BDev Ventures

Citizen Ticket Limited is an Edinburgh-based company that operates a self-service event ticketing platform, founded in 2013. The platform provides comprehensive online payment and ticket management tools designed for event organizers, attendees, press organizations, and content creators. Citizen Ticket aims to empower one million event organizers globally while prioritizing ethical practices over short-term profits. The company addresses significant challenges in the ticketing industry, such as ticket touting, counterfeiting, and inflated booking fees, by donating a portion of its booking fees to charities chosen by the event organizers. They support a diverse range of events, especially those that are creative, innovative, and charitable. In 2017, Citizen Ticket introduced its blockchain technology, BitTicket, to enhance security and transparency in ticket sales, marking a significant advancement in creating an ethical ticketing environment. The platform offers unique data capabilities that facilitate both in-person and virtual attendance at events, ensuring a robust support system for successful event management.

Eventcombo offers an all-in-one event management platform for virtual and in-person events. The platform supports end-to-end event operations, from marketing and invitations to event websites, logistics and travel, and on-site needs such as hotel and transportation arrangements. It includes ticketing, donations, memberships, and silent auctions, plus communications and extensible integrations with CRM systems. Organizations can plan, host, and execute conferences, meetings, and other gatherings, with features for speakers, talks, keynotes, and breakout sessions. The platform provides reporting and analytics to assess audience engagement and the effectiveness of online events, helping optimize outreach and outcomes.