8merch.com offers a comprehensive platform for independent musicians to sell and distribute their music without incurring fees, addressing challenges like high costs and the need for multiple partnerships. The service includes customizable webshops, merchandise printing, and digital distribution, all integrated with social media. The company seeks €300,000 for platform development, marketing, and sales growth.

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Sell music to your fans.
Distribute it worldwide.
Print merchandise.
Reach global audience.
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The market
8merch serves the independent
Part of the global music industry
($15 billion in 2013)*
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*source: IFPI

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The first problem
Independent artists must pay fees
for selling their music to fans.
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The second problem
They need to co-operate with too
many companies to get things done.
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The third problem
They do not have time for the
business side of their careers.
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Why are we different?
Existing platforms charge
either fees or commission
for direct-2-fan commerce.
8Merch charges nothing.
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What more do we offer?
The same platform provides
a plethora of complimentary services,
which artists usually seek outside.
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What is the advantage?
Our users, at the same time:
make money
save money
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and

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Our members
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2012 2013 2014

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How much have they sold?
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160,000
140,000
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100,000
80,000
60,000
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Currency: EUR 2012 2013 2014

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What have we built so far?
Fully customizable music webshop
solution integrated with social media
and worldwide digital distribution network.
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What have we built so far?
Professional business portal for
merchandise printing and fulfillment services
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8Merch.com. Products & Solutions for the Music Industry
FREE WEBSITE AND
WEBSTORE integrated
with social media
Worldwide digital
distribution network with
NO UPFRONT COSTS
Direct-2-Fan commerce
and marketing tools in
the easiest form ever
Full-range merchandise
printing and fulfillment
for bands & labels
Our product

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We drive revenue through:
1. Merch manufacturing
2. Webstore fulfillment
3. Tour fulfillment
4. Digital distribution
5. Publishing deals
6. Promotional campaigns
7. Special features
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Numbers speak for themselves
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200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
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2012 2013 2014 Revenue growth
Currency: EUR

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The future is bright
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400,000
350,000
300,000
250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
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Q1 2015 Q2 2015 Q3 2015 Q4 2015 Revenue growth
Currency: EUR

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New features ahead
- download codes / data for content
- mobile ticketing solution
- crowdfunding / fun club
- one-stop marketplace
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Marketing & Growth Strategy
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Active advertising:
- Google AdWords
- Social media
- Industry-specific media
Event marketing:
- Music & tech meet-ups
- Curated live events
- Talent workshops
Reference-based marketing:
- Country branches / reps
- Discount-driven recommendations
- Middlemen sales & marketing

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8Merch.com. Products & Solutions for the Music Industry
Arkadiusz Młyniec
Chief Executive Officer
Maciej Stankiewicz
Head of Marketing
Mateusz Młyniec
Art Director
Maciej Walusiak
Head of IT
Meet the Team

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The competition
Free sales of
physical products
Free sales of
digital products
Social media
integration
Worldwide digital
distribution
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Merch printing
platform
NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO
NO NO NO YES PARTIALLY
YES YES YES YES YES

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How much are we looking for?
300 000 EUR
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What do we need it for?
- platform development
- marketing & advertising
- sales force growth
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Contact /8merch /8merch /8merch
Arkadiusz Młyniec
CEO
arkadiusz.mlyniec@8merch.com
(48) 509 408 908
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