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Ingresse has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round.
Key people at Ingresse.
Ingresse has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ingresse is a technology platform for ticketing and events in Latin America, based in Manaus, Brazil, with operations also in Sao Paulo. The company enables users to discover and purchase tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, festivals, and nightclubs, serving over 5 thousand producers and 5.5 million users across the region. Ingresse reported $16.8 million in revenue and has raised between $21.8 million and $32.15 million in total funding across three rounds. Its Series C round in late 2019/early 2020, totaling R$90 million ($21.8 million), was led by Endurance Fund Ltd., with other investors including Rival, headed by former Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard. The platform employs 436 individuals and emphasizes digital security and seamless access for live experiences. Ingresse was founded in 2012 by Gabriel Benarrós.
Key people at Ingresse.
Ingresse has raised $4.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Ingresse's investors include DGF Investimentos.
Ingresse is a Brazil-based technology company operating as a social ticketing platform for events and entertainment, enabling users to discover and purchase tickets in a social manner.[1][2][4] It connects event organizers with audiences for various events like concerts, shows, and festivals, serving the events services sector primarily in Latin America, where it positions itself as the largest tech firm for events and entertainment experiences.[1][2][3] The company has raised $32.15M in total funding, reaching Series C stage, with its last round of $21.56M about five years ago, and reports estimated annual revenue of $17.9M while employing around 218 people, up 37% year-over-year.[1][3]
Founded in 2012 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, Ingresse emerged to address the need for a user-friendly, social online ticketing solution in the growing Latin American events market.[1][2][5] Specific founders are not detailed in available data, but the company quickly established itself by focusing on social discovery features that differentiate it from traditional ticketing.[1][4] Early traction is evidenced by its progression to Series C funding and expansion to claim regional dominance, with pivotal growth reflected in recent employee expansion and revenue estimates.[1][3]
Ingresse rides the wave of digital transformation in live events, particularly post-pandemic recovery in Latin America, where demand for seamless, mobile-first ticketing has surged amid rising entertainment spending in Brazil.[1][3] Timing aligns with market forces like increased smartphone penetration and social media integration for event promotion, favoring platforms that blend discovery with commerce over legacy systems.[2][4] It influences the ecosystem by empowering local organizers against global giants, fostering a competitive Latin American events tech scene alongside rivals like Sympla, while contributing to sector growth through tools that boost attendance and revenue.[1][3]
Ingresse is poised for expansion by leveraging its social features and regional scale amid Latin America's booming live events market, potentially pursuing new funding or acquisitions to enhance tech like AI-driven recommendations. Trends such as hybrid virtual-physical events and data analytics for personalization will shape its path, amplifying influence as it challenges incumbents. This positions Ingresse as a key enabler of social, accessible entertainment discovery in emerging markets.[1][2][3]
Ingresse has raised $4.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $4.0M Series A in February 2014.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2014 | $4M Series A | — | DGF Investimentos | Announced |
