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NFT ticketing solutions
- 21-100 employees
- Fintech
- B2C
- Events
- SaaS
- Blockchain
- Web 3.0
- Eastern Docklands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Company mission
To build a better future for event ticketing.
Our take
Beyond transitioning into the digital age, there hasn’t been too much change as far as event ticketing is concerned. OPEN, formally Get Protocol, however, is bringing forth a new approach to the ticketing industry by leveraging blockchain technology to introduce a platform that rewards concert-goes with NFT collectables.
The company’s infrastructure prevents ticket fraud, gives artists and event organisers greater control over their events, and provides a lasting connection between fans and creators. More than 4 million blockchain-based tickets have been issued in over 100 countries using OPEN’s tech so far, including stubs for well-known artists such as Gucci Mane, Lewis Capaldi, Ne-Yo, Louis C.K, as well as a range of smaller independent artists.
The company is squaring up against major players in the industry, such as Ticketmaster (which has historically gatekept the ticketing industry). That said, OPEN's innovative approach provides artists with a new way of engaging with their supporters and, following its July 2023 funding round, is well set to meet the challenge of standing up against the competition.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Work hybrid or at the office
- Flexible working hours and workspace
- Personal budget
- Working on your development with our own Development program
- A fun, dynamic workplace with everything from ping-pong, darts and foosball
- Communal lunch & healthy and less healthy snacks all day long
- A fun and connected community with monthly events
Funding (1 round)
Jul 2023
$4.5m
SEED
Total funding: $4.5m
Leadership
Maarten Bloemers
(Chief Strategy Officer)Initially served as the company's CEO from January 2018-November 2021. They have founded/co-founded several companies, including Polymides Beheer, GUTS Tickets, and Zachtwaar.
Ivo van der Wijk
(CTO)Current CTO of GUTS Tickets and Owner of m3r consultancy. Former Lead Developer & Shareholder in Peerz, and Scientific Programmer at Vrije University.