ForwardJanuary 8, 2026
Forward Announces Acquisition of Ticketera
Forward, the Puerto Rico-based business community committed to economic development and local talent, has announced the acquisition of Ticketera, the island's leading ticketing company. This strategic move reinforces Forward's vision of supporting growth in Puerto Rican companies with impact both locally and globally.
Ticketera, founded in Puerto Rico by entrepreneurs Ricardo Aponte, Omar Báez, and Manny Morales, has transformed the entertainment industry in Puerto Rico by digitizing ticket sales and offering innovative technological solutions for both event producers and consumers.
With this acquisition, Ticketera joins other companies in the Forward ecosystem, including Abarca, Platea, Find It PR, nBeta, Nave, Xtillion, Expert Flyer, and the Criollos de Caguas.
According to Tony Navarro, cofounder of Forward and president of Red Ventures Puerto Rico, the acquisition marks an important step in Forward's mission to build a strong business community in Puerto Rico by investing in local talent and creating opportunities that generate impact on the island and beyond.
Forward was originally launched in 2018 as Forward787 with a vision to build Puerto Rican businesses capable of competing at a global level. The acquisition of Ticketera reflects the community's belief in Puerto Rico's potential as a center for innovation and economic opportunity.
For more details about Ticketera and Forward, read the original article on PlateaPR.
Ticketera, founded in Puerto Rico by entrepreneurs Ricardo Aponte, Omar Báez, and Manny Morales, has transformed the entertainment industry in Puerto Rico by digitizing ticket sales and offering innovative technological solutions for both event producers and consumers.
With this acquisition, Ticketera joins other companies in the Forward ecosystem, including Abarca, Platea, Find It PR, nBeta, Nave, Xtillion, Expert Flyer, and the Criollos de Caguas.
According to Tony Navarro, cofounder of Forward and president of Red Ventures Puerto Rico, the acquisition marks an important step in Forward's mission to build a strong business community in Puerto Rico by investing in local talent and creating opportunities that generate impact on the island and beyond.
Forward was originally launched in 2018 as Forward787 with a vision to build Puerto Rican businesses capable of competing at a global level. The acquisition of Ticketera reflects the community's belief in Puerto Rico's potential as a center for innovation and economic opportunity.
For more details about Ticketera and Forward, read the original article on PlateaPR.
