PitchBook shows a 2026 secondary transaction / private deal entry, but no operating distress signal by itself.
SourceRevenue generation for live events
Public company, workplace, funding, and market signals
Updated Jul 29, 2026
The Ticket Fairy is a YC-backed, privately held event-tech company that provides an AI-powered ticketing, marketing, operations, and financing platform for promoters and venues; it combines ticket sales, referral marketing, CRM/analytics, payments, and working-capital tools in one system.
Primary product
AI-powered event ticketing, marketing, and operations platform for promoters and venues
Founded
2011
Headquarters
Los Angeles, California, United States
Team size
11-50
Industry
Entertainment Providers
Sub-industry
Event ticketing / event management software
Offices
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Business model
Stage
venture-backed
Total raised
$3.1M
Latest round
Secondary Transaction - Private · Apr 2026
Secondary transaction - private
Apr 2026
Sep 2021
Jun 2019
Aug 2015 · Y Combinator
May 2015
Investors
Public materials emphasize a promoter-first, events-industry culture: the team says it comes from producing and working in events, works closely with clients, and emphasizes 24/7 support, data ownership, and practical event-operator experience.
Pricing
Buyer-side service fee model with no setup fees and no monthly fees for organizers; free events remain free; fees are tiered by ticket price and typically paid by the ticket buyer.
Differentiators
Technology
Customers
Competitors
Estimated revenue
$1M-$10M
Estimated monthly visits
408.9K
Traffic estimate as of Dec 2025
PitchBook shows a 2026 secondary transaction / private deal entry, but no operating distress signal by itself.
SourceTicket Fairy · Mar 2026
Official announcement of Ticket Fairy 3.0, combining AI agents, embedded multi-currency banking, and working-capital financing for independent festivals, venues, and promoters.
Pollstar · Mar 2026
Interview covering the launch of Ticket Fairy 3.0, the company’s funding facilities, and its positioning as an all-in-one stack for independent event creators.
TicketNews · Mar 2026
Coverage of the Ticket Fairy 3.0 launch, including AI agents, TF Vault banking, and financing tied to ticket sales history.
TicketNews · Dec 2025
Coverage of expanded financing limits for promoters in the UK, Europe, and the US, including a new revolving credit facility in the US.
TechCrunch · Jun 2019
Explains the company's 2019 seed round, product positioning, and investor mix, while framing Ticket Fairy as an alternative to Ticketmaster.