Media Venture Transactions

Eterlast uses blockchain technology to build games where users collect, trade and play with NFTs of iconic sports moments - starting with boxing and rugby. Eterlast was founded in 2021 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Active Partners
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.active.partners

Wave Sports + Entertainment is a sports and entertainment company serving modern day fans via content, products, and experiences. WSE obsesses over sports, from the mainstream to more, bringing superfans the coverage, culture, commentary, and community they crave. Wave Sports + Entertainment was founded in 2017 and is based in Santa Monica, California.

TZP Group
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.tzpgroup.com

Atmosphere is a free streaming multi-channel platform for businesses offering 64 original and partner TV channels licensed for commercial venue usage. Atmosphere also provides value-added features for venue operators including a digital signage feature for businesses to run their house promotions within the content. Atmosphere was founded in 2019 and is based in Austin, Texas.

Sageview Capital
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Palo Alto, California
www.sageviewcapital.com

Valor Equity Partners
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Chicago, Illinois
www.valorep.com

Podimo is a platform for podcast and audiobook lovers as well as audio content creators. Podimo app puts a world of podcasts and audiobooks at your fingertips. Their revenue-sharing model rewards creators for making content that people want to hear – whether they have an established following or a niche audience. Podimo was founded in 2019 and is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Highland Europe
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.highlandeurope.com

CreatorUp is a global video marketplace that allows clients to instantly purchase from over 400 video services. From live-action to animation and from live-streaming to immersive 360VR, the CreatorUp Marketplace has video solutions across all industries. With expertise in education, social impact, events, and all types of business and marketing communications, CreatorUp helps any size of organization inspire, educate and drive results through video. Creator Up was founded in 2012 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Achieve Partners
Investor
Private Equity Firm
New York, New York
www.achievepartners.com

LiveBarn is a provider of Live & On-Demand broadcasting of amateur and youth sporting events. Their patented technology and camera system automatically follow the flow of the game - similar to a traditional television broadcast. LiveBarn currently broadcasts from over 1,500 facilities, including hockey, baseball, soccer, and basketball venues. LiveBarn was founded in 2014 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

BDC Capital
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Montreal, Quebec
https://www.bdc.ca/en/bdc-capital/growth-equity

Susquehanna Growth Equity
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania
www.sgep.com

BoxCast is an easy, flexible live streaming platform that empowers thousands of organizations around the world to engage and grow their communities through high-quality video. BoxCast was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio.

Updata Partners
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
Washington, District of Columbia
www.updata.com

ArtNight is a curated platform that hosts creative workshops in nearly 100 cities throughout Germany, Benelux, and the UK. ArtNight recruits and trains event hosts on branded formats and sells tickets via its international platform to a local clientele. Developing new verticals like ShakeNight, BakeNight, or PlantNight, the startup is creating a growing portfolio of international experience brands. Providing both entertainment and education, ArtNight’s mission is to bring people back together in real life. ArtNight was founded in 2016 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Acton Capital
Investor
Venture Capital Firm
Munich, Germany
www.actoncapital.com

Fnatic is a professional video gaming team, consisting of players from across the globe who all make a living through competing. Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. Fnatic delivers industry-leading content, experiences, and activations through offices and facilities in cities between Los Angeles and Tokyo. Fnatic was founded in 2004 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Beringea
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.beringea.com

STX Entertainment is a fully integrated, diversified, global media company designed from inception to unlock value from the 21st century’s changing media landscape. STX specializes in the development, production, marketing, and distribution of talent-driven films, television, and digital media content, with a unique ability to maximize the impact of content across worldwide, multiplatform distribution channels, including unparalleled global capabilities and direct passage into the China market. STX Entertainment was founded in 2014 and is based in Burbank, California.

TPG
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Fort Worth, Texas
www.tpg.com

Hony Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beijing, China
www.honycapital.com

Adaptive Studios is an entertainment studio that develops and produces original stories for traditional and digital distribution. Adaptive Studios was founded in 2012 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Atwater Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Los Angeles, California
www.atwater-capital.com

Drone Racing League provides proprietary technology, custom drones, and in-house media and event experts to host global, professional drone races for elite pilots and create thrilling drone racing content. DRL was founded in 2015 and is based in New York City.

Allianz X
Investor
Corporate Investor
Munich, Germany
www.allianzx.com

Team Whistle is a media company that creates and distributes engaging content experiences for today's audiences, always playing in the positive and resonating with what's relatable. Team Whistle was founded in 2014 and is based in New York.

Beringea
Investor
Private Equity Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.beringea.com

Felix & Paul Studios is a creator of immersive entertainment experiences, creating unparalleled, highly engaging and inspired virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality experiences for audiences worldwide. Felix & Paul Studios was founded in 2013 and is based in Montreal, Quebec.

La Caisse
Investor
Asset Manager
Québec, Quebec
www.lacaisse.com/en/investments/private-equity

Linmon Pictures is an operator of a boutique studio. Ningmeng Pictures is based in Shanghai, China.

Hony Capital
Investor
Private Equity Firm
Beijing, China
www.honycapital.com

Pirate is a creative studio and artist community network with close to 50 locations across the UK, Europe and the US. Pirate was founded in 2015 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Talis Capital
Investor
Growth Capital Firm
London, United Kingdom
www.taliscapital.com