Virch Merch

Let's get one thing straight, Virch Merch is not a merch company. ?? ??♂? We're a tech and logistics solution that increases revenue for the artist and their merch company, all while providing a modern level of service to their fans. You can order a margarita to your doorstep off Doordash in 30 minutes but still wait hours in line for a t-shirt at a concert... that you can't even guarantee will be there in your size once you get to the front! Imagine if you could have same day, Amazon level speed, for your tour merch... that's what Virch Merch is. ?? For the Fans:? - Hands Free Fun: Access merch before each show and after, providing more hands to hold your beer! ?? - Same Day Shipping: Merch delivery spans from same day to 1-2 day depending on shipping radius.??? - Inclusivity: More inclusive sizing and a wider range of products without the limitations of current touring merch logistics. ?? ? Tour Bottom Line:? - Lower venue logistics/operations cost ?? - More product offering in sizing and type ?? - Streamlined data reports that go beyond purchase stats ?? - More revenue! ?? Virch Merch is the solution to long lines and unhappy fans. We're modernizing a logistics model that hasn't changed much since rock n' roll started. Wait til you see who we've got on our roster for 2025 ?? ?? #nomorelines #musicbusiness #musicindustry #tourmerch #festivalmerch #startup #tech #musictech

Happy Holidays and New Year from the Virch Merch team! As we ring in 2025, we’re reflecting on an incredible year of growth, milestones, and memories in 2024. We’re beyond excited for what’s ahead, including some amazing collaborations we can’t wait to share with you. Here are some of Virch Merch’s 2024 highlights:? ? Launched our MVP during LA Tech Week ? Supported 25 shows across 3 tours ? Joined the prestigious a16z TxO Fall 2024 Cohort ? Expanded into artist-branded alcohol shipping & delivery ? Hit 220K+ organic views on social media 2024 was a year of building momentum, and 2025 is going to be even bigger. Stay tuned for more updates—we can’t wait to make this year unforgettable. #VirchMerch #HappyNewYear #2025

Emily White makes a great point here: "The merch revolution??? Merch is the new proxy for fandom. “Music merch” already means so much more than t-shirts and this will only continue to expand. Artists will sell new types of experiences, digital goods and physical artifacts we haven’t even imagined yet. But also....CDs (!!) will make a comeback." At Virch Merch we're enabling artists to increase live event merch revenue by not only increasing accessibility for fans with more sizing and inventory, not having to wait in line, and not having to hold product. We're also enabling artists to sell items that traditionally aren't easy to sell on tour or can't be sold at a live event. We've built what the future of live event merch buying looks like. No more lines, no more holding, and way more fun! #virchmerch #musictech #logistics #merch #musicindustry

From Austin to St. Petersburg, it’s been an incredible journey.????? A huge thank you to Under?ath and Randy Nichols for letting Virch Merch be a part of Under?ath’s North American (They’re Only Chasing Safety) 20th Anniversary Tour. It’s been both a pleasure and a privilege to work together in bringing the band’s Three Chord Bourbon Blend to even more fans through an exclusive bundle. Selling artist-branded alcohol can be a challenging endeavor due to varying liquor laws and venue restrictions. By moving purchases online, offering bundle deals, and providing fast shipping, Virch Merch has been able to offer fans a seamless experience that’s just as rewarding as buying in person—without the hassle of carrying heavy merchandise at shows. Today is the final day to grab the exclusive bundle! If you're a music lover and bourbon enthusiast, don't miss out:?https://lnkd.in/eMNuUdQP

???? Music and spirits, reimagined. At Virch Merch, we’ve always believed in breaking boundaries to enhance the fan experience. Our partnership with Bottle Nexus is a game-changer, bringing a whole new dimension to tour merchandise. Together, we’ve introduced exclusive branded alcohol bundles paired with artist merch, delivered directly to fans’ homes. ???? This collaboration is about more than just convenience—it’s about connection. Pairing artist-inspired spirits with premium merch transforms these bundles into collectible pieces of the artist’s story. Whether it’s a bespoke whiskey or a limited-edition keepsake from a favorite tour, fans can now celebrate their love for music in a truly unique way. ??? For artists and merch partners, this is an opportunity to deepen fan relationships while unlocking new revenue streams. And for fans? It’s a seamless way to bring a piece of the show home with them—no lines, no hassle, just pure enjoyment. ???? We’re just getting started, and we can’t wait to bring more incredible experiences to fans everywhere. #VirchMerch #BottleNexus #Innovation #MusicAndSpirits #FanExperience #Partnership

