SeatGeek is a leading mobile-focused ticket platform that enables users to buy and sell tickets for sports, concerts, and theater events.
Founded in 2009, SeatGeek is a digital ticketing marketplace and technology platform that provides consumers with innovative tools to discover, buy, and sell tickets to live events. With a mobile-first approach and an easy-to-use app, SeatGeek aims to make the ticketing process more transparent, flexible, and enjoyable for fans. The company partners with teams, venues, and promoters across major entertainment verticals to power a seamless ticketing experience.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.missionStatement
Transforming the live event experience through technology and fan-focused innovation.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.visionStatement
To make live entertainment more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.foundedYear
2009
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.ceo
Jack Groetzinger
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.employees
450+
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.revenue
$100M+ (estimated 2023)
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.headquarters
902 Broadway, New York, NY 10010
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.marketShare
Growing share in US mobile event ticketing; major partner to MLS, NFL teams, and theaters.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.usp
Mobile-first, transparent ticketing experience powered by Deal Score for smarter event discovery and better value.
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.pricingModel
Service and order fees (percentage of ticket price), SaaS enterprise solutions for partners
- SeatGeek.com (consumer marketplace)
- SeatGeek Enterprise (B2B ticketing software)
- React Native
- Python
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- Kubernetes
- Elasticsearch
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.marketPositioning
Disruptive alternative to legacy ticket sellers—modern, mobile, transparent.
- Sports fans
- Concert goers
- Theater enthusiasts
- Teams and venues requiring modern ticketing solutions
- Direct-to-consumer web and app
- White-label and enterprise partnership distribution
- Affiliate & referral partnerships
- Brand partnerships with sports teams and leagues
- Integrated social media campaigns
- Content marketing (event guides, blogs)
- Influencer partnerships
- Referral incentives and app promotions
- Dallas Cowboys (Primary Ticketing Partnership)
- MLS (League Ticketing Partner)
- Brooklyn Nets (Barclays Center) (Venue Ticketing Partnership)
- Interactive seat maps
- Deal Score ticket ranking
- Mobile ticket delivery and entry
- Integrated resale marketplace
- Personalized event recommendations
- User-friendly mobile app
- Deal Score feature to help find best prices
- Strong brand partnerships with teams, venues, and leagues
- Flexible resale options
- Service fees can be high
- Competition from entrenched players like Ticketmaster
- Occasional customer service complaints
- Expanding into new international markets
- Innovating with digital, mobile, and contactless ticketing technologies
- Partnerships with emerging major venues and leagues
- Market dominance by Ticketmaster/Live Nation
- Event cancellations and pandemic disruptions
- Shifts towards primary ticketing by partners
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.growthRateYOY
30% (2023 est., post-pandemic recovery)
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.profitMargin
Not consistently public, typical for scalably growing marketplace
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.customerAcquisitionCost
$50 - $70
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.customerLifetimeValue
$200+
competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.churnRate
5%-8% annually for repeat buyers
| competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingStage | competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingAmount | competitors.competitorDetail.metrics.fundingDate |
|---|---|---|
| Series A | $1.1M | 2010-09-16 |
| Series B | $35M | 2014-06-20 |
| Series C | $56M | 2017-08-15 |
| Series D | $238M | 2021-09-21 |
- Remote flexibility
- Values-driven and inclusive
- Emphasis on innovation and experimentation
- Team-centered decision making
- Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies (2022)
- Built In Best Places to Work NYC (2023)
- Forbes Next Billion-Dollar Startups (2018)
| competitors.competitorDetail.reviews.title | competitors.competitorDetail.reviews.rating | competitors.competitorDetail.reviews.viewAll |
|---|---|---|
| Trustpilot | 4.1/5 | 3500 |
| App Store | 4.8/5 | 161000 |
| competitors.competitorDetail.news.title | competitors.competitorDetail.news.publishedOn | competitors.competitorDetail.news.readMore |
|---|---|---|
| SeatGeek Secures $238 Million in Latest Funding Round | 2021-09-21 | TechCrunch |
| SeatGeek Named Official Ticketing Partner of Major League Soccer | 2022-02-15 | Forbes |