8+ Y/O Online Secondary Ticket Marketplace
Business Description
Business Start Date: 2017
Business Location: Tallinn, Estonia | Istanbul, Turkey
Business Valuation: $12,250,000 USD
Employee Number (Inc. Owners): 10
Business Model: Secondary ticket marketplace (peer-to-peer, commission-based, plus corporate and affiliate channels).
Industry: Online Ticketing / Event Marketplace / Secondary Market
Percentage Being Sold: 100%
Sales (TTM): €2,577,193.84
Net Profit (TTM SDE): €825,533.96
Business Multiple (TTM Revenue): 4.05x
Business Multiple (TTM EBITDA): 12.63x
Traffic (TTM): 3.1M+ Active Users | 16M+ Page Views
Tag Line: 8+ Y/O Online Secondary Ticket Marketplace
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Executive Summary
The business is a leading online secondary ticket marketplace specializing in sports, concerts, and entertainment events. Founded in 2017 and launched globally in 2021, the platform connects ticket sellers and buyers in a secure environment with commission-based revenue. The company has achieved market leadership in Turkey and is expanding across Europe, targeting one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-replicate niches in the ticketing industry.
With over a decade of professional industry experience on the founding team, the business combines innovative user experience, multiple sales channels, and a guaranteed ticket system to deliver a safe and scalable solution for consumers and partners alike.
Company Overview
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia | Istanbul, Turkey
Founder & CEO: 10+ years in international secondary ticketing industry
Team Size: 10 core members (IT, developers, design, operations)
The platform sells tickets for sports, music, and entertainment events globally, supporting multiple languages, currencies, and devices to serve a broad international user base.
Business Model
Peer-to-peer ticket marketplace enabling safe transactions.
Revenue Model: Transaction commissions of 25–30%.
Average Basket Value: ~$250 per order.
Customer Segments:
Individual buyers and sellers
Event organizers
Corporate/VIP clients through direct services
Affiliate Program: Partners can embed ticket links, access real-time inventory, and earn commissions.
Sales Composition: 30% primary sales, 70% sold-out inventory sales.
This model allows for lean operations with low fixed costs, while offering diversified revenue streams across verticals including sports, concerts, entertainment, travel, and e-commerce.
Key Investment Highlights
Market Leadership in Turkey, Europe’s 4th largest ticketing market.
30–40% annual organic growth since 2021.
Unique Supply Advantage through access to top global sellers.
Strong Market Fundamentals: Secondary ticketing grows at ~13% annually (EU: $300M, US: $1.1B)
Proven Scalability: Multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-device platform.
Customer Assurance: Guaranteed ticket system ensures buyers receive valid tickets; sellers are paid after the event, building trust on both sides.
Diversified Channels: Corporate services and affiliate programs add additional growth vectors.
Growth Ambition: Target to become the EU’s leading marketplace within 4 years, with projected $500M annual revenue and $2B valuation within 8 years.|
Products & Services
Event Tickets: Sports matches, concerts, festivals, entertainment shows.
Marketplace Features:
Secure buyer-seller transactions
Dynamic seat maps and smart UX design
SEO-driven content and blogs for organic engagement
Guaranteed Ticket System: Full purchase protection; if an order issue arises, the business ensures resolution and delivery.
Corporate Services: Direct purchasing for companies and professionals, including VIP options.
Affiliate Partnerships: Commission-based partnerships with access to real-time ticket inventory.
Business Location: Tallinn, Estonia | Istanbul, Turkey
Business Valuation: $12,250,000 USD
Employee Number (Inc. Owners): 10
Business Model: Secondary ticket marketplace (peer-to-peer, commission-based, plus corporate and affiliate channels).
