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Upfan

Upfan is a ticketing platform that eliminates fraud, empowers event organizers with full control over both primary and secondary sales, and creates new revenue streams from the secondary market.

https://upfan.io/en/about


Vital Stats

Company Name: Upfan

Problem Area: Improving The Relationship with Customers - Helping businesses reach and retain customers more effectively. Example: AI-driven marketing platforms, new CRM tools, or loyalty programs.

Company URL: https://upfan.io/en/about

Primary Industry: Sports Tech
Business Model: B2B (Non-SaaS)
Funding Stage: Pre-seed
Company Stage: Post MVP

Recent Traction: Most Noticeable Recent Traction: New Customers & Pipeline: Signed TFA Dubai, expanding our international reach. In advanced discussions with HC Oceláři Třinec (Czechia’s biggest ice hockey club) and several UK sports clubs. Revenue Growth: Achieved €1,250 MRR with zero CAC, driven by cold outreach and strong inbound interest. Product Evolution: Launched our ticketing app, enhancing the user experience. Our dynamic QR codes now work offline, ensuring fraud-proof ticketing even without internet access. Strong Market Validation: Signed three major event organizers, including two music festivals and a professional football club (FC Vysočina Jihlava). Strategic Partnerships & Recognition: Received great feedback from top-tier sports organizations, including AFC Bournemouth, AC Sparta Prague, Oktagon MMA, and Crvena Zvezda Belgrade, validating our solution’s potential.

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