Public is a social event app that consolidates party planning, ticketing, and attendee coordination into a single card, replacing endless group chat messages. Users can RSVP to unlock hidden venue addresses, store tickets in Apple Wallet, and see who’s attending, while hosts manage guest lists, QR check‑ins, and payouts via Stripe. The platform also offers safety features like a panic button and age‑gated events.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Coordinating social events often requires juggling multiple group chats, separate ticketing platforms, and manually sharing venue details, leading to confusion and missed information about who is attending, where the event is, and how to access tickets.
Solution
Public consolidates event planning into a single mobile interface that displays the guest list, venue address, and ticketing information on one card. Attendees can purchase tickets in three taps using Apple Pay, receive a pass that stores in Apple Wallet, and unlock the venue address only after RSVP. Hosts manage guest lists, QR code check‑ins, and receive payouts through Stripe, while built‑in safety features such as panic buttons, age‑gating, and address privacy protect participants. The app also offers event chat, music matchmaking via Spotify or Apple Music, and 24‑hour story highlights to enhance the social experience before and after the party.
Target Audience
Primary users are social event attendees and organizers, particularly college students and young adults who seek a streamlined, secure way to plan and attend parties.
Features
- One‑card event view showing real‑time RSVP status, hidden address until confirmed, and ticket purchase flow in three taps
- Integrated Apple Wallet tickets with rotating QR codes for seamless door entry
- Host tools for guest list management, QR check‑in, and automated Stripe payouts
- In‑app event chat and music matchmaking that syncs with Spotify or Apple Music
- Safety suite including panic button, age‑gated events, address privacy controls, and MFA security
- Campus verification via university email for student badges, campus circles, and exclusive events
- Live Activities and Next Up widget for lock‑screen event reminders