# Run the World

> Virtual events platform with cocktail-party-style networking for online conferences.

## Why it is interesting

Run The World peaked during COVID-era remote events with a16z and Founders Fund backing before EventMobi acquired and sunset the product in 2023.

## Profile

- **Stage:** series-a
- **Status:** acquired
- **Industries:** generalist-tech
- **Coverage:** full
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-24

## Key facts

- Series A (May 2020): led by a16z with Founders Fund, Pear VC, GGV (Indexed.vc)
- Exit (Aug 2023): acquired by EventMobi; service shut down Sep 2023
- Source: https://indexed.vc/companies/run-the-world

## Investors in our directory

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/andreessen-horowitz
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/founders-fund
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/pear-vc
- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/fund/ggv-capital

## Related articles

- https://venturecapitaltracker.com/2026-a16z-hot-portfolio-companies

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Source: https://venturecapitaltracker.com/startup/run-the-world