Norwalk software firm etouches rebranding as Aventri

Event management software solutions provider etouches is rebranding as Aventri in a move which it said “embraces a new era of opportunity, focusing on the power of facilitating meaningful personal connections.”

The Norwalk company, which was started in 1998, said that “Aventri” is meant to indicate “avenue,” “events” and “entry.”

“The combination of these three elements results in a recharged identity that forges a new path by transforming the event experience through products and people — in turn, creating a new way to challenge the market,” it said.

“Our rebranding project was ignited by the desire to take our former name and branding to the next level of our successful growth via a more thorough and strategic understanding of what our brand stands for, our commitment to our customers, and how we can be truly differentiated as a company in a highly fragmented and competitive market,” said Chief Marketing Officer Chalva Tchkotoua.

Event spending is growing 6 percent per year and is second only to a company”™s website as the most effective B2B marketing channel, according to Aventri.

With four acquisitions in the past two years, Aventri said the rebrand is a major step in establishing itself as the fastest-growing player in the $9 billion event management software industry. Aventri was acquired by private equity firm HGGC in early 2017.

“We are confident that Aventri”™s rebrand will help continue to elevate the company”™s identity in the market and align the brand with the level of sophistication that is already present in its product set today,” said HGGC Co-founder and CEO Richard Lawson. “The Aventri brand will continue to disrupt the market with their full-suite solution that addresses the entire scope of event management needs.”