Convio, Inc., Files Registration Statement for Proposed Initial Public Offering.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Convio, Inc. today announced that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The shares of common stock to be sold in the offering are expected to be offered by Convio and certain of its stockholders.

Goldman, Sachs & Co. will act as sole book-running manager for the proposed offering. Thomas Weisel Partners LLC will act as joint lead manager and William Blair and Company, JMP Securities LLC and Pacific Crest Securities Inc., will act as co-managers. The number of shares to be sold and the price range for the proposed offering have not yet been determined.

A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.

The offering will be made only by means of a prospectus. When available, copies of the preliminary prospectus related to the offering can be obtained from the prospectus department of Goldman, Sachs & Co., Attn: Prospectus Department, 85 Broad Street, New York, New York 10004, via fax at 212-902-9316 or via email at [e-mail].

About Convio

Convio is a provider of on-demand software and services that enable nonprofit organizations to more effectively raise funds, influence public policy and support their missions by leveraging the Internet to build strong relationships with constituents.