Shotgun SAS

Shotgun SAS is a platform for ticketing and event discovery, primarily aimed at the music and entertainment industries. It connects users with diverse live events while simplifying the ticket purchasing process. Shotgun SAS specializes in ticketing and event discovery for the music and entertainment sectors. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in Paris, France.

The founding team includes Alet Tan, Lucas Gerard, Romain Dugier, and Tristan Le Corre. Shotgun has completed a total of 3 deals with a most recent funding round on February 17, 2020, where it raised EUR 2 million in a venture round led by Newfund Management, with participation from Venrex Investment Management. The total amount raised by the company stands at EUR 2 million. Shotgun offers a comprehensive platform designed for ticketing and event discovery in the music and entertainment sectors.

Their core product is a mobile application that enables users to search for and purchase tickets to a variety of music events, concerts, and festivals. The platform facilitates connections between event organizers and attendees by allowing users to discover events based on location, artist, and genre. Shotgun's services cater primarily to a diverse clientele that includes event organizers, artists, and consumers looking to experience live entertainment across multiple US markets, such as New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. By providing a seamless experience for ticket buying and reselling, Shotgun addresses the challenges of reaching the right audience while enhancing the overall event experience for end users.

Shotgun generates revenue through the sale of event tickets, where each transaction typically involves a direct purchase by consumers through the app. The platform may also facilitate ticket reselling, enabling users to list tickets they can no longer use, thus broadening the marketplace for event access. Pricing structures vary based on event type and demand, with ticket prices for popular events advertised directly within the app. For instance, tickets are offered at specific price points for different performances, such as a DJ set by Chet Faker at EUR 48.

The company's business model emphasizes direct-to-consumer sales, while also providing event organizers with tools to effectively market and sell their tickets to a targeted audience. Shotgun plans to utilize its recent funding of EUR 2 million from February 2020 to enhance its platform and introduce upcoming features aimed at improving user experience. The company is also focusing on expanding into additional markets, particularly targeting major cities in Europe and Asia by 2023 to broaden its reach. The strategic use of funding will support product development and marketing initiatives aimed at capturing these new markets.