# Skiddle secures first external investment in 25 years as Soho Square Capital takes minority stake

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/skiddle-secures-first-external-investment-in-25-years-as-soho-square-capital-takes-minority-stake/
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:05:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T20:26:40+00:00
- Original publisher: Music Business Worldwide
- Original article: https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/skiddle-secures-first-external-investment-in-25-years-as-soho-square-capital-takes-minority-stake/
- Topics: Europe, World

## Key points

- Soho Square Capital has taken a minority stake in Skiddle.
- Skiddle’s founders will retain control of the company.
- The investment will support lifestyle events and European expansion.

## Summary

Skiddle has received its first outside investment in its 25-year history, with Soho Square Capital taking a minority stake. Founders Ben Sebborn and Richard Dyer will retain control, while the investment supports the company’s plans to expand its events offering, improve its technology and grow in Europe.

The investment’s financial terms were not disclosed. Founded in Preston in 2001, Skiddle reported £178 million in face-value ticket sales across 180,000 listed events in 2025, a 98% promoter retention rate and average annual revenue growth of more than 20% over the past two years. It plans to build on its existing presence in Ireland and several European destinations, while adding categories such as comedy, theatre, food and drink, and sport.

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