# Curate

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/curate

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: St. Louis, US
- Website: www.curate.co
- Total disclosed funding: $1.8M
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 18, 2021)
- Investors on record: 5

## About

Curate, Inc. provides specialized event planning software tailored for caterers and event professionals, automating essential processes to enhance operational efficiency and client satisfaction.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in St. Louis, US, Curate, Inc. offers innovative event planning solutions. The company raised USD 1.25 mn in Seed funding on June 18, 2021, led by OCA Ventures, with participation from Chaifetz Group, Cultivation Capital, and Stout Street Capital. The firm has completed a total of 3 deals since inception. CEO Ryan O'Neil is among the founders, alongside Cayce Harris and Matthew Do.Curate offers a comprehensive event planning software solution designed specifically for caterers, florists, and event professionals. The platform automates key processes such as proposal generation, recipe management, and shopping list creation, enabling users to efficiently manage events from start to finish. By streamlining these functions, Curate allows its clients to increase productivity, reduce errors, and enhance the overall client experience. The software has been specifically tailored for professionals who seek to simplify their workflow and improve their revenue margins while delivering memorable events. Curate primarily serves customers in North America and has gained traction among businesses looking to modernize their operations through technology.Curate generates revenue through a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to its event planning software. This model is designed to accommodate various business sizes and needs, allowing clients to select pricing plans that align with their operational requirements. The company’s flagship offerings include automated proposal generation and shopping list creation, which are integral to the event planning process. Transactions typically occur on a direct-to-consumer basis, where event professionals subscribe to the service and utilize the software to manage their client engagements and event logistics. By providing a robust platform, Curate aims to enhance profitability for its users through increased efficiency and improved client satisfaction.In June 2021, Curate raised USD 1.25 mn in Seed funding to support employee expansion, focusing on infrastructure and product development. The company plans to enhance its software offerings and may target new markets in North America to broaden its customer base. Future product launches are anticipated but specific details and release dates have not been disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 18, 2021, $1.3M — OCA Ventures, Cultivation Capital, Chaifetz Group, Stout Street Capital
- Seed, Dec 18, 2018, $0.5M — Cultivation Capital, Twain Financial Partners, Stout Street Capital

## Investors

- Cultivation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cultivation-capital) — Seed
- Twain Financial Partners — Seed
- Stout Street Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/stout-street-capital) — Seed
- OCA Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/oca-ventures) — Seed
- Chaifetz Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chaifetz-group) — Seed