The StageFinder Mission
Control returned to the
communities that show up.
Music lovers, you are the pulse of the scene. But for too long, giant platforms have siphoned value away from your city and into corporate pockets.
StageFinder empowers independent artists and local venues to ensure every dollar you spend on live music stays in the community, building a sustainable and thriving local ecosystem.
Venues
More Events
Lower admin costs allow for denser show schedules.
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Artists
Higher Pay
Direct fan payments bypass extractive platform fees.
Music Lovers
Direct Impact
Know exactly where your ticket money is going.
Anti-Scalping
Peer-to-peer verification that protects your pocket.
Direct Access
No gatekeepers between you and the artists you love.
Role-Based Entry
Onboard as Artist, Venue, or Seeker. Hold multiple identities under one wallet.
Discovery Queues
Swipe to connect with collaborators, book venues, or find your next favorite show.
Deal Builder
A safe marketplace where fans, artists and venues can collaborate on the best booking deals and ticket prices.
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Secure Ticketing
Encrypted QR codes that prevent bots and ensure revenue goes to creators.
Booking & Calendar
Sync with your existing calendar to find open dates and fill slots automatically.
Direct Comms
Skip the gatekeepers. Talk directly to venue owners and artist managers.
ARTIST
+35%
Net Revenue / Show
After fees, compared to legacy platforms
2.5x
Earnings Growth
Monthly average via direct monetization
+50%
Presale Rate
Increase in early booking commitments
Persona Pain Points Solved
Legacy Issue:
Fragmented tools and unclear pay norms.
The Fix:
Unified business management and transparent deals.
VENUE
+40%
Fill Rate
Optimized genre matching
-60%
Admin Cost
Automated deal builders
-45%
Cost Per Booking
Reduced sourcing & outreach overhead
Persona Pain Points Solved
Legacy Issue:
Cold outreach and high no-show rates.
The Fix:
Algorithmic matching and verified talent.
MUSIC LOVER
25%
Ticket Savings
Removal of "Big Tech" fees
Tailored
Personalized Discovery
Based on your preferences and location
Guaranteed
Anti-Scalp
Secure QR exchange
Persona Pain Points Solved
Legacy Issue:
Oversaturation and predatory scalping.
The Fix:
Direct ticketing and community-first discovery.
INVESTOR
85%+
Local Dollars Retained
Keeping capital within the city-hub economy
5-8%
Platform Take Rate
Blended recurring and transactional revenue
Denver
Launch City
High-density music scene
Persona Pain Points Solved
Legacy Issue:
High risk/low transparency in artist funding.
The Fix:
Scalable SaaS model with clear marketplace fees.
Return on Investment
We deliver value by removing the extractive middle-man at every level of the music industry.
The Product Experience
Experience the city-by-city network designed for discovery and direct action.
Infrastructure for local artists
We create a space for venues and artists at every level of the music industry to generate and sell more tickets.
FREE
first month subscription
Then, $18/month to keep booking
14%
Ticketing fees
Opposed to 20-30% through other apps
+50%
Presale Rate
Increase in early booking commitments
Booking & Promoting Shows
Gaps in communication:
email, instagram, text, meetups
The Fix:
Collab in one chat & generate the agreement together
Denver MVP Phase: Targeting a high-density, cultural hub for initial launch.
The Financial Roadmap
Role-Based Entry
Onboard as Artist, Venue, or Seeker. Hold multiple identities under one wallet.
Discovery Queues
Swipe to connect with collaborators, book venues, or find your next favorite show.
Deal Builder
A safe marketplace where fans, artists and venues can collaborate on the best booking deals and ticket prices.
Secure Ticketing
Encrypted QR codes that prevent bots and ensure revenue goes to creators.
Booking & Calendar
Sync with your existing calendar to find open dates and fill slots automatically.
Direct Comms
Skip the gatekeepers. Talk directly to venue owners and artist managers.
The Product Experience
Experience the city-by-city network designed for discovery and direct action.
The Financial Roadmap
Denver MVP Phase: Targeting a high-density, cultural hub for initial launch.
Funding Requirements
Seeking $150-200K for each city launch. This covers core product development, staffing, marketing and promotion for first year.
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Target ROI
4.2x
Projected 3-year return
Capture Goal
20%
Denver Market Share
Revenue Streams
Premium SaaS
For Power Artists/Venues
$18/mo
% per successful match
Ticket Split
80/20
Ticketing Fee
Flat fee per ticket
12%
Sustainable Growth
Unlike competitors, our model thrives on volume of community, not volume of cash exchanged. When the community wins, we win.
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Strategic Risks
Cold Start Problem
Requires all three sides (Artist, Venue, Seeker) active simultaneously in a single geography.
Incumbent Resistance
Large booking agencies and ticketing giants have established monopolies.
Novelty Over Value
Risk of users swiping for fun rather than intent-driven professional booking.
Social Impact
Stronger Local Scenes
By keeping money in the city, we enable venues to stay open and artists to quit their day jobs.
Equitable Access
Breaking the gatekeeper model allows underrepresented genres and artists to find their niche.
Career Sustainability
Artists monetize skills (UX, accounting, production) between gigs, creating a 365-day income stream.