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Songkick

AcquiredYC S07

England, GB · 11 employees · 29 known investors

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Songkick 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.

Also known as Songkick.com, Inc.

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S07)

IHIan Hogarth
Ian HogarthCo-founder · Chairman2015–2017Partner at Plural30 Under 30 2012
PFPete Finlay (né Smith)
Pete Finlay (né Smith)Co-founder / COO2007–2012Pete Finlay is a cofounder of Songkick, which was acquired by Warner Music Group. He has founded two companies and held early-stage roles at multiple startups, and currently advises first-time founders.
MYMichelle You
Michelle YouCofounder and Chief Product Officer2007–2016
AR
Adam RayExecutive
MJ
Matthew JonesExecutive
AS
Adam SchifferExecutive
GR
Glenn RayExecutive
PS
Pete SmithFounder

Board

SK
Saul KleinBoard director
AZ
Alejandro Zubillaga OrtizBoard director
HM
Hermann MohauptBoard director

Investors · 29

Access IndustriesreportedNew York

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Mosaic VenturesreportedLondon · $1M – $10M

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Sequoia CapitalreportedMenlo Park · $100K – $50M

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Also in the syndicate · 13

AccessAlive VCBlue Mind CapitalCopperFlamingo DAOIndexNoise DAOPOAP VenturesRed Light VenturesSpacestationThe Chernin Groupleadtvg hospitalityWave Financial

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$16.7M disclosed across 1 of 4 rounds · 2012–2022

▶$16.7MraisedJun 2015 · 7 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hermann MohauptDirector
  • Ian HogarthExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam RayExecutive Officer
  • Matthew JonesExecutive Officer, Director
  • Saul KleinDirector
  • Michelle YouExecutive Officer, Director
  • Adam SchifferExecutive Officer, Director
  • Glenn RayExecutive Officer
  • Alejandro Zubillaga OrtizDirector
Offering amount
$24.6M
Amount sold
$16.7M
Proceeds to insiders
$1.5M
First sale
Jun 2015
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

4 people who came through Songkick went on to found or lead other companies.

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Legal entities · 1

corporate structure
Songkick.com, Inc.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Songkick do?
Songkick 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.
Who founded Songkick?
Songkick was founded by Ian Hogarth, Pete Finlay (né Smith), Michelle You.
Who are Songkick's investors?
Songkick's investors include Uncork Capital, Y Combinator, Access Industries, Atomico, Betaworks, Betaworks Ventures Management, Llc, Coil, Index Ventures and 8 more.
How much funding has Songkick raised?
Songkick has disclosed $16.7M raised across 1 of its 4 known rounds.
Where is Songkick headquartered?
Songkick is headquartered in England, GB.