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London, United KingdomFounded 2015eCommerce & Marketplaces
Valuation $0–100M Latest valuation · 2018
Revenue $1–10M Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About Pirate Studios

Pirate Studios, now known as Pirate.com, operates a global network of creative studios accessible to artists on a 24/7, self-service basis. The company was founded in Bristol, UK, in 2014 by David Borrie and Mikey Hammerton. Their journey began after experiencing frustration with the lack of affordable, high-quality, and conveniently available rehearsal spaces. Borrie, who had a background in banking and played drums in various bands, along with his friend Hammerton, conceptualized a new model inspired by self-service gyms. They started with a single rehearsal room in a converted police station, which they offered to local bands.

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The business model hinges on technology to provide keyless, contactless access to its facilities, minimizing operational overhead and passing those savings to the customer. Artists book and pay for sessions online or via an app, and then receive access codes for the studio. This approach allows Pirate to offer competitive hourly rates, making professional-grade spaces accessible to a broader range of creators, from emerging talent to established professionals. The company generates revenue through these hourly bookings of its various studio types. Its client base includes musicians, bands, DJs, producers, podcasters, and dancers.

Pirate.com provides a diverse range of standardized, purpose-built creative spaces. These include rehearsal studios for bands, DJ rooms equipped with industry-standard Pioneer gear, recording and production suites with vocal booths, podcast studios, and dance studios. By standardizing the design and equipment, the company maintains quality and affordability across its locations. Since its inception, the company has expanded significantly, securing a $20 million investment in 2018 led by Talis Capital, which fueled its growth into Germany and the United States. As of early 2025, Pirate operates over 700 studios in numerous cities worldwide, including London, New York, Los Angeles, and Berlin.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2015
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Employees
136
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
80.1/100
Industry
Music
Sector
eCommerce & Marketplaces, Content, Booking, uk is8 creative industries
Business model
Marketplace & ecommerce
Client focus
b2c

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Funding history

2 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
GRANTOther financing Jul 2020 Undisclosed
LATE VCEquity / VC Nov 2018 $20M $80M Eric Archambeau · Gaw Capital · Talis Capital
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Financials

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Growth signals

Pirate Studios website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Pirate Studios is 150 monthly website visits, down 74.1% over the last three months. Pirate Studios's team grew 10.6% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits150 3-month web change-74.1% 1-year team growth+10.6%
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Investors

6 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later3 investors entered at this stage

  • Eric Archambeau
  • Gaw Capital
  • Talis Capital

Other known investors3 additional known investors

  • B&Y Venture Partners
  • Josh Burge
  • Kotaro Tamura
Team profiled 17 named & role-tagged
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Key operators 4 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
6 countries with
team presence
🇬🇧 United Kingdom80.2%
🇺🇸 United States12.1%
🇩🇪 Germany3.3%
🇫🇷 France2.2%
🇨🇴 Colombia1.1%
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Market sentiment

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