Industry: Online Ticketing / Event Marketplace / Secondary Market
Percentage Being Sold: 100%
Sales (TTM): €2,577,193.84
Net Profit (TTM SDE): €825,533.96
Business Multiple (TTM Revenue): 4.05x
Business Multiple (TTM EBITDA): 12.63x
Traffic (TTM): 3.1M+ Active Users | 16M+ Page Views
Tag Line: 8+ Y/O Online Secondary Ticket Marketplace
____________________________________________
Executive Summary
The business is a leading online secondary ticket marketplace specializing in sports, concerts, and entertainment events. Founded in 2017 and launched globally in 2021, the platform connects ticket sellers and buyers in a secure environment with commission-based revenue. The company has achieved market leadership in Turkey and is expanding across Europe, targeting one of the fastest-growing and hardest-to-replicate niches in the ticketing industry.
With over a decade of professional industry experience on the founding team, the business combines innovative user experience, multiple sales channels, and a guaranteed ticket system to deliver a safe and scalable solution for consumers and partners alike.
Company Overview
Founded: 2017
Headquarters: Tallinn, Estonia | Istanbul, Turkey
Founder & CEO: 10+ years in international secondary ticketing industry
Team Size: 10 core members (IT, developers, design, operations)
The platform sells tickets for sports, music, and entertainment events globally, supporting multiple languages, currencies, and devices to serve a broad international user base.
Business Model
Peer-to-peer ticket marketplace enabling safe transactions.
Revenue Model: Transaction commissions of 25–30%.
Average Basket Value: ~$250 per order.
Customer Segments:
Individual buyers and sellers
Event organizers
Corporate/VIP clients through direct services
Affiliate Program: Partners can embed ticket links, access real-time inventory, and earn commissions.
Sales Composition: 30% primary sales, 70% sold-out inventory sales.
This model allows for lean operations with low fixed costs, while offering diversified revenue streams across verticals including sports, concerts, entertainment, travel, and e-commerce.
Key Investment Highlights
Market Leadership in Turkey, Europe’s 4th largest ticketing market.
30–40% annual organic growth since 2021.
Unique Supply Advantage through access to top global sellers.
Strong Market Fundamentals: Secondary ticketing grows at ~13% annually (EU: $300M, US: $1.1B)
Proven Scalability: Multi-language, multi-currency, and multi-device platform.
Customer Assurance: Guaranteed ticket system ensures buyers receive valid tickets; sellers are paid after the event, building trust on both sides.
Diversified Channels: Corporate services and affiliate programs add additional growth vectors.
Growth Ambition: Target to become the EU’s leading marketplace within 4 years, with projected $500M annual revenue and $2B valuation within 8 years.|
Products & Services
Event Tickets: Sports matches, concerts, festivals, entertainment shows.
Marketplace Features:
Secure buyer-seller transactions
Dynamic seat maps and smart UX design
SEO-driven content and blogs for organic engagement
Guaranteed Ticket System: Full purchase protection; if an order issue arises, the business ensures resolution and delivery.
Corporate Services: Direct purchasing for companies and professionals, including VIP options.
Affiliate Partnerships: Commission-based partnerships with access to real-time ticket inventory.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 8
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- Proprietary IP and platform technology
Biletwise.com domain, website, and brand assets
Seller and affiliate contracts
Legal entity and registrations (Estonia-based)
Full operational team and structure - Market Outlook / Competition
- Primary Focus: EU market with only one direct competitor.
Global Benchmark: StubHub acquired by Viagogo for $4.5B in 2020, underlining strong valuations in the sector.
Lean Competitive Advantage: While U.S. competitors are capital-driven, Biletwise leverages a skills- and network-based procurement strategy suited to EU conditions.
Differentiator: Localization across multiple currencies, languages, and device types for broader reach. - Opportunities for Growth
- Growth drivers include SEO, PPC, influencer marketing, social media engagement, guerrilla marketing, and growth hacking strategies.
Expansion plan targets all of Europe first, with gradual entry into the U.S. and Asia.
Aim to secure official primary and secondary ticketing partnerships as market share grows.
About the Sale
- Transition Support
- The owner seeks full exit with a smooth transition period.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2419070
- Listing Views
- 13
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