Bizzabo Overview
Bizzabo is the leading event software for B2B conferences, offering a comprehensive solution for in-person, virtual, hybrid events, and webinars. It empowers organizers to drive revenue, build their brand, and foster community engagement. Bizzabo's Event Experience OS provides tools for orchestrating events from a centralized Command Center, personalizing attendee journeys, and integrating with popular CRMs for actionable insights. The platform also offers dynamic registration, multitrack agendas, and robust analytics. With a focus on both the organizer and attendee experience, Bizzabo streamlines session management, onsite check-in, and lead retrieval, ensuring seamless event execution.
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$6.5MApr 2017
$33.5MApr 2019
$36.0MAug 2014
$50.4MAug 2020
$65.4MDec 2017
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MFeb 2025
$232.2MMar 2021
$232.2MMar 2024
$233.7MMay 2012
Latest News
growth-negative
Bizzabo announces second round of layoffs
Israeli startup Bizzabo is laying off 100 employees, 40% of its workforce, in its second round of layoffs in 2022. The company cites ongoing financial uncertainty as the reason for the layoffs and aims to bring Bizzabo to profitability. Bizzabo, which develops tech platforms for events and conferences, took advantage of the Covid crisis to develop a platform for virtual conferences and later adapted it for hybrid events. In December 2020, Insight Partners led Bizzabos $138 million financing round. The layoffs are part of a strategic organizational change to cut the companys expenditure.
Layoffs
growth-negative
Bizzabo valuation takes 30% cut to $200 million in down round led by Insight CTech
Event planning platform Bizzabo is raising $35 million at a valuation of $200 million, led by Insight Partners. However, the valuation is 30% lower than its previous round. Insight Partners requested preference over other investors, with a 3X liquidation preference. Bizzabos annual revenue for 2022 is expected to be $29 million, missing its projections. The company recently laid off around 30% of its employees as part of an organizational shift to improve profitability. Bizzabo has made several acquisitions in the past, including Klik, x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. The deal with Insight Partners is not yet finalized.
InvestmentLayoffs
growth-negative
Bizzabo axes almost 30% of employees CTech
Event planning platform Bizzabo is implementing an organizational shift to improve profitability, resulting in laying off approximately 30% of its employees. The company cited market uncertainty and preparation for a prolonged downturn as reasons for the decision. Bizzabo has made several acquisitions in recent years, including Klik, x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. They have set up an HR team to assist departing employees and will provide increased compensation packages and support. Bizzabo raised $138 million in a Series E investment round led by Insight Partners in December 2020.
Layoffs
growth-positive
Bizzabo acquires Klik for $13.5 million to add smart wearables tech to live events
Event planning platform Bizzabo has acquired Montreal-based event tech startup Klik for $13.5 million in cash and stock. Kliks technology, which includes smart wearables for live events, will be integrated into Bizzabos Event Experience Operating System. The acquisition is Bizzabos fourth in six months, following the purchases of x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. Kliks team will join Bizzabo and will be based out of Bizzabo’s newly opened office in Montreal. Bizzabo also announced plans for the Bizzabo App Market, which will be led by newly hired Vice President of Marketplace, Boaz Ram.
AcquisitionExpand
growth-positive
Bizzabo buys Israeli virtual events platform Teevid
Israeli events platform Bizzabo has acquired Teevid, an Israeli interactive virtual events platform. The acquisition allows Bizzabo to introduce its video production suite for hybrid events, creating an immersive experience. No financial details were disclosed. Teevid has developed a solution for producing and broadcasting virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Bizzabo plans to invest in empowering event experiences and welcomes Teevids team of video experts. This is Bizzabos third acquisition in the last five months, following x.ai and Whalebone.
