# PartySlate

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

- Industry: Consumer Services
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.partyslate.com
- Total disclosed funding: $11M
- Latest round: Series A (Dec 19, 2019)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Founded in 2015 in Illinois, PartySlate Inc. is a platform focused on enhancing event planning, specializing in luxury weddings and corporate gatherings with a comprehensive database of venues and event professionals.PartySlate Inc. provides a platform for event planning, catering to high-end weddings and corporate events. Founded in Chicago, Illinois, by John Haro and Julie Novack, the company has undergone significant growth since its inception. It successfully raised USD 5.5 mn in Series A funding in December 2019, led by Great North Ventures, with participation from multiple investors including Bridge Investments and Hyde Park Angels. The company has completed a total of 5 investment deals, with its latest funding round contributing to its capital of USD 0.25 mn.PartySlate specializes in providing a comprehensive platform for event planning, focusing on luxury weddings, corporate gatherings, and various celebrations such as birthdays and baby showers. The company's main offerings include access to an extensive database of over 21,000 venues and a curated selection of event professionals, including planners, photographers, caterers, and decorators. PartySlate enables users to browse and discover unique ideas through its collection of over 1.5 million photos, catering to clients in North America, particularly in major metropolitan areas. The platform serves a diverse client base that includes individuals planning personal events and businesses seeking to organize corporate functions, thereby addressing the need for quality and inspiration in event planning.PartySlate generates revenue through a transaction model that facilitates connections between clients and event professionals. This model primarily operates on a business-to-business (B2B) basis, where event vendors subscribe to the platform, gaining exposure to potential clients seeking their services. Vendors pay a fee to be listed and showcased on the PartySlate platform, allowing them to reach a targeted audience. Clients may engage directly with vendors through inquiries and bookings facilitated via PartySlate, creating a streamlined process for both parties. Pricing structures for subscription packages and services provided by event professionals vary, ensuring that users have access to a range of options tailored to different event needs and budgets.In December 2019, PartySlate raised USD 5.5 mn in Series A funding, which will be used to further grow its platform and expand its market reach. The company is actively developing new features tailored to enhance user engagement and is considering entering additional metropolitan markets across North America by 2024. The recent funding will support these initiatives, allowing PartySlate to enhance its offerings and improve the overall user experience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Dec 19, 2019, $5.5M — Dundee Venture Capital, Revolution Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, Hyde Park Angels, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Bridge Investments, FJ Labs, Gaingels, Forefront Venture Partners, Great North Ventures, CX Collective
- Seed, Jan 22, 2019, $3M — Dundee Venture Capital, Revolution Ventures, Wavemaker Partners, Hyde Park Angels, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Alumni Ventures Group, Halogen, InvestHER Ventures, Purple Arch Ventures
- Seed, Feb 24, 2017, $1.9M — Wavemaker Partners, Hyde Park Angels, Hyde Park Venture Partners, JUMP Investors, Service Provider Capital, Halogen, InvestHER Ventures
- Seed, Oct 8, 2015, $1M — Hyde Park Venture Partners

## Investors

- Hyde Park Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyde-park-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Wavemaker Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Hyde Park Angels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/hyde-park-angels) — Seed, Series A
- JUMP Investors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jump-investors) — Seed
- Service Provider Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/service-provider-capital) — Seed
- Halogen (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/halogen) — Seed
- InvestHER Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/investher-ventures) — Seed
- Dundee Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dundee-venture-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Revolution Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/revolution-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Alumni Ventures Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/alumni-ventures-group) — Seed
- Purple Arch Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/purple-arch-ventures) — Seed
- Bridge Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/bridge-investments) — Series A
- FJ Labs (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fj-labs) — Series A
- Gaingels (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gaingels) — Series A
- Forefront Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forefront-venture-partners) — Series A
- Great North Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/great-north-ventures) — Series A
- CX Collective (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cx-collective) — Series A