Who Owns SeatGeek?

What does SeatGeek own?
SeatGeek operates a ticketing technology platform with several product lines including SeatGeek IQ (AI-driven analytics), Game Day Your Way (fan experience platform), Rally (in-app concessions and rideshare), and SeatGeek Swaps (ticket return feature). The company does not own sports teams or venues. It provides ticketing services to teams and venues as a technology partner.

Is SeatGeek publicly traded?
No, SeatGeek is a privately held company. It confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC in April 2023 and hired Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo to lead the offering, but the IPO has not been completed as of August 2026. The company raised $200 million in debt refinancing in May 2026 to fund operations while awaiting favorable market conditions.

Who founded SeatGeek?
SeatGeek was founded in 2009 by Jack Groetzinger and Russell D'Souza while participating in DreamIt Ventures, a startup accelerator in Philadelphia. Eric Waller joined as the first employee and became the third co-founder. Groetzinger serves as CEO and D'Souza serves as President of Supply. All three founders remain with the company.

Where is SeatGeek headquartered?
SeatGeek is headquartered in New York, New York, USA. The company has additional presence in the United Kingdom, Italy, Denmark, and Romania. Its workforce of approximately 825 employees is distributed across 18 countries.

How much is SeatGeek worth?
SeatGeek was valued at $1.2 billion in its August 2022 Series E funding round led by Accel. The company has raised approximately $398 million in equity funding across 10 rounds, plus $200 million in debt refinancing in May 2026. The company's estimated annual revenue is approximately $130 million.

Who owns SeatGeek?
SeatGeek is owned by its founders and venture capital investors. Major investors include Accel (lead investor in Series B and Series E), TCV (Series C lead), Glynn Capital (Series D lead), Wellington Management, Arctos Sports Partners, and Causeway Media Partners. No single investor holds a controlling majority.

What is SeatGeek's market position?
SeatGeek is the second-largest primary ticketing platform in the United States by number of major venue partnerships, behind Ticketmaster. The company serves as primary ticketing partner for six NFL teams, three NHL franchises, nine MLS clubs, and is the official ticket marketplace for Major League Baseball. It competes with Ticketmaster, StubHub, and Vivid Seats across primary and secondary ticketing markets.