Delightful team-building events for remote companies
Cadence has raised $3.6M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at Cadence.
Cadence was founded in 2019 by Melissa Du (Founder) and Eric Park (Founder).
Cadence has raised $3.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Cadence was founded in 2019 by Melissa Du (Founder) and Eric Park (Founder).
Cadence has raised $3.6M in total across 3 funding rounds.
Cadence's investors include iNovia Capital, Saltagen Ventures, 2.12 Angels, DTX Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Recharge Capital, Jed Ng, Nina Faulhaber.
Key people at Cadence.
Cadence is a remote-first team-building and company events platform designed to strengthen culture and connection in distributed organizations. The company builds delightful, software-driven experiences that help remote and hybrid teams bond, collaborate, and feel more engaged—whether through virtual events, recurring team-building activities, or custom-branded company gatherings. Cadence serves remote-first companies, startups, and enterprises seeking to foster a sense of community and continuity across geographies, solving the challenge of isolation and fragmentation that often plagues distributed teams. By automating event logistics, enabling personalized social interactions, and supporting both virtual and in-person formats, Cadence has become a go-to solution for organizations prioritizing culture and employee engagement in a remote world.
Founded in 2019 by Melissa Du and Eric Park, Cadence emerged from firsthand experience with the challenges of building culture in remote teams. Both founders had worked in distributed environments and recognized the gap in tools that could replicate the organic, spontaneous connections found in traditional office settings. Their vision was to create a platform that could deliver the “delight” of in-person events and team-building moments, but at scale and with the flexibility required by modern remote companies. Early traction came from startups and tech companies in the Bay Area, drawn to Cadence’s ease of use and focus on meaningful, low-friction engagement. The company was accepted into Y Combinator’s Winter 2020 batch, further validating its approach and accelerating its growth.
Cadence is riding the wave of the remote work revolution, a trend accelerated by the global shift to distributed teams and the ongoing evolution of workplace culture. As more companies embrace remote-first or hybrid models, the need for intentional, scalable solutions to build and sustain culture has become critical. Cadence sits at the intersection of HR tech, event management, and social engagement, addressing a growing pain point for organizations that want to maintain cohesion and morale without relying on physical proximity. The platform’s success reflects a broader market shift: companies are investing more in employee experience, recognizing that culture is a key driver of retention, productivity, and innovation. Cadence’s influence extends beyond individual events—it’s helping shape how remote teams connect, collaborate, and thrive in the new world of work.
Looking ahead, Cadence is well-positioned to continue expanding its footprint as remote and hybrid work become the norm. The company’s focus on delightful, frictionless experiences will remain a key differentiator as organizations seek to balance productivity with human connection. Future growth may come from deeper integrations with HR and collaboration platforms, expansion into new verticals (such as education or non-profits), and the development of AI-driven personalization to further enhance engagement. As the lines between work and social life continue to blur, Cadence’s role in fostering meaningful connections will only grow in importance. In a world where culture is no longer defined by a physical office, Cadence is helping companies build communities that feel authentic, inclusive, and resilient.
Cadence has raised $3.6M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $930K Seed in June 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2022 | $930K Seed | iNovia Capital, Saltagen Ventures | |
| Jan 1, 2019 | $2.0M Seed | 2.12 Angels, DTX Ventures, Fabric Ventures, Recharge Capital, Saltagen Ventures, Jed Ng, Nina Faulhaber | |
| Jul 1, 2017 | $650K Seed |
