# Shoobs

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

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: UK
- Website: www.shoobs.com
- Latest round: Seed (Jan 1, 2014)
- Investors on record: 1

## About

Shoobs is a ticketing platform that focuses on promoting and selling tickets for a wide range of events, including concerts, club nights, and festivals, enhancing accessibility for both event organizers and attendees.Founded in 2013 in the UK, Shoobs operates as a ticketing service facilitating event promotion and ticket sales. The company was established by Louise Broni-Mensah. In 2014, Shoobs raised SEED financing from Y Combinator, with undisclosed financial terms. The company has completed one deal to date, with the most recent deal occurring on January 1, 2014.Shoobs operates as a ticketing platform specializing in the promotion and sales of tickets for various events, including club nights, concerts, festivals, and cultural gatherings. The platform allows event organizers to list their events and manage ticket sales directly to consumers, catering primarily to event promoters and attendees. Shoobs' user-friendly interface enables customers to easily browse events by category, date, and location, making it an effective solution for discovering entertainment in the UK, especially in cities like London.Shoobs generates revenue through a commission-based model, where a percentage of each ticket sale contributes to the company's income. Event promoters partner with Shoobs to list their events, allowing for direct ticket purchases by customers. The pricing structure varies based on event types and associated costs, including early bird tickets and VIP packages. Additional promotional services may enhance event visibility, solidifying Shoobs' role within the entertainment market. The company's EBITDA for the most recent year, 2015, was reported at 0.Shoobs plans to leverage its SEED financing raised on January 1, 2014, to develop new features and enhance its platform. The company aims to expand into new geographical markets, targeting areas beyond the UK to increase its user base by 2025. Recent funding will support the development of these initiatives, allowing for new product launches and improved platform capabilities.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jan 1, 2014 — Y Combinator

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed