Partiful Takes the Crown: Google Play's App of the Year 2024
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Partiful Takes the Crown: Google Play's App of the Year 2024
In a surprising turn of events, Partiful, the New York-based event planning app, has been crowned Google Play's App of the Year for 2024. Announced on November 18th, Partiful edged out established players like Evite and Facebook Events, capturing the hearts (and calendars) of a new generation. A Rising Star: Partiful's Journey to the Top Founded in 2020 by Palantir veterans Joy Tao and Shreya Murthy, Partiful quickly gained traction with its focus on a user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing approach to event planning. The company secured a significant $20 million Series A1 funding round in late 2022, led by Andreessen Horowitz. This propelled Partiful's total funding to a noteworthy $27.34 million, valuing the company at an impressive $120 million pre-money. The round also attracted participation from leading venture capitalists like Abstract Ventures, Initialized Capital Management, ACME Capital, GV (formerly Google Ventures), New Enterprise Associates, and Benchmark. The Se…
