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PartySlate

Photo-centric marketplace connecting event professionals

Overview

PartySlate is a digital platform for event planning that connects individuals and corporate clients with a curated network of event professionals, venues, and vendors. It uses photo-centric portfolios of real events to inspire ideas and help users identify suitable providers, who can then be contacted directly. Vendors and venues pay tiered subscription fees to be featured, gaining a dedicated profile page, lead-generation tools, and analytics to track performance. The goal is to make event planning easier and more efficient by offering inspiration and a direct way to connect with trusted specialists for corporate events, weddings, and other celebrations.

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About PartySlate

Simplify's Rating
Why PartySlate is rated
C
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated C on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & AnalyticsConsumer SoftwareEnterprise Software

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$11.5M

Headquarters

Chicago, IL

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • October 2026 jobs posts in Chicago, Boston, and Washington show active hiring.
  • November 2026 venue and event pages show continuing marketplace traffic and SEO reach.
  • September 2026 data shows $14.3 million raised and continued investor access.

What critics are saying

  • Simplify jobs data showed 0% one-year growth and negative two-year growth by October 2026.
  • PartySlate competes against Tripleseat, Perfect Venue, and Canva for vendor workflow ownership.
  • If subscriptions stall, PartySlate becomes a thin directory with weak switching costs.

What makes PartySlate unique

  • PartySlate's photo-rich marketplace still differentiates in event discovery and vendor selection.
  • Built In Chicago cited AI tools: Photo Hub, PartySlate Pro, and AI photo search.
  • Integrations with Tripleseat, Perfect Venue, and Canva embed PartySlate into workflows.

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Funding

Total Funding

$11.5M

Below

Industry Average

Funded Over

5 Rounds

Series A funding typically happens when a startup has a product and some customers, and now needs funding to scale. This money is usually used to grow the team, expand marketing, and improve the product. Venture capital firms are frequently the main investors here.
Series A Funding Comparison
Below Average

Industry standards

$15M
$5.5M
$8.2M
$15M
$30M

Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Wellness Program

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-4%
Tracxn
Sep 12th, 2026
PartySlate - Funding & investors.

PartySlate - Funding & investors. Last updated: September 12, 2026 PartySlate's funding rounds. PartySlate has raised a total of $14.3M over 7 funding rounds: 5 Seed and 2 Early-Stage round s. PartySlate's largest funding round so far was a Series A round for $***** in Feb 2020. Here is the list of all funding rounds of PartySlate: | Date of Funding | Funding Amount | Round Name | Post-Money Valuation | Revenue Multiple | Lead Investors | Other Investors | | Feb 21, 2020 | 8768924 | Series A | 9683129 | 5447730 | 7272781 | 3573995 | | Jan 22, 2019 | 9005372 | Series A | 8967947 | 4873220 | 2406179 | Dundee Venture Capital & 2 more | | Aug 09, 2017 | 5869948 | Seed | 6293514 | 4131515 | 5598169 | InvestHER Ventures & 4 more | | Feb 24, 2017 | 4963357 | Seed | 8300298 | 2111473 | 9446908 | InvestHER Ventures & 4 more | | Jun 27, 2016 | 7229100 | Seed | 6101616 | 1710228 | Techstars | 5723983 | | 2016 | 1185 | 98 | 5823 | 7547 | 7489 | 5710 | | 2015 | 7015 | 40 | 5237 | 4881 | 7861 | 9943 | PartySlate's investors. PartySlate has total 20 investor s, 20 are institutional investors including Hyde Park Venture Partners and 19 others. Here is the list of institutional investors of PartySlate: * Dundee Venture Capital, located in Omaha (United States), made their first investment in PartySlate on Jan 22, 2019 in its Series A round. * InvestHER Ventures, located in Chicago (United States), made their first investment in PartySlate on Feb 24, 2017 in its Seed round. * Techstars, located in New York City (United States), made their first investment in PartySlate on Jun 27, 2016 in its Seed round. Are you a Founder? FAQs about PartySlate's funding and investors. Explore latest companies that raised funding recently * CREDOS PARTNERS - raised a funding of $1.12M in Seed round held on Sep 11, 2026. * RealGo - raised a funding of $6M in Series A round held on Sep 11, 2026. * aquitainemetals.com - raised a funding of $32.7M in Post IPO round held on Sep 11, 2026. * Ethris - raised a funding of $34.9M in Conventional Debt round held on Sep 11, 2026. * Gravity Gardens - raised a funding of $3.02M in Seed round held on Sep 11, 2026.

