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Contap Social is a technology company.
Contap Social delivers event networking and organizing software, providing a platform to enhance interactions at conferences and exhibitions. Its tools facilitate comprehensive event management, connecting attendees with sponsors, and streamlining operations. Key technical features include automated check-in, event survey management, and integrated chat solutions, all offered via a subscription model.
Founded in 2014 in Philadelphia by Jason Craparo, Contap Social emerged from his insight to revolutionize professional networking. Craparo aimed to move beyond static business cards, envisioning a more dynamic and integrated system for individuals to connect at gatherings, thus addressing modern event communication needs.
The platform caters to event organizers, businesses, and attendees focused on maximizing engagement and efficiency. Contap Social’s offering fosters a connected, data-rich environment, enabling actionable insights and cultivating meaningful relationships. The company's vision is to make all event interactions seamless and highly effective for participants.
Contap Social has raised $850K across 1 funding round.
Contap Social has raised $850K in total across 1 funding round.
Contap Social has raised $850K in total across 1 funding round.
Contap Social's investors include Provident Capital Partners.
Contap Social is a Philadelphia-based technology company that develops a mobile networking app designed to replace physical business cards by enabling users to digitally share customized contact information, social profiles, and documents.[1][2][4] Targeting socially active urban millennials, it operates on a freemium model with free basic access and premium features for $9.99/month, including one-tap CRM integrations for tools like Bullhorn and note-taking capabilities.[1] The app serves professionals at events, recruiters, and networking scenarios, solving the inefficiency of traditional contact swapping by allowing selective data sharing and seamless CRM syncing, with early growth evidenced by $1.15 million in total seed funding and a team expanding to 21 employees.[1][2]
Founded in 2014 by Jason Craparo, a 34-year-old entrepreneur at the time, Contap Social emerged from the need for a digital alternative to business card exchanges, particularly suited for millennial networking at events like Center City Sips in Philadelphia.[1] Headquartered in Philly with a distributed team across Philadelphia, New York, and Chicago, the company quickly gained traction, closing an $850,000 second seed round led by Provident Capital Partners, bringing total funding to $1.15 million from individual investors.[1][3] Early pivots included partnerships for thousands of annual events and plans to integrate with 80 CRMs by year-end, marking key moments in scaling beyond basic contact sharing.[1]
Contap Social rides the wave of digital-first networking in a post-pandemic world, where millennials and Gen Z prioritize frictionless, privacy-controlled contact sharing amid rising CRM adoption in sales and recruiting.[1] Its 2014 timing capitalized on smartphone ubiquity and the decline of physical cards, aligning with market forces like event tech growth and integrations with tools like Wufoo for form-to-CRM workflows.[1][4] By enabling selective data exchange, it influences the ecosystem toward privacy-centric apps, reducing spam while empowering recruiters and event organizers in competitive urban markets.[1][3]
Contap Social's CRM expansions and event partnerships position it for sustained growth in professional networking, potentially expanding to enterprise tools or AI-enhanced matching amid rising demand for hybrid work connections. Trends like data privacy regulations and mobile-first B2B tools will shape its path, evolving its influence from millennial disruptor to essential CRM companion—redefining how professionals "collect" relationships in a digital era.[1]
Contap Social has raised $850K across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $850K Seed in June 2018.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2018 | $850K Seed | Provident Capital Partners |