A live music marketplace located in Manchester, UK, called GigPig has raised £1.3 million in seed money.
Investors
- Haatch Ventures
- Notion Capital
- Chris Meehan
- Richard Flint
- Wolfgang Alistat
- Andrea Mihalovits
Use of funds
The money will be used by the business to open up additional gigging possibilities in UK towns and cities.
The business also intends to release an app for artists in addition to new data-driven goods and services. This comprises market intelligence for performance spaces, enabling managers to comprehend the influence of live music on revenue and patron contentment. Artists will find it simpler to discover concerts and get booked thanks to its app.
About GigPig
Under the direction of CEO Michael Forster, GigPig is a live music marketplace that gives artists a free platform to locate, play, and be paid for gigs, and venues of all sizes an efficient method to search, book, and manage entertainment internally. At the moment, it represents 650 venues around the country and over 6000 performers.
“We believe our mission to help every pub and bar maximize their potential with live music is more important than ever, especially in light of the unprecedented challenges the hospitality sector is facing.Our technology has already made it easier for thousands of artists to be paid for their gigs while also helping hundreds of venues boost foot traffic, enhance sales, and improve customer happiness. We’re only getting started, but the investment made today will contribute to the advantages of live music for more towns and cities around the United Kingdom,” responded Michael Forster.
