Grand Gather Registry | Investor Relations

Company Overview

Who we are and what we're building

Grand Gather Registry is a digital marketplace and event technology platform serving hosts and vendors across South Africa. Our platform combines AI-powered event planning tools, digital invitations, WhatsApp-based guest management, gift registries, vendor marketplaces, and event ticketing — all in one place.

Our AI event assistant, GiGi, is powered by Google Cloud's Vertex AI and Gemini models, providing multilingual support in English, isiZulu, Setswana, Sepitori, Sesotho, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans. AI is foundational to our platform architecture, not just a bolt-on feature.

Company Registration (CIPC): 2025/182063/07 | Founded: 2023 | Founder & CEO: Boitumelo Mosaka

Market Opportunity

A large, underserved market ready for digital transformation

R50B+

SA Events Market (Annual)

Provinces Across SA

Revenue Streams

Languages (AI-Powered)

South Africa hosts over 200,000 weddings annually alone, with the broader events industry — including lobola celebrations, birthdays, corporate functions, and funerals — valued in excess of R50 billion. The market is rapidly digitising, and Grand Gather Registry is positioned at the intersection of event planning, e-commerce, and AI.

Revenue Model

Digital-native, asset-light — recurring subscription revenue + transaction-based fees

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Vendor Subscriptions

Monthly recurring revenue from verified vendors. Three tiers with escalating benefits, portfolio limits, and reduced commission rates at higher tiers.

Growth R199/mo Pro R499/mo

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Transaction Commissions

Tiered commission on every vendor booking. Free tier pays 5%, Growth pays 5%, Pro pays 3%. First R5,000 in earnings is commission-free for all vendors.

5% / 5% / 3%

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Gift Registry Fees

5% fee on all gift code purchases through the platform. 3% on store gift code contributions. Retail partners benefit from the GGR affiliate code system.

5% Gift Codes 3% Store

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Event Ticketing

Hosts can sell event tickets directly through the platform. Guests purchase tickets via the event invitation page. GGR earns a 3% commission on every ticket sold.

3% Per Ticket

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Advertising & Sponsorship

Featured vendor listings, sponsored placements, and banner advertising. Monthly subscription model with impression and click tracking for advertisers.

Monthly Recurring

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Premium Host Tools

Advanced event analytics, AI-powered recommendations, premium invitation templates, and enhanced planning tools for power users.

R49/mo or R99/event

Vendor Subscription Tiers

Tier	Price	Commission	Portfolio	Best For
● Free	R0/mo	5%	5 images	New vendors testing the platform
● Growth	R199/mo	5%	15 images	Growing businesses scaling bookings
● Pro	R499/mo	3%	100 images	Established vendors maximising revenue

All tiers: first R5,000 in earnings is commission-free. Loyalty points accrue on all bookings.

Funding & Investment

Join us in building South Africa's leading event technology platform

Why Invest in Grand Gather Registry?

Multi-sided platform — Hosts, vendors, guests, and retail partners all transact on GGR, creating strong network effects and defensible moats.
Multiple recurring revenue streams — Vendor subscriptions (monthly recurring), transaction commissions, gift registry fees, event ticketing (3% per ticket), advertising, and premium tools.
Event ticketing — A high-volume transaction layer. Every event can sell tickets through GGR. 3% platform commission on each ticket, with Paystack payment processing integrated.
Asset-light, scalable model — No physical infrastructure. Digital marketplace connecting vendors to hosts. Scalable across South Africa and beyond.
AI-powered differentiation — GiGi, our multilingual AI assistant (Vertex AI + Gemini), powers intelligent invitation generation, automated workflows, and smart vendor recommendations.
Large addressable market — R50B+ SA events industry, 200,000+ weddings annually, growing digital adoption. Expanding to cover funerals (Kgatso Essentials), corporate events, and community gatherings.
Proven technology stack — Google Cloud infrastructure, Paystack payments, WhatsApp Business API integration, and a production-grade React SPA with real-time chat.
Strong founder commitment — Led by Boitumelo Mosaka, with deep understanding of the South African event landscape and a vision to digitise celebrations across the continent.

Use of funds: Engineering & AI development, sales & vendor acquisition, marketing to hosts, operational scaling, and regulatory compliance.

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Technology & Platform

Built on world-class infrastructure

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AI-Powered (Vertex AI + Gemini)

GiGi — our multilingual AI event assistant — powers intelligent invitation generation, automated event planning workflows, smart vendor recommendations, and real-time guest communication across 7 languages.

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WhatsApp Business API

Guest invitations, RSVP tracking, reminders, and thank-you messages all flow through WhatsApp — South Africa's most-used messaging platform. No app download required for guests.

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Paystack Payments

Secure payment processing for ticket sales, gift code purchases, and vendor bookings. Supports card, EFT, and mobile money. Integrated for both host and guest transactions.

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Google Cloud Infrastructure

Scalable, secure, and reliable. Node.js backend with PostgreSQL, React SPA frontend, real-time chat via WebSocket, and automated WhatsApp messaging via the Business API.

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