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Introvoke is a technology company.
Introvoke, now operating as Sequel.io, develops a no-code software-as-a-service platform that enables businesses to host and embed interactive video experiences directly onto their websites. The platform provides comprehensive tools for virtual events, including customizable virtual stages, real-time chat functionalities, networking hubs, and robust analytics for registration and post-event engagement. This allows companies to integrate live video content seamlessly, enhancing audience interaction and data capture within their own digital ecosystem.
The company was founded by Andrei Ermilov and Oana Manolache, with Oana serving as CEO. Their vision stemmed from the insight that businesses needed more control and integration over their online events, moving beyond siloed webinar platforms. They aimed to create a solution that empowers organizations to increase the exposure and effectiveness of their live virtual engagements by bringing the experience directly to their proprietary web properties.
Introvoke primarily serves data-driven marketers and companies of all sizes seeking to deeply engage their audiences through video content on their owned websites. The company's long-term vision is to redefine how businesses connect with their communities, enabling them to build stronger relationships and drive measurable outcomes by making interactive video an integral, embeddable component of their online strategy.
Introvoke has raised $10.7M across 2 funding rounds.
Introvoke has raised $10.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Introvoke has raised $10.7M in total across 2 funding rounds.
Introvoke's investors include Alex Gurevich, Julius Genachowski, Marco Zappacosta, Michael Montero, Tom Meyer, Alumni Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Growth Warrior Capital, Social Leverage, Struck Capital, V1.VC, Adam B. Struck.
Introvoke (now Sequel.io) is a San Francisco-based technology company founded in 2019 that provides a no-code/low-code platform for building immersive virtual and hybrid events directly embedded on users' websites.[1][2][4] It serves event organizers, brands, corporations, and communities—such as those hosting conferences, career fairs, employee engagements, and startup events—by solving screen fatigue and disjointed virtual experiences through customizable tools like virtual stages, chat rooms, networking hubs, breakout rooms, polls, Q&As, and live addressing, without requiring app downloads.[1][2][4] The platform supports unlimited attendees, tight security, and hybrid formats blending physical and digital worlds, charging based on live event minutes to make it accessible for companies of all sizes; it has shown early traction via organic growth, Techstars acceleration, and a $2.7M seed round in 2021.[1][2][3][5]
Introvoke was founded in early 2019 by Oana Manolache (CEO), a Romanian immigrant who studied business and marketing in the UK, worked in marketing at Hewlett-Packard for seven years, and launched the company in Boston before relocating to San Francisco for venture capital.[1][5] Co-founder Andrei Ermilov is also based in Boston.[3] The idea emerged from Manolache's frustration with limited access to local startup events for global entrepreneurs and investors, validated by pitching organizations pre-launch; a major customer adopted it early.[5] Pre-COVID, the team built an MVP on coffee-fueled nights, testing with clients via WordPress plugins and APIs, achieving organic traction through startup ecosystems and Techstars Global.[1][3][5]
Introvoke rides the third wave of digital transformation in events, fueled by COVID-accelerated demand for virtual/hybrid solutions that persist beyond the pandemic, addressing market forces like remote work, global accessibility, and cloud shifts.[1][2] Its pre-COVID timing positioned it ahead of crowded competitors, enabling brands to own experiences natively rather than on disjointed platforms, boosting engagement in conferences, career fairs, and entrepreneurship ecosystems.[1][2][5] By leveling access to startup events worldwide and empowering non-technical users, it influences the ecosystem toward inclusive, blended physical-digital gatherings, with rebranding to Sequel.io signaling evolution in no-code event tech.[4]
Introvoke (Sequel.io) is poised to capitalize on enduring hybrid event trends, expanding no-code tools for brands amid AI-driven personalization and persistent remote needs. Next steps likely include scaling developer features, global partnerships, and monetizing through enterprise adoptions, shaped by Web3 networking and metaverse integrations. Its influence could grow by defining embedded event standards, blending worlds as Manolache envisioned—transforming websites into thriving digital venues for a post-COVID future.[1][2][4]
Introvoke has raised $10.7M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $8.0M Sequel.io - Series A in September 2022.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2022 | $8.0M Sequel.io - Series A | Alex Gurevich | Julius Genachowski, Marco Zappacosta, Michael Montero, Tom Meyer, Alumni Ventures, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Growth Warrior Capital, Social Leverage, Struck Capital, V1.VC |
| Apr 23, 2021 | $2.7M Sequel.io - Other Equity | Adam B. Struck | Bharat Krish, Michael Montero, Comcast, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Social Leverage, V1.VC |