Company
Date Published
Author
Filippos Kyprianou
Word count
699
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The global virtual events market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2% from 2020 to 2027, driven by the increasing importance of online communities and events during the pandemic. Airfair, a startup aiming to create an all-in-one engagement platform, aims to provide software for running virtual events and engaging audiences all year round through personalized social experiences. With a focus on creating a unified platform that combines various tools and features into one, Airfair differentiates itself from competitors by offering a comprehensive solution for event organizers, digital native communities, and tech companies. The company has secured funding from Partech and several business angels and is currently recruiting a team of 15 employees to help achieve its ambitious goals, including becoming the de-facto platform for engaging audiences online within three years.