Planned is a platform that streamlines event management by automating the sourcing, contracting, and payment processes for venues and vendors, enabling organizations to book events efficiently. By integrating compliance and approval workflows, Planned provides visibility into spending and generates an average savings of 12% on travel and event budgets.
Funding
$54.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
Organizations face challenges in efficiently managing event planning, including sourcing venues and vendors, contract negotiation, payment processing, and ensuring compliance with internal policies. This often leads to a lack of visibility into event spending and missed opportunities for cost savings.
Solution
Planned offers a platform designed to streamline the entire event management lifecycle, from initial sourcing to final payment. The system automates the process of finding and contracting with venues and vendors, while also integrating compliance and approval workflows to ensure adherence to company policies. By providing a centralized platform for managing all aspects of event planning, Planned gives organizations greater visibility into their spending and helps them identify opportunities to reduce costs. The platform also offers white-glove service to users, assisting with sourcing, negotiation, and payment processes.
Target Audience
Planned primarily serves enterprise clients, including large corporations and organizations, that require a comprehensive solution for managing their travel and event planning processes.
Features
- Automated sourcing of venues and vendors based on event requirements
- Integrated contract management with support for custom addenda
- Streamlined payment processing with direct payment to vendors upon approval
- Automated approval workflows to ensure compliance with company policies
- Real-time visibility into event spending and budget tracking
- Savings tracking and reporting to identify cost reduction opportunities
- White-glove service with expert agents to assist with sourcing, negotiation, and payment
- 24/7 support for travel and event-related inquiries