Acquisition
| Sector | Business Software |
Funding
| Total funding | $233.71M |
| Last funding | Undisclosed |
| Stage | E |
| Rounds | 11 |
| Investors | 20 |
Team Members
4
Employees: 201-500
Web & Social Links
| Website | www.bizzabo.com |
| Careers | Careers page |
| App Store | App Store |
| Google Play | Google Play |
Locations
Walter Moses St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
31 West 27th Street, New York, NY 10001, USA
Photos & Videos
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Bizzabo Business
Business models
B2C, B2B
Product stage
Released
Employees
201-500
Sector
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising PlatformsTarget Customer
Media & EntertainmentPublishingConsumersProfessionals & Gig EconomyEvent OrganizersEnterprise & Professional ServicesCore Technology
SensingMotionArtificial IntelligenceTags (3)
planningweb-platformmanagement-solutionsUse Cases
Conference registration softwareField marketing eventsInternal training and sales kickoffsGeographic Markets
GlobalBizzabo Financials
$233.71M
Total funding
Undisclosed
Capital raised
Undisclosed
Last funding
E
Funding stage
11
Total rounds
20
Investors
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time ($)
$6.5MApr 2017
$33.5MApr 2019
$36.0MAug 2014
$50.4MAug 2020
$65.4MDec 2017
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MFeb 2025
$232.2MMar 2021
$232.2MMar 2024
$233.7MMay 2012
Private Equity Funding
E Round
Feb 2025
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
E Round
Mar 2024
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
E Round
Mar 2021
$28.76M
OurCrowd
E Round
Dec 2020
$138M
Insight Partners (Lead)
,
Viola Growth, OurCrowd, Next47
Secondary Round
Dec 2020
Undisclosed
Maor Investments
D Round
Aug 2020
$14.45M
OurCrowd
D Round
Apr 2019
$27M
Viola Growth (Lead)
,
Maor Investments, Pilot Growth Equity, Next47, OurCrowd
B Round
Dec 2017
$15M
Pilot Growth Equity (Lead)
,
Gigi Levy-Weiss, Kaedan Capital, AfterDox, Barak Rabinowitz, Avigdor Willenz, OurCrowd, Joey Low, Maor Investments, Eli Alroy, Zvi Limon, Danny Tocatly
A Round
Apr 2017
$6.5M
Yair Tauman, Avigdor Willenz, Zvi Limon, Danny Tocatly, Gigi Levy-Weiss, LionBird, Kaedan Capital, Eli Elroi, Eyal Ofer
Seed
Aug 2014
$2.5M
OurCrowd, AfterDox, Kaedan Capital, MASA Group
Seed
May 2012
$1.5M
Kaedan Capital
Mergers & Acquisitions
MNAEvent
Nov 2021
$13.5M
MNAEvent
Oct 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Jun 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
May 2021
Undisclosed
Bizzabo Lifecycle
Cumulative Funding Raised Over Time
$6.5MApr 2017
$33.5MApr 2019
$36.0MAug 2014
$50.4MAug 2020
$65.4MDec 2017
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MDec 2020
$203.4MFeb 2025
$232.2MMar 2021
$232.2MMar 2024
$233.7MMay 2012
All Events
E Round
Feb 2025
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
E Round
Mar 2024
Undisclosed
OurCrowd
E Round
Mar 2021
$28.76M
OurCrowd
E Round
Dec 2020
$138M
Insight Partners (Lead)
,
Viola Growth, OurCrowd, Next47
Secondary Round
Dec 2020
Undisclosed
Maor Investments
D Round
Aug 2020
$14.45M
OurCrowd
D Round
Apr 2019
$27M
Viola Growth (Lead)
,
Maor Investments, Pilot Growth Equity, Next47, OurCrowd
B Round
Dec 2017
$15M
Pilot Growth Equity (Lead)
,
Gigi Levy-Weiss, Kaedan Capital, AfterDox, Barak Rabinowitz, Avigdor Willenz, OurCrowd, Joey Low, Maor Investments, Eli Alroy, Zvi Limon, Danny Tocatly
A Round
Apr 2017
$6.5M
Yair Tauman, Avigdor Willenz, Zvi Limon, Danny Tocatly, Gigi Levy-Weiss, LionBird, Kaedan Capital, Eli Elroi, Eyal Ofer
Seed
Aug 2014
$2.5M
OurCrowd, AfterDox, Kaedan Capital, MASA Group
Seed
May 2012
$1.5M
Kaedan Capital
MNAEvent
Nov 2021
$13.5M
MNAEvent
Oct 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
Jun 2021
Undisclosed
MNAEvent
May 2021
Undisclosed
Bizzabo News
16 articles
growth-negative
Bizzabo announces second round of layoffs
Israeli startup Bizzabo is laying off 100 employees, 40% of its workforce, in its second round of layoffs in 2022. The company cites ongoing financial uncertainty as the reason for the layoffs and aims to bring Bizzabo to profitability. Bizzabo, which develops tech platforms for events and conferences, took advantage of the Covid crisis to develop a platform for virtual conferences and later adapted it for hybrid events. In December 2020, Insight Partners led Bizzabos $138 million financing round. The layoffs are part of a strategic organizational change to cut the companys expenditure.
