Social Tables was a global SaaS collaborative web-based event planning platform [1] headquartered in Washington, DC. It was founded in 2011 by Dan Berger [1] and Matthew Tendler. [2] It claimed to “inspire face-to-face experiences by empowering those who plan and attend them,” [3] The technology included three-dimensional floor plans where host venues and event organizers could build rooms to position items needed for the event at hand. [4]
Social Tables at one time had 120 employees [5] and 5,500 customers in 100 countries. [1] Over 4.5 million events were planned inside the Social Tables event technology. [6] Major clients included Intercontinental Hotels Group, [7] Hyatt Hotels, and Goldman Sachs. [4]
Social Tables was acquired by Cvent in 2018. [8]
History
Social Tables raised $8M in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Thayer Ventures, [4] and $13MM in a Series B funding round led by QuestMark Partners.
Social Tables was acquired by Cvent for $100m on October 16, 2018. [8]
Recognition
In 2015, the company was named one of The Washington Post's “Top Places to Work”. [9] Social Tables was recognized by Deloitte as one of the 2018 Technology Fast 500 Winners, meaning they were one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. [10] In January 2016, Social Tables moved to a new 30,000 square foot office located in Washington, DC's Metro Center. [11] Social Tables has dedicated 10,000 square feet of its headquarters to holding events for the DC community. [12]
References
- ^ a b c "Why This Founder Doesn't Like Describing Himself as an 'Entrepreneur'". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Network Before You Network With Social Tables". Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ "The Top 25 Startups in D.C." Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ a b c "District-based Social Tables collects $8M investment in largest funding round to date". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "About - Social Tables". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "1,000,000 Events… and counting!". 4 May 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "IHG, Social Tables Collaborate on New Digital Experience". Hotel Business. 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ^ a b Sheivachman, Andrew (16 October 2018). "Cvent Buys Social Tables as Event Tech Consolidation Escalates". Skift. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2015 - Social Tables". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "2018 Technology Fast 500 award winners | Deloitte US". Deloitte United States. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ^ "Office Envy: Social Tables' Glorious, New Pink Paradise". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Anderson, Tania (January 29, 2016). "Social Tables Takes The DC Tech Lead". www.bisnow.com. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
External links
- Why This Founder Doesn't Like Describing Himself as an 'Entrepreneur'
- District-based Social Tables collects $8M investment
- The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2015
- District startup Social Tables ups its game with big new space
- Social Tables Opens New 30,000 Square Foot Office in DC
- Social Tables Takes the DC Tech Lead
- ISES names 2013 Esprit winners
- Social Tables CEO Discusses Entrepreneurship, Managing Millennials
- Network Before You Network With Social Tables
Social Tables was a global SaaS collaborative web-based event planning platform [1] headquartered in Washington, DC. It was founded in 2011 by Dan Berger [1] and Matthew Tendler. [2] It claimed to “inspire face-to-face experiences by empowering those who plan and attend them,” [3] The technology included three-dimensional floor plans where host venues and event organizers could build rooms to position items needed for the event at hand. [4]
Social Tables at one time had 120 employees [5] and 5,500 customers in 100 countries. [1] Over 4.5 million events were planned inside the Social Tables event technology. [6] Major clients included Intercontinental Hotels Group, [7] Hyatt Hotels, and Goldman Sachs. [4]
Social Tables was acquired by Cvent in 2018. [8]
History
Social Tables raised $8M in a Series A funding round led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Thayer Ventures, [4] and $13MM in a Series B funding round led by QuestMark Partners.
Social Tables was acquired by Cvent for $100m on October 16, 2018. [8]
Recognition
In 2015, the company was named one of The Washington Post's “Top Places to Work”. [9] Social Tables was recognized by Deloitte as one of the 2018 Technology Fast 500 Winners, meaning they were one of the 500 fastest growing technology companies in North America. [10] In January 2016, Social Tables moved to a new 30,000 square foot office located in Washington, DC's Metro Center. [11] Social Tables has dedicated 10,000 square feet of its headquarters to holding events for the DC community. [12]
References
- ^ a b c "Why This Founder Doesn't Like Describing Himself as an 'Entrepreneur'". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "Network Before You Network With Social Tables". Retrieved 20 August 2017.
- ^ "The Top 25 Startups in D.C." Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ a b c "District-based Social Tables collects $8M investment in largest funding round to date". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "About - Social Tables". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "1,000,000 Events… and counting!". 4 May 2016. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "IHG, Social Tables Collaborate on New Digital Experience". Hotel Business. 2018-10-19. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ^ a b Sheivachman, Andrew (16 October 2018). "Cvent Buys Social Tables as Event Tech Consolidation Escalates". Skift. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ "The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2015 - Social Tables". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ "2018 Technology Fast 500 award winners | Deloitte US". Deloitte United States. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
- ^ "Office Envy: Social Tables' Glorious, New Pink Paradise". Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Anderson, Tania (January 29, 2016). "Social Tables Takes The DC Tech Lead". www.bisnow.com. Retrieved 2019-01-14.
External links
- Why This Founder Doesn't Like Describing Himself as an 'Entrepreneur'
- District-based Social Tables collects $8M investment
- The Washington Post Top Workplaces 2015
- District startup Social Tables ups its game with big new space
- Social Tables Opens New 30,000 Square Foot Office in DC
- Social Tables Takes the DC Tech Lead
- ISES names 2013 Esprit winners
- Social Tables CEO Discusses Entrepreneurship, Managing Millennials
- Network Before You Network With Social Tables