Acquiring Company
Vivid Seats Inc.
Acquired Company
Wavedash
ChicagoEventsSportsE CommerceMarketplaceEvent ManagementTicketingDescription
Vivid Seats Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAT) (“Vivid Seats”), a leading marketplace that utilizes its technology platform to connect millions of buyers with thousands of ticket sellers across hundreds of thousands of events each year, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire WD Holdings Co., Ltd. (“WD Holdings” or “Wavedash”), an online ticket marketplace headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Vivid Seats will acquire Wavedash for an enterprise value of approximately ¥8.7 billion, or approximately $61 million*, in cash. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023, subject to regulatory requirements and other customary closing conditions.
Quick answer
Vivid Seats Inc. is acquiring Wavedash, announced August 7, 2023. Vivid Seats Inc. is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- How much did Vivid Seats Inc. pay for Wavedash?
- The deal value was not disclosed.
- What does Vivid Seats Inc. do?
- Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists and teams they love.
- Where are Vivid Seats Inc. and Wavedash based?
- Vivid Seats Inc. is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Vivid Seats Inc?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Vivid Seats Inc. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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Who acquired Wavedash?
Wavedash was acquired by Vivid Seats Inc., based in Chicago. The deal was reported on August 7, 2023. Founded in 2001, Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace committed to becoming the ultimate partner for connecting fans to the live events, artists and teams they love. Vivid Seats Inc. is publicly traded (SEAT) and operates in Events.
When did Vivid Seats Inc. acquire Wavedash?
Vivid Seats Inc.'s acquisition of Wavedash was reported on August 7, 2023. Vivid Seats Inc. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.
What does Wavedash do?
Wavedash is the company acquired in this transaction. It is privately held.
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