Virch Merch recently put together three case studies that show the power and results of direct to fan fulfillment in action! If you're interested in reading them, please DM me for more info ?? #musicindustry #directtofan #merchaccessibility #startup #vc #techstartup

Virch Merch is thrilled to kick off this next leg of Under?ath’s (They’re Only Chasing Safety) 20th-Anniversary Tour in Austin, TX tonight! ?? Tackling selling alcohol as a merch item is no small feat, but we’re proud to help Under?ath fans get their bourbon bundles quickly and effortlessly. ??? With that in mind, looking for the perfect holiday gift for a music fan with a taste for bourbon? ?? Look no further than Under?ath’s Three Chord Bourbon Blend Tour Bundle! ?? What’s inside: → Two custom glasses →?A bottle of their limited-edition bourbon ?? Get yours today! Order online or scan the QR code at one of Under?ath’s upcoming shows to make your holidays a little more spirited: https://lnkd.in/eMNuUdQP ?? Don’t miss out on this unique way to celebrate the season while supporting an iconic band (and yes, Virch Merch too! ??). Curious about how Virch Merch can help you deliver alcohol directly to fans on tour? ???? Let’s chat! Send us a message, and we’ll happily walk you through our seamless solution. #Underoath #ThreeChordBourbon #HolidayGifts #TourMerch #MusicAndBourbon

Sometimes, the best things in life come from the most unexpected detours ??. Did I know that being pushed out of the music industry by COVID-19—a world I’d studied, lived, and breathed for years—would be the best thing for me? Not. Even. Close. ??? Even though my time at Amazon was incredible, stepping away from my passion to work at a massive corporation to run a warehouse felt disingenuous. I felt like I failed myself. But as I dove into Amazon’s Sub Same Day network, helped launch SSD warehouses across the country ??, and eventually became Ops Manager of my home warehouse, I realized something amazing: I could combine my love for music ?? with my newfound expertise in logistics ??. Virch Merch wouldn’t exist today if that unexpected twist hadn’t turned into the perfect path forward for me—and the future of live event merchandising. ?? Here’s to the surprising turns that shape us ??. What unexpected course changed everything for you? Post inspired by Kelsey McCormick: https://lnkd.in/gAdk44aA

?? Why should touring artists have to stick to the usual merch? ?? We all love a good tee, sweatshirt, or poster, but why not go beyond the basics? Fans crave unique, memorable items that reflect the artist’s creativity. Imagine offering limited-edition merch that breaks the mold—hot sauce, bourbon, and other one-of-a-kind collectibles that can’t be found anywhere else! At Virch Merch, we’re here to make even the most ambitious tour merch ideas a reality. ?? Our platform handles the logistics of fulfilling these hard-to-transport, high-demand items, so artists can dream big without worrying about distribution. We display your exclusive items at the venue, then seamlessly capture sales online, allowing fans to get their tour merch delivered with the convenience of same-day delivery—just like ordering from Grubhub or UberEats! Let’s take tour merch to the next level and give fans something unforgettable. ?? Schedule a demo: https://bit.ly/489DUmo #VirchMerch #TouringArtists #FanExperience #CreativeMerch #MusicMerch #MusicBusiness #Innovation #Logistics

The TxO team couldn’t be prouder of our Fall ‘24 cohort companies: Fashivly, Feedplan, GamerXSociety | The Future Of Gaming, Virch Merch & Timbucktoo. From day one, kicking off in San Francisco this June, this group showed straight-up GOAT behavior. ???? They came in as confident founders with the humility and hunger to learn, grow, and see things from fresh perspectives.For 16 weeks, they laughed, learned, and leveled up with each other and the TxO team. We built tight bonds virtually every week and all over the Golden State, culminating at LA Tech Week, where they showed the world how they’re about to make waves. ?? This cohort is ready to change the game—watch out, world! ???? None of the above should be taken as investment advice or an advertisement for investment services; some of the companies mentioned are portfolio companies of a16z. Please see https://bit.ly/41SQ001 for more information.