Name

KITE FOR EVENTS LTD

Legal name

KITE FOR EVENTS LTD

Website

https://kitefor.events

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Management Software

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Meeting & Event Program Technology (Registration, Apps, Badging) (THACAFAB)

Keywords

• Event management software
• Conference ticketing platform
• Call for papers management
• Attendee management system
• Event planning platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Cardiff

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription: Single license model replacing multiple tool subscriptions. ROI achieved from second event onward. The platform replaces 5+ tools (Eventbrite, EasyChair, Mailchimp, Sched, Excel) with one centralized solution.
2. Ticketing Transaction Processing: 0% commission on ticket sales. Direct Stripe integration means only Stripe fees apply (~1.5%). Compared to Eventbrite taking 6.95% + $0.99/ticket.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kite for Events provides an all-in-one event management SaaS platform that centralizes call-for-papers management, attendee management, ticketing, AI-optimized meeting scheduling, communications, and sponsor management into a single interface. The platform replaces 5+ separate tools event organizers typically rely on, consolidating event workflows from submission and registration through scheduling and on-site check-in. It is designed for organizations running conferences, meetups, and trade shows of any size.

Product overview

Kite is a single unified all-in-one event management platform that consolidates multiple standalone tools into one integrated system. The platform consists of core modules including Event Dashboard (real-time metrics and navigation), CFP Management (speaker submission collection and review with 65% time savings), Attendee Management (centralized database with segmentation), Badge Designer (QR-based custom badges), Meeting Scheduler (AI-optimized 1-on-1 networking), Ticketing (Stripe-powered with 0% commission), Global Logistics (travel and dietary tracking), Auto Communications (email campaigns via MailerSend), Sponsor Portal (sponsor management with QR lead scanning), Schedule Builder (visual drag-and-drop scheduling), Check-in System (QR code-based with real-time monitoring), Analytics & Reporting (event metrics and exports), and Attendee Directory & Networking (discovery and connection features). The platform integrates Google Calendar, Microsoft Outlook, Stripe, Cloudinary, and MailerSend. Kite targets event organizers, speakers, attendees, sponsors, and evaluators with multi-role system architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kite Platform

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% reduction in event management time
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• StripecoreTechnology or IntegrationStripe is integrated as the primary payment processor for ticketing. Kite offers 0% commission on ticket sales with only Stripe fees (~1.5%) applying. Supports credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. Direct integration enables automatic invoicing and refund processing.
• Google CalendarcoreTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Calendar integration enables automatic schedule sync, personal agenda synchronization, and meeting synchronization with real-time updates. Kite syncs bookmarked sessions to Google Calendar.
• Microsoft OutlookcoreTechnology or IntegrationOutlook Calendar integration enables schedule sync to Microsoft Outlook with Microsoft 365 compatibility. Supports work/school accounts and personal Microsoft accounts. Bi-directional sync for meetings.
• MailerSendcoreTechnology or IntegrationMailerSend powers transactional email delivery, campaign management, and automated notifications. Supports email personalization with variables and template management.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sessionize: Speaker and CFP management platform for conferences. Named by Kite as one of the point solutions it consolidates. Direct overlap on Call for Papers workflows.
• Swapcard: AI-powered event platform for B2B conferences with matchmaking, registration, and sponsor management. Comparable to Kite on professional event networking and AI-driven features.
• Bizzabo: All-in-one event experience platform for B2B conferences and professional events. Direct overlap with Kite on registration, agenda, networking, and sponsor management for mid-market and enterprise organizers.
• Airmeet: Virtual and hybrid event platform for communities and conferences. Comparable to Kite on registration, networking, and sponsor engagement with a stronger emphasis on virtual experiences.
• Whova: Event management platform focused on conferences, expos, and community events with attendee engagement, agenda, and sponsor features. Closely matches Kite's target use cases for professional and association events.
• Eventbrite: Publicly traded ticketing and event management platform. Direct competitor to Kite on ticketing and registration, with significantly larger scale and brand recognition. Kite explicitly positions against Eventbrite's 6.95% commission model.
• Hopin: Virtual and hybrid event platform serving conferences and community events. Comparable to Kite on networking, registration, and engagement, with stronger positioning in virtual/hybrid formats.
• Sched: Event agenda and attendee networking platform widely used by conferences (and explicitly named by Kite as a tool it replaces). Direct overlap on schedule building and attendee directory.
• EasyChair: Academic conference management platform for CFPs and proceedings. Kite explicitly cites EasyChair + Excel as the legacy stack it improves upon, making it a clear direct peer on academic CFP workflows.

Broad incumbents

• Cvent: Enterprise-grade event management and meetings platform owned by Blackstone. Overlaps with Kite on registration, attendee management, and badge design for large corporate events, but targets a much higher ACV tier with broader portfolio capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kite-for-events

Compliance1 record

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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