Ticketmaster Overview
- Year Founded
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1976
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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3,900
- Latest Deal Type
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M&A
- Latest Deal Amount
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$3.36B
Ticketmaster General Information
Description
Provider of ticket sales and distribution services intended for the live entertainment industry. The company offers event discovery, secure digital ticketing, and venue access management, enabling fans to purchase verified tickets for music, sports, and theatrical performances.
Contact Information
Website
www.ticketmaster.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- 9348 Civic Center Drive
- Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- United States
Corporate Office
- 9348 Civic Center Drive
- Beverly Hills, CA 90210
- United States
Ticketmaster Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. Merger/Acquisition | 25-Jan-2010 | $3.36B | Completed | Profitable | ||
| 3. IPO | 12-Aug-2008 | Completed | Profitable | |||
| 2. Early Stage VC | 26-Apr-2002 | $23.3M | $23.3M | Completed | Profitable | |
| 1. Early Stage VC | Completed | Profitable |
Ticketmaster Comparisons
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Ticketmaster Competitors (3)
One of Ticketmaster’s 3 competitors is Ticketweb, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Pharr, TX.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticketweb | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Pharr, TX | ||||
| Ticketbox | Formerly VC-backed | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam | ||||
| Ticketmaster France | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Nanterre, France |
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Ticketmaster Patents
Ticketmaster Recent Patent Activity
| Publication ID | Patent Title | Status | First Filing Date | Technology (CPC) | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU-2011268420-A1 | Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps | Active | 15-Jun-2010 | ||
| AU-2011268420-B2 | Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps | Active | 15-Jun-2010 | ||
| CA-2802686-A1 | Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps | Active | 15-Jun-2010 | ||
| CA-2802686-C | Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps | Active | 15-Jun-2010 | ||
| EP-2583235-A2 | Methods and systems for computer aided event and venue setup and modeling and interactive maps | Inactive | 15-Jun-2010 | G06Q30/0643 |
Ticketmaster Signals
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Ticketmaster Former Investors (4)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geolo Capital | PE/Buyout | Minority | ||
| Lauder Partners | Family Office | Minority | ||
| Microsoft | Corporation | Minority | ||
| People | Holding Company | Minority |
Ticketmaster Investments & Acquisitions (44)
Ticketmaster’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Red UTS. The deal was made on 03-Aug-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| Red UTS | 03-Aug-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure | ||
| Ragie.ai | 27-Jul-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Business/Productivity Software | ||
| LaTiquetera | 08-Apr-2025 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Quicket (Information Services (B2C)) | 24-Jul-2024 | Merger/Acquisition | Information Services (B2C) | ||
| Thai Ticket Major | 21-Jul-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure |
Ticketmaster Affiliates
Subsidiaries (13)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ragie.ai | San Francisco, CA | 2024 | |
| LaTiquetera | Antioquia, Colombia | 2013 | |
| Universe Collaborative Lifestyle | Toronto, Canada | 2011 | |
| Quicket (Information Services (B2C)) | Cape Town, South Africa | 2011 | |
| Moshtix | Darlinghurst, Australia | 2003 |
Ticketmaster FAQs
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When was Ticketmaster founded?
Ticketmaster was founded in 1976.
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Where is Ticketmaster headquartered?
Ticketmaster is headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA.
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What is the size of Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster has 3,900 total employees.
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What industry is Ticketmaster in?
Ticketmaster’s primary industry is Other Restaurants, Hotels and Leisure.
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Is Ticketmaster a private or public company?
Ticketmaster is a Private company.
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What is the current valuation of Ticketmaster?
The current valuation of Ticketmaster is .
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What is Ticketmaster’s current revenue?
The current revenue for Ticketmaster is .
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How much funding has Ticketmaster raised over time?
Ticketmaster has raised $975M.
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Who are Ticketmaster’s investors?
Geolo Capital, Lauder Partners, Microsoft, and People have invested in Ticketmaster.
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Who are Ticketmaster’s competitors?
Ticketweb, Ticketbox, and Ticketmaster France are competitors of Ticketmaster.
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When was Ticketmaster acquired?
Ticketmaster was acquired on 25-Jan-2010.
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Who acquired Ticketmaster?
Ticketmaster was acquired by Live Nation Entertainment.
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