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A platform which connects fans withÌýcelebritiesÌýhasÌýhit its crowdfunding target on Seedrs three weeks early.

ThrillzÌýfeaturesÌýcustom video messages, live experiences and virtual events.ÌýFans can request custom content from stars like Katie Price, Mr. Motivator, Paul Chuckle, Peter Shilton, Tara Reid,ÌýMatt Le Tissier,ÌýDavid GowerÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýKerry Katona.Ìý

The campaign target of £500,000 has been surpassed, withÌý£505,785ÌýpledgedÌýfrom 148 investorsÌýat the time of writing. It givesÌýThrillzÌýaÌýpre-money valuation of around £10Ìýmillion.Ìý

Founded by Anjan Luthra, formerÌýa former VC atÌý$100 billion fundÌýPartners Group London, the platform has gained massive traction since its launch.ÌýÌýÌý

In 2020ÌýThrillzÌýcelebrity sign-ups grew by 1000% while bookings were up 2700% and revenue climbed 5000%.ÌýÌý

With 75% of sales being organic, its monthly revenue growth is 175%.ÌýÌýÌý

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Joining Luthra as an advisor forÌýThrillzÌýrecently wasÌýGraeme Faulds, a founding partner of SL Capital Partners, one of the largest and most successfulÌýprivateÌýequityÌýfunds in the UK.ÌýÌýÌý

Its pre-seed round raised $700,000Ìýfrom leadingÌýangel investors across Europe, including executives from leading PE and investmentÌýbank firms including advisor James Faulds.ÌýÌý

Faulds has chaired and exited several companies such as Wood Mackenzie and IPES. He currently advises Tier 1 Private Equity Funds, including Hg, Phoenix and Partners Group.Ìý