tix4cause

What tix4cause does

tix4cause (legally 4Cause LLC) is a Naperville, Illinois-based secondary ticket marketplace that integrates charitable giving into the consumer ticket purchase flow. The platform allows buyers to purchase tickets to concerts, sports events, theater performances, and other entertainment while automatically directing a portion of proceeds to user-selected or featured nonprofit causes, at no additional cost to the consumer. It is organized around a core ticket marketplace product with category sub-brands (Concerts, Sports, Theater, Other Events), supported by a Cause Partner Program module for nonprofit registration and a Featured Cause Designation feature that allocates 50% of proceeds from designated purchases to highlighted organizations.

The underlying technology is a consumer-facing web marketplace without a published API, mobile app, or documented AI/ML pipeline. Ticket supply comes from two channels: donated tickets purchased directly from cause members, and non-donated tickets sourced from a trusted secondary ticket provider. Identity is handled via Google OAuth social login, and transactions are protected by an "ironclad verification" guarantee. The platform holds an "AI Verified by Engagemii" badge, which functions as a third-party trust/compliance artifact rather than an in-house AI capability. The legal entity is a privately held US LLC.

Commercial traction signals are modest but directionally positive: the platform states $925,000 has been raised by its cause partners through ticket purchases, and partnerships span military (Wreaths Across America), animal protection (Anti-Cruelty Society), healthcare (UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation - West), and mental health (To Write Love on Her Arms) causes. The company serves both B2C buyers (event attendees seeking meaningful purchases) and B2B/cause partners (nonprofits requiring fundraising mechanisms). Revenue is generated through transaction-based take rates on secondary-market ticket sales, with the proceeds-sharing mechanism built directly into pricing. Geographic reach covers the United States and Canada. The company is privately held, with no disclosed institutional funding, M&A activity, or public market listing.

Name

tix4cause

Legal name

4Cause LLC

Website

https://tix4cause.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

tix4cause (4Cause LLC) is a secondary ticket marketplace that integrates charitable giving into event ticket purchases. It serves entertainment consumers and nonprofit partners by directing a portion of proceeds to featured causes at no extra cost.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Ticket Marketplace

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Secondary Ticket Marketplaces (Resale/Exchange) (MPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Secondary Ticketing & Resale Marketplaces (MPAIAFAE), Sports Events & Match Tickets (THAJAFAE)

Keywords

• Secondary ticket marketplace
• Charity ticketing platform
• Event ticket resale
• Cause marketing marketplace
• Nonprofit fundraising platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Naperville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Ticket transaction fees: Platform generates revenue from ticket sales on secondary market, with portion of proceeds donated to selected causes. For donated tickets, purchases made directly from cause members; for non-donated tickets, purchased from trusted secondary ticket provider.
2. Proceeds sharing from featured causes: Featured causes receive 50% of proceeds from purchases designated to them, creating a cause marketing and fundraising mechanism

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

tix4cause operates an online secondary ticket marketplace where consumers purchase tickets to concerts, sports events, theater performances, and other entertainment events, with a portion of proceeds automatically directed to user-selected charitable causes at no additional cost. Donated tickets are sourced directly from cause members, while non-donated tickets are purchased from a trusted secondary ticket provider, and featured causes receive 50% of proceeds from designated purchases.

Product overview

tix4cause operates as a unified ticket marketplace platform connecting entertainment event attendees with charitable causes. The core offering consists of the tix4cause Ticket Marketplace, which enables users to purchase tickets to concerts, sports events, theater performances, and other entertainment while supporting registered non-profit organizations. The platform is structured with category-specific sub-brands for Concerts, Sports, Theater, and Other Events, each offering ticket listings across numerous sub-genres. The Cause Partner Program module allows non-profits to register and receive donations through the platform, while the Featured Cause feature enables specific charitable organizations to be highlighted during checkout with percentage-based donation proceeds.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• tix4cause Ticket Marketplace An online secondary ticket marketplace where individual consumers purchase tickets to concerts, sports events, theater performances, and other entertainment events, with a portion of proceeds automatically directed to a user-selected charitable cause at no additional cost. Donated tickets are sourced from cause members and non-donated tickets from a trusted secondary ticket provider.
• Cause Partner Program A program that allows nonprofit organizations to register as cause partners, receive ticket-sale donations, track fundraising progress, and gain visibility among ticket buyers on the platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• $925,000 raised by their causes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered featured.

• To Write Love on Her ArmsfeaturedOthersFeatured cause partner for select events; receives 50% of proceeds from designated purchases. Non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.
• Wreaths Across AmericafeaturedOthersFeatured cause on platform focusing on remembering the fallen, honoring those who serve, and teaching future generations about sacrifices for freedom. Military-focused nonprofit.
• UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation - WestfeaturedOthersFeatured cause partner with mission of helping people live healthier lives. Healthcare-focused nonprofit supporting children's medical needs.
• Anti-Cruelty SocietyfeaturedOthersFeatured cause partner focused on building a community of caring by helping pets and educating people. Animal protection nonprofit.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• StubHub: Largest dedicated secondary ticket marketplace in the US, offering resale tickets for concerts, sports, and theater with price guarantees. Directly comparable to tix4cause in product category and target buyer, but at vastly greater scale and marketing reach.
• GameTime: Mobile-focused secondary ticketing marketplace specializing in last-minute sports and concert tickets. Comparable to tix4cause in secondary resale model and event coverage, but optimized for mobile and short-window purchases.
• SeatGeek: Secondary (and increasingly primary) ticket marketplace with strong mobile-first experience. Direct competitor to tix4cause in the same event categories, with substantially greater inventory access and capital.
• Vivid Seats: Public secondary ticketing marketplace (NASDAQ: SEAT) covering concerts, sports, and theater. Comparable to tix4cause in core offering and event categories, with 100% Buyer Guarantee and rewards programs similar to tix4cause's trust messaging.
• Razorgator: Secondary ticketing marketplace offering sports, concert, and theater resale with a 100% buyer guarantee. Direct peer to tix4cause in secondary market positioning and trust-based value proposition.
• TickPick: Secondary ticket marketplace offering no-fee tickets across sports, concerts, and theater. Comparable to tix4cause in marketplace model and event categories, differentiated by no-fee pricing rather than charity integration.

Broad incumbents

• Ticketmaster: Primary ticketing incumbent that also operates a large resale marketplace. Overlaps with tix4cause in event categories and buyer base, with structural advantages via exclusive primary relationships with most major venues and teams.

Emerging players

• Charitybuzz: Online charity auction platform offering exclusive experiences (sports tickets, VIP events, memorabilia) to raise funds for nonprofits. Comparable to tix4cause in the cause-marketing and nonprofit-fundraising intersection, but via auctions rather than fixed-price resale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Tix4Cause
• Facebookfacebook.com/668727526487607
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tix4cause-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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