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SeatGeek Raises $328M Following Canceled SPAC
Investments // August 31, 2022

Mobile ticketing platform SeatGeek has raised $238 million from private investors after canceling plans to go public. Company officials told The Wall Street Journal Wednesday (Aug. 31) that they plan to use the funds to invest in new offerings, like a program that allows customers...

Today in the Connected Economy: JPMorgan’s Forecast Uncertain
Connected Economy // July 14, 2022

Today in the connected economy, J.P. Morgan Chase reserves $428 million in additional funds to cover bad loans while posting a 28% drop in profits. Plus, buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Affirm and ticketing company SeatGeek team to help fans pay for tickets, and...

BNPL Provider Affirm Teams With Ticket Platform SeatGeek
Partnerships // July 14, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm and ticketing platform SeatGeek have formed a partnership to give fans more ways to access live entertainment, according to a Thursday (July 14) press release. “Attending live events is at the top of many of our lists for...

SeatGeek: Payments Orchestration Plays Maestro To Live Event Business Comeback
Payment Methods // March 24, 2021

After a little over a year of being on lockdown, people are ready to get back out there. That is the takeaway from a PYMNTS survey on the past, present and future of the digital consumer. It’s not true for everything, of course. When it...

Interviews & Exclusives
SeatGeek: Payments Orchestration Plays Maestro To Live Event Business Comeback

March 24, 2021
After a little over a year of being on lockdown, people are ready to get back out there. That is the takeaway from a PYMNTS survey on the past, present and future of the digital consumer. It’s not true for everything, of course. When it comes to going to work or going grocery shopping, consumers […]

Quick Reads
SeatGeek Reportedly Files Confidentially for IPO Amid Events Industry Boom

April 19, 2023
SeatGeek has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering (IPO). The event ticketing firm is making the move as people continue to return to concerts and sporting events after the pandemic, and it expects its revenue to top $500 million this year, The Information reported Wednesday (April 19), citing unnamed sources. SeatGeek did not […]

SeatGeek Raises $328M Following Canceled SPAC

August 31, 2022
Mobile ticketing platform SeatGeek has raised $238 million from private investors after canceling plans to go public. Company officials told The Wall Street Journal Wednesday (Aug. 31) that they plan...

BNPL Provider Affirm Teams With Ticket Platform SeatGeek

July 14, 2022
Buy now, pay later (BNPL) company Affirm and ticketing platform SeatGeek have formed a partnership to give fans more ways to access live entertainment, according to a Thursday (July 14)...

Today In Data: SeatGeek Acquires TopTix

April 19, 2017
Over the last few decades, mobile ticketing has increased in popularity. With companies like Ticketmaster and Live Nation amassing revenues reaching $7.2 billion, the ticketing industry is quite lucrative. This week,...