Michelle Durpetti Events
Dec 30th, 2025
A Year Written in Place, People, and Purpose

A year written in place, people, and purpose. There are years that feel busy - and then there are years that feel full. This past year at Michelle Durpetti Events was the latter. Full of movement, meaning, milestones, memories, and moments that reminded me exactly why I love this work so deeply. Not because of accolades or stamps on a passport (though there were plenty of both), but because of the people, the trust, and the stories that unfolded along the way. It was a year that carried Durpettievents across continents, into new conversations, onto familiar cobblestones, and back home again - changed in the best way. 2025 began, fittingly, in Italy. In the spring, Durpettievents traveled to Tuscany for Engage! Summits Tuscany at Castelfalfi, a place that feels both ancient and forward-looking all at once. Being invited to lead a breakout discussion there was an honor I don't take lightly. Engage has long been a space where its industry thinks more deeply, challenges itself, and shares honestly - and contributing to that conversation, surrounded by peers I admire, was a true highlight of the year. That spirit of collaboration continued stateside when Durpettievents partnered with PartySlate for their Midwest Summit - a gathering centered on creativity, leadership, and the evolving future of its industry. Hosting, contributing, and connecting in that space felt deeply aligned with what MDE stands for: thoughtful growth, not noise; it was an immersive experience. This year brought events that reminded Durpettievents why intention always matters more than scale. In Chicago, Durpettievents planned a beautiful christening - intimate, meaningful, and rooted in family - a quiet reminder that some of life's most important celebrations happen without spectacle, but never without care. Travel remained a constant thread throughout the year - not for the sake of movement, but for discovery. Durpettievents explored places on behalf of its clients that continue to inspire its work and deepen its perspective: the history-rich landscapes of Puglia, the layered romance of Prague, the Mediterranean beauty of Mallorca at La Residencia, and the golden light and creative conversations of Santa Barbara during Engage! West Coast. Italy, as always, continued to ground Durpettievents - from Rome to Sicily, where food, history, and human connection came together around the table in a way that felt deeply personal and profoundly familiar. Back in Florence, one of the most meaningful moments of the year came full circle when Kit and Vinny's wedding - a celebration so close to my heart - graced the cover of Modern Luxury Weddings Chicago. Seeing that wedding recognized in such a beautiful way was a reminder that when trust, intention, and artistry align, the result truly stands the test of time. Durpettievents also celebrated its first Italian magazine feature in Sposi Magazine - a moment that felt especially meaningful given how deeply Italy is woven into both my personal story and its professional work. Some of the most powerful moments of the year, however, happened closer to home. In May, a portion of Franklin Street - just steps from Gene & Georgetti - was officially dedicated as Anthony A. Durpetti Way, in honor of my dad, Tony. What had long lived in memory, mentorship, and example is now etched into the city itself - a tribute to a man whose generosity and leadership shaped its family and Chicago's hospitality community in ways that continue to ripple outward. In a beautiful extension of that legacy, Gene & Georgetti was named the inaugural Iconic Restaurant of the Year by the Jean Banchet Awards - a recognition that speaks not just to longevity, but to relevance, resilience, and the enduring power of independent hospitality. And on a personal note, this year brought a milestone I hadn't experienced in eight years: qualifying for and competing in year-end finals with my horse, Cassius. Returning to that arena was a reminder that patience, discipline, partnership, and trust - whether in sport, leadership, or event planning - are built quietly, over time, and always with intention. As I look back on this year, what stays with me isn't a checklist of accomplishments. It's the feeling of alignment. Durpettievents traveled thoughtfully. Durpettievents celebrated meaningfully. Durpettievents honored legacy while building forward. And Durpettievents continued to do what Durpettievents love - creating experiences rooted in beauty, intention, and care. To its clients who trusted Durpettievents with their milestones. To its collaborators who brought brilliance and calm to complexity. To its peers and partners who shared conversation, creativity, and connection. And to the places - near and far - that shaped Durpettievents this year: thank you.

One World Daily Brief
May 4th, 2023
Leading Wedding & Event Planning Platform PartySlate Announces Major Growth Milestones, HearstLab Investment | One World Daily Brief

PartySlate announced that it has recently secured funding from HearstLab, an investment arm of the Hearst Corporation focused exclusively on supporting and scaling women-led technology startups.

PR Newswire
Mar 7th, 2023
Phil Brown Named Partyslate Chief Operating Officer

Former Uber and Sittercity Leader Will Lead Operations For Popular Event PlatformCHICAGO, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PartySlate, a leading digital event platform connecting people planning events with the best inspiration, venues, and vendors in their city, has named Phil Brown as Chief Operating Officer. Brown brings a broad range of experience to PartySlate, including leadership roles at Uber and Sittercity, where he led engagement, customer experience, and monetization initiatives. Consulting with PartySlate since 2021, Brown has identified key growth levers and crafted a new market expansion playbook, which will enable a continued period of strong growth. Former Uber and Sittercity leader joins PartySlate as COO to drive continued growth in the events industryPhil Brown joins the PartySlate executive team as COO. Julie Roth Novack, CEO and Co-Founder of PartySlate, speaks in Washington, D.C. at an industry event

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