Sofar Sounds
Somerville, US · United Kingdom limited partnership · 6 known investors
Sofar Sounds organizes intimate live music concerts in unconventional venues such as lofts, cafes, and private spaces, connecting audiences with emerging and local artists. It runs a global network of curated shows where fans discover undiscovered talent, and offers ticketing through its platform.
ConsumerMarketplacesMedia & Entertainment
Founders & leadership
RE
Raphael Eleazar OfferFounder
JL
James LuccheseExecutive
Board
SR
Scott Russell TobinBoard director
MF
Malcom FergusonBoard director
Investors · 6
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$2.7M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$2.7MraisedFeb 2021 · 11 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$2.7MraisedFeb 2021 · 11 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- James LuccheseExecutive Officer, Director
- Scott Russell TobinDirector
- Malcom FergusonDirector
- Raphael Eleazar OfferDirector
- Offering amount
- $2.7M
- Amount sold
- $2.7M
- First sale
- Feb 2021
- Incorporated
- Limited Partnership, United Kingdom
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
by search overlap
Songkick8385 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.
Vivid Seats6868 shared keywords
Fever5148 shared keywordsFever operates an online platform for discovering and booking live entertainment and cultural experiences, including concerts, festivals, immersive shows, and tourism attractions. It offers over 150,000 experiences across more than 200 cities in over 30 countries.
Shazam4955 shared keywordsShazam is a mobile app for iOS and Android that identifies music playing nearby by creating a digital fingerprint of the audio and matching it against a database of tracks, then returning song and artist details along with lyrics, video, and recommendations. The app also lets users identify TV programs and ads, and is now part of Apple.
Timeout2499 shared keywordsTime Out is a media brand offering city guides and editorial content covering travel, food, nightlife, movies, music, hotels, and things to do in cities worldwide. It also operates Time Out Market food and cultural venues in locations across North America and other regions.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Sofar Sounds do?
- Sofar Sounds organizes intimate live music concerts in unconventional venues such as lofts, cafes, and private spaces, connecting audiences with emerging and local artists. It runs a global network of curated shows where fans discover undiscovered talent, and offers ticketing through its platform.
- Who founded Sofar Sounds?
- Sofar Sounds was founded by Raphael Eleazar Offer.
- Who are Sofar Sounds's investors?
- Sofar Sounds's investors include Battery Ventures, Pillar VC, Raptor Group, The Chernin Group (TCG Crypto), Union Square Ventures (USV), Octopus Ventures.
- How much funding has Sofar Sounds raised?
- Sofar Sounds has disclosed $2.7M raised across 1 round.
- Where is Sofar Sounds headquartered?
- Sofar Sounds is headquartered in Somerville, US.