Dorsia Debuts Curated "Culture Calendar"
What happened
Tech-driven hospitality company Dorsia has launched its "Culture Calendar," a platform designed to provide members with access to exclusive global events. The service, which debuted during Art Week in Mexico City, aims to curate and organize access to in-demand cultural experiences for its traveling members.
Why it matters
- The Miami-based company, founded in 2021 by Marc Lotenberg, recently secured $50.4 million in seed and Series A funding, valuing the company at $146 million. - Notable investors include hospitality magnate David Grutman of Groot Hospitality, Jon Newman (co-founder of Sweetgreen), and Mario Carbone, the chef and co-founder of Major Food Group. - Dorsia's membership model is tiered, starting at $175 per year and rising to a $25,000 "Premium Plus" tier, which offers access to the most sought-after tables and events. As of early 2025, the platform had approximately 125,000 members with 50,000 pending applications. - The platform partners with restaurants by guaranteeing a predetermined minimum spend per person, which varies based on dynamic pricing and demand. This model provides restaurants with guaranteed revenue for the tables they allocate to Dorsia. - The "Culture Calendar" is designed to expand beyond dining reservations to include curated access to global events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Fashion Weeks, and Wimbledon. - To launch the calendar, Dorsia hosted an exclusive, 16-hour party called Sol a Sol on a private helipad in Mexico City's Polanco district, featuring nine DJ sets and attracting artists, industry leaders, and tastemakers. - The company's technology includes a patented payment system, Dorsia Pay, which allows members to settle their bill, including tip, within the app to avoid waiting for a check. - Co-founder Gabriella Shteiman has stated the company's vision is to evolve from a restaurant reservation app into a "global wallet" for entertainment, hospitality, and wellness experiences across its 23 markets.
Key numbers
- - The Miami-based company, founded in 2021 by Marc Lotenberg, recently secured $50.4 million in seed and Series A funding, valuing the company at $146 million.
- Dorsia's membership model is tiered, starting at $175 per year and rising to a $25,000 "Premium Plus" tier, which offers access to the most sought-after tables and events.
- As of early 2025, the platform had approximately 125,000 members with 50,000 pending applications.
- To launch the calendar, Dorsia hosted an exclusive, 16-hour party called Sol a Sol on a private helipad in Mexico City's Polanco district, featuring nine DJ sets and attracting artists, industry leaders, and tastemakers.
What happens next
- The "Culture Calendar" is designed to expand beyond dining reservations to include curated access to global events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Fashion Weeks, and Wimbledon.
- To launch the calendar, Dorsia hosted an exclusive, 16-hour party called Sol a Sol on a private helipad in Mexico City's Polanco district, featuring nine DJ sets and attracting artists, industry leaders, and tastemakers.
- The service, which debuted during Art Week in Mexico City, aims to curate and organize access to in-demand cultural experiences for its traveling members.
Quick answers
What happened in Dorsia Debuts Curated "Culture Calendar"?
Tech-driven hospitality company Dorsia has launched its "Culture Calendar," a platform designed to provide members with access to exclusive global events. The service, which debuted during Art Week in Mexico City, aims to curate and organize access to in-demand cultural experiences for its traveling members.
Why does Dorsia Debuts Curated "Culture Calendar" matter?
The Miami-based company, founded in 2021 by Marc Lotenberg, recently secured $50.4 million in seed and Series A funding, valuing the company at $146 million. Notable investors include hospitality magnate David Grutman of Groot Hospitality, Jon Newman (co-founder of Sweetgreen), and Mario Carbone, the chef and co-founder of Major Food Group. Dorsia's membership model is tiered, starting at $175 per year and rising to a $25,000 "Premium Plus" tier, which offers access to the most sought-after tables and events. As of early 2025, the platform had approximately 125,000 members with 50,000 pending applications. The platform partners with restaurants by guaranteeing a predetermined minimum spend per person, which varies based on dynamic pricing and demand. This model provides restaurants with guaranteed revenue for the tables they allocate to Dorsia. The "Culture Calendar" is designed to expand beyond dining reservations to include curated access to global events such as the Cannes Film Festival, Fashion Weeks, and Wimbledon. To launch the calendar, Dorsia hosted an exclusive, 16-hour party called Sol a Sol on a private helipad in Mexico City's Polanco district, featuring nine DJ sets and attracting artists, industry leaders, and tastemakers. The company's technology includes a patented payment system, Dorsia Pay, which allows members to settle their bill, including tip, within the app to avoid waiting for a check. Co-founder Gabriella Shteiman has stated the company's vision is to evolve from a restaurant reservation app into a "global wallet" for entertainment, hospitality, and wellness experiences across its 23 markets.
