Event tech platform Eventbrite is to be acquired by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. The transaction is valued at approximately €430 million and adds to Bending Spoons’ expanding portfolio, which includes Evernote, WeTransfer, Vimeo, and Meetup.
Eventbrite serves event creators and eventgoers in nearly 180 countries and was founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz, and Renaud Visage. In 2024 it distributed over 83 million paid tickets to over 4.7 million events.
“For two decades, Eventbrite has stood at the forefront of the experience economy, helping tens of millions to create, discover, and attend unforgettable events,” said Luca Ferrari, Bending Spoons CEO and Co-Founder. “As longstanding fans, we’ve identified a few opportunities that we’re excited about exploring with the Eventbrite team. These include building a dedicated messaging feature, introducing AI for easier event creation, improving searchability, and creating a system for the secondary ticket market. We’re committed to investing in Eventbrite for the long run, and hope we’ll be able to help it reach new heights.”