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Non-Profit Ticketing Platform Gives Back Millions
10 Apr
Summary
- Humanitix has donated A$20 million to social causes.
- Company revenue tripled to US$14 million in 2024.
- It processed 19 million tickets in 2025 for nearly 285,000 events.
Humanitix, a social enterprise ticketing platform, has channeled A$20 million (US$14 million) to charitable causes, including The Life You Can Save and the Yalari program for indigenous Australian children.
Founded in 2016 by Adam McCurdie and Josh Ross, the company originated from a small charity bingo night. Its model redirects ticketing surcharges and fees towards donations, aiming to transform the multi-billion dollar ticketing market into an "engine for good."
In 2025, Humanitix processed 19 million tickets for nearly 285,000 events. This year, 2024, saw its revenue more than triple to US$14 million, achieving a compound annual growth rate of 55 percent. The company is recognized on the FT/Statista High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific list at 157.
Humanitix's non-profit status, partly supported by Atlassian's venture arm, allows it to prioritize enhanced features, such as improved accessibility for visually impaired buyers, without external pressure for profit. This structure has facilitated expansion into North America and the UK, with a base established in Edinburgh.
The company competes in the self-service ticketing market against giants like Eventbrite and Ticketek. It has successfully secured contracts at venues like the National Western Center in Denver, often by offering lower fees than major rivals such as Live Nation and AXS.
