The Sphere (social network)

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The-Sphere.com
Type of business Privately held company
Type of site
Property rental
Available in English/French
Founded France, (2008;15 years ago (2008))
Headquarters Paris, France
Area servedWorldwide
Founder(s) David Manoukian
Key people David Manoukian, CEO
IndustryProperty rental
URL www.the-sphere.com
RegistrationRequired
LaunchedDecember 2, 2008;14 years ago (2008-12-02)
Current statusActive

The-Sphere.com is a network for renting luxury properties. It was founded in December 2008 by David Manoukian. [1] [2] [3] [4]

Before being accepted, an applicant must be approved by a committee. [5]

Members also receive a concierge service and international networking opportunities. [6]

There are also offline meeting of members such as at The Global Gift Gala 2013. [7]

In 2009, the website organized the “Par Coeur Gala” to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation hosted by Eva Longoria. [8] [9] [10]

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  7. The Global Gift Gala 2013. The-Sphere. May 12, 2013 via Vimeo.
  8. "Eva Longoria et Tony Parker à Paris : Magnifiques et amoureux, ils ont fait le voeu de réaliser ceux des enfants malades et ce... à tout prix !" [Eva Longoria and Tony Parker in Paris: Magnificent and in love, they made the wish to realize those of sick children and this ... at all costs!]. PureMédias (in French). September 22, 2009.
  9. "Le 18 mai prochain, Eva Longoria animera un gala de charité pour sa fondation éponyme, en partenariat avec David Manoukian et The-Sphere.Com" [On May 18, Eva Longoria will host a charity gala for her eponymous foundation, in partnership with David Manoukian and The-Sphere.Com.]. PureMédias (in French). May 18, 2020.
  10. "Eva Longoria, 12 cm sur un yacht..." [Eva Longoria, 12 cm on a yacht ...]. Pure Trend (in French). May 20, 2012.