599/month for up to 500 attendees), and Enterprise Plan (custom pricing for up to 3,500 attendees with white-labeling). Full-Service Events provides end-to-end managed event support as an add-on, while Sponsorship Capabilities enable brands to achieve visibility through interactive booth experiences, lead generation, and networking integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gatherly Digital Venue

Quantifiable outcome

• 3.2x more engagement than traditional video calls
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ffminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page, participating in Gatherly's sponsorship ecosystem.
• Five to NineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• Geek VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• GildreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• InoviaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• Liberty VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• OrbitminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• ProlinkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• Prosmo VenturesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• TTWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as a sponsor partner on Gatherly's sponsors page.
• NTiP LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor for Pismo Ventures Founder Showcase and Pitch Competition, gaining visibility and meaningful conversations through the event.
• CultureConcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGatherly partnered with CultureCon, a notable partnership announcement featured on the Gatherly blog showcasing collaboration in the event space.
• EleventcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGatherly partnered with Elevent to bring events to life, a strategic collaboration for event management and hosting services.
• GoLocalVirtualEvents.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvider of live-hosted activity add-ons including trivia, games, keynote speakers, and workshops available to add to Gatherly events.
• IntercomcoreTechnology or IntegrationClient communication via chat. Used for real-time customer support and communication.
• HubSpotcoreTechnology or IntegrationCRM and marketing management platform used for customer relationship management and marketing automation.
• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing platform for subscription billing and transaction processing.
• WixcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite infrastructure platform hosting the Gatherly website and applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• vFairs: vFairs provides virtual and hybrid event solutions including expo halls, booths, and networking for trade shows, career fairs, and conferences. Directly competes with Gatherly in the trade-show/career-fair use cases and the multi-floor digital venue format.
• Airmeet: Airmeet is a virtual and hybrid events platform with networking lounges, breakout sessions, and sponsor booths. Closely matches Gatherly's multi-floor, networking-focused positioning and target segments (communities, SaaS, education).
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is a unified event experience platform with registration, virtual/hybrid event production, and networking tools aimed at enterprise event teams. Directly comparable to Gatherly's mid-market and enterprise subscription tiers and Full-Service offering.
• ON24: ON24 is an enterprise webinar and virtual event platform with analytics, engagement tools, and content hubs. Comparable to Gatherly in targeting B2B marketing and demand-gen event use cases with subscription pricing.
• Hopin (now RingCentral Events): Hopin/RingCentral Events is a leading virtual and hybrid event platform offering multi-track sessions, networking, and exhibitor booths. Directly comparable to Gatherly across target use cases (conferences, trade shows, community events) and core functionality (browser-based attendance, networking, sponsor experiences).
• Hubilo: Hubilo is a virtual and hybrid event platform with networking, sponsor booths, and analytics aimed at B2B marketers and associations. Comparable to Gatherly across mid-market subscriptions and event production.
• Brella: Brella is a virtual event platform known for AI-powered matchmaking and networking at conferences. Comparable to Gatherly's networking-first differentiator and randomized group matching.

Emerging players

• Whova: Whova is an event management app popular with associations, conferences, and communities for agendas, networking, and community engagement. Comparable to Gatherly's community/association ICP, though Whova leans more on mobile-app engagement than multi-floor digital venues.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Cvent is a large event management suite covering in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, registration, and venue sourcing. Overlaps with Gatherly on virtual events and registration but spans a much broader portfolio, including enterprise-scale in-person event logistics.
• Zoom Events: Zoom Events is the event module within Zoom's communications platform, offering multi-session, ticketed events layered on Zoom Meetings. Competes with Gatherly where buyers prefer bundled video conferencing rather than a dedicated virtual venue platform.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/gatherlyio
• Facebookfacebook.com/gatherlyio

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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