Social Tables
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Software as a service (SaaS) |
| Founded | 2011 |
| Founder | Dan Berger, Matthew Tendler |
| Fate | Acquired by Cvent in 2018 |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC , United States |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Event planning software with 3D floor plans |
Number of employees | 120 |
| Parent | Cvent |
Social Tables operated as an international SaaS platform focused on collaborative, web-based event planning, with its headquarters situated in Washington, DC. Established in 2011 by Dan Berger and Matthew Tendler, the company’s mission was to “empower those who organize and attend events to create meaningful face-to-face interactions.” Its software incorporated three-dimensional floor plan capabilities, enabling venues and planners to accurately configure event spaces.
At its height, Social Tables employed a workforce of 120 and supported a client base of 5,500 across more than 100 countries. The platform facilitated the planning of over 4.5 million events. Prominent customers included Intercontinental Hotels Group, Hyatt Hotels, and Goldman Sachs.
In 2018, Social Tables was acquired by Cvent.
History
Social Tables raised $8 million in Series A funding, which was led by Bessemer Venture Partners and Thayer Ventures, followed by a $13 million Series B round spearheaded by QuestMark Partners.
On October 16, 2018, Cvent completed the acquisition of Social Tables for $100 million.
Recognition
In 2015, The Washington Post honored the company as one of its “Top Places to Work.” The firm was also acknowledged by Deloitte in 2018 as one of the Technology Fast 500 winners, ranking among North America’s fastest-growing tech enterprises. In January 2016, Social Tables moved into a new 30,000-square-foot office located in Washington, DC’s Metro Center area, dedicating 10,000 square feet specifically for hosting community events in the DC region.