South Africa
Quicket is a South African-based startup that aims to revolutionize the event ticketing industry. Founded in 2011, the company prides itself on providing a fast and effective online ticketing service for events of all scales. With the slogan "No hassles. No holdups.", Quicket offers event organizers the opportunity to take their events online and reach a global audience seamlessly.
Quicket's core offering lies in its ability to enable event organizers to create event profiles and commence ticket sales within minutes using a secure online payment gateway. The platform also boasts seamless integration with social media giants Facebook and Twitter, making it a powerful viral self-marketing tool for event promotion.
The company distinguishes itself from competitors by offering an industry-beating commission of only 4.9% ex VAT, devoid of the expensive administrative and advertising costs typically associated with other ticketing services. This approach has positioned Quicket as an unrivaled tool for marketing and selling tickets online within the South African market.
The startup secured its Series A investment on 29 March 2017, with funding coming from prominent investors such as Knife Capital and KNF Ventures.
By combining user-friendly ticketing services with competitive pricing and robust social media integration, Quicket has emerged as a formidable player in the event ticketing space, with the potential for significant growth and expansion beyond its home market.
