What is Planned?
Planned operates a comprehensive platform designed to empower event planners by providing access to an extensive marketplace of event spaces. Beyond venue sourcing, the company offers a free, automated concierge service that streamlines the booking of essential event elements such as catering, furniture, and entertainment, consolidating all planning needs into a single, efficient solution. This integrated approach aims to significantly enhance the scalability and operational efficiency for event professionals.
How much funding has Planned raised?
Planned has raised a total of $57.7M across 3 funding rounds:
Unspecified
$4.7M
Series A
$18M
Series B
$35M
Unspecified (2020): $4.7M with participation from Thcap, Inovia, and N49P
Series A (2022): $18M led by Thcap, Drive Capital, and Outsiders Fund
Series B (2024): $35M supported by Drive Capital and Outsiders Fund
Key Investors in Planned
Drive Capital
Drive Capital is a venture capital firm focused on investing in exceptional founders and market-defining companies, providing capital and support from inception to IPO. They actively partner with entrepreneurs across various industries, emphasizing growth and innovation.
Outsiders Fund
Outsiders Fund is an early-stage venture capital firm that backs founders disrupting outdated industries with unique perspectives. They focus on seed and Series A investments, targeting overlooked sectors and technologies.
Inovia
iNovia Capital is a full-stack venture firm that partners with founders to build enduring global technology companies. They emphasize investing in people first and aim to transform the venture capital landscape.
What's next for Planned?
With the recent Series B funding, Planned is poised for significant expansion and further development of its platform. The substantial capital injection, characterized as a major enterprise-level funding, suggests a strategic focus on scaling operations, enhancing technological capabilities, and potentially broadening its market reach. This investment will likely enable Planned to solidify its position as a leader in the event planning technology sector, further optimizing its marketplace and concierge services to meet the evolving demands of event professionals.
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