Vivid Extends Reach Into Asia With Wavedash Acquisition
Vivid Seats, a leading online ticket marketplace, has acquired Wavedash, a leading online ticketing platform in Japan. The acquisition will allow Vivid Seats to expand its reach into Asia and provide Japanese fans with a more convenient and seamless way to buy tickets to sporting events, concerts, and other live events.Wavedash is a well-established company with a strong track record of success.
The company has over 1 million registered users and has processed over 10 million tickets in the past year. Wavedash is also the official ticketing partner for a number of major sporting events in Japan, including the Japanese Professional Baseball League and the J League.
The acquisition of Wavedash is a major coup for Vivid Seats. The deal will give Vivid Seats a significant foothold in the Japanese market and will allow the company to tap into the growing demand for online ticketing in Asia. Vivid Seats is also expected to benefit from Wavedash’s strong relationships with Japanese sports teams and event organizers.
In a statement, Vivid Seats CEO Stan Chia said, “The acquisition of Wavedash is a significant milestone for Vivid Seats. Japan is a large and growing market for online ticketing, and Wavedash is the leading player in that market.
This acquisition will allow us to expand our reach into Asia and provide Japanese fans with a more convenient and seamless way to buy tickets to sporting events, concerts, and other live events.
“Wavedash CEO Shintaro Ishii said, “We are excited to join forces with Vivid Seats. Vivid Seats is a leading global ticketing company with a strong track record of success. This acquisition will allow us to accelerate our growth plans and provide Japanese fans with the best possible ticketing experience.
“The acquisition of Wavedash is the latest in a series of moves by Vivid Seats to expand its global reach. In recent years, Vivid Seats has acquired a number of other ticketing companies, including StubHub and TicketLiquidator.
The company is also expanding its international footprint by opening new offices in Europe and Asia.Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace that allows fans to buy and sell tickets to sporting events, concerts, and other live events.
The company has over 10 million registered users and has processed over 1 billion tickets in the past decade. Vivid Seats is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and has offices in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
