thumpN operates a live entertainment discovery and ticketing platform with an AI assistant called "Shadow" that recommends concerts, comedy shows, festivals, sports events and nightlife experiences based on user preferences. The startup aims to improve event discovery and become a trusted planner for outings. It was founded by former Paytm Insider COO Varun Khare. The company plans to use its newly raised pre-seed capital to build out its AI-powered discovery features and to expand across the live entertainment ecosystem. As of the reported raise, thumpN secured over $3.75 million in pre-seed funding from a group of angel and institutional investors.

Total raised

$4M

Funding rounds

1

Latest round

Seed

Latest activity

Jul 2026