Superconnectors B.v.

What Superconnectors B.v. does

Superconnectors B.V. is a Rotterdam, Netherlands-headquartered networking platform founded in 2021 that operates an AI-assisted matchmaking system linking early-stage startups with "superconnectors" — individuals who can make high-value introductions to investors, customers, talent, or partners. Its flagship product, the "Superconnectors Game," lets startups publish "Critical Asks" while superconnectors compete to fulfill them through introductions, with gamified rewards for successful completions. Event participation is the principal acquisition surface, with the company activating flagship tech conferences including Bits & Pretzels (Munich), Web Summit (Lisbon), Slush (Helsinki), and GITEX Global (Dubai).

The underlying platform integrates HubSpot for CRM, Luma for event management, and OpenAI for matching, NLP-driven pitch/profile analysis, and translation. AI features are surfaced through the game workflow: matching startups to relevant connectors, recommending intros, and automating follow-ups. Technology is assembled rather than proprietary — the stack is third-party-dependent, particularly on OpenAI for inference.

Monetization runs through three go-to-market channels: City Partner Programs contracted with public-sector economic development agencies; Private Community Annual Licenses sold on a subscription basis to communities; and Public Ecosystem Partnerships. Individual event participation is freemium, meaning revenue is concentrated in a relatively small set of institutional licensing counterparties. The company has built a partner ecosystem of 15+ cities and government bodies across Europe, indicating a B2B/B2G-led commercialization model layered onto a consumer-grade event experience.

Name

Superconnectors B.v.

Legal name

Superconnectors B.V.

Website

https://superconnectors.io

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Superconnectors B.V. is a Rotterdam-based, AI-assisted networking platform that runs the "Superconnectors Game" at major tech conferences, matching startups with superconnectors who fulfill introductions to investors, customers, talent, and partners via city-partner and subscription licenses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Networking Software

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAHABAB

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Exhibition & Trade Show Organizers

Keywords

• Structured networking platform
• Event matching platform
• Startup networking software
• Business introduction platform
• Gamified networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Participation: Currently free for all users unless otherwise stated for specific events. The company reserves the right to introduce paid event tickets in the future.
2. Private Community Annual License: Organizations can purchase an annual platform license to run in-person and online networking events for their own communities.
3. City/Ecosystem Partner Programs: Partner programs where city and ecosystem organizations co-host events, likely with platform access and event support bundled in.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Superconnectors B.V. operates a web platform and signature game that structures business networking at events. Startup founders post Critical Asks and well-connected professionals (superconnectors) bid to facilitate introductions. The platform supports AI-powered matching, gamification, and automated follow-ups, and is licensed to city/ecosystem organizations and private communities to power networking events.

Product overview

Superconnectors is a networking platform built around a signature game format where startups pitch Critical Asks and superconnectors bid to facilitate introductions. The core Superconnectors Platform (web app at app.superconnectors.io) and Superconnectors Game power the networking experience with AI-powered matching, gamification (points, badges, leaderboards), and automated follow-ups. The offering is structured into three tiers: City Partner Program (for city/ecosystem hosts with platform access, event tools, and support), Private Community Events (annual license for communities running their own events), and Public Ecosystem Partner Program (with dedicated customer success and advanced analytics). Featured Events represent the company's own hosted events at major conferences. All tiers leverage the same platform technology including AI matching, content analysis, and translation capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superconnectors Platform Web application at app.superconnectors.io where founders post Critical Asks and superconnectors bid to facilitate introductions, with AI matching, gamification, and automated follow-ups. Used by participants at Superconnectors-powered events.
• Superconnectors Game Signature structured-networking game format run through the Superconnectors Platform, in which startups pitch Critical Asks and well-connected professionals compete to facilitate introductions. Designed to be deployed inside third-party events.
• City Partner Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Automated follow-up tracking at 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after introductions

