For years, artists have depended on streaming platforms and social media to connect with fans. Only to be limited by algorithms and lack of direct access to audience data. These platforms act as gatekeepers, often controlling how and when creators can engage with their communities. Sesh is changing that narrative.
Built as a direct-to-fan ecosystem, Sesh gives artists full control over their communication, data, and monetisation strategies. It’s designed with the superfan in mind. Offering tools that foster deeper, more personal relationships between artists and their most loyal supporters.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Sesh has just closed a $7 million funding round led by Miura Global. With contributions from several high-profile angel investors in both music and technology. The investment aims to accelerate the platform’s mission: helping artists build fan-owned communities and reclaim the value lost to traditional platforms.
With the new funding, Sesh will expand its platform’s capabilities, enhance its tech stack. Especially around data analytics, push notifications, and interactive content delivery. And onboard a broader spectrum of artists, from independent creators to international stars.
Introducing the Member Card: Direct Access to Fans’ Phones
A standout feature of the platform is the recently launched Member Card—a digital pass that fans can save to their phone wallets. This gives artists a direct communication channel to fans through push notifications, bypassing noisy social feeds. Artists can use the card to drive engagement with exclusive content, merchandise drops, ticket presales, and more.
Sesh was founded in 2023 by Pepe del Rio, Iñigo-Hubertus Bunzl Pelayo, and María José Guzmán. The founding team brings a unique blend of finance, tech, and artist management expertise. United by a common vision: empowering artists to own and grow their communities sustainably.
The platform offers more than just fan engagement—it’s a full-stack fan community experience. With web and mobile apps, phone wallet integration, AI-driven insights, and tools like polls, rewards, and Sessions, Sesh enables creators to turn engagement into predictable income. It also connects with platforms like Spotify and TikTok, allowing artists to meet fans where they already spend time while still maintaining ownership over those interactions.
Already Making Waves in the Industry
Over 250 artists have joined Sesh, including major names like Anitta, Mau y Ricky, Yeri Mua, and Nathy Peluso. Collectively, these artists boast more than 1 billion social followers and 44 Grammy awards, underscoring the platform’s momentum and appeal among top talent.
Sesh is positioning itself as the infrastructure for fan-powered monetisation, zeroing in on the top 1% of fans who drive most of an artist’s revenue. The platform aims to help artists build scalable, recurring income streams that go beyond streaming royalties.
Investors are taking notice of this shift. As artists seek greater ownership and transparency, tools like Sesh provide a roadmap to a more sustainable and profitable future.
“There’s a massive gap between artists who can make a living from music and those who have to treat it like a hobby,” said Pepe Del Rio, Sesh co-founder and CEO. “All it takes is a few hundred engaged fans to sustain a career. Our mission is to help as many artists as possible do what they love—full time.”
