# PeaTiX

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/peatix

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Brooklyn, US
- Website: www.peatix.com
- Total disclosed funding: $9.6M
- Latest round: Series B (Mar 16, 2015)
- Investors on record: 9

## About

PeaTiX Inc. is a technology company that specializes in event management, ticketing, and discovery. It offers a platform for users to create, promote, and manage events seamlessly.PeaTiX Inc. was founded in 2011 in Brooklyn, US, providing a platform for event management and ticketing. The company has conducted a total of 5 deals, with its most recent funding round being a Series B in February 2019, raising USD 5.00 mn led by DG Ventures. The company was co-founded by Taku Harada and Yuji Fujita, with Taku Harada currently serving as CEO.Peatix provides a comprehensive platform for event discovery, management, and ticketing. Its core product offerings include tools for users to create and promote events, manage ticket sales, and facilitate check-ins, thus streamlining the entire event lifecycle. By enabling both individuals and organizations to host various events—from concerts and workshops to festivals and cultural experiences—Peatix aims to enhance the event experience for attendees and organizers alike. The platform serves a diverse customer base, including event organizers, local communities, and individuals seeking unique experiences in Japan and several international markets, particularly in Asia and North America. The service addresses key use cases such as increasing visibility for events, simplifying the ticket purchasing process, and enhancing attendee engagement through tailored event pages.Peatix generates revenue through transaction fees associated with ticket sales, which are applied to both free and paid events hosted on its platform. The typical transaction structure involves event organizers setting ticket prices, with Peatix taking a percentage of each sale as its revenue model. This model allows for flexibility in pricing, catering to a range of events from small community gatherings to large-scale festivals. The platform supports various ticket types, including free, paid, and token-gated options, enabling organizers to tailor their offerings based on their target audience. Specific pricing plans and fees are determined by the type of event and services utilized, with flagship offerings centered around seamless event management and ticketing solutions.In February 2019, PeaTiX Inc. raised USD 5.00 mn in a Series B funding round led by DG Ventures. The company plans to utilize this funding to enhance its product offerings and expand its presence into new markets, targeting regions such as Southeast Asia and the North American event scene by 2021. PeaTiX is also developing new features to improve user experience and streamline event management further.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Mar 16, 2015, $5M — Eight Roads Ventures, DNX Ventures, DG Ventures, SUNNY SIDE UP Inc., SPH Media Fund
- Series A, Jul 10, 2013, $3M — Eight Roads Ventures, 500 Global, ITOCHU Technology Ventures
- Seed, Jul 3, 2012, $1M — 500 Global, ITOCHU Technology Ventures, DG Ventures
- Seed, Jan 1, 2012, $0.6M — SunBridge Partners, GoAhead Ventures, 500 Global, DNX Ventures

## Investors

- SunBridge Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sunbridge-partners) — Seed
- GoAhead Ventures — Seed
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed, Series A
- DNX Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dnx-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- ITOCHU Technology Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/itochu-technology-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- DG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dg-ventures) — Seed, Series B
- Eight Roads Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/eight-roads-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- SUNNY SIDE UP Inc. — Series B
- SPH Media Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sph-media-fund) — Series B