Alantra advised Vivaticket on its sale to Investcorp

Dec 2019

Sell-side advisory

Alantra is pleased to announce its client, Vivaticket, has agreed to sell 100% of the business to Investcorp, a leading global provider and manager of alternative investment products. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of 2019. The value was not disclosed.

Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, with US operations in Orlando, Fla., Vivaticket is a provider of proprietary end-to-end ticketing and access control solutions for sporting events, concerts, tradeshows, theme parks, theaters and other leisure and entertainment venues. The company has an expansive international presence, serving over 2,200 clients across 50 countries. Vivaticket’s client list includes top international brands such as Walt Disney World, FC Barcelona, Musée du Louvre, Tour Eiffel, and EXPO Dubai 2020. Founded in 1999, the company has 450 employees in its 19 global offices.

A joint team, consisting of members from Alantra Italy and Alantra Tech, advised Vivaticket throughout the mandate and guided them through the active, cross-border process.