Fanhaven is a Los Angeles-based technology startup founded in 2024 by 📝Kaden Bishop and a co‑founder identified as Cole; Fanhaven focuses on integrating ticketing, merchandise sales, and fan identity management into a unified platform. Fanhaven positions itself as a means for artists and event organizers to connect directly with verified fans, encapsulated in its stated mission to “build KYC for live entertainment” (media coverage and company materials). The platform combines mobile-optimized ticketing and on-site merchandise transactions with verified digital identities intended to support targeted marketing, anti‑fraud measures, and demographic analytics. The company participated in UCLA Anderson’s venture accelerator and was featured in coverage by 📝WeAreLATech. As of October 2025, they closed a pre‑seed funding round led by 📝Adam Draper to support product development and market expansion. Operating at the intersection of fintech, identity technology, and live entertainment, Fanhaven is headquartered in Los Angeles and lists partnerships with independent venues and 📝Customer Relationship Management (CRM) integrations among its strategic priorities.
