ShowClix
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Event technology, ticketing |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Founder | Joshua Dziabiak, Lynsie Campbell |
| Headquarters | Wexford , United States |
Area served | Global |
| Products | Ticketing solutions, promotional activities, operational support for events |
| Parent | Patron Technology |
| Website | showclix |
ShowClix is a digital event technology firm headquartered in Wexford, Pennsylvania, that focuses on ticketing solutions, promotional activities, and operational support for both in-person and virtual events. Notable clients include New York Comic Con, Candytopia, and Rick Bronson's House of Comedy.
History
Established in 2007 by Joshua Dziabiak and Lynsie Campbell, ShowClix initially operated as an event registration system before transitioning into a web-based ticketing service. The founders had previously collaborated at Spreadshirt, an e-commerce platform specializing in custom apparel. The company officially commenced operations in 2011.
On July 31, 2017, Providence Strategic Growth (PSG), the growth equity division of Providence Equity Partners, made a strategic investment in ShowClix. This partnership led to the combination of ShowClix and PatronManager as the foundational offerings within Patron Technology.
In 2019, ShowClix encountered issues during the Burning Man ticket distribution caused by a "manual intervention," resulting in ticketing disruptions and a subsequent public apology.
On September 24, 2020, Patron Technology attracted another strategic investment from Vector Capital, a private equity firm managing around $4 billion in assets. Vector Capital’s involvement aims to enhance Patron Technology’s market presence in the live events sector following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recognition
- Featured in Amplify's 16 to Watch for 2016 by Amp The Mag
- Named among Pittsburgh's Top Workplaces in both 2017 and 2019 by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
- Listed as one of Pittsburgh's Fastest Growing Companies in 2017 by the Pittsburgh Business Times
- Included in NEXT Pittsburgh’s list of 12 tech companies to watch in Pittsburgh for 2018