ATTENDIST LTD

What ATTENDIST LTD does

Attendist Ltd is a Manchester-based, pre-seed software company that operates an AI-augmented attendee intelligence platform for live events. The product combines AI matchmaking over LinkedIn profile data, a QR-powered digital and physical badge system, a pre-event "handshake" connection-request mechanism, and an instant "Tell Me More" sponsor lead-capture flow that emails attendee contact details within seconds of a click. The platform integrates natively with Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Luma, and Cvent, enabling organisers to import attendee lists by pasting an event URL, and outputs CSV exports compatible with major CRMs. It is GDPR- and CCPA-compliant by design, with opt-in only data capture and privacy-first positioning.

The commercial model is a self-serve PLG stack layered with enterprise sales: a free Basic tier, a £15/month Starter plan, a £37/month Pro annual subscription (£444/year), and a £495/month Enterprise tier offering SSO, NFC check-in devices, advanced CRM integration, white-label and reseller options. A separate £3,600 + VAT Consultancy and Build service covers SAP or Salesforce customisation. Distribution is primarily digital, leveraging LinkedIn promotion, content/SEO, and integration-driven discovery inside the four supported event platforms. Named customers are limited (Lifted Ventures, Digital Infraco/UK, FUEL Manchester 2025), the company has 1-10 employees, and it was shortlisted for Best Pre-Seed Climate Tech Startup at the Better Futures Awards 2025 for its plastic-lanyard-replacement sustainable badge system. Founder & CEO is Chi-chi Armstrong (née Ekweozor); no institutional funding rounds are disclosed.

Name

ATTENDIST LTD

Legal name

Attendist Ltd

Website

https://attendist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Networking Software

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

All-in-One Event Registration & Event Management Suites (THAHAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lead Capture / Lead Retrieval & Badge Scanning Tools (THAHAFAF), Meeting & Event Program Technology (Registration, Apps, Badging) (THACAFAB), Attendee Management & Communications (Invites, RSVP, Housing) (THACAFAG)

Keywords

• Event networking software
• Attendee intelligence platform
• AI matchmaking events
• Sponsor lead capture
• Sustainable event badging

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Single Event Package: One-time fee per event (£99) for comprehensive attendee intelligence including LinkedIn insights, AI matchmaking, lead capture for up to 6 privileged attendees, and digital/physical badge generation. Suitable for infrequent events with up to 500 attendees.
2. Subscription Plans (Starter, Pro, Enterprise): Monthly subscription tiers providing ongoing access to platform features. Starter (£15/month) includes per-event analysis and LinkedIn insights. Pro (£37/month, £444/year) adds unlimited events, cross-event analytics, and team features. Enterprise (£495/month) includes unlimited everything, SSO, advanced CRM integration, NFC devices, and white-label options.
3. Basic Tier (Freemium): Free access tier providing platform access with no paid or premium features. Enables event organizers to try the product before upgrading.
4. Consultancy and Build Services: Custom integration services for SAP or Salesforce plus customization at £3,600 + VAT per customer, targeting enterprise clients requiring bespoke implementations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Attendist provides an AI-powered attendee intelligence platform that helps event organisers, sponsors, and attendees network and capture leads before, during, and after events. It offers AI matchmaking, digital and physical sustainable badges, instant sponsor lead capture, pre-event handshake requests, and post-event analytics, integrating with Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Luma, and Cvent.

