Web 2.0 Startups

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?

Amiando

Munich, Germany

Founded: 2006
Sector: Online Event Organization and Ticketing
CEO: Felix Haas

Amiando offers an easy way to create your own Web site for an event and track RSVPs, taking the guesswork out of party planning. Individuals can use the site to organize events such as birthday celebrations or family reunions, at no charge. The site also offers do-it-yourself online ticketing with payment, ticket delivery, and billing for professional organizations or businesses promoting dinners, concerts, congresses, seminars, and tournaments. There are no setup fees, but Amiando makes money by charging businesses a small percentage per ticket sold online. The company currently operates in Switzerland and France and plans to expand into Britain and Spain over the next 12 months. Competitors include Evite, Acteva, and Eventbrite.