The ShooWin App Helps Sports Fans Get Face Value Tickets to Sports Events
Alyson Wyers — March 31, 2016 — Tech
References: shoowin & techcrunch
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.
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.
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.
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