Converve

What Converve does

Converve GmbH is a German B2B event networking software company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Barmstedt, Germany. The company provides a modular event platform built around its proprietary MyMatch matchmaking algorithm, which analyzes structured attendee profile data — interests, industries, objectives, product categories — to recommend ranked meeting partners, supported by a configurable matching matrix that lets organizers define which attendee groups connect and by which criteria. The platform spans registration, ticketing, event websites (35+ templates), a web-based event app, agenda/program management, data integration, and KPI reporting, with integrated video conferencing via Converve Rooms and third-party tools (Zoom, Teams, Webex, GoToWebinar, Skype). The company serves B2B event organizers across tourism boards, venture capital/investor conferences, trade fairs, hosted buyer programs, associations, and large enterprise corporate events; named customers include SAP, Cisco, GE Healthcare, Messe Berlin (ILA Berlin), High-Tech Gründerfonds, Mercury Fund, Innovation Norway, Visit Sweden, Fáilte Ireland, VisitDenmark, VISIT FLORIDA, VDMA, Deutsche Messe, the United Nations, and Enterprise Europe Network, with more than 4,000 events delivered to date. The platform supports nine languages, is ISO 27001:2022 certified and GDPR/DSGVO compliant, and scales from 100 to 5,000+ attendees with reported up to 80% highly relevant matches.

Converve's commercial model is event-based subscription with two disclosed tiers: an Events package starting at 4,820 EUR/USD (scaling by participant count across six tiers from 1–100 up to 2,001–5,000) and a fully customized 365 Community tier priced on request for year-round platforms. Invoicing follows a 50/30/20 phased structure (order placement, registration start, post-event) with discounts for multi-event and non-profit customers. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales with demo-led conversion, dedicated account managers per project, and a content-marketing presence (event blog, newsletter, SEO, Capterra 4.9/OMR 4.8 ratings). The company is privately held, founder-owned (CEO Mark Kessels as authorized managing director), with no disclosed external funding, no parent organization, and no subsidiaries; leadership is a compact team of approximately 14 named members covering engineering, UI/UX, customer success, and business development across EMEA and AMER. Strategic priorities signaled in the data include deeper US market penetration, expansion of the year-round community product, and broadening the integration ecosystem (Zapier, Stripe, PayPal, Mailchimp, major video conferencing platforms).

Name

Converve

Legal name

Converve GmbH

Website

https://converve.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Converve GmbH is a privately held German SaaS company providing B2B event networking and matchmaking software — featuring its proprietary MyMatch algorithm and configurable matching matrix — to enterprise, tourism board, VC, and trade fair organizers across EMEA and the Americas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Networking Software

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Virtual Networking & Matchmaking Solutions (1:1, Group, AI Matchmaking) (THAHAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual & Hybrid Event Platforms (Webinars, Virtual Venues, Event Hubs) (THAHAOAA), Virtual & Hybrid Event Registration & Streaming Access Platforms (THAHAFAM), Event Mobile Apps & Second-Screen Experiences (Agendas, Messaging, Push, Check-in) (THAHAOAG)

Keywords

• B2B event networking
• Event matchmaking software
• Virtual event platform
• Hybrid event solutions
• Attendee matchmaking

Headquarters

HQ city

Barmstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Platform Subscription: Pricing based on number of participants and event features. Events tier starts at 4820 (Euro/USD) for flexible events with core services. Includes unlimited support, quick implementation of platform modifications.
2. 365 Community Platform: Fully customized event community platform with extensive customization, development of new features and integrations. Priced on request with 365-day platform access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Converve sells a modular, web-based B2B event networking and matchmaking software platform used by event organizers to run virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Its core capability is the proprietary MyMatch algorithm that ranks attendee meeting partners by relevance, complemented by modules for registration, event website building, event app, networking, agenda management, data integration, and KPI reporting. The platform is sold on a subscription basis, priced per event by participant count, with a customizable 365 Community option for year-round engagement.

