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Grip

AI-powered event networking

As of 30 August 2026, Grip's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Grip uses artificial intelligence to recommend relevant connections at events, enabling meaningful meetings between attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Softwr lists it under Events. Grip is launched in 2015, available on Web, iOS, Android.

Overview

What Grip does

Grip uses artificial intelligence to recommend relevant connections at events, enabling meaningful meetings between attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors. Transforms events into high-value networking opportunities.

What people use it for

  • Event planning
  • Ticket sales
  • Attendee management
  • Virtual events
  • Event marketing

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Where it falls short

Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about Grip.

  • No published pricing - requires contacting sales for custom quotes
  • Roundtables limited to 25 active audio/video participants out of 100 max attendees
  • Only Standard sessions supported for in-person-only events; other formats require virtual or hybrid setup
  • Platform setup requires privacy policy and user agreement, plus delivery manager coordination

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What people choose instead of Grip

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    Swapcard: AI-powered event matchmaking platform with similar networking capabilities

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    Brella: Event networking app with matchmaking and meeting scheduling

Capabilities

Features

  • AI recommendations

  • Meeting scheduler

  • Intent data

  • Lead scoring

  • Analytics

  • Salesforce

    Integration with Salesforce

  • HubSpot

    Integration with HubSpot

  • Cvent

    Integration with Cvent

  • Eventbrite

    Integration with Eventbrite

  • Zapier

    Integration with Zapier

  • Web support

    Available on web

  • Ios support

    Available on ios

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Questions people ask

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How does Grip's AI matchmaking work?

Grip uses 16 machine learning algorithms on billions of interaction data to generate over 70 million recommendations annually. It analyzes attendee preferences and behaviors to suggest relevant connections.

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What are the main features?

Grip includes AI-powered matchmaking, interactive floor plans, direct messaging and video, meeting scheduling, sponsored sessions, live streams, and round tables for networking events.

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How is Grip priced?

Grip uses custom pricing based on event needs. Pricing is not publicly listed; organizers must contact sales for quotes.

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Can I integrate Grip with existing event management systems?

Yes. Grip acquired Connectiv EMS and integrates with existing event management systems, allowing you to use Grip's features with your current event tech stack.

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Behind it

Who makes Grip

Company
Grip
Based in
London, United Kingdom
Founders
Tim Groot, Jay Patel

Timeline

Grip over time

  1. Founded2014-01-01

    Grip founded as AI-powered networking app for trade show events

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