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§ Private Profile · Los Angeles, CA, USA
Revenue generation for live events
The Ticket Fairy has raised $4.0M across 3 funding rounds.
Key people at The Ticket Fairy.
The Ticket Fairy was founded in 2011 by Jigar Patel (Founder/COO) and Ritesh Patel (Founder/CEO).
The Ticket Fairy has raised $4.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
The Ticket Fairy is a next-generation event ticketing, marketing, management, intelligence and revenue acceleration platform, providing event promoters and venue managers the tools necessary to increase attendance levels, social media exposure and consumer engagement, and provide an enhanced experience to their patrons.
The Ticket Fairy is helping large and small events maximise their revenue potential in Australia, New Zealand, India, the United States, and the United Kingdom and Europe, with closed beta trials in East Africa, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia.
The Ticket Fairy has raised $4.0M across 3 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in June 2019.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2019 | $3M Seed | — | 500 Global, 7BC Venture Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures, Practical Venture Capital, Rubicon VC, TNT Venture, David Rogier, Kevin LIN, Scott Banister, AJ Bertenshaw, Arielle Zuckerberg, KEN Hertz, Niklas Lundberg, Steve Zhao, 500 Startups, Fantastic Ventures, G2 Venture Partners, Tempo Ventures, Wefunder | Announced |
| Aug 17, 2015 | $480K Venture Round | — | Amitt Mahajan, Colin Carrier, Emmett Shear, Justin KAN, Kevin LIN, Steve Huffman, 500 Startups, Y Combinator | Announced |
| May 1, 2015 | $490K Seed | — | Afore Capital, BEE Partners, Benchmark, Comcast Ventures, DST Global, Goat Capital, Greylock, Inovia Capital, IVP, Plug & Play Ventures, Rivet Ventures, Saban Capital Group, Seven Seven SIX, Spring Capital, The HIT Forge, Tsvc Capital, Y Combinator, Emmanuel Seuge, Emmett Shear, Jared Leto, Tikhon Bernstam | Announced |
Key people at The Ticket Fairy.
The Ticket Fairy is a next-generation event ticketing, marketing, management, intelligence, and revenue acceleration platform designed to help event promoters and venue managers maximize revenue for live events. It provides an integrated suite of tools that increase attendance, boost social media exposure, enhance consumer engagement, and improve the overall attendee experience. Serving a global clientele across Australia, New Zealand, India, the US, UK, Europe, and with trials in East Africa and Southeast Asia, The Ticket Fairy caters to both large-scale festivals and smaller niche events, enabling organizers to optimize ticket sales and event marketing from a single platform[1][2][3].
Founded in 2011 by British-born serial entrepreneur brothers Ritesh and Jigar Patel, The Ticket Fairy emerged from their combined expertise in event production and technology. Ritesh Patel, an engineer and event producer with over 15 years of experience, and Jigar Patel, COO, built the company to address the financial challenges and operational complexities faced by event organizers. Early traction was supported by backing from prestigious accelerators Y Combinator (Summer 2015 batch) and 500 Startups, along with notable tech and entertainment investors. Their vision was to create a scalable, self-service platform that reduces risk and increases profitability for event promoters worldwide[1][2][4].
The Ticket Fairy rides the growing global trend of live event demand, especially as artists increasingly rely on touring for income amid declining record sales. The platform addresses market forces such as the need for digital transformation in event management, combating ticket scalping, and enhancing fan experiences through technology. Its timing is critical as the live events industry recovers and expands post-pandemic, with increasing emphasis on data-driven marketing and revenue maximization. By providing a sophisticated, scalable platform, The Ticket Fairy influences the broader ecosystem by empowering event organizers to compete effectively and sustainably in a dynamic entertainment landscape[4].
Looking ahead, The Ticket Fairy is poised to deepen its global footprint, particularly in emerging markets where live event infrastructure is growing. Trends such as hybrid events, increased social media integration, and AI-driven marketing will likely shape its product evolution. The company’s focus on revenue acceleration and attendee experience positions it well to capitalize on the expanding live entertainment economy. Its influence may evolve from a ticketing platform to a comprehensive event ecosystem enabler, driving innovation in how live experiences are marketed, managed, and monetized worldwide[1][4][5].
The Ticket Fairy was founded in 2011 by Jigar Patel (Founder/COO) and Ritesh Patel (Founder/CEO).
The Ticket Fairy has raised $4.0M in total across 3 funding rounds.
The Ticket Fairy's investors include 500 Global, 7BC Venture Capital, Javelin Venture Partners, Long Journey Ventures, Practical Venture Capital, Rubicon VC, TNT Venture, David Rogier, Kevin Lin, Scott Banister, AJ Bertenshaw, Arielle Zuckerberg.
