Eventbrite, a global marketplace for shared experiences, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Bending Spoons, a company that acquires and transforms digital businesses, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $500 million. The acquisition is pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals, as well as approval by Eventbrite’s stockholders.
Luca Ferrari, CEO and Co-Founder of Bending Spoons, stated that joining forces would accelerate innovation and strengthen Eventbrite’s tools. He noted several opportunities for exploration post-closing, including building a dedicated messaging feature, introducing AI for easier event creation, improving searchability, and creating a system for the secondary ticket market. Ferrari affirmed Bending Spoons’ commitment to long-term investment in Eventbrite.
Julia Hartz, Eventbrite Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Chair, highlighted Eventbrite’s role in empowering creators and community leaders to bring people together, resulting in millions of meaningful experiences. She expressed enthusiasm for Bending Spoons’ speed, resources, and innovative power to propel Eventbrite into its next chapter.
Eventbrite would represent the latest global brand to join Bending Spoons’ portfolio. Recent acquisitions include a definitive agreement to acquire AOL and the closed acquisition of Vimeo for $1.38 billion.
Under the terms of the agreement, Eventbrite stockholders are set to receive $4.50 in cash for each share of Eventbrite capital stock. This per-share purchase price reflects an 82% premium over Eventbrite’s 60-day volume-weighted average share price as of market close on December 1, 2025. Eventbrite’s Board of Directors unanimously approved the proposed transaction.
The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals and approval by Eventbrite’s stockholders. Following the consummation of the proposed transaction, Eventbrite will transition to a privately held company, and its capital stock will no longer be listed on any public stock exchange.
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP is acting as legal advisor and Allen & Company LLC as financial advisor to Eventbrite. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, LLP is serving as legal advisor and J.
P. Morgan as sole financial advisor to Bending Spoons. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP served as legal advisor to Julia Hartz.
Eventbrite, founded by Julia Hartz, Kevin Hartz, and Renaud Visage, operates in nearly 180 countries. In 2024, the company distributed over 83 million paid tickets for more than 4.7 million events. Bending Spoons’ portfolio includes brands such as Brightcove, Evernote, komoot, Meetup, Remini, StreamYard, Vimeo, and WeTransfer. Its products have served over a billion people, with more than 400 million monthly active users and 10 million paying customers.
