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Business Wire
2 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
TicketManager Acquires Ovations, Expanding Leadership in Global Corporate Ticket Management
BUSINESS WIRE)--TicketManager, the world's leading provider of corporate ticket and guest management software, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Ovations, a corporate ticketing solutions and hospitality platform serving Fortune 500 companies across key industries. The acquisition adds top-tier enterprise customers to the growing TicketManager community and further strengthens the company's position as the global leader in corporate ticketing and event management solutions. Ovations' clients will now gain access to TicketManager's powerful technology, analytics, and expanded suite of integrations that make client entertainment simple, compliant, and measurable. 'Ovations is a trailblazer in our industry and we're excited to welcome the team, and their loyal customers, to the TicketManager community,' said Tony Knopp, CEO and Co-Founder of TicketManager. 'We've built the largest and most connected network of companies and teams that understand the power of client entertainment, and are focused on using it to drive real business results.' For more than 20 years, Ovations has supported companies in managing their ticketing, hospitality, and sponsorship assets with an emphasis on compliance, approval workflows, and detailed reporting. Its client roster includes global financial institutions, top consumer brands, and major media organizations. As part of the transition, members of the Ovations team have joined TicketManager's award-winning organization to ensure uninterrupted service and consistent support for clients. This acquisition reinforces TicketManager's dedication to helping companies provide seamless client experiences and maximize ROI from corporate entertainment and follows the 2021 acquisition of ticket and guest management firm Sports Systems. 'We're just getting started,' said Knopp. 'Stay tuned for some big news in the coming weeks as we work to make live events easy and prove the ROI for companies, and events, of all sizes.' About TicketManager: TicketManager is a leading event- and guest-management platform that empowers companies to make client entertainment easy and drive greater return on investment. It offers convenient and simple technology to manage corporate sports and entertainment tickets, create exceptional guest life-cycle experiences, and measure effectiveness. TicketManager is trusted by more than 500 global brands including Verizon, FedEx, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard. It is an official partner of numerous professional and collegiate sports organizations, including franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and programs throughout the National Collegiate Athletics Association. For more information visit
National Post
2 days ago
- Business
- National Post
TicketManager Acquires Ovations, Expanding Leadership in Global Corporate Ticket Management
Article content Article content CALABASAS, Calif. — TicketManager, the world's leading provider of corporate ticket and guest management software, today announced the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Ovations, a corporate ticketing solutions and hospitality platform serving Fortune 500 companies across key industries. Article content The acquisition adds top-tier enterprise customers to the growing TicketManager community and further strengthens the company's position as the global leader in corporate ticketing and event management solutions. Ovations' clients will now gain access to TicketManager's powerful technology, analytics, and expanded suite of integrations that make client entertainment simple, compliant, and measurable. Article content 'Ovations is a trailblazer in our industry and we're excited to welcome the team, and their loyal customers, to the TicketManager community,' said Tony Knopp, CEO and Co-Founder of TicketManager. 'We've built the largest and most connected network of companies and teams that understand the power of client entertainment, and are focused on using it to drive real business results.' Article content For more than 20 years, Ovations has supported companies in managing their ticketing, hospitality, and sponsorship assets with an emphasis on compliance, approval workflows, and detailed reporting. Its client roster includes global financial institutions, top consumer brands, and major media organizations. Article content As part of the transition, members of the Ovations team have joined TicketManager's award-winning organization to ensure uninterrupted service and consistent support for clients. This acquisition reinforces TicketManager's dedication to helping companies provide seamless client experiences and maximize ROI from corporate entertainment and follows the 2021 acquisition of ticket and guest management firm Sports Systems. Article content 'We're just getting started,' said Knopp. 'Stay tuned for some big news in the coming weeks as we work to make live events easy and prove the ROI for companies, and events, of all sizes.' Article content TicketManager is a leading event- and guest-management platform that empowers companies to make client entertainment easy and drive greater return on investment. It offers convenient and simple technology to manage corporate sports and entertainment tickets, create exceptional guest life-cycle experiences, and measure effectiveness. Article content TicketManager is trusted by more than 500 global brands including Verizon, FedEx, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard. It is an official partner of numerous professional and collegiate sports organizations, including franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and programs throughout the National Collegiate Athletics Association. For more information visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
National Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
TicketManager Aims to Accelerate Category Growth and Innovation with $110M Investment from Valeas Capital Partners