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Advantage AustriacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAustrian federal business development agency that partners with Superconnectors to provide international exposure and networking opportunities for Austrian startups at Superconnectors events.
• de:hubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGerman startup hub network that partners with Superconnectors to enhance international presence for member startups through Superconnectors events.
• Gemeente RotterdamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMunicipality of Rotterdam partners with Superconnectors to facilitate connections for Rotterdam-based startups and strengthen the local innovation ecosystem internationally.
• Innovation QuarterflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLead economic development agency for South Holland, Netherlands. CEO Lars Crama publicly endorsed Superconnectors, stating 'Networking on steroids! Our promise to founders is Make the network work for you.'
• ITA (Italian Trade Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian trade and investment promotion agency partners with Superconnectors to facilitate international connections for Italian startups and businesses.
• Koln BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCologne's official business development agency. Gil Baxpehler from Startup Unit Cologne Business stated: 'Working with Superconnectors enhances our international presence meaningfully.'
• NL Netherlands (Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch foreign investment agency partners with Superconnectors to promote Dutch startups internationally and attract international startups to the Netherlands.
• Port of RotterdamcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPort authority partners with Superconnectors to facilitate networking for startups in the logistics, maritime, and broader innovation ecosystem connected to the port.
• Provincie Zuid-HollandcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvince of South Holland partners with Superconnectors to support startup ecosystem development and international connections for regional businesses.
• Startup LuxembourgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxembourg's national startup initiative partners with Superconnectors to provide international networking opportunities for Luxembourg-based startups.
• STUPcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with Superconnectors to facilitate connections for member startups and enhance international visibility.
• SwissTechcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss innovation ecosystem label partners with Superconnectors to connect Swiss startups with international networks and opportunities.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hopin (RingCentral Events): Hopin, now part of RingCentral Events, provides virtual and hybrid event technology with networking and matchmaking features. It is a broader incumbent in the events-tech space and a potential competitor for hybrid Superconnectors events.
• Eventbrite: Eventbrite is a large-scale event ticketing and management platform. While broader and more consumer-leaning than Superconnectors, it is relevant as a competing distribution and monetization layer for tech and innovation events.
• Bizzabo: Bizzabo is an established event experience platform with attendee networking, registration, and analytics. It is a broader incumbent than Superconnectors, serving enterprise event teams with networking features that overlap with Superconnectors' platform.

Direct peers

• Swapcard: Swapcard provides AI-driven matchmaking, networking, and content for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events. It competes head-to-head with Superconnectors in powering networking at tech conferences and association events, with overlapping buyer profiles.
• b2match: b2match is a B2B matchmaking platform widely used at European innovation, startup, and trade events (incl. public-sector ones). It overlaps directly with Superconnectors' ecosystem-event use case and is a primary alternative for city and economic-development partners.
• Grip: Grip is an AI-powered event matchmaking and networking platform used by major conferences and trade shows. It is the closest direct peer to Superconnectors' AI matching and networking-game proposition, although Grip focuses more broadly on attendee matchmaking rather than a gamified pitch-and-bid format.
• Bevy: Bevy powers community-led events for companies like Google, Salesforce, and Atlassian. It is comparable to Superconnectors' Private Community license product, providing white-labeled event tools for organizations running their own community gatherings.
• Brella: Brella offers AI-powered matchmaking and a networking platform for B2B conferences and trade shows. Like Superconnectors, it focuses on high-value 1:1 meeting facilitation at events, making it a direct competitor for organizer-side networking mandates.

Others

• Startup Genome: Startup Genome works with governments and economic-development agencies to benchmark and grow startup ecosystems. It is an adjacent player, often sitting alongside Superconnectors' city and public-ecosystem partners as a complementary ecosystem-building vendor.

Regional players

• Techstars: Techstars runs a global accelerator network and demo days that compete with city-level startup networking events. It is an adjacent player rather than a direct software competitor but addresses the same founder demand for warm introductions and investor access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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