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Sports Private Equity: Bright Spot in a Troubled PE Landscape or an Emerging Bubble?

Mergers and Inquisitions

Others with a broader “entertainment” focus include Atairos, Causeway, The Chernin Group, Elysian Park (more of a VC), Fiume Capital, and Zelnick Media. Larger, Diversified Funds That Also Invest in Sports As sports investing became more popular, many firms with a traditional TMT or media/entertainment focus also got involved.

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Cooley’s 2023 Tech M&A Year in Review: An AI-Generated Glass Half Full

Cooley M&A

billion sale of portfolio company Adenza to Nasdaq – PE-backed tech exits also took a hit in 2023, with total deal values declining 35% versus 2022. [2] 2] The moribund IPO market was a major contributor to this decline: There have been no sponsor-backed tech IPOs in the US since 2021.

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