Simon Hennes (DE)

Simon Hennes is the CEO and co-founder of vivenu, a global ticketing commerce platform to empower event organizers with full control over their ticketing operations. vivenu's API-first solution enables clients like the Grammy Awards, Stanford University, Schalke 04 and Permanent Entertainment to manage ticket sales under their own branding. Under Simon's leadership, vivenu has expanded globally, serving over 900 clients across more than 50 countries and raising over $65 million from investors including Balderton Capital and Activant Capital. In 2025, Hennes was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30 Europe list for his impact on the live events industry.