QR codes Startups

Ringpin, founded in 2016 by John Stern and Brian Levine, is a SaaS platform that enables physical businesses and locations to drive digital campaigns and experiences through QR codes and physical touchpoints. Originally built as an omni-channel contact center, the company pivoted during the pandemic to focus on bridging physical and digital worlds, currently serving 45 customers with under $5,000 MRR but pursuing enterprise partnerships through API integrations like Postal.io.

Digital Seat Media is a real-time fan engagement platform that installs programmable QR codes on stadium seats, allowing venues and brands to deliver personalized content and drive revenue through sponsorships and activations. Launched in 2018 after years of R&D, the company has installed nearly 1 million QR codes across 44 venues (collegiate, NBA, and upcoming MLB partners) and is running at ~$90k MRR with a clear path to $110-120k by year-end. The team of 35 (including 9 engineers) is closing a $5M Series A to expand into live events and scale their sales efforts.