Active Network is a technology company.
Active Network is a technology company.
Active Network has raised $323.0M across 6 funding rounds.
Active Network has raised $323.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Active Network has raised $323.0M in total across 6 funding rounds.
Active Network's investors include Canaan Partners.
ACTIVE Network is a SaaS technology company providing software solutions for managing registrations, payments, events, memberships, and activities, primarily serving sectors like YMCAs, parks and recreation, endurance events, camps, city governments, resorts, race management, team and collegiate sports, and swim programs.[1][2][3] It solves operational challenges for organizers by offering intuitive registration, secure payments, data analytics, mobile-responsive tools, and marketing features to boost participation, revenue, and efficiency while reducing administrative burdens.[2][3] With over 15 million participants engaged annually for 32,000+ organizers, and every U.S. household using its platform in some capacity, ACTIVE demonstrates strong growth momentum as part of Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), operating in multiple countries with scalable, secure solutions.[2]
Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, ACTIVE Network began with a focus on connecting people to activities they love, evolving from early event registration tools into a comprehensive SaaS platform.[2][4][5] Key milestones include launching mobile apps and partnerships in 2011 (e.g., iPhone app and Professional Convention Management Association alliance), expanding into business solutions and swim tech in 2012, acquisition by Vista Equity Partners in 2013, and headquarters opening in 2014.[4] The company accelerated through acquisitions like JumpForward (2016), maximum solutions and TeamPages (2017), and launches such as ACTIVE Reserve and robotic process automation in 2021, culminating in its 2017 acquisition by Global Payments, which enhanced its payment and software integration capabilities.[2][4]
ACTIVE Network rides the wave of digitizing community and recreational activities, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for hybrid/virtual events, contactless payments, and data analytics in leisure management.[2][4] Its timing aligns with rising participation in endurance sports, youth programs, and municipal services amid wellness trends, amplified by Global Payments' 50+ years in fintech for seamless revenue tools.[2] Market forces like urbanization, aging infrastructure in parks/rec, and mobile-first user expectations favor its scalable SaaS model, influencing the ecosystem by enabling 32,000+ organizers to thrive and fostering innovations like AI-driven insights and RPA for local governments.[1][3][4]
ACTIVE Network is poised for expansion by deepening AI integrations for predictive analytics, virtual/hybrid event enhancements, and global marketplace growth, leveraging Global Payments' resources amid surging demand for activity tech.[2][4] Trends like wellness tech, sustainable community programs, and fintech convergence will shape its path, potentially evolving its influence through more acquisitions and cross-border scalability. As a key enabler of active lifestyles, it remains positioned to transform how organizations connect people to experiences, sustaining its mission in an increasingly digital world.[2][6]
Active Network has raised $323.0M across 6 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $92.0M Series F in September 2008.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2008 | $92.0M Series F | Canaan Partners | |
| Aug 1, 2008 | $80.0M Venture Round | Canaan Partners | |
| Aug 1, 2007 | $66.0M Series E | Canaan Partners | |
| Dec 1, 2006 | $55.0M Series D | Canaan Partners | |
| Oct 1, 2004 | $19.0M Series C | Canaan Partners | |
| Jan 1, 2002 | $11.0M Series C | Canaan Partners |