Web Summit

The company operates an events-centric business model that aggregates a large international technology ecosystem into recurring conferences. It creates value by curating multi-track content, exhibition space and networking formats that facilitate business development, fundraising and marketing exposure for startups, corporates and investors. Its startup and investor programmes structure interactions between these groups via pitches, mentor sessions, meetings and dedicated lounges.

Revenue is derived from multiple event-related streams: attendee ticket sales with tiered access levels, paid participation by startups and investors in enhanced programmes, and corporate sponsorship and partnership packages that confer brand visibility, speaking opportunities and exhibition space. Additional value is created through exhibitor booth sales, branded evening events and an owned email audience that supports repeat attendance and upsell of premium options across event editions and locations.

Web Summit, operated by Manders Terrace Limited, is an Ireland-based organiser of large-scale technology conferences and related programmes. Its flagship multi-day events bring together startups, investors, corporates, media and developer communities through stage content, exhibition halls, curated investor tracks and networking activities, including separate evening events.

The company generates income primarily from paid ticket sales, corporate sponsorship and partnership packages, exhibitor and booth sales, and premium startup and investor offerings. It also runs structured startup and investor programmes and an email network used to market events and offers. Customers include founders and startup teams, corporate executives, marketing and partnership departments, and professional investors who pay for attendance, visibility, and access to curated business networking at these events.