Event tech platform Eventbrite has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Milan-based tech company Bending Spoons. The transaction is valued at approximately €430m ($500m) and is subject to regulatory approvals and approval by Eventbrite’s stockholders.
The acquisition adds to Bending Spoons’ expanding portfolio, which includes Evernote, WeTransfer, Vimeo and Meetup.
“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 (pictured), Bending Spoons CEO and co-founder. “Joining forces with Bending Spoons will accelerate innovation and strengthen Eventbrite’s tools and resources to bring even more people together through shared live experiences for many years to come. As longstanding fans, we’ve identified a few opportunities that we’re excited about exploring with the Eventbrite team after closing the transaction. 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.”
Julia Hartz, Eventbrite co-founder and. CEO said: “As we look ahead, I’m energized by the speed, resources, and innovative power of Bending Spoons to propel Eventbrite into its next chapter.”
Under the terms of the agreement, Eventbrite stockholders will receive $4.50 in cash for each share of Eventbrite capital stock that they own. Eventbrite will become a privately held company.
Allen & Company LLC is acting as financial advisor to Eventbrite. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP is serving as legal advisor and J.P. Morgan is acting as sole financial advisor to Bending Spoons.
Eventbrite serves event creators and event-goers 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.
In 2025, Bending Spoons (founded in 2013) raised $500m to accelerate its acquisition strategy and completed completed one of the year’s largest European tech transactions with the acquisition of Vimeo for €1.1bn.
For more information, visit bendingspoons.com.
Source: www.exhibitionworld.co.uk
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