Glasgow ticketing disruptor looking to ‘prioritise user experience’ valued at £2.2m after funding boost

A Glasgow-based ticketing and event technology start-up has been valued at just over £2.2 million after being backed by an angel investor network.

Since launching its ticketing platform last October, Forumm has attracted more than 25,000 active users and continues to see strong month-on-month growth. The business is positioning itself as a challenger to established sector players such as Eventbrite by prioritising user experience, transparent pricing, and “meaningful connections” between event organisers and attendees.

The £250,000 funding round, secured under the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS), will enable the company to enhance its platform, expand its team, and continue building a “more engaging and human-centred event experience”.

Glasgow-based Forumm founders Dan Marrable and Dr Hilary Young. Picture: Greig Middlemiss, Different Light Film & Photography

Dan Marrable, chief executive and co-founder of Forumm, said: “The ticketing space has become overly functional and impersonal, with many organisers and attendees feeling disconnected from the experience. This investment allows us to take a significant step forward in changing that.

“Over the next 12 months our focus will remain on providing exceptional service to our core users and attracting new event organisers as we continue to build a platform where users feel a stronger connection to the events they attend.

“Our growth to date shows there is real demand for a different approach, and this funding gives us the foundations to scale in a sustainable and measured way.”

Lead investor Malcolm S Howat added: “This investment reflects strong confidence in both the team and the opportunity in front of them. Forumm has already demonstrated clear traction and a deep understanding of its users.”