Five to Nine

Five to Nine is a woman- and minority-owned SaaS company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2018 by Jasmine Shells and Denise Umubyeyi.

The company focuses on helping organizations manage and evaluate internal corporate events and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. With a mission to foster belonging and connect employees, Five to Nine has achieved significant growth, generating $1.3 million in revenue in 2024 with a team of around 13 employees. The company offers an all-in-one digital platform that streamlines corporate programming through features like event management, workflow automation, and real-time data analytics. This platform supports both virtual and in-person events, automates administrative tasks, and provides analytics to track participation and measure the effectiveness of DEI initiatives. Five to Nine primarily serves HR teams, people leaders, employee resource groups, and corporate training departments, helping them create impactful events and make data-driven decisions to enhance employee experience and inclusion.