Sesh, a Los Angeles-based startup reimagining how artists connect with their fans, has raised $7 million in funding to expand its direct-to-fan ecosystem—a powerful alternative to the algorithm-driven confines of streaming and social platforms.
The round was led by Miura Global, with participation from a range of influential angel investors across the music and tech industries.
At the core of Sesh’s mission is a bold idea: give artists full control over how they engage with and monetize their audience—especially their superfans, the most passionate 1% that drive outsized impact.
“You don’t need millions of followers to make a career in music,” said Pepe Del Rio, co-founder and CEO. “You just need hundreds of engaged fans—and the right tools to reach them directly.”
A Platform Built for Superfans
Sesh offers a full-stack fan engagement system that lets artists own their audience, unlock revenue beyond streaming, and foster meaningful, real-time connections. Unlike social media and DSPs (digital streaming platforms), where access to fan data is limited and communication filtered through feeds and algorithms, Sesh gives creators the ability to:
- Seamlessly integrate with platforms like Spotify and TikTok
- Send direct push notifications via a digital Member Card (saved to fans’ phone wallets)
- Offer exclusive merch drops, presale tickets, and content
- Gain AI-powered insights on fan behavior and engagement
- Host interactive sessions, polls, and reward-based campaigns
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From Stealth to 1 Billion Fans
Launched in 2023 by Pepe del Rio, Iñigo-Hubertus Bunzl Pelayo, and María José Guzmán, Sesh is the result of deep, firsthand understanding of the artist experience. The founding team blends backgrounds in finance, artist management, and product development, unified by a vision to fix the broken link between musicians and their audiences.
In less than a year, Sesh has already attracted over 250 artists, including global stars like Anitta, Mau y Ricky, Yeri Mua, and Nathy Peluso—collectively representing over 1 billion social followers and 44 Grammy wins.
A Fan-Owned Future
With fresh capital in hand, Sesh is doubling down on product development, artist onboarding, and expanding its superfan monetization toolkit. The team plans to scale its analytics engine, refine its push notification tech, and continue building tools that make every fan interaction more personal, profitable, and platform-independent.
“We’re creating infrastructure for a new kind of artist economy—one where creators have the tools to build sustainable careers without relying on middlemen,” said Del Rio.
As more creators seek autonomy in a shifting digital landscape, Sesh is betting on the superfan—and building the ecosystem to power a fan-first, artist-owned future.
