InviteManager is a technology company.
InviteManager has raised $18.0M across 2 funding rounds.
InviteManager has raised $18.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
InviteManager has raised $18.0M in total across 2 funding rounds.
InviteManager's investors include Baird Capital, Hatteras Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Point Judith Capital, Pritzker Group.
InviteManager is a Calabasas, California-based technology company providing web and mobile software for client entertainment automation, enabling companies to manage tickets, gift cards, invitations, and events while ensuring regulatory compliance and proving ROI.[1][2][6] It serves enterprises of all sizes, including Fortune 500 firms like Nissan, FedEx, Verizon, American Express, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard, plus over 100 professional and college sports teams in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and NCAA, by streamlining event creation, guest invitations, check-ins, and real-time reporting.[2][4] The platform solves the problem of wasted corporate entertainment spend—where companies invest over $600 billion annually but see up to 43% of tickets go unused—through integrations with CRM systems like Salesforce, partners like StubHub, Ticketmaster, Uber, OpenTable, and Concur, delivering seamless access via mobile, desktop, or enterprise apps.[1][2][7] With 95 employees and $26 million in revenue, InviteManager demonstrates strong growth by replacing manual processes like email and Excel tracking with automated approvals, audit-ready paper trails, and higher event utilization.[2][5]
InviteManager originated as Spotlight Ticket Management (SpotlightTMS), focused on ticket inventory management for corporations buying millions of tickets yearly.[4][7] It rebranded to TicketManager in late 2014, introducing software to track client interactions via mobile devices and optimize ticket allocation amid 43% unused rates.[4][7] By 2015 or 2016, it fully rebranded to InviteManager, launching its namesake software after client prototypes and beta releases, expanding beyond tickets to full event automation including dinners and gifts.[1][4] CEO Tony Knopp emphasized the "power of experience" in connecting people with passions, evolving from ticket efficiency to comprehensive client entertainment with over 4,000 customers like American Express, AT&T, and NBC Universal at the time.[4] This progression humanizes the company as a response to inefficient corporate spending, now partnering with industry leaders for integrated solutions.[1][2]
InviteManager stands out in client entertainment management through:
InviteManager rides the wave of corporate entertainment digitization, capitalizing on post-pandemic demand for measurable client experiences amid $600B+ annual investments in events and tickets.[2] Timing aligns with CRM dominance (e.g., Salesforce integrations) and regulatory scrutiny on expenses, where manual tracking fails—43% ticket waste highlights market inefficiency ripe for automation.[4][7] Favorable forces include rising ROI focus in sales enablement, partnerships with ticketing giants like StubHub and sports leagues, and hybrid work enabling mobile-first tools.[1][2] It influences the ecosystem by setting standards for compliant, integrated event tech, empowering sales teams to "experience together" and fostering B2B relationships in sports, hospitality, and enterprise software.[1][4]
InviteManager is poised for expansion as AI-driven personalization and blockchain ticketing enhance event ROI tracking, potentially integrating deeper with emerging CRM analytics and virtual/hybrid events.[1][2] Trends like sustainability in corporate spend and Web3 experiences will shape its path, amplifying influence via more sports/entertainment partnerships. Its evolution from ticket manager to full automation positions it to capture larger shares of the $600B market, tying back to unlocking passion-driven connections for sustained growth.[1][2][4]
InviteManager has raised $18.0M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $15.0M Series B in November 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2015 | $15.0M Series B | Baird Capital, Hatteras Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Point Judith Capital, Pritzker Group | |
| Oct 1, 2010 | $3.0M Series A | Baird Capital, Hatteras Venture Partners, NextView Ventures, Point Judith Capital, Pritzker Group |