# Kapow Events

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/kapow-events

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Orlando, US
- Website: www.kapow.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.6M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 4, 2012)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Kapow Events, Inc., based in the US, specializes in innovative automation solutions that optimize business processes across industries through web data extraction and analytics.Kapow Events, Inc. is focused on providing automation solutions to streamline business operations. Founded in 2010 in Orlando, US, the company has undergone strategic changes to enhance its product offerings. As of June 2018, Kapow was acquired by Cvent, Inc., a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners. The CEO of the company is Paul Mears, who has a notable entrepreneurial background. The company has completed a total of 4 deals, with the latest round being USD 6.586 mn raised during an unspecified round in June 2018, which is equal to the total amount raised by the company.Kapow specializes in delivering innovative automation solutions designed to streamline and optimize business processes across various industries. Their core product offerings focus on web data extraction, process automation, and analytics, enabling clients to efficiently gather and manipulate data from diverse online sources. This functionality addresses critical use cases, such as enhancing decision-making, improving operational efficiencies, and enabling real-time insights. Kapow serves a diverse clientele that includes enterprises in sectors like finance, retail, and healthcare, with a customer base spanning North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. The company’s products aim to empower end users—ranging from data analysts to business operations teams—by equipping them with tools that simplify data management and analysis.Kapow generates revenue primarily through a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access their software solutions for a recurring fee. This transactional structure facilitates ongoing customer engagement and retention, as clients benefit from continuous updates and support. The company offers various pricing plans tailored to different organizational needs, with options that accommodate businesses of all sizes. Flagship products, which are central to Kapow’s offerings, include advanced web data scraping tools and automation platforms that are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows. Through these subscription arrangements, Kapow establishes long-term partnerships with clients, ensuring that they receive value over time while reinforcing the company's revenue stability.Kapow Events, Inc. plans to continue enhancing its product lineup, focusing on new automation tools aimed at improving business efficiency. The company is targeting expansions into Europe and specific Asian markets by the end of 2023. The funding raised in June 2018 will be directed towards developing these new products and supporting the geographic expansion initiatives.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 4, 2012, $0.9M — Chicago Ventures, FireStarter Fund, INCISENT Labs
- Series A, Jun 25, 2012, $0.7M — Chicago Ventures, FireStarter Fund

## Investors

- Chicago Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/chicago-ventures) — Series A
- FireStarter Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/firestarter-fund) — Series A
- INCISENT Labs — Series A