Rhombus backs VMO Rocks to help Malaysians book venues for birthdays, weddings for free
VMO helps people find the perfect space or service for birthdays, corporate launches, weddings and other events and booking them instantly
VMO Chief ‘Eventgelist’ Vincent Kok
In April this year, we wrote about VMO Rocks , an online platform that allows Malaysians to book event venues and services for free. The startup has just secured an undisclosed sum in strategic investment from F&B company Rhombus Food Holding (RFH).
“We shall be using the investment to upgrade and expand our coverage in the Klang Valley and extend services to major cities such as Penang, Johor Bahru and Melaka. This will further allow us to help venue owners promote their space for the right type of event, connect them with the right clients and simultaneously help them save time and grow their revenue,” VMO’s Chief Eventgelist Vincent Kok said.
VMO (pronounced ‘vee-moe’) looks to fill a gap in the events industry by helping people find the perfect space or service for birthdays, corporate launches, weddings and other events and booking them instantly. Users only need to input the event type or location for venues and services supplied by listed vendors in Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh. Sourcing and booking is fast and effortless, and users can either opt to make an ‘instant booking’ or receive a quotation before paying directly via credit card or PayPal.
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Publicly launched in March this year, VMO currently lists over 650 event venues and services, with almost 20 per cent of them being instantly bookable online. It claims to have booked close to RM700,000 (US$170,000) worth of events, with an average of over RM4,000 (US$968) per booking, over a 15-month period since May 2015.
“We see digital channels as a way of extending customer touch points beyond the food hall,” said RFH Group CEO Tham Lih Chung. “As an innovative F&B group, RFH is always on the lookout for opportunities that bolster our ecosystem, and we are confident that VMO will add further value to our stakeholders and customers and grow our business.”
RFH is a regional F&B owner and operator with 13 brands under its belt. The company, launched in 2015, aims to become a diversified and influential conglomerate in Southeast Asia by empowering local entrepreneurs and nurturing growth in talent and businesses within the industry.
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RFH operates popular eateries Rama V, Wondermama and Dancing Fish, among others.
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