Skiddle sets sights on new European markets with first external investment
VC firm Soho Square Capital has taken a minority stake in the independent ticketer, with control remaining with Skiddle's founders
News By Ciaran Donnelly | 5 November 2026
UK ticketing platform Skiddle has taken on its first external investment in its 25-year history, which it says will fund expansion across Europe and a deepening of its lifestyle events vertical.
The investment of an undisclosed amount comes from Soho Square Capital and will see the capita investment company take a minority stake in Skiddle. Founders Ben Sebborn and Richard Dyer will retain control of the company.
In the medium-term, the firm is targeting expansion into “new European territories”, saying…
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