A pan-African self-service ticketing company that operates in multiple African countries.
Bending Spoons acquires Eventbrite for $500 million in all-cash deal
Eventbrite has been acquired by Bending Spoons for $500 million. Shareholders will receive $4.50 per share, an 82% premium over recent trading levels.
South African Travel Fintech TurnStay Secures $300,000 in Fresh Funding
TurnStay has secured $300,000 in funding to expand into additional African markets. The investment will enable TurnStay to reduce payment costs for African merchants and platforms in the travel and tourism sector.
Ticketmaster Pushes Further into Africa with Acquisition Of Ticketing Platform Quicket
Ticketmaster acquires Quicket to expand in Africa. Quicket's self-service platform and event management tools will be coordinated with Ticketmaster's global network.
South Africa’s TurnStay secures $300,000 to boost expansion in Africa
TurnStay, a South African travel-focused fintech, has secured R5.4 million ($300,000) in funding from DFS Lab and Digital Currency Group. The fintech plans to use the funding for expansion efforts across Africa and to strengthen its position in the local market.
