Recent investment in event tech has repeatedly shown that — at least as far as these investors are concerned — digital events are here to stay. JUNO, a new event platform that aims to facilitate 365 engagement, is the latest event tech company to raise funding with a $3.5 million seed round.
"We are thrilled to invest in the advancement of JUNO's rich software technology," Walter Scott of Teamviewer, one of the two investors in the seed round, in a statement. “The leaders of this firm understand the future of human connection, evident in their proprietary human interest modeling that powers continually improving user experiences and drives users back to the community for personal, business and revenue growth. This funding represents our belief in JUNO's expansion with its coming mobile tools and data utilization focus."
Even as the end of the pandemic inches closer, support of digital solutions remains strong, with investments continuing to power further innovation and creativity.
"With this funding JUNO can expand its offering to include more AI-powered, collaborative learning experiences and present more impactful data analysis to help organizations maximize participation and results," Josh Hotsenpiller, co-founder and CEO of JUNO, said in a statement. "Our clientele continue to move past one-time events to annually recurring contracts. We consistently hear of the need for future-generation solutions that allow collaboration, networking and education."
While many virtual platforms promote year-round engagement features, JUNO puts 365 engagement at the center of its platform and strategy. And as events move into hybrid formats and planners look to keep their audiences engaged online between events, these types of features will be more important than ever. JUNO plans to release its companion app in the fall, which will allow for a more connected experience for in-person and remote attendees.
XLIVE spoke with Hotsenpiller last month about the JUNO platform and his thoughts on the future of events. Check out the full interview here.