# Sofar Sounds: Events services, New York, United States

> Sofar Sounds: Sofar Sounds is a global music community and event organization founded in 2009 in London. Based in New York, United States. Founded 2009.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/sofar-sounds-2 (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Sofar Sounds

Sofar Sounds is a global music community and event organization founded in 2009 in London.

Funding reported Last round: Series B

Events services New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2009 17 years old
- **Team:** 740 201 to 1,000 people
- **Funding reported:** $76M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series B Jan 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Sofar Sounds has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Sofar Sounds

Sofar Sounds is a global music community and event organization founded in 2009 in London.

The company focuses on creating intimate live music experiences by transforming everyday spaces into unique concert venues. Known for its "Secret Gigs," Sofar Sounds events feature three artists performing short sets in undisclosed locations, fostering a deep connection between performers and audiences. With operations in over 400 cities across 60 countries, Sofar Sounds offers a platform for rising artists to showcase their talent and build sustainable careers. The company also engages local hosts who volunteer their spaces, enhancing community involvement. In addition to music events, Sofar Sounds has diversified its offerings to include comedy nights, dating events, and performance art, making it a vibrant hub for cultural experiences.

## What company datasets say Sofar Sounds raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$76M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series B**

Last round size **$12M**

Last round date **Jan 2021**

Investors listed **10**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 1 on the team.

- **James Lucchese** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Malcom Ferguson* *Raphael Eleazar Offer* *Scott Russell Tobin*

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [TCG](https://millionrounds.com/fund/tcg)

Each firm lists Sofar Sounds on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

concerts concert promotions consumers events musical groups and artists immersive experiences music scene event management collaborative performances arts promotion inclusive music industry talent showcases artist exposure gigs music discovery information technology & services

Built with from their website

Amazon SES Atlassian Postmark Klaviyo Meta Audience Network Final Cut Pro X YouTube MailChimp Google Workspace Viewport Meta

+8 more

Hubspot AI Google Meet CapCut Mobile Friendly Metabase Facebook Pixel Linkedin Marketing Solutions

- **Sector:** Events services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 71113, 711190, 711320, SIC 7929, 7922, 7999
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $17M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/sofar-sounds)

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