B-there.com

About B-there.com

B-there.com, founded in 1999, operated as a provider of online event management and consolidation solutions. The company was headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, and positioned itself within the application software industry, catering to the meeting and trade show sectors. Its core business involved offering a suite of internet-based tools to manage event logistics, including online registration, as well as housing and transportation management for attendees. The business model focused on providing a comprehensive platform for event organizers to streamline their planning and execution processes.

The company's offerings were designed to simplify the complexities of organizing large-scale events. By moving registration and logistical management online, B-there.com aimed to provide a more efficient alternative to traditional methods. This included managing attendee data, coordinating accommodation bookings, and organizing travel arrangements through its integrated solution. The target clients were primarily corporations and organizations involved in hosting meetings, conventions, and trade shows.

Financially, B-there.com was formerly venture-backed, having raised a total of $35 million through various funding rounds, including a seed round in 1999, followed by Series A and Series B venture rounds. Key investors in the company included BancBoston Ventures, Seaport Capital, and TL Ventures. The company's journey as an independent entity concluded in August 2003 when it was acquired by StarCite in a merger deal. At the time of its acquisition, B-there.com had approximately 25 employees.