Five to Nine

Five to Nine

Enterprise event management with engagement analytics

Overview

Five to Nine offers a corporate event management platform that helps organizations plan, manage, and evaluate workplace events and programs. It focuses on ERGs and uses engagement analytics and custom surveys to measure participation and program impact. The product works by enabling users to create and manage events, collect survey feedback and engagement data, and generate actionable insights from that data. It integrates with Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, and HRIS systems to streamline workflows and reduce “tool fatigue,” with a subscription-based model that provides access to core features and premium options. Differentiators include a specific emphasis on ERGs, detailed engagement analytics, and seamless integrations, which together help improve participation and program effectiveness. The overall goal is to boost employee involvement and the effectiveness of workplace programs through data-driven insights and easier event management.

Significant Headcount Growth

About Five to Nine

Simplify's Rating
Why Five to Nine is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Enterprise Software

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$5.5M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2018

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Five to Nine's website updated August 2, 2026, still showcases active customer proof.
  • The platform added attendance tracking and impact dashboards for CPG and hybrid teams.
  • Its enterprise integrations reduce organizer friction and support recurring workplace-program subscriptions.

What critics are saying

  • ERG software lives on discretionary DEI budgets, and 2025 retrenchment can freeze renewals.
  • Slack, Microsoft, and Workday can bundle adjacent workflow features, compressing Five to Nine pricing.
  • A failed sales cycle or lost anchor customer kills growth, because this niche lacks depth.

What makes Five to Nine unique

  • Five to Nine unifies ERGs, events, surveys, and analytics in one workflow.
  • It integrates Slack, Google Calendar, Outlook, Okta, and HRIS systems.
  • Customers like Webflow, Amplitude, and Nitro use it for measurable engagement.

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Funding

Total Funding

$5.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

Seed funding is usually the first official round after pre-seed, when a startup has a prototype or concept. It’s typically used to develop the product, test the market, and start building the team. Investors here are often angel investors or early-stage venture capitalists.
Seed Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

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TechCrunch
Jun 8th, 2022
Five to Nine raises $4.25M seed round to help improve the efficiency of DEI initiatives

Five to Nine, which makes event management software, has closed a $4.25 million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures.

TechCrunch
Jun 8th, 2022
Five To Nine Raises $4.5M Seed Round To Help Improve The Efficiency Of Dei Initiatives

Five to Nine, which makes event management software, has closed a $4.5 million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures. Launched in 2018, the companys software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which enable employees who share characteristics or experiences to come together, share resources and connect. Five to Nine also provides []

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