Product overview

Attendist is a unified smart networking platform for events that provides a comprehensive suite of tools across the event lifecycle. The platform consists of tiered subscription packages (Single Event at £99, Pro at £444/year, and Enterprise with custom pricing) that share core infrastructure including AI-powered matchmaking, digital and physical badge systems, sponsor lead capture tools, and live engagement dashboards. The Starter Package (£15/month) and Basic Subscription (free) provide entry-level access to core features. Additional services include Consultancy and Build for custom CRM integrations. The platform integrates natively with Eventbrite, Ticket Tailor, Luma, and Cvent, with CSV export capabilities for major CRMs including Salesforce, Pipedrive, Zoho, and HubSpot (roadmap).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Attendist Platform Smart networking platform that works before, during, and after events, helping event organisers save time, sponsors capture leads automatically, and attendees plan meaningful connections. Features include AI matchmaking, digital/physical badge creation, sponsor lead capture, and post-event analytics.
• Single Event Package One-time fee package (£99 per event) for infrequent events with up to 500 attendees, including attendee intelligence, LinkedIn insights, AI matchmaking, sponsor lead capture for up to 6 privileged attendees, auto-generated physical badges, QR check-in, Excel data export, and 2 user accounts.
• Pro Package Annual subscription (£37/month or £444/year paid annually) for frequently occurring events, including unlimited events, support for all event platforms, post-event analytics, TripAdvisor-style feedback, attendee tracking across events, email automation, colour-coded digital badges, event engagement analytics, trend tracking, priority support, and up to 4 users.
• Enterprise Package Custom pricing for exhibitions and large conferences (£495/month), including unlimited users and participants, personalised onboarding, advanced CRM integration, SSO, contactless check-in with NFC devices, white-label solution, reseller program with custom subdomain, tailored consultancy, and lead capture for 12 privileged attendees.
• Starter Package Monthly subscription at £15 per month providing per-event analysis and LinkedIn insights, with enhanced analytics compared to the free Basic tier.
• Consultancy and Build Custom integration service at £3,600+VAT per customer for integrating with SAP or Salesforce, plus custom development and configuration services for enterprise clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Following up within 5 minutes makes a lead 100x more likely to convert (Harvard Business Review/MIT research cited by Attendist)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EventbritecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Attendist to pull attendee lists from Eventbrite events when organisers paste the event URL. Attendist generates digital badges and enables networking features for Eventbrite event attendees.
• Ticket TailorcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Attendist to pull attendee lists from Ticket Tailor events, enabling the same networking and badge features as other supported platforms.
• LumacoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Attendist to pull attendee lists from Luma events, supporting the platform's multi-platform event management approach.
• CventcoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration partnership allowing Attendist to pull attendee lists from Cvent events, expanding the enterprise event platform coverage.
• LinkedIncoreTechnology or IntegrationSocial profile integration allowing attendees to connect their LinkedIn profiles for AI matchmaking and instant access to professional backgrounds. Also used for attendee insights provided to organisers and sponsors.
• Sustainable VenturesminorOthersCo-working space provider hosting Attendist's registered office at the Sustainable Ventures Workspace in Manchester. Venue partner providing physical workspace infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bizzabo: Enterprise event experience platform offering registration, networking, and analytics. Larger incumbent competing in the same attendee engagement category with deeper funding.
• Hopin: Broad virtual and hybrid event platform offering networking, registration, and engagement features. Larger incumbent in the online event networking space where Attendist operates.
• Cvent: Enterprise event management suite covering registration, venue sourcing, and attendee engagement. Large incumbent providing both competition and an integration channel for Attendist.
• Eventbrite: Global ticketing and event registration platform. Functions as both an integration partner and potential platform competitor with capacity to build native networking/lead capture features.

Direct peers

• Grip: AI-powered event matchmaking and networking platform focused on one-to-one meeting recommendations at conferences and exhibitions. Directly comparable to Attendist's AI matchmaking and handshake request layer.
• EventMobi: Event app and engagement platform for conferences offering networking, lead capture, and analytics. Direct competitor in the attendee engagement and lead retrieval category.
• SpotMe: Enterprise event app platform with networking, lead capture, and engagement features targeting large conferences. Directly comparable feature set for B2B events.
• Swapcard: Event platform offering AI matchmaking, attendee networking, lead capture, and community apps. Competes in the same attendee intelligence and sponsor lead retrieval space as Attendist.
• Whova: Event management app with attendee networking, lead capture, badge scanning, and engagement features. Closely overlaps with Attendist's networking and lead retrieval functionality.

Emerging players

• Hubilo: Virtual and hybrid event platform with attendee engagement and networking tools. Overlaps with Attendist on networking and lead capture, particularly for digital-first events.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/attendisthq

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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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