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.
Ticket-Reserving Apps
The ShooWin App Helps Sports Fans Get Face Value Tickets to Sports Events
Trend Themes
1. 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.
2. Reserve-only Model - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create a ticket reservation platform that eliminates scalpers and ensures true fans get access to tickets.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. Sports Events - Opportunity to leverage ShooWin's ticket-reserving app to revolutionize how tickets are sold and purchased for sports events.
2. Ticketing and Events - Opportunity for the ticketing industry to adopt a reserve-only model that eliminates scalping and improves access to tickets for fans.
3. Mobile App Development - Opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative ticket-reserving apps that provide unique experiences for sports fans and event-goers.