UK – Fanbase, an Edinburgh, Scotland, UK-based startup developing software that delivers mobile ticketing and fan experience for sports clubs, raised £1M in funding.
The investment was led by SaltPay.The company intends to use the funds to expand its operations and marketing in North America following interest in the platform since the DKCU launch.Co-founded by CEO Alasdair Crawley, chief product officer Michael Crawley, and CTO Carl Barton, Fanbase recently launched a new portal for back office teams to collaborate, incorporating allocated stadium mapping, automated subscription and renewals, underpinned by its API. The technology is now being used by multiple sports clubs across football, rugby, netball, ice hockey, and handball, primarily in the UK. Customers Include Hibernian, Dulwich Hamlet FC, Netball Superleague side Strathclyde Sirens, Super 6 rugby team Southern Knights, and Esher RFC. Fanbase also recently won its first US customer, soccer outfit DeKalb County United (DKCU) in Illinois, and has already secured 5 additional teams in 2 weeks. Fanbase plans to expand its operations and marketing in North America following interest in the platform since the DKCU launch.10/02/2023