Product overview

Converve is a German B2B event networking software platform offering intelligent matchmaking and event management solutions. The platform operates as a modular system comprising core products including Matchmaking (featuring the proprietary MyMatch algorithm), Networking, Registration, Event Website, Event App, Event Program, Data Integration, and Reporting modules. Additional features include Converve Rooms for video conferencing, Marketing Tools for email campaigns, and Sponsor Tools for engagement tracking. The company offers tiered Events packages starting at 4820 and a 365 Community option for year-round platforms. Solutions include Virtual Events, Hybrid Events, Community Platform, Tourism Events, and Start-up Events. The platform has supported over 4,000 events and serves organizations including SAP, Cisco, Visit Sweden, and High-Tech Gründerfonds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matchmaking Intelligent B2B matchmaking software using the proprietary MyMatch algorithm to analyze attendee interests and generate personalized meeting partner recommendations ranked by relevance, enabling targeted 1:1 business connections. Intended for event organizers running B2B conferences and workshops.
• Networking Professional networking module enabling attendees to meet, connect, and exchange ideas with like-minded professionals through live chats and meeting management features. For event organizers providing B2B networking at conferences and trade events.
• Registration Customizable event registration system with flexible forms, ticketing, check-in, and seamless payment integration for participant management. Designed for event organizers handling attendee sign-up and ticketing.
• Event Website Drag-and-drop website builder with over 35 customizable templates for creating personalized event websites with multilingual support and corporate branding. Built for event organizers needing branded event microsites.
• Event App Web-based event app accessible from any device without downloads, providing attendee access to schedules, networking, and meeting management. For event organizers deploying a low-friction attendee experience.
• Event Program Agenda and session management system for creating event programs with parallel tracks, speaker management, and personalized participant schedules. Built for event organizers managing complex multi-track programs.
• Data Integration Data management module enabling secure import and export of information between the platform and external systems including CRM, Excel, and third-party applications via API, XML, or CSV. For event organizers needing to synchronize attendee data with their existing systems.
• Reporting Analytics and KPI reporting module providing actionable insights into participant behavior, meeting statistics, and sponsor engagement with exportable reports. For event organizers and sponsors measuring event ROI.
• Events Package Flexible events package with all core services and features including unlimited support, quick implementation, and platform modifications for individual event needs. Priced at 4,820 EUR/USD starting price with tiered pricing by participant count. For event organizers running one-off or recurring events.
• 365 Community Fully customized event community platform with extensive customization to merge organizational strategy with platform capabilities, including development of new features and integrations. Available on request with 365-day platform access. For organizations needing year-round community engagement beyond single events.
• Converve Rooms Complete video conferencing solution integrated into the platform for streaming, participant engagement, and moderation during sessions and breakout meetings. For event organizers running virtual and hybrid event formats.
• Virtual Events solution Online event solution enabling virtual meetings, webinars, and digital event formats with integrated video conferencing and networking capabilities. For event organizers running fully online conferences.
• Hybrid Events solution Combined in-person and virtual event solution integrating both event formats with unified matchmaking, networking, and meeting management. For event organizers running mixed-format conferences.
• Community Platform solution Year-round community platform allowing attendees to stay connected between events, continue building relationships, and access networking features post-event. For organizations fostering ongoing community engagement.
• Tourism Events solution Specialized event solution for tourism workshops enabling destination management companies and buyers to connect through customized matchmaking rules. For tourism boards and travel trade workshop organizers.
• Start-up Events solution Event solution for investor-startup conferences with matching configurations allowing investors to see only startups matching their investment focus and preferred company stage. For VC funds and accelerators running investor-startup events.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 80% of meetings can be highly relevant with intelligent matchmaking
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• OttomisucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLeading event technology and communications agency in Germany. Collaborated with Converve to digitize the SAP CONNECT event concept. Ottomisu provided event technical expertise while Converve supplied the platform technology for the virtual event transformation.
• HetznercoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider for Converve website. ISO 27001 certified servers in Germany. Part of data privacy and security infrastructure.
• Amazon Web ServicescoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure provider referenced in security documentation. ISO 27001 certified servers available in Germany or USA based on customer requirements. PCI DDS Level 1 certified.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Swapcard: Direct competitor offering AI-powered event matchmaking, networking, and lead capture for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. Overlaps directly with Converve's B2B matchmaking and networking modules across association and enterprise segments.
• Brella: Direct competitor in AI-driven event matchmaking and networking, particularly for conferences and exhibitions. Competes head-to-head with Converve's MyMatch proposition for mid-to-large enterprise events.
• Grip: AI-powered event matchmaking platform focused on B2B events, trade shows, and exhibitions. Directly comparable to Converve's MyMatch algorithm and networking modules, especially in hosted buyer programs.
• Bizzabo: End-to-end event experience platform covering registration, networking, and analytics. Overlaps with Converve across virtual, hybrid, and in-person event formats and competes for similar enterprise event organizers.
• vFairs: Virtual and hybrid event platform with strong positioning in trade shows and large-scale exhibitions, including matchmaking features. Comparable to Converve in serving large-format trade fair organizers such as Messe Berlin.
• Hubilo: Virtual and hybrid event platform with networking, matchmaking, and community features. Competes for the same enterprise and association customers Converve targets, particularly for partner summits and member conferences.
• EventMobi: Event app and engagement platform with matchmaking and networking features. Directly comparable to Converve's web-based event app, registration, and attendee engagement modules.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Broad incumbent in event management software covering venue sourcing, registration, and attendee engagement. Overlaps with Converve's registration, event website, and reporting modules as part of a much wider enterprise portfolio.
• RingCentral Events (formerly Hopin): Broad incumbent offering virtual and hybrid event solutions with networking and engagement tools, following Hopin's acquisition. Competes with Converve for virtual-first enterprise event customers but as part of RingCentral's broader communications portfolio.
• Eventbrite: Broad incumbent primarily in event ticketing and registration with growing presence in professional events. Adjacent to Converve's registration module but less focused on B2B matchmaking and enterprise networking.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/converve-gmbh
• Xx.com/converve
• Facebookfacebook.com/converve

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 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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