Cisco: M&A

MAY 6, 2024

In the realm of sports, a profound shift has occurred, transforming the traditional notion of game day into a holistic experience day. Gone are the days when fans merely attended matches to watch… Read more on Cisco Blogs

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PE Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Thanks to the athletes and Gen Z fans, new forms of connectivity are growing the value base of sports – it’s the cusp of a new era. The post Talent: the next gold rush in sports investing appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Apollo, Clearlake and Sixth Street are among the private equity firms buying and selling in the wide world of sports. The post Goal-oriented: 7 private equity deals in the sports sector appeared first on PE Hub.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

JANUARY 19, 2024

Sports technology market is segmented on the basis of technology, sports. By sports, the market is segmented into American football/rugby, baseball, basketball, cricket, golf, ice hockey, tennis, soccer, and others- Industry forecast 2023-2030 Sports technology market is segmented on the basis of technology, sports.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Underdog & company is a marketing services firm for the sports, media, entertainment and social impact/nonprofit industries. The post NewSpring-backed underdog & company scoops up college sports advisor Altius appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 10, 2024

The post Charterhouse invests in sports marketing agency Two Circles appeared first on PE Hub. Bruin Capital has exited as a result of this transaction.

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Global Banking & Finance

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

European athletes should start investing in sports tech: here’s how By Antonio Cacorino, CEO of APEX Sports tech investment is on the rise. In the second quarter of 2023 alone, sports technology firms raised US$1.6 billion in private funding, and M&As hit US$14.5

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

MLSE owns the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Toronto Raptors, the Toronto Argonauts and other sports teams. The post OMERS to buy 5% indirect stake in Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment appeared first on PE Hub.

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Entertainment 83

PE Hub

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Audiences are more interested than ever in the business of sports,' said Zucker, former president of CNN Worldwide and CEO of NBCUniversal. The post Jeff Zucker-led RedBird IMI invests in Front Office Sports appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Based in Rochelle Park, New Jersey, ZRG is a global talent firm and TurnkeyZRG is its sports, entertainment and media division. The post RFE Investment-backed ZRG and TurnkeyZRG appoints King as managing director for PE and sports groups appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Arctos, BPEA EQT and RedBird Capital are among the private equity firms making deals in the sports sector. The post The MVPs of private equity: Top PE-backed sports deals of 2023 appeared first on PE Hub.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 9, 2024

The post L2 Capital buys basketball floors manufacturer Robbins Sports Surfaces appeared first on PE Hub. Robbins' customers include elementary, middle, and high schools as well as colleges and NCAA and NBA teams.

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PE Hub

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post NewSpring brings its playbook to sports marketer Underdog appeared first on PE Hub. NewSpring bought Underdog in June and announced its first add-on earlier in November.

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Global Banking & Finance

MAY 7, 2024

Building Inclusivity into Business – Lessons from the World of Sport Earlier this year I wrote an opinion piece about how business leaders can take lessons from elite sport to help their decision-making, performance and management.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 6, 2024

Legacy beverage brands like Pepsico are investing in new sports drinks at the same time startup Prime is showing strength.

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Global Banking & Finance

MARCH 28, 2024

JD Sports’ January sales fall in ‘challenging’ market LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear retailer JD Sports said trading conditions remained challenging after its like-for-like sales dropped in January, resulting in fourth-quarter growth of just 0.1%. 4 […]

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CNBC: Investing

AUGUST 31, 2023

Alan Waxman, the CEO and co-founder of Sixth Street, talked about his vision in the increasingly crowded sports industry.

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CNBC: Investing

JANUARY 28, 2024

online sports betting market. With roughly 80% of the market, both FanDuel and DraftKings are the leaders of the U.S.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

MARCH 25, 2024

Brera Holdings (Nasdaq: BREA) provides an update concerning its potential next professional sports club acquisition.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The post Bain Capital to acquire significant stake in sports and nutrition brands provider 1440 Foods appeared first on PE Hub. The transaction is expected to close in December.

