What is Gametime?
Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Gametime's mission is to unite the world through shared experiences by providing a seamless and transparent way to buy and sell tickets for live events, including sports, concerts, theater, and comedy shows. The company specializes in last-minute tickets, allowing customers to make purchases up to 90 minutes after an event has started. Gametime emphasizes mobile ticket delivery as an easy and environmentally friendly alternative to paper tickets, prioritizing customer satisfaction and convenience.
How much funding has Gametime raised?
Gametime has raised a total of $76.5M across 6 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$4M
Series A
$13.3M
Series B
$20M
Private Equity
$8.2M
Debt
$1M
Unspecified
$30M
Private Equity (2014): $4M with participation from Accel Partners
Series A (2015): $13.3M led by Accel Partners
Series B (2015): $20M supported by StartX Fund, Accel Partners, GV, and Evolution Capital Partners
Private Equity (2017): $8.2M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $1M backed by PPP
Unspecified (2022): $30M with participation from Tenere Capital, Accel, Nimble Partners, University Growth Fund, GV, Maven Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Blitzscaling Ventures, Palapa Ventures, Next Play Capital, and Bolt Ventures
Key Investors in Gametime
StartX Fund
StartX Fund is the premier startup community, accelerator, and fellowship program for Stanford founders, offering support without requiring equity.
Accel Partners
Accel is a global venture capital firm that partners with exceptional teams from the inception of their ideas through all phases of private company growth, focusing on supporting innovative companies and entrepreneurs.
GV
GV is a venture capital firm investing across multiple stages and sectors, with a focus on enterprise solutions, life sciences, consumer products, and frontier technology innovations.
What's next for Gametime?
The substantial enterprise-level funding and recent strategic investment indicate Gametime is in a strong growth phase, likely focusing on scaling its operations, enhancing its mobile platform, and potentially expanding into new markets or event categories. The company's emphasis on last-minute ticket sales and mobile delivery positions it well to capture a significant share of the evolving ticketing landscape. Future developments may include further technological advancements to improve user experience and broader partnerships within the live events industry.
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