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Groupize

Beverly, US · Founded 2013 · Delaware corporation · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

Groupize offers an AI-driven platform for enterprise meetings and events management, covering venue sourcing, planning, attendee registration, travel logistics, and spend visibility. Its agentic AI tools also support regulated-spend governance and Sunshine Act HCP compliance for industries such as medical and pharmaceutical companies.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & Hospitality

Founders & leadership

Groupize was founded in 2013 by Charles de Gaspe Beaubien and Alisa de Gaspe Beaubien.

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Charles de Gaspe BeaubienCo-founder
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Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienCo-founder
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Denice SakakeenyExecutive

Board

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Gail HoffmanBoard director
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David KrauterBoard director
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Eugene ZimonBoard director

Investors · 5

Launchpad Venture GroupBoston · $8M – $10M
NXT VenturesMarblehead · $250K – $1M
Walnut Venture AssociatesWellesley
Golden Seedsreported · 2 sourcesFlushing · $250K – $2M
Thayer VenturesreportedSan Francisco

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$10M disclosed across 8 rounds · 2014–2022

▶$605KraisedDec 2022 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • CHARLES DE GASPE BEAUBIENExecutive Officer, Director
  • HUGH JONESDirector
  • JEFF JACKSONDirector
  • GAIL HOFFMANDirector
  • ALISA DE GASPE BEAUBIENExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$605K
First sale
Dec 2022
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$500KraisedMar 2020 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Michael BoultDirector
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • Jeff JacksonDirector
Offering amount
$1.5M
Amount sold
$500K
Minimum investment
$25K
First sale
Mar 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.9MraisedApr 2019 · 21 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • Michael BoultDirector
  • Jeff JacksonDirector
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$4.2M
Amount sold
$2.9M
Proceeds to insiders
$200K
First sale
Mar 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$792KraisedApr 2018 · 18 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jeff JacksonDirector
  • Michael BoultDirector
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$792K
Proceeds to insiders
$100K
First sale
Apr 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$2.3MraisedMay 2017 · 33 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eugene ZimonDirector
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • Michael BoultDirector
Offering amount
$3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
Proceeds to insiders
$400K
First sale
Apr 2017
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$598.8KraisedJun 2016 · 16 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eugene ZimonDirector
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • David KrauterDirector
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$650K
Amount sold
$598.8K
First sale
May 2016
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$547.8KraisedDec 2015 · 12 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Denice SakakeenyExecutive Officer
  • Eugene ZimonDirector
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • David KrauterDirector
Offering amount
$1M
Amount sold
$547.8K
First sale
Nov 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$1.8MraisedMay 2014 · 21 investors · Other Travel
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eugene ZimonDirector
  • Alisa de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Charles de Gaspe BeaubienExecutive Officer, Director
  • Gail HoffmanDirector
  • David KrauterDirector
Offering amount
$2M
Amount sold
$1.8M
First sale
May 2014
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2013
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

In the news

Groupize Adds $3.25 Million to Series A Financing Round Led by Thayer Venturesprnewswire.com · Oct 2017Groupize Raises $3.25M in Series A Financing - FinSMEsfinsmes.com · Oct 2017Groupize raises $2M, aims to succeed where Groople failed - Boston Business Journalbizjournals.com · Jul 2013Groupize Raises $2M Series A Round Funding To Introduce New Technology For Booking Group Hotel Rooms Onlinehotelnewsresource.com · Jul 2013Groupize Raises $2M Series A Round Fundingprweb.com · Jul 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Groupize do?
Groupize offers an AI-driven platform for enterprise meetings and events management, covering venue sourcing, planning, attendee registration, travel logistics, and spend visibility. Its agentic AI tools also support regulated-spend governance and Sunshine Act HCP compliance for industries such as medical and pharmaceutical companies.
Who founded Groupize?
Groupize was founded by Charles de Gaspe Beaubien, Alisa de Gaspe Beaubien in 2013.
Who are Groupize's investors?
Groupize's investors include Launchpad Venture Group, NXT Ventures, Walnut Venture Associates, Golden Seeds, Thayer Ventures.
How much funding has Groupize raised?
Groupize has disclosed $10M raised across 8 rounds.
Where is Groupize headquartered?
Groupize is headquartered in Beverly, US.