Layoffs
growth-negative
Bizzabo valuation takes 30% cut to $200 million in down round led by Insight CTech
Event planning platform Bizzabo is raising $35 million at a valuation of $200 million, led by Insight Partners. However, the valuation is 30% lower than its previous round. Insight Partners requested preference over other investors, with a 3X liquidation preference. Bizzabos annual revenue for 2022 is expected to be $29 million, missing its projections. The company recently laid off around 30% of its employees as part of an organizational shift to improve profitability. Bizzabo has made several acquisitions in the past, including Klik, x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. The deal with Insight Partners is not yet finalized.
InvestmentLayoffs
growth-negative
Bizzabo axes almost 30% of employees CTech
Event planning platform Bizzabo is implementing an organizational shift to improve profitability, resulting in laying off approximately 30% of its employees. The company cited market uncertainty and preparation for a prolonged downturn as reasons for the decision. Bizzabo has made several acquisitions in recent years, including Klik, x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. They have set up an HR team to assist departing employees and will provide increased compensation packages and support. Bizzabo raised $138 million in a Series E investment round led by Insight Partners in December 2020.
Layoffs
growth-positive
Bizzabo acquires Klik for $13.5 million to add smart wearables tech to live events
Event planning platform Bizzabo has acquired Montreal-based event tech startup Klik for $13.5 million in cash and stock. Kliks technology, which includes smart wearables for live events, will be integrated into Bizzabos Event Experience Operating System. The acquisition is Bizzabos fourth in six months, following the purchases of x.ai, Whalebone, and TeeVid. Kliks team will join Bizzabo and will be based out of Bizzabo’s newly opened office in Montreal. Bizzabo also announced plans for the Bizzabo App Market, which will be led by newly hired Vice President of Marketplace, Boaz Ram.
AcquisitionExpand
growth-positive
Bizzabo buys Israeli virtual events platform Teevid
Israeli events platform Bizzabo has acquired Teevid, an Israeli interactive virtual events platform. The acquisition allows Bizzabo to introduce its video production suite for hybrid events, creating an immersive experience. No financial details were disclosed. Teevid has developed a solution for producing and broadcasting virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Bizzabo plans to invest in empowering event experiences and welcomes Teevids team of video experts. This is Bizzabos third acquisition in the last five months, following x.ai and Whalebone.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Bizzabo buys second company within month
Israeli startup Bizzabo has acquired US company X.ai, which automates meeting scheduling. This acquisition follows Bizzabos previous acquisition of Swedish company Whalebone. Bizzabo was chosen as the startup of 2020 for its ability to adapt during the pandemic by adding virtual conference capabilities. The financial details of both acquisitions were not disclosed.
Acquisition
growth-positive
Bizzabo Acquires Whalebone
Bizzabo, an event success platform, has acquired Whalebone, a Swedish technology startup that enhances the experience between speakers and their audiences. The amount of the deal was not disclosed. The acquisition aims to bridge the gap between virtual and in-person events, enhancing shared event experiences for speakers and attendees. Bizzabo uses intelligent and intent-based personalized engagement to deliver attendee experiences. The company has offices in New York, Tel-Aviv, and Kyiv.
Partners
growth-positive
Bizzabo raises $138M for a platform that helps you build and run virtual conferences
Bizzabo, a platform for planning and running virtual and in-person conferences, has closed a $138 million funding round. The company has experienced significant growth during the pandemic, with a 100% increase in revenue, a 65% increase in events organized, a 500% increase in attendees registering for events, and a 150x increase in overall usage. Bizzabo plans to use the funding to drive further growth, including the development of more technology to integrate virtual and in-person experiences. The funding round was led by Insight Partners, with participation from Viola Growth, Next47, and OurCrowd. Bizzabos valuation has grown by 400% since its previous funding round in 2019. The company has raised a total of $195 million to date.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
https://www.jpost.com/Jpost-Tech/Business-and-Innovation/Bizzabo-builds-a-market-for-event-success-solutions-591362
Tel Aviv-based event technology company Bizzabo aims to manage, measure, and grow professional events. They provide a cloud-based platform that gathers data from conference-goers to enable specific marketing activity and greater sales. Bizzabo recently secured a $27 million Series D funding round, bringing their total capital raised to $56 million. They have doubled their workforce two years in a row and plan to continue growing.
