Company overview

Vivid Seats is a leading online ticket marketplace connecting fans with the live events, artists, and sports teams they love. Guided by the belief that Everyone Should Experience It Live, we offer one of the largest selections of tickets in North America, backed by our Buyer Guarantee and an industry-leading Vivid Seats Rewards program where every fan earns on every purchase. What We Do:• Leading Ticket Marketplace: Concerts, sports, theater, comedy and more — from everyday seats to sold-out and premium events. • Rewards Program: Only ticketing loyalty program where fans earn rewards, perks, surprise gifts, exclusive access, and ticket upgrades. • Fan Engagement: In-app Game Center lets users play daily games to win credits, points, and even free tickets. • Trust & Safety: A verified, secure platform trusted by millions, offering a reliable, and safe experience with a 100% Buyer Guarantee • Innovation & Tech: Proprietary software, advanced search, CRM, and analytics deliver a frictionless ticket-buying experience. • Global Growth: Expanding internationally, launching new products for both buyers and sellers, and strengthening our tech stack. Recognition: • Industry leader in value, flexibility, and fan-first innovation. • Named as of the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and one of America’s Best Companies for Customer Service in Ticketing by Newsweek. Join Us: At Vivid Seats, you’ll help shape the future of live events. We’re a trusted technology-driven, customer-first team building tools, products, and experiences that connect people through the power of shared moments. Our Culture Offers: • A mission that inspires: Bringing fans closer to what they love. • Collaborative, innovative work environment. • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects using the latest tech. • A workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Perks like monthly Vivid Seats gift cards, ticket discounts, and access to live experiences.
Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
533 employees (46 in marketing)
68% recommend to a friend
61% positive business outlook

Salaries

Typical salary range

$120,000 – $150,000

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People

Marketing team tenure

Median tenure

4 years

Across 1 marketing employees

Headcount trend

Company growth over the last 12 months

Headcount -18.8% year over year

Funding

Total funding

$368.1M

Last raise

$120.3M

Post IPO Secondary, 2 years ago

Funding history

Dec 2023

Post IPO Secondary Vivid Seats · $120.3M

Dec 2021

Post IPO Equity Vivid Seats · $22.9M

Oct 2021

Post IPO Equity Vivid Seats · $225M

May 2017

Private Equity Round Vivid Seats

Jan 2016

Private Equity Round Vivid Seats

Audience

Monthly website visitors
10.1M
Month over month+7.8%
Quarter over quarter-13.4%
Top sourceSearch (48.7%)
Ad budget per month$2.2M
Average search rank41.9
Traffic source mix
Search
48.7%
Direct
34.9%
Referral
14.6%
Paid referral
1.1%
Social
0.6%

LinkedIn followers

Follower count and growth

Total followers

18.7K

12-mo growth

+14.8%

Monthly growth

+0.7%

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