Bank support boosts online ticketing platform

ONLINE ticketing platform Fatsoma has secured a new six figure funding facility from NatWest to support is growth.

Founded in 2007 by university pals Ben Taylor, Chris Pearson and Paul Stacey, Manchester- based Fatsoma now has more than 30 staff and is expanding following consecutive high revenue growth in the last two years, with similar results expected in 2015.

Taylor said: “There’s a massive amount of effort put into hiring people who contribute towards a positive atmosphere and it has resulted in a working environment that’s extremely healthy for everyone involved.”

NatWest relationship manager Mike Malone, who brokered the deal, said:  “I was delighted to support Fatsoma as the business embarks on a series of activities to support its business growth aspirations.

“It’s a fantastic business that continues to go from strength to strength, and I wish the business every success for the future.”