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Picture this: You log on to buy tickets to see your favorite artist. It's 10:00 a.m. on the dot. You click “Buy”... and they’re gone. Not to fans, to bots. Again.
Now imagine if you could’ve invested in the company finally doing something about it and turning a profit from the chaos.
The Ticketing Crisis No One Solved, Until Now
IdBase Technologies is tackling one of the biggest problems in live events today: scalping bots. You know the type, automated programs that buy up thousands of tickets in seconds, only to flip them on resale platforms at 5x the price.
IdBase’s identity verification platform is the first of its kind built to block bots at the gate by tying each ticket to a verified human.
The global live event ticketing market is expected to exceed $69 billion by 2032, and scalping eats up an estimated $10 billion of that. IdBase’s platform has the potential to transform the live events market, while making money from each ticket sold.
The potential here is so exciting that just this month, IdBase just brought on 3 high-power execs to their board. That includes:
- Greg Saretsky - former CEO of WestJet
- Robert DuPuy - former President and COO of MLB
- William Jones - former Head of Legal for Goldman Sachs
What If You’d Invested When It Was Just a Smart Idea?
What if you'd backed IdBase back when it was still a bold idea? At the current $12.7 million valuation, a $750 investment could buy 1,875 shares at $0.40 each.
Of course, all early-stage investments carry risk. Nothing is guaranteed. But if IdBase continues gaining traction in the fight against ticket scalping, early supporters could be part of something big.
And if you invest before 11:59pm PST on Thursday, June 26th, you can receive up to 25% bonus shares in IdBase.
The Tech Is Proprietary and the Industry’s Paying Attention
IdBase’s proprietary identity verification platform is already demo-ready, offering:
- True ID-based ticketing to eliminate bots and scalpers
- Enhanced venue security through real-time identity checks
- Frictionless entry that actually improves fan experience
- Scalability across concerts, sports, and festivals
And because every ticket is tied to a verified identity, reselling becomes safe and transparent, with the original face value intact. Venues regain control. Artists stay fan-first. And investors back a product that’s positioned to meet a growing demand, if widely adopted.
What’s Next for IdBase?
The company is currently raising via DealMaker, open to non-accredited investors. Minimum investment? Just $750. Their offering is backed by a roadmap targeting both major ticketing platforms and event organizers.
If the company gains similar momentum to what mobile ticketing achieved in the past, IdBase could become an important part of the future live event ecosystem, but there are no guarantees. The trajectory of mobile ticketing does not necessarily predict similar success for IdBase.
IdBase is more than a tech play; it's a bold attempt to solve a frustrating problem for fans and venues alike.
Consider Whether Early-Stage Investing in IdBase Aligns with Your Portfolio Strategy
It’s not too late to be part of the fix. Invest before 11:59pm PST on Thursday, June 26th, and receive up to 25% bonus shares.
Review the offering, read the fine print, and see if your portfolio could use some identity-based disruption.
Disclosure: Investing in early-stage startups involves risk, including the potential loss of capital. IdBase has filed a Form C with the SEC. Full disclosures can be found at https://invest.idbase.com/.
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