Article content CALABASAS, Calif. — TicketManager, a global leader in event ticket and guest management solutions for the corporate enterprise, today announced Valeas Capital Partners ('Valeas'), a growth-oriented private-equity firm, has acquired a majority stake in the company. Under the terms of the agreement, Valeas is committing $110 million to support TicketManager's strategic growth plans. TicketManager Co-Founder and CEO Tony Knopp and COO Ken Hanscom will retain a minority interest in the Company. Article content Article content Founded in 2007, TicketManager is the category leader in providing software and services to manage end-to-end event ticket workflow and guest experiences. Serving as the central hub and system of record for data-driven organizations, the platform streamlines every step of the ticket management process. Every year, companies spend more than $600 billion on customer entertainment, yet 43% of corporate tickets are never used and fewer than 20% of organizations leverage modern software to optimize those investments and mitigate compliance risk. Article content Implementing best practices in process and technology with TicketManager has a proven ROI driven by eliminating thousands of hours of manual work, boosting utilization of ticket assets by high value customers, elevating guest and employee satisfaction, and providing real-time analytics for C-suite visibility. TicketManager has built the category and is the trusted partner of choice for over 500 of the largest global brands. The platform integrates seamlessly with approximately 400 venues and teams worldwide. Article content 'Live events are an important investment for businesses of all sizes. Whether major global sponsorships, naming rights for stadiums, luxury suites or even a few season tickets for the local team, companies use them to attract and keep customers while building their brands. But in today's market, many companies struggle with growing pressure to show the value of their ticket spending,' said Tony Knopp, CEO and Co-Founder of TicketManager. 'We knew there was a better way, and that's why we created TicketManager – to make company tickets easy and prove the return on investment with cutting edge technology and services.' Article content 'In today's environment where investments into customer entertainment are increasingly viewed as a critical driver of client engagement, businesses are prioritizing measurable returns on investment. TicketManager has established itself as the category leader in its space, helping deliver actionable insights and analytics to businesses that link ticket usage to business outcomes,' said Ed Woiteshek, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Valeas Capital Partners. 'With its innovative platform and strong customer base, we believe TicketManager is well-positioned to capitalize on increasing demand for data-driven event management solutions and look forward to supporting their strategic growth plans.' Article content Mr. Knopp continued, 'Valeas shares our focus on partnership and long-term vision. Their experience scaling high-growth, tech-enabled businesses will be helpful as we execute our growth plan, build the category and scale our company.' Article content The founders of Valeas have a proven track record of partnering with high-quality, tech forward, growth-oriented businesses that are at inflection points in their growth journey. At and prior to Valeas, relevant companies they have partnered with include DoubleClick, CarProof, Deliveroo, Ren and Well. Article content The transaction is expected to close in June 2025. Article content TicketManager is a leading event- and guest-management platform that empowers companies to make client entertainment easy and drive greater return on investment. It offers convenient and simple technology to manage corporate sports and entertainment tickets, create exceptional guest life-cycle experiences, and measure effectiveness. Article content TicketManager is trusted by more than 500 global brands including Verizon, FedEx, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard. It is an official partner of numerous professional and collegiate sports organizations, including franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and programs throughout the National Collegiate Athletics Association. For more information visit Article content Valeas Capital Partners is a San Francisco-based mid-market private equity firm focused on growth-buyout partnerships backing industry-leading management teams. Valeas is developing a concentrated portfolio of growth-oriented, tech-enabled businesses in sectors where its team has deep industry expertise. Leveraging the team's experience as both investors and operators, Valeas seeks to prioritize strong collaboration with portfolio company management teams to create lasting market leaders and value for investors. Valeas focuses on three primary sectors: healthcare, financial services and data & technology. Representative investments include: CINQCARE, Sequoia Financial Group, Baker Tilly, and Ren. For more information visit Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content
National Post
07-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
Seattle Seahawks Announce Partnership With TicketManager to Become Team's Official Corporate Ticket Management Partner
Article content SEATTLE & LOS ANGELES — The Seahawks today announced a new partnership with TicketManager, a global leader in the tickets and guest experience spaces, to become the team's Official Corporate Ticket Management Partner. Under the partnership, TicketManager will offer its proprietary software – at no cost – to the Seattle Seahawks Suite Owners, Corporate Partners and Premium Season Ticket Members to transfer and track their tickets for not only Seahawks games, but for sporting and entertainment events throughout the Seattle market. This will thereby enable participants to consolidate their operations and eliminate the hassle of multiple accounts, logins and passwords. Article content TicketManager technology will identify unused tickets across the Seattle sports and entertainment scene, expedite mobile transfers and generate real-time scan reports. In addition, the Seahawks' corporate clients will be able to resell tickets, through TicketManager's exclusive partnership with Ticketmaster to recover value from seats that would have otherwise gone unused. Article content 'We're excited to partner with the Seattle Seahawks to help companies get the most out of their investment in sports and entertainment events,' said Tony Knopp, CEO and Co-Founder of TicketManager. 'We are in important times for companies that use sports tickets for customers and partners. Our partnership with the Seahawks will help companies continue to invest in sports and entertainment tickets, which are vital for growing and maintaining business.' Article content Executive Consultant Michael Goldstein, who previously led sponsorships across North America for Mastercard, negotiated the deal on TicketManager's behalf. Article content TicketManager is a leading event- and guest-management platform that empowers companies to make client entertainment easy and drive greater return on investment. It offers convenient and simple technology to manage corporate sports and entertainment tickets and create exceptional guest life-cycle experiences, and it reports on the effectiveness of all engagement in real time. Article content TicketManager is the choice of over 500 globally known companies like Verizon, FedEx, Adidas, Anheuser-Busch, and Mastercard. It is an official partner of multiple professional and collegiate sports teams, including franchises in the National Football League, National Basketball Association, National Hockey League, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and programs throughout the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