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PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The post Roebling Capital Partners invests in field hockey distributor Longstreth Sporting Goods appeared first on PE Hub. John Schaefer and David Dahle serve as co-owners of Longstreth.

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PE Hub

AUGUST 31, 2023

The post SRJ Sports Investments takes minority stake in Professional Fighters League appeared first on PE Hub. As part of the deal, SRJ will become an investor in a new regional league, PFL MENA as well as supporting PFL's expansion in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.

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PE Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post Solace Capital-backed Sun Mountain Sports recruits Knudson as president and chief brand officer appeared first on PE Hub. In this role, Knudson will lead global commercial strategy focused on driving sales, marketing, and product innovation.

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Global Banking & Finance

MAY 16, 2024

SINE Digital, The Live Entertainment and Sport Performance Marketing Agency Transforming Audience Reach, Raises £1.9

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PE Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The post Providence invests in sports and entertainment venue architectural firm Populous Holdings appeared first on PE Hub. Populous will continue to be led by one of its founders and global chair, Earl Santee, and its existing leadership.

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Architecture Entertainment Investment IT 75

Global Banking & Finance

APRIL 22, 2024

Mike Bahun and Fundraising University Make a Lasting Impact on Sports Programs Nationwide When Mike Bahun was 10 years old, his family used to drop him off at the baseball fields, where sports became a refuge and sanctuary for him to learn accountability and discipline.

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PE Hub

JUNE 26, 2023

The post NewSpring Holdings launches new sports marketing platform underdog & company appeared first on PE Hub. Dan Mannix, co-founder of underdog venture team, will serve as co-founder and managing partner of underdog & company.

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PE Hub

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The post Top PE-backed sports deals of the year; plus Houlihan Lokey to acquire placement agent Triago appeared first on PE Hub. Houlihan Lokey is acquiring placement agent and advisor Triago.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The post KKR takes full ownership of Global Atlantic; NewSpring builds out sports marketing platform appeared first on PE Hub. KKR will acquire the remaining 37 percent stake in insurance company Global Atlantic.

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Insurance 69

Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

APRIL 16, 2024

Acquisition of Social Gamification App for Sports Fans Expands Infinite Reality’s Product Development and Engineering Team and Enhances Company’s Technology Capabilities Across its Multiple Operating Verticals Acquisition of Social Gamification App for Sports Fans Expands Infinite Reality’s Product Development and Engineering Team and Enhances Company’s (..)

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The New York Times: Mergers, Acquisitions and Dive

JUNE 10, 2023

The kingdom’s enormous sovereign wealth fund, which backed the golf series, has an appetite for sports. Its deal with the PGA Tour may pave the way for more investments.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Increase in number of competitive sporting events and leagues around the world and rising demand for sports stars in advertising and marketing for various brands are driving global sports nutrition market revenue growth Increase in number of competitive sporting events and leagues around the world and rising demand for sports stars in advertising and (..)

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PE Hub

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The post EY shares CEO optimism on mega deals; Super Bowl shines spotlight on PE’s role in sports appeared first on PE Hub. Private equity gets bullish over accountants.

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Global Newswire by Notified: M&A

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The global fantasy sports market is segmented on the basis of sports type, platforms, and demographics. The market can be segmented into football, baseball, basketball, hockey, cricket, and others based on sports type. In terms of categorization by platform, the market is segmented into mobile application, and websites.

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TechCrunch: M&A

APRIL 10, 2024

As eBay continues to invest in the trading card space, the e-commerce company announced Wednesday three significant commercial transactions with Collectors, the parent company of PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator), the third-party authentication and grading provider in the collectibles industry.

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PE Hub

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The post Clearlake, Charlesbank and Fortress recap collegiate sports marketing firm Learfield appeared first on PE Hub. Learfield's prior equity holders will retain an equity stake in the company.

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Equities 52

MergersCorp M&A International

JANUARY 25, 2024

Stephen Cleeve, Chairman of King’s Lynn Town Football Club (“ KLTFC ”), a National League North football club, has today announced a strategic investment and partnership deal that will see Turn Sports Investments (“ TSI ”) invest in the Club. Today is an important moment in the Club’s journey towards the future.

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