Viagogo: A Global Online Ticket Marketplace Facilitating Event Access
Viagogo was a global online ticket marketplace that allowed users to buy and sell tickets for various events, including concerts, sports events, theater shows, and more. The company was founded in London in 2006 by Eric Baker, who also co-founded StubHub, another ticket resale platform.
Viagogo’s platform facilitated ticket transactions between buyers and sellers
providing a marketplace where individuals could list their spare tickets or purchase tickets for events they were interested in attending. The company operated in multiple countries and had a significant presence in the secondary ticket market.
Over the years, Viagogo faced both praise and criticism
Supporters valued the platform for its convenience and broad ticket availability, enabling individuals to access sold-out events or secure tickets even after the official sale period. However, the company also received criticism from some quarters due to concerns about ticket scalping, inflated prices, and potential issues with ticket authenticity.