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Shoobs

YC W14

London, GB · Founded 2013 · 5 employees · 2 known investors

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Shoobs is an events and entertainment platform that organizes live music festivals and cultural celebrations featuring African artists and heritage-focused events for diverse audiences in the UK.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W14)

Shoobs was founded in 2013 by Louise Broni-Mensah.

LBLouise Broni-Mensah
Louise Broni-MensahFounderLouise Broni-Mensah founded Shoobs, a Y Combinator-backed events and entertainment platform for African cultural celebrations in the UK. She previously worked in investment banking across operations and trading.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Shoobs, Inc.

Companies House · registry record

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Registered name
SHOOBS LTD
Company number
SC682339
Status
Dissolved
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
30 Nov 2020
Dissolved
14 Jan 2025
Registered office
96 Lochlea, East Kilbride, Glasgow, G74 3RY
Nature of business (SIC)
47110 — Retail sale in non-specialised stores with food, beverages or tobacco predominating
Accounts
last made up to 30 Nov 2022
Confirmation statement
last made up to 29 Nov 2023

Current officers

  • Shujait Haider — director, appointed 30 Nov 2020

Source: Companies House public register · retrieved 24 Jul 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shoobs do?
Shoobs is an events and entertainment platform that organizes live music festivals and cultural celebrations featuring African artists and heritage-focused events for diverse audiences in the UK.
Who founded Shoobs?
Shoobs was founded by Louise Broni-Mensah in 2013.
Who are Shoobs's investors?
Shoobs's investors include Y Combinator, EchoVC Partners.
Where is Shoobs headquartered?
Shoobs is headquartered in London, GB.