CustomersInvestment
growth-positive
Enterprise events management platform Bizzabo scores $27M Series D
Bizzabo, an events management platform, has raised $27 million in Series D funding. The funding will be used to expand the platforms capabilities and help enterprise and mid-market organizations create personalized and engaging professional event experiences. Bizzabo aims to provide a data-driven and personalized journey for attendees, leveraging data points throughout the attendee journey to deliver personalized promotion campaigns and custom-tailor event agendas. The companys customers include Inbound, SaaStr, Forbes, Dow Jones, Gainsight, and Drift. The event management space is valued at $500 billion.
Investment
https://www.martechadvisor.com/news/interactive-marketing/bizzabo-ceo-eran-benshushan-featured-in-the-top-50-saas-ceos-of-2018-list/
Bizzabo Recognized by SIIA as Best Event Management Solution
growth-positive
Bizzabo raises $15 million to grow its platform for event organizers
Bizzabo, a technology platform provider for event organizers, has raised $15 million in funding led by Pilot Growth Equity. The company plans to support its rapidly growing customer base and accelerate its product development. Bizzabo aims to become the leading event success platform in the market. It has partnered with big name enterprises such as HubSpot, GitHub, EA Sports, and WeWork. Bizzabos annual recurring revenue grew by over 200% in the past year. The company plans to double the size of its teams in both Tel Aviv and New York. The funding round will help Bizzabo continue its growth in the multi-billion-dollar events software industry.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Bizzabo gets $6.5M Series A to make organizing events easier
Bizzabo, an event management startup, has raised $6.5 million in a Series A funding round, bringing its total funding to $14.5 million. The company plans to continue developing its cloud-based event management platform. Bizzabo differentiates itself by focusing on small and medium-sized businesses and digitizing more of the organizational process. Its main competitor is Cvent, which was acquired and merged with Lanyon for $1.65 billion. Bizzabos highest-profile customers include GE, Virgin, USAA, and The Lean Startup. The CEO sees the acquisition of Cvent as a big opportunity for innovation in the event management space.
Investment
growth-positive
Event Networking App Bizzabo Raises $2.5M To Update Its Platform
Networking and event app Bizzabo has raised an additional $2.5 million in funding. The funding will be used to add more features and roll out a new event management platform. Bizzabo faces competition from other event management and networking apps. The new platform aims to help event organizers make more revenue and will be easier and faster to use.
InvestmentExpand
growth-positive
Bizzabo Secures $1.5 Million To Ramp Up Its Social Conference App
Bizzabo, an event management platform, has secured $1.5 million in funding to expand its operations in the U.S. The funding round included investors from Israel and the U.S. Bizzabo offers a free self-service platform for event organizers and a mobile app for attendees. The platform allows organizers to create a mobile social network for attendees, update event information in real-time, and send push notifications. Attendees can use the app to connect with other attendees, view upcoming events, and receive personalized recommendations. Bizzabo has been used by conferences such as MLOVE ConFestival and NOAH. The company aims to differentiate itself by offering a comprehensive solution that is free for both organizers and attendees.
InvestmentExpand
Bizzabo Team
Employee Info
| Employees (range) | 201-500 |
| Exact count | 205 |
| Team members | 4 |
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Admin Info
| Confidence | 103/100 |
| Missing | markets |
| BI Verification | Yanina Wainscheinker |
| Registrar ID | 514520410 |
| Crunchbase | bizzabo |
| Creator | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Creator email | genys30@yahoo.com |
| Last updater | Jenny Sotnik-Talisman |
| Updater email | jenny.sotnik@sncentral.org |
| Last update | 2023-09-10T00:00:00.000Z |
| Created | 2013-06-13T00:00:00.000Z |
| Claimed | Yes |