EventMobi, one of North America’s leading virtual events and engagement software companies, recently announced that it has acquired the a16z-backed virtual events platform Run The World. This acquisition is a major move for EventMobi, allowing them to expand their offerings to include virtual event and conferences, virtual networking, and virtual meetings for businesses and organizations around the world.
Run The World, which was first launched in 2017, has become a leader in the virtual events market and is used by thousands of customers, from Fortune 500 companies to non-profits and universities. With Run The World, users can create dynamic events with customizable online meet-ups, icebreakers, activities, and more. These features, combined with EventMobi’s own extensive suite of interactive live streaming capabilities, give customers access to a comprehensive solution for virtual events.
This acquisition also allows EventMobi to offer custom packages tailored to customers’ needs, and will create a platform with extended capabilities that enables customers to engage more deeply with their attendees. In addition to the Run The World offering, EventMobi also recently announced the launch of its new platform-as-a-service offering, DeepEngage Live, which is designed specifically to provide customers with advanced communication technology to help engage their attendees.
With the combination of EventMobi and Run The World, customers can now enjoy the top-tier features of both platforms, including custom branded event experiences, registration, surveys, webinars, and more. The acquisition is poised to revolutionize the virtual events industry, providing customers with robust, engaging events experiences for years to come.
In commenting on the acquisition, EventMobi founder and CEO Jordan Fliegel said, “We are thrilled to add the Run The World platform to the EventMobi family. This acquisition is a major milestone on our mission to deploy best-in-class virtual events and experiences. Collectively, we are bringing even more power and versatility to help our customers engage their audiences and produce exceptional virtual events.”
The potential of this acquisition is immense for EventMobi as they move forward, and it will undoubtedly be an exciting journey for virtual events professionals around the world. With the combined offerings of EventMobi and Run The World, customers will have access to a truly comprehensive virtual events platform that can enable deeper, more meaningful engagements for their audiences.