Event tech startup Ticket9 raises fresh funds

Ticket9, an event technology startup backed by actors Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan, has raised new funding to expand operations into Europe. 

The funds will be used to expand its operations team and product capabilities. This marks the company’s first international market entry.

Ticket9, however, did not mention the names of the investors participating in the current round. Entrackr has reached out to the company for details.

Founded in 2022 by Yazhini Shanmugam and Santhos Premraj, Ticket9 offers tools for event discovery, ticketing, and guest management. The platform has powered events such as concerts, marathons, business conferences, and cultural festivals across India and overseas. 

Ticket9 recently managed more than 22,000 bookings at the Anirudh “Hukum” concert in Malaysia.

The firm has launched Ticket9 RSVP, a model that enables invitation-based and community-focused events. Organizers can curate audiences, control entry, and simplify guest coordination for professional and social gatherings. The RSVP product will roll out to select organizers in Europe, followed by India and other markets.

Its platform targets both small private gatherings and large-scale public events.

Ticket9 competes with event platforms such as BookMyShow and Zomato Live in the broader ticketing and event technology segment. Its model focuses on community events, invitation flows, and curated attendance lists.

Ticket9 currently operates in India and is expanding services into international markets including Dubai and Europe.