Gatherly offers a platform for hosting online events using spatial video conferencing technology, enabling participants to navigate freely between conversations and engage more naturally. This approach enhances networking opportunities and reduces attendee drop-off rates, making virtual events more interactive and immersive.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional online events often struggle to replicate the engagement and networking opportunities of in-person gatherings, leading to attendee drop-off and reduced interaction. Static webinars and standard video conferencing platforms lack the spontaneity and natural flow of real-world interactions.
Solution
Gatherly provides a spatial video conferencing platform designed to simulate the experience of navigating a physical event space. Participants can move freely between virtual rooms and engage in conversations with others, fostering more organic networking and collaboration. The platform's immersive digital venues and customizable event spaces aim to boost attendee engagement and reduce drop-off rates compared to traditional online event formats. Gatherly offers both self-service subscription plans and full-service managed events with designated event managers.
Target Audience
Gatherly targets professional associations, online networks, colleges, universities, non-profits, corporate HR and DEI teams, and professional event planners seeking to host engaging and interactive virtual events.
Features
- Immersive digital venues with customizable event spaces to reflect brand values
- Spatial video conferencing enabling participants to move freely between conversations
- Attendee analytics, including attendance, engagement scores, and average duration
- Full-service event management option with designated event manager and in-event concierges
- Custom event landing pages and sponsorship monetization options
- Scalable to accommodate events ranging from small board meetings to large conventions with up to 10,000 attendees