Eventbrite, the billion-dollar event-management platform that some tip for an imminent IPO, has made another acquisition in Europe to build out its presence here, and to move deeper into ticketing services. It has acquired Ticketscript , a startup based out of Amsterdam that offers a popular platform for event organisers to set up and sell tickets online for live events like music festivals and EDM (electronic dance music) raves.
Terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but we understand there is a large equity portion and that it was a strong return for investors and the startup. (That in itself is a notable detail that could point to the investors aware that there will be a liquidity event, such as a public listing, sooner rather than later.
