Side Door, the Halifax startup that arranges performances at unconventional venues, has closed an equity funding round of US$3 million (C$3.7 million), with which it hopes to increase its presence in the U.S.
Entrepreneurs Laura Simpson and Dan Mangan founded the company in 2017 with the mission of building a platform that would connect music acts with people willing to host performances in their homes or other small spaces. When the pandemic hit, Side Door pivoted to helping performers stage virtual events, and its user base and ticket sales both increased dramatically.
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