# viagogo Entertainment

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/viagogo-entertainment

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: Wilmington, US
- Website: www.viagogo.com
- Total disclosed funding: $65M
- Latest round: Series E (Sep 1, 2011)
- Investors on record: 10

## About

viagogo Entertainment Inc, headquartered in Wilmington, US, operates a secondary ticket marketplace, facilitating access to live events including concerts, sports, and theater through a user-friendly online platform.Founded in 2006, viagogo Entertainment Inc serves as a secondary ticket marketplace that enables users to buy and sell tickets for global live events. The company has successfully completed 10 deals. Its latest funding round was the Series D, where it raised USD 15.00 mn from investors including Angel Capital Management, Index Ventures, Klingenstein Fields Advisors, and Valor Capital Group, bringing the total amount raised to USD 15.00 mn.viagogo operates as a secondary ticket marketplace, providing access to live events across various categories, including concerts, sports, and theater. The platform allows users to buy and sell tickets for events worldwide, catering to a diverse customer base that includes individual ticket buyers, event organizers, and resellers. Core offerings consist of a user-friendly online interface for searching, purchasing, and listing tickets, ensuring a seamless experience for both buyers and sellers. The company targets markets in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, where it addresses the common challenges of ticket availability and pricing transparency for major events. By providing a 100% order guarantee and transparent pricing, viagogo facilitates consumer confidence in transactions, ultimately enhancing the overall event experience.The revenue model for viagogo is driven primarily by transaction fees collected from ticket sales on its platform. When a user purchases a ticket, the company retains a percentage of the sale price as commission. This structure fosters a direct-to-consumer approach, with individual sellers listing tickets and buyers completing transactions through the site. Revenue generation occurs not only from ticket sales but also from partnerships with event organizers and promotional collaborations that enhance market reach. The company’s flagship services encompass various high-demand events such as music concerts, sports matches, and theatrical performances, although specific pricing details for tickets and transaction fees are not disclosed. This model effectively supports viagogo’s operational sustainability while ensuring comprehensive access to live events for its users.viagogo Entertainment Inc plans to enhance its offerings with upcoming new products designed to improve user experience, although specific release dates have not been provided. The company is focused on expanding into new markets, particularly in Asia-Pacific and Europe, by the end of the upcoming fiscal year. The recent funding from the Series D round will be utilized to support these initiatives and enhance the platform's capabilities. Additionally, it is noteworthy that Wavemaker Partners exited their stake in viagogo Entertainment Inc, although the financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Sep 1, 2011 — Angel Capital Management
- Series D, Feb 5, 2009, $15M — Index Ventures, Angel Capital Management, Valor Capital Group, Klingenstein Fields Advisors
- Series C, Mar 21, 2007, $30M — Index Ventures, Atomico, Angel Capital Management, Klingenstein Fields Advisors, Davis Shapiro Lewit Grabel Leven Granderson & Blake, LLP
- Series B, Aug 1, 2006, $20M — Index Ventures, Aglae Ventures, SV Angel, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Klingenstein Fields Advisors, Davis Shapiro Lewit Grabel Leven Granderson & Blake, LLP
- Series A, Mar 1, 2005 — Wavemaker Partners

## Investors

- Wavemaker Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wavemaker-partners) — Series A
- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Aglae Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aglae-ventures) — Series B
- SV Angel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sv-angel) — Series B
- Great Oaks Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/great-oaks-venture-capital) — Series B
- Klingenstein Fields Advisors (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/klingenstein-fields-advisors) — Series B, Series C, Series D
- Davis Shapiro Lewit Grabel Leven Granderson & Blake, LLP — Series B, Series C
- Atomico (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/atomico) — Series C
- Angel Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/angel-capital-management) — Series C, Series D, Series E
- Valor Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/valor-capital-group) — Series D