APÉROOF offers a web‑based hub and mobile app that consolidates pop‑up nightlife events into a searchable calendar and sells tickets online with tamper‑proof QR codes for contact‑less venue entry. The platform includes an integrated, PCI‑compliant wallet for attendees to preload funds and pay for bar orders via QR‑code scanning, while providing organizers a real‑time dashboard for ticket sales, attendance tracking, and on‑site revenue analytics.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Social attendees often struggle to discover pop‑up gatherings, purchase tickets securely, and gain swift entry without carrying cash or handling on‑site ticket sales. This friction reduces attendance and complicates event management for organizers.
Solution
APÉROOF offers a web‑based hub and dedicated mobile application that aggregates all upcoming APÉROOF events in one searchable calendar. Users can buy tickets exclusively online, receive a digital QR code, and present it at the venue for instant, contact‑less entry. The app includes an integrated wallet that lets attendees top‑up and pay for drinks directly at the bar via the same QR code, eliminating cash handling. Event details, dress‑code guidelines, and weather contingencies are displayed within each listing, keeping guests informed. All transactions are processed through a secure, PCI‑compliant gateway, and ticket data is stored encrypted in the cloud for real‑time validation. Organizers benefit from a unified ticketing dashboard that tracks sales, attendance, and on‑site revenue without needing separate point‑of‑sale hardware.
Target Audience
The primary users are young adults and social‑scene enthusiasts who attend pop‑up nightlife events, while event promoters and venue operators use the platform to manage ticket sales and on‑site payments.
Features
- Centralized event calendar with searchable filters for date, location, and theme
- Online ticketing platform that issues tamper‑proof QR codes for each purchase
- In‑app wallet allowing users to preload funds and settle bar orders via QR‑code scanning
- Real‑time payment processing with end‑to‑end encryption and PCI compliance
- Automated entry validation at venues using handheld or kiosk scanners linked to the cloud database
- Dashboard for organizers showing live ticket sales, attendance metrics, and revenue analytics
- Integrated social‑media links and gallery previews to promote each event
- Mobile‑first design with push notifications for ticket releases, reminders, and updates