Jukely
Guest list access to hundreds of concerts.
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Jukely operated as a concert subscription service, conceptualized and founded in 2012 by Bora Celik and Andrew Cornett. The New York-based company aimed to address the issue of unsold tickets at music venues by offering them to a community of avid concertgoers. Celik, who served as CEO, brought a background as both a software engineer and a music event promoter to the venture, providing a foundation of experience in both the technical and live music spheres. The company's primary offering was a monthly subscription that granted members guest list access to a wide selection of concerts across various cities.
The business model was centered on a flat monthly fee, which started at $25, allowing subscribers to attend an unlimited number of shows available on the platform. This model was designed to encourage music discovery, pushing members to attend performances by artists they might not have otherwise considered. Jukely acted as an intermediary, acquiring unsold tickets from venues and promoters and making them available to its subscriber base. The service was accessible via its website and mobile applications for iOS and Android, which allowed users to browse shows, listen to artist samples, and claim their spots on a guest list. Over its active years, Jukely raised approximately $12.3 million in funding through multiple rounds from investors including Northzone and 14W.
Initially praised for its value proposition, the platform expanded to over 15 cities, including London and Toronto. However, the company faced challenges, including user dissatisfaction with the declining quality and availability of shows for popular artists and reported issues with its algorithm for ticket allocation. The service's operations ultimately ceased, with user accounts and social media activity halting around 2020, pointing to the COVID-19 pandemic as a likely final blow to its business model which depended on live events. Tracxn lists the company as 'deadpooled'.
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