KYD Labs
Techstars '22New York City, US · Founded 2022 · 10 employees on LinkedIn · 4 known investors
KYD is an infrastructure platform that enables venues and artists to directly manage ticket sales, audience relationships, and revenue from live events without intermediaries.
Founders & leadership
KYD Labs was founded in 2022 by David Barrick and Ahmed N..
Investors · 4
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$7M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2025
- $7MraisedMay 2025 · 2 sources
a16z Crypto (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeed FundingMay 2025
a16z (lead)
Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 3
by search overlap
Vivid Seats957 shared keywords
Songkick642 shared keywordsSongkick is a platform that helps music fans track their favorite artists and discover live concerts, providing personalized alerts and ticket purchasing options. The service serves music fans globally and operates in the live music/ticketing industry.
TickPick448 shared keywordsTickPick is an online secondary-market ticket marketplace where users buy and sell tickets to sports events, concerts, music festivals, and live entertainment. It covers leagues and events including MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL, MLS, college sports, golf, motorsports, and festivals across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does KYD Labs do?
- KYD is an infrastructure platform that enables venues and artists to directly manage ticket sales, audience relationships, and revenue from live events without intermediaries.
- Who founded KYD Labs?
- KYD Labs was founded by David Barrick, Ahmed N. in 2022.
- Who are KYD Labs's investors?
- KYD Labs's investors include Techstars, a16z crypto, Ambush Capital, Andreessen Horowitz.
- How much funding has KYD Labs raised?
- KYD Labs has disclosed $7M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is KYD Labs headquartered?
- KYD Labs is headquartered in New York City, US.