This app helps people reserve playoff tickets to sports events at face value. Tickets to high-demand events often sell out quickly, partly because scalpers will buy in bulk to resell on websites like Ticketmaster. Unfortunately, they are often resold at exorbitant prices -- often thousands in difference -- and leave true fans unable to attend games.
The ShooWin app allows sports fans to "access your bucket list at face value" and actually go to once in a lifetime type games. The smartphone application has yet to launch, but is currently accepting beta testers for this spring. Backed by BBG Ventures, the startup has raised $1.25 million in seed funding and is presently working with leagues and teams on ticket reservation availability.
What's Driving This Trend
- Face-value Ticketing
- Opportunity to disrupt the ticketing industry by providing fans with the ability to reserve tickets to high-demand events at face value.
- Reserve-only Model
- Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a ticket reservation platform that eliminates scalpers and ensures true fans get access to tickets.
- Beta Testing for Apps
- Opportunity for businesses to tap into the growing trend of beta testing apps to improve user experience and gather feedback before official launch.
Who This Affects Most
- Sports Events
- Opportunity to leverage ShooWin's ticket-reserving app to revolutionize how tickets are sold and purchased for sports events.
- Ticketing and Events
- Opportunity for the ticketing industry to adopt a reserve-only model that eliminates scalping and improves access to tickets for fans.
- Mobile App Development
- Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative ticket-reserving apps that provide unique experiences for sports fans and event-goers.
