EQT Private Equity has invested in United