What Imagina does

Imagina is a privately held UK-based software firm, founded in 2016, that has built an all-in-one event management and internal communication platform spanning iOS and Android mobile applications, a web portal (app.imagina.com), and a feature library covering ticketing, registration and access control, matchmaking and B2B appointment scheduling, live streaming for virtual and hybrid events, interactive engagement tools (live questions, surveys, secure voting, word clouds, games/quizzes, social wall), instant messaging, chatbot, document management, and venue navigation. The platform is sold across three primary customer segments — event organizers running conferences, trade fairs, festivals, and conventions; corporations and federations using the Smart Offices module for internal communication and employee engagement; and cultural or connected-place venues such as museums, leisure parks, airports, railway stations, stadiums, and shopping malls — with deployments in 60+ countries and apps localized in 12+ languages, serving 1,000+ customers and 1M+ users.

The company generates revenue through annual SaaS subscriptions with quote-based, tailored pricing tied to feature selection and scale; named enterprise customers include Disney, Airbus, SNCF, GL Events, Futuroscope, Enedis, Eiffage, the French Rugby Federation, the City of Vannes, and Université Paris. Go-to-market blends direct enterprise field sales (with dedicated project manager support) and self-serve product-led growth through app stores and the web platform, complemented by event-driven acquisition at industry conferences. Imagina has accumulated 15+ international innovation awards, including recognition by the French Ministry of Transformation and Public Service, a gold medal for digital innovation from the City of Brussels, and a top ranking in SNCF's Connected Stations innovation program. The team is small (11-50 employees) and led by co-founders Steve Cotonnec (President) and Ronan Gourlay (Co-Founder and Sales Manager).

Name

Imagina

Legal name

Imagina

Website

https://imagina.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Imagina is a UK-based SaaS firm that provides an all-in-one event management and internal communication platform with mobile apps, ticketing, matchmaking, live streaming, and smart-office tools, serving event organizers, corporations, and connected venues across 60+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

akta.pro primary industry

Ticketing Technology & Integrations (APIs, Plugins, Webhooks) (MPAGAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Subscriber Identity, Entitlements & Access (SSO, IAM, Paywall) (MPAHAJAB)

Keywords

• Event management platform
• Event mobile application
• Online ticketing software
• Hybrid virtual events
• Internal communication tool

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription and Licensing: SaaS-based platform with feature modules including event applications, ticketing, matchmaking, streaming, and smart office solutions. Pricing is quote-based with tailored packages based on project requirements and feature selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Imagina sells an all-in-one event management and internal communication SaaS platform delivered via web and native mobile apps (iOS, Android). The platform bundles event mobile applications, online ticketing and registration, B2B matchmaking, hybrid/virtual event streaming, interactive engagement tools, and a Smart Offices internal communication module for enterprises, sold on a quote-based annual subscription with a dedicated project manager.

Product overview

Imagina is an all-in-one event app and online platform designed for managing in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. The platform consists of multiple integrated modules including the Event Application (mobile app) for attendee engagement, Online Ticketing for registration and badge control, Matchmaking/BtoB Appointment Application for professional networking, Event-Driven Website for event presentation, Virtual Event Platform and Online Seminar Solution for remote events, and Smart Offices/Enterprise Mobile Application for internal company communications. The platform offers the largest library of features including access control, registration forms, document management, live streaming, surveys, secure voting, and various interactive engagement tools, all accessible via computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Event Application (Mobile App) Cross-platform mobile application for in-person events such as conferences, congresses, seminars, trade fairs, and conventions, providing interactive maps, schedules, push notifications, galleries, and attendee networking features.
• Online Ticketing Digital ticketing solution that enables event organizers to sell tickets, register participants, and control badge access at event entrances.
• Matchmaking / BtoB Appointment Application Targeted one-to-one B2B appointment and networking application that facilitates professional connections and scheduled meetings between event participants.
• Event-Driven Website Customizable website builder for presenting events professionally, including program schedules, speaker information, and registration capabilities.
• Virtual Event Platform Platform for organizing remote and hybrid events with real-time content sharing, live streaming, interactive participation features, and secure voting capabilities.
• Online Seminar Solution Specialized solution for hosting online seminars with real-time content sharing, participant interaction tools, and interactive experiences for remote attendees.
• Smart Offices (Internal Communication Tool) Internal communication platform for companies to communicate with employees and collaborators, centralizing data and documentation accessible from smartphones or computers.
• Enterprise Mobile Application Mobile application module for enterprise use, allowing employees to access company data, documentation, and internal communications from their smartphones.
• Interactive Engagement Tools (Questions / Live Engagement Suite) Suite of interactive features including live questions, surveys, secure voting, word clouds, and games/quizzes designed to encourage attendee participation during events.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1 million+ users and 1000+ international customers served

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Cvent is a leading enterprise event management platform offering registration, venue sourcing, and attendee engagement. It directly competes with Imagina across event management, mobile apps, and ticketing, but serves a much broader enterprise portfolio and is owned by Blackstone.
• Workplace by Meta: Workplace by Meta is an enterprise internal communication and collaboration platform. It competes with Imagina's Smart Offices module for corporate internal communication and employee engagement use cases.

Direct peers

• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a global ticketing and event management platform with self-serve ticketing, registration, and event marketing. It overlaps with Imagina's ticketing and event registration features, particularly for SMB and consumer-facing events.
• EventMobi: EventMobi provides event apps, registration, and engagement tools for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events. It is a direct competitor to Imagina in the event mobile app category with comparable feature modules.
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an all-in-one event experience platform for in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, offering registration, mobile apps, networking, and analytics. It is a direct competitor to Imagina across the same event-tech category with similar feature modules.
• Socio Platform: Socio is an all-in-one event management platform with event apps, ticketing, live streaming, and sponsor/exhibitor management. It is a direct competitor to Imagina across the full event-tech stack with a similar all-in-one positioning.
• Hubilo: Hubilo is an event experience platform offering virtual, hybrid, and in-person event technology with strong networking and engagement features. It directly competes with Imagina's virtual event platform and matchmaking tools.
• Swapcard: Swapcard is an event platform focused on AI-powered matchmaking, lead capture, and networking for trade shows and conferences. It directly competes with Imagina's matchmaking, B2B appointment, and networking features.
• Hopin: Hopin is a virtual and hybrid events platform that grew rapidly during the pandemic and offers live streaming, networking, and event apps. It directly competes with Imagina's virtual event platform and hybrid event modules.
• Whova: Whova is an event management platform providing event apps, registration, ticketing, networking, and community engagement. It is a direct competitor to Imagina in the event mobile app and engagement category, particularly for conferences and association events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 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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