VOW, a New York–based AI-powered operating system for the live experience economy, has closed the first tranche of its Seed round.
Investors
The round was led by KB Partners, with participation from Capitalize VC, Jim Kaplan of Chasella Capital & Two Kap Ventures, Elizabeth Brooks as lead for Better Angels Ventures, and Alumni Ventures Sports Fund. Prior pre-seed investors include Techstars Sports, Everywhere Ventures / The Fund XX, Chloe Capital, and Blue Falcon.
KB Partners is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in SportsTech investments. Based in the Chicago area, the firm provides first institutional capital to startups leveraging technology to transform the sports industry.
VOW Use of Funds
The company will use the funds to accelerate its mission to unify event planning, operations, and guest experience into a single AI-driven platform, while expanding its client base across the entertainment, corporate, and sports sectors.
About VOW
Founded by Jennifer Brisman, VOW is an all-in-one, AI-supported operating system that unifies event and guest management, ticketing, and communications for premium live experiences. The platform integrates guest lists, RSVPs, communications, real-time collaboration, automated workflows, and high-touch assistance. Headquartered in New York, NY, VOW’s clients include NBC’s Saturday Night Live, PFL-MMA, and the GLAAD Media Awards.
Funding Details
Company: VOW
Raised: Undisclosed
Round: Seed
Funding Date: August 2025
Lead Investor: KB Partners
Additional Investors: Capitalize VC, Jim Kaplan, Elizabeth Brooks, Alumni Ventures Sports Fund
Company Website: https://www.vow.app/
Software Category: AI-powered event and guest management OS / Live Experience SaaS
Source: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vow-closes-seed-round-led-by-kb-partners-to-revolutionize-live-events-and-premium-experiences-with-ai-302523891.html