# GigFinesse

> GigFinesse runs live entertainment programs for hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other venues across the United States, combining a curated artist network with software for booking, calendars, promotion, payments, and show feedback.

- **Founded:** 2019
- **Headquarters:** Austin, United States
- **Founders:** Mir Hwang (Co-founder and CEO), Ryan Kim (Co-founder and CTO)
- **Products:** Hospitality entertainment programming, The Green Room, Artist booking platform, Payments and administration, Promotion and Someday.fm integration
- **Notable:** Reported $1.5 million in artist payouts and more than 100 stages in the December 2022 CEO letter., GigFinesse founders recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30, Consumer Technology, 2024., Mir Hwang recognized in Crain’s 20 in Their 20s, 2023.

## Products & services

- **Hospitality entertainment programming** — In-house curators source musicians, DJs, and specialty talent to fit a venue’s audience, budget, space, and schedule, with show logistics and ongoing support.
- **The Green Room** — Venue planning dashboard with calendars, artist information, show details, reviews, and billing access.
- **Artist booking platform** — Artist profiles and personalized offers displaying the venue, timing, and exact performance fee; applications are accepted where booking opportunities exist.
- **Payments and administration** — Consolidated venue invoicing, direct-deposit performer settlements, and 1099 management.
- **Promotion and Someday.fm integration** — Show posters, event listings, and website calendar widgets; support documentation identifies Someday.fm as a sister platform.
- **Privée** — GigFinesse’s private-event offering for entertainment, speakers, brand activations, and production.

## Achievements

- Reported $1.5 million in artist payouts and more than 100 stages in the December 2022 CEO letter.
- GigFinesse founders recognized on Forbes 30 Under 30, Consumer Technology, 2024.
- Mir Hwang recognized in Crain’s 20 in Their 20s, 2023.
- NYU reported more than 1,000 monthly shows nationwide in September 2026.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Inc. reported a closed Series A and more than $15 million in total investment; the article does not clearly specify the round amount.
- **2026-06** — Published property pricing guidance and Culinary Dropout and Fairmont Breakers programming case studies.
- **2026-07** — Published a Punch Bowl Social case study describing a programming strategy shift and Pinstripes onboarding.
- **2026-09** — NYU profiled Hwang ahead of an October 9 Entrepreneurs Festival appearance and reported 1,000+ shows per month.

## Links

- Website: https://www.gigfinesse.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gigfinesse/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gigfinesse/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gigfinesse

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Last updated: 2026-10-05