Top Illinois Events Startups (69)
PartySlate is a fast-paced Chicago startup disrupting the $156 billion events industry in the United States. There are 13 million parties per year, produced by over 460,000 venues and vendors. PartySlate connects people planning all types of events — from weddings and corporate events to galas and milestone birthdays — with the venues and vendors who can bring their ideas...
DoStuff runs 22 local event guides (Do312, DoNYC, DoLA, etc) and a Ticket Membership that drives 60m event attendees a year. Our local teams make us a trusted part of the local scene, and our tech platform ensures we’re introducing people to the best stuff to do. We cover all events, not just those we’re paid to promote, because that...
Ion Exhibits is a leading, global full-service event and experiential marketing agency, boasting over 30 years of expertise in forging memorable brand experiences. Tailoring each experience to the unique essence of your brand, catering specifically to your audience, and aimed at achieving your desired outcomes, Ion Exhibits crafts what we refer to as “memorable experiences.” "Memorable experiences " embodies the comprehensive...
We’re the rare team who handles all your production and event technology needs. We plan and produce in-person, hybrid, and virtual events, as well as rent equipment that brings your vision to life. Based in Chicago’s Albany Park neighborhood, we’re a group of 100 friendly, hard-working people plus a few office dogs and a slew of beloved plants. We’re all about...
ABOUT US InProduction has evolved into the largest provider of seating, staging, structures, & scenic for events. Working in partnership with our clients, our team is engaged from start to finish, providing creative input, meticulous installations, & seamless breakdowns. We maintain a total commitment to excellence for a spectacular result at any event for which we provide services. Our inventory &...
ITE Management L.P. is a privately held, SEC-registered, alternative investment firm focused on transportation infrastructure. We seek to generate stable risk-adjusted returns for investors through a highly diversified portfolio of critical, income-generating transportation assets.
CloudSpotter is a an advanced photo analytics technology company. Its platform and applications enable true zero-click private photo sharing, providing seamless photo access in conjunction with unprecedented privacy safeguards. People shouldn’t have to search for their photos, rather – their photos should find them.
LaborCall is cloud based employee scheduling and communication that helps managers in non-conventional industries dispatch large lists of workers to project based and temporary positions. It reduces the time commitment necessary to determine worker availability, streamlines the communication process of offering positions to candidates, automatically monitors their responses, and constantly updates managers on the status of upcoming positions that need...
We create virtual events that smash fundraising goals, excite employees, build movements, and energize fanbases. Our events inspire people to take action.
CoupleCircle is the newest service for people in relationships to connect with other couples through the right event at the right time with the right people. Couples of all kinds all find themselves, at some point in their lives, wanting to grow their network or to enjoy activities with new people. Our unique introduction system is designed to give you...
Red Frog Events is an event production company known for its success pioneering the experiential entertainment industry and its award-winning company culture. Since 2007, the company has developed innovative brands including the Warrior Dash obstacle race series, Firefly Music Festival, American Beer Classic, and EventSprout.com.Red Frog has been n
Imagine if there was a way to keep up with events you are interested in without giving up control of your inbox, fumbling around with clunky calendars or sifting through noisy social media. BeeReminded is a mobile app that puts the most popular events in television, movies, music, festivals and more straight at your fingertips. Set reminders with a simple swipe...
bXb Online is the leading experiential marketing agency that accelerates the power of face-to-face marketing through online business stories and experiences. Founded by industry leader Tony Lorenz, bXb Online delivers online event strategy, creative, content development, and management solutions that brands rely on to activate their business events to the next level. Headquartered in Chicago, IL, bXb Online offers clients a...
Mingle Around is an entertainment development company specializing in event planning, marketing and promotions for single professionals. In other words...Mingle Around hosts hot singles social events weekly in both Chicago and the suburbs. A typical week may include exclusive VIP singles parties, speed dating, cooking classes, movie night, whiskey tasting, singles dance lesson, networking events and more. Mingle Around also offers personalized...
Guild Row is a new type of social club located along the Rockwell Corridor in Avondale, Chicago. Our 12,000 SF indoor/outdoor facility was designed as a place to meet new people and try new things. Guild Row opened its doors into the global pandemic this past August believing that togetherness is an essential good. Our growing community is currently comprised...
The Transaction Advisors Institute provides a suite of respected programs and information on all aspects of M&A strategy, deal structuring, and integration best practices. Some of the most active in-house M&A professionals look to the Institute for practical insights and independent perspective to improve their deal process and performance. The Transaction Advisors Institute serves corporate development leaders, in-house M&A counsel, board...
Social Q&A is a mobile audience response tool that changes how question-and-answer is conducted in almost any environment. Accessible from any Internet-enabled device, Social Q&A allows participants to submit questions, which can then be up-voted by other audience members, giving the event host or moderator insight into which questions are most important to the entire group. Social Q&A is intended for...
Our mission is to empower organizations and communities to be more socially active and nurture important relationships.After a sad exploration on how modern families and family-friendly organizations learn about or organize their social activities, we made a plan to build a safe, hassle-free solution that goes beyond party planning to help anyone connect and manage the chaos.We are dedicated to...
Bonfyre is a private social communication platform that is creating a new level of employee engagement around events, project teams, employee groups, learning programs and more. This unique focus on human connections is helping organizations leverage existing investments in events and employee engagement programs and more.
VENTURE UP (est. 1983) delivers FUN team building, CSR events & training programs to boost employee engagement and energize workplace culture. Thanks to 250k + clients, Venture Up is the leading team building provider worldwide. Top events include Amazing Race, Strategic Games, Bike Building for CSR & Minute-to-Win-it.
