Stashimi
First app that uses smart aggregation to keep you up-to-date with the artists you care about.
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| $4.2m | Series A | |
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Stashimi, Inc. operates as a fan-engagement platform tailored for the music and entertainment industry. Founded in 2015 by Jurgen Kurz and Andre Rabold, the company is headquartered in Glendale, California. Stashimi secured total funding of approximately $4.22 million to $7.66 million across several rounds, with investors including Atlantic Bridge, Pasadena Angels, and Westcott.
The core of Stashimi's offering is a conversational intelligence platform that enables entertainment brands to engage with and monetize their fan bases. It initially leveraged platforms like Facebook Messenger and Amazon Alexa to facilitate direct interaction. The service was designed to help artists and brands convert social media followers into tangible data points such as emails and phone numbers, build segmented fan profiles, and drive streams on services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. For instance, artists could launch pre-save campaigns or run contests to collect fan data, including geographic location and preferred music services.
Stashimi's business model is centered on a Software as a Service (SaaS) product. The platform provides tools for direct-to-fan commerce, allowing artists to sell merchandise and tickets by integrating with services like Ticketmaster and Shopify. By creating customized bots, the platform aggregates artist-related content and news into a real-time feed for fans. This approach allows brands to deploy conversational marketing campaigns that foster deeper connections with their audience, moving beyond traditional social media engagement to create interactive, personalized experiences.
Keywords: fan engagement platform, conversational marketing, music industry, artist marketing, conversational intelligence, fan monetization, direct-to-fan, entertainment software, chatbot marketing, music technology, fan data, audience engagement, pre-save campaigns, social media conversion, artist services, music streaming promotion, fan analytics, e-commerce integration, merchandise sales, ticket sales, automated messaging, fan communication, interactive content, personalized marketing, brand engagement