Wygo Secures Nearly $1.6 Million Pre-Seed Funding for Community Event Platform
Toronto-based community event platform Wygo has raised nearly $1.6 million CAD in pre-seed funding to support its mission of shifting social interactions offline. Founded by CEO Jocelyne Murphy and CTO Christopher Oka, the app enables hosts to create events, manage attendees, and process ticket sales or donations. The platform targets individuals seeking genuine in-person connections, positioning itself as an economic engine for independent community builders. Since its inception as a side project in 2023, Wygo has facilitated over 10,000 ticket sales for various activities, ranging from scavenger hunts to educational workshops. The funding round features notable backers, including Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke, N49P, StandUp Ventures, and Good Future. The capital will be utilized to expand the team by hiring a designer, software engineer, and multimedia storyteller. Investors highlighted Murphy’s extensive experience in fostering community spaces and her dedication to solving the isolation faced by young entrepreneurs. This financial boost aims to accelerate Wygo’s growth as it transitions from a university project to a full-time venture, addressing the rising demand for meaningful offline experiences among Gen Z and other demographics.
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Wygo Secures Nearly $1.6 Million Pre-Seed Funding for Community Event Platform
Toronto-based community event platform Wygo has raised nearly $1.6 million CAD in pre-seed funding to support its mission of shifting social interactions offline. Founded by CEO Jocelyne Murphy and CTO Christopher Oka, the app enables hosts to create events, manage attendees, and process ticket sales or donations. The platform targets individuals seeking genuine in-person connections, positioning itself as an economic engine for independent community builders. Since its inception as a side project in 2023, Wygo has facilitated over 10,000 ticket sales for various activities, ranging from scavenger hunts to educational workshops. The funding round features notable backers, including Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke, N49P, StandUp Ventures, and Good Future. The capital will be utilized to expand the team by hiring a designer, software engineer, and multimedia storyteller. Investors highlighted Murphy’s extensive experience in fostering community spaces and her dedication to solving the isolation faced by young entrepreneurs. This financial boost aims to accelerate Wygo’s growth as it transitions from a university project to a full-time venture, addressing the rising demand for meaningful offline experiences among Gen Z and other demographics.
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