# Lanyrd

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

- Industry: Business Support Services
- Headquarters: Dublin, Ireland
- Website: www.lanyrd.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.4M
- Latest round: Seed (Sep 6, 2011)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Lanyrd is an online platform designed for discovering and sharing events, enabling users to track conferences and meetups while facilitating networking opportunities among attendees.Lanyrd is an event discovery platform that allows users to find, track, and share information about various conferences and events. The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. In September 2013, Lanyrd was acquired by Eventbrite, Inc. as part of a strategic expansion in the event management space. The acquisition was backed by several investors including Duff Ackerman & Goodrich Ventures and Sequoia Capital. The company's founder, who had previous entrepreneurial experience, played a pivotal role in establishing Lanyrd's early presence in the market. Lanyrd has raised a total amount of USD 1.40 mn through a SEED round led by Index Ventures and PROfounders Capital.Lanyrd provides an event tracking and networking platform that connects users to a wide range of conferences and events. The service enables users to easily search for events, share their attendance, and connect with other participants, thus bridging both organizers and attendees in a streamlined manner. Targeting diverse audiences, Lanyrd enhances the event experience by facilitating greater interaction among users across different geographical markets.Lanyrd generates revenue through various models, likely including subscription fees for premium features and partnerships with event organizers. By offering tailored solutions for conferences and corporate events, the company can effectively monetize its user base while providing essential tools for event promotion and attendee management.In the coming years, Lanyrd aims to enhance its platform by introducing new features that improve user engagement and streamline event discovery. The company plans to expand its reach into new markets, focusing on growth in North America and select parts of Europe by 2015. The recent SEED funding round of USD 1.40 mn will be utilized to develop these upcoming features and support market expansion efforts, ensuring Lanyrd remains competitive within the event management space.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Sep 6, 2011, $1.4M — Index Ventures, PROfounders Capital
- Angel, Mar 22, 2011 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Angel
- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Seed
- PROfounders Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/profounders-capital) — Seed