When was Ticket Master founded?

Ticket Master was founded in 1976.

Where is Ticket Master located?

Ticket Master is headquartered in Los Angeles, United States.

How many employees does Ticket Master have?

As of May 31, 2026, the latest employee count at Ticket Master is 6822.

How much is Ticket Master worth?

The last known valuation of Ticket Master was $***** as of Oct 02, 2019.

Where does Ticket Master rank among its competitors?

Ticket Master ranks 5th amongst 2128 active competitors, of which 97 are funded. It stands 7th in terms of total funding among its competitors. The most recent competitor to raise funding was Events.com, which secured $3.73M in Jun, 2026.

Who are the top competitors of Ticket Master?

Ticket Master's top competitors include Eventbrite, StubHub and BookMyShow. Among them, Events.com secured the most recent funding round in June, 2026.

Ticket Master - 2026 Company Profile, Team, Funding & Competitors

Ticket Master is an acquired company based in Los Angeles (United States), founded in 1976 by Jerry Nelson, Gordon Gunn and Peter Gadwa. It operates as an Events discovery and ticket booking platform. , with last known valuation of $*****. The company has 2128 active competitors, including 97 funded and 146 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Eventbrite, StubHub and BookMyShow.

Company Details

Events discovery and ticket booking platform. It allows users to search for events listed on the website and buy tickets for various events such as concerts, sports, theater, family events, and more. It also allows users to buy, sell, transfer, and manage live event tickets. It provides solutions for event organizers to sell tickets, manage seating charts, and track attendance.

Website: www.ticketmaster.com/
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Founded Year

1976

Location

Los Angeles, United States

Stage

Acquired

Last Known Valuation

$***** as on Oct 02, 2019

Investors

Andreessen Horowitz & 3 more

Ranked

5^th among 2128 active competitors

Employee Count

6,822 as on May 31, 2026

Investment & Acquisitions

Baladapp & 19 more

Similar Companies

Eventbrite & 2047 more

Exit Details

Acquired by IAC (Jan 17, 2003)

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Ticket Master is associated with 3 legal entities given below:

Legal Entity Name	Date of Incorporation	Revenue	Latest Employee Count	Documents
C & Dark Star s.r.o. CIN: 26126401 , Czech Republic, Active	Nov 04, 1999	-	-
TICKETMASTER INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED CIN: U62011HR2010FTC084901 , India, Active	Dec 21, 2010	₹100 - ₹500 Cr (As on Mar 31, 2025)	-
Ticketmaster Llc CIN: 954546874 , United States, Active	Dec 31, 1975	-	2836 (As on Dec 31, 2011)	-

Ticket Master got acquired by IAC on Jan 17, 2003.

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Ticket Master is a funded company. Ticket Master has 4 institutional investors.

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The founders of Ticket Master are Jerry Nelson, Gordon Gunn and Peter Gadwa.

Here are the details of Ticket Master's key team members:

Jerry Nelson: Co-Founder of Ticket Master.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Gordon Gunn: Co-Founder of Ticket Master.
Contact Info: 1 email address
Peter Gadwa: Co-Founder of Ticket Master.
Contact Info: 1 email address

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Ticket Master's employee count trend

Ticket Master has 6,822 employees as of May 26. Here is Ticket Master's employee count trend over the years:

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Top competitors of Ticket Master include Eventbrite, StubHub and BookMyShow. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of Ticket Master, ranked by Tracxn score:

Rank	Company Details	Short Description	Total Funding	Investors	Tracxn Score
1st	Eventbrite 2006, San Francisco (United States), Acquired	Provider of a platform for creating, sharing, finding, and attending events	$349M	Tiger Global Management, T. Rowe Price & 24 others	81/100
2nd	StubHub 2000, San Francisco (United States), Public	Online ticket marketplace for events	$53.4M	Allen & Company, Staenberg Venture Partners ... & 18 others	80/100
3rd	BookMyShow 1999, Mumbai (India), Funding Raised	Online event ticketing platform offering a wide range of entertainment options, including movies, concerts, sports, and plays, enabling users to discover, book, and manage tickets for various events	-	Elevation Capital, Jungle Ventures	77/100
4th	Fever 2014, New York City (United States), Series E	Operator of a platform for booking tickets to various events	$527M	Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs Investment Partners ... & 25 others	76/100
5th	Ticket Master 1976, Los Angeles (United States), Acquired	Events discovery and ticket booking platform	-	Andreessen Horowitz, tpo.org & 2 others	73/100
6th	Events.com 2009, San Diego (United States), Series B	Online platform for organizing and promoting events	$88.2M	Mercato Partners, We Founder Circle & 19 others	70/100
7th	Atrapalo 2000, Barcelona (Spain), Acquired	Online retailer of travel booking for flights, hotels, activities	-	Tiger Global Management, Grow Venture Partners	69/100
8th	Ingresse 2012, Sao Paulo (Brazil), Series C	Online ticketing marketplace for events	$32M	Igah Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures & 11 others	68/100
9th	District 2014, Gurugram (India), Unfunded	Operator of digital platforms for booking entertainment and dining experiences	-	-	68/100
10th	Eventim 1999, Hamburg (Germany), Public	Ticket booking platform for events	-	Bab-Bremen	68/100

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Ticket Master has made 3 investments in companies including iLike.com and ACTIVE Network. Ticket Master has also acquired 17 companies including Baladapp and Quicket.

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