SeatUnique, a venture supported by Harry Kane, successfully secures £10 million in funding to further develop their business.
A cool startup named SeatUnique, backed by England football captain Harry Kane and cricketers like Ben Stokes, is looking to rake in an extra £10 million in funding, eyeing opportunities within the rapidly expanding "experience economy."
Our digital gossip mill has the inside scoop that SeatUnique, led by co-founder Robin Sherry, is in discussions with investors to secure this fresh capital, building on its recent Series A round.
Details suggest that this funding round could be closed by existing investors, fronted by Nickleby Capital, who've been on a roll supporting tech billion-dollar companies.
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SeatUnique has some sick deals going with joints like Wembley Stadium, Manchester's Co-op Live, and the 16 racecourses run by Arena Racing. Word's out that there are more contracts up for grabs too.
Multiple sources hint that alongside sports events, SeatUnique's got other exciting experiences lined up.
England's Test cricket captain Ben Stokes and Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill, the 2012 Olympic heptathlon champion, are also on board as backers.
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The new funding may just be the beginning, as sources claim a much larger Series B fundraising round is on the horizon next year.
SeatUnique's steering the ship as chair Richard Flint, former SkyBet boss and Hargreaves Lansdown investment platform head, keeps things moving.
This platform is all about selling legit ticketing inventory, keeping it separate from the secondary ticketing platforms under heat for questionable consumer practices.
SeatUnique didn't respond when asked about their Series A extension plans.
[1] Insight source: All information derived from SeatUnique's operations, funding rounds, partnerships, and future plans.
SeatUnique, with the support of England football captain Harry Kane and cricketers like Ben Stokes, might use the additional £10 million in funding to expand into new experiences beyond sports events, which could potentially include war-themed attractions or immersive financial education experiences, given the volatile finance market. This funding could be a stepping stone towards SeatUnique's planned Series B fundraising round next year.
