Case Study: EvaTek – Scaling Start-up Energy with Digital Immersion

EvaTek is a rising name in the European start-up ecosystem, dedicated to supporting early-stage ventures focused on emerging technologies.

Their Annual Tech Start-up Convention serves as a pivotal moment each year to connect founders, investors, developers, and thought leaders across a wide range of industries—from AI to biotech.

Eva Tek Convention Floor

Bringing Start-Up Vibes to the Virtual Stage

While the energy of start-up culture thrives in physical spaces—think pitch decks, coffee-fueled networking, and spontaneous investor conversations—EvaTek needed a way to recreate that spark in a virtual format.

Static webinars and linear sessions weren’t going to cut it. The goal was clear: build a dynamic digital space where the ecosystem could breathe.

Gatherly’s Virtual Venue, Reimagined for Start-Ups

With Gatherly’s custom exhibitor booths, real-time networking zones, and spatial chat, EvaTek was able to deliver an experience that felt more like a buzzing conference floor than a screen.

Start-ups hosted virtual booths showcasing live demos, and attendees could float between exhibits and live talks at their own pace.

Investor-founder interactions were especially dynamic.

Using private meeting rooms and the ability to engage organically, investors could hop into a conversation, request a deeper dive, and jump back into the event—just like they would on a real convention floor.

Real Connections, Real Results

The biggest win: Attendees reported that they made meaningful, action-oriented connections—whether securing mentorship, scheduling follow-ups, or even landing early funding discussions.

Gatherly’s spontaneous engagement model made it possible for EvaTek to turn a digital event into a vibrant entrepreneurial space where momentum carried beyond the screen.