Music startup Sesh, founded by Iñigo-Hubertus Bunzl Pelayo, Pepe del Río, and María José Guzman, connects artists directly with fans through mobile wallets.
Sesh provides tools for artists to engage with superfans, offering features like notifications, live chat sessions, and mobile wallet 'fan cards'.
The company raised $5 million in a seed round led by Miura Global, with a total funding of $7 million including pre-seed investments.
Sesh charges artists a monthly fee to use the platform and plans to earn from facilitated fan transactions in the future.
Differentiating itself in the fandom startup space, Sesh offers mobile wallet 'fan cards' and positions itself as a data-driven company focused on fan engagement.
The startup aims to automate personalized engagement using AI, making it easier for artists to manage and monetize their fan communities.
Sesh's growth strategy includes industry presence, partnerships, and leveraging ambassadors to expand its customer base.
The founding team of Sesh consists of 11 industry experts, with the company headquartered in LA.
Beyond music, Sesh envisions building an ecosystem for belonging across various interests, aiming to be the infrastructure for next-gen fan communities.
Sesh's pitch deck focuses on addressing the challenges in artist-fan connections, the market opportunity, AI technology, and building strong fan communities.