Ticketmaster acquires Real Ventures-backed ticketing platform Universe
Ticketmaster, a division of Live Nation Entertainment Inc (NYSE: LYV), has bought Universe, a Canadian do-it-yourself ticketing company that provides event organizers with marketing and management tools. The value of the acquisition was not released. Based in Toronto, Universe serves thousands of event organizers on a global basis. The U.S.-based Ticketmaster said the startup has built an innovative platform that will enhance its global ticketing marketplace. Founded in 2011, Universe was a portfolio company of Canadian early-stage venture capital firm Real Ventures.
10 June 2015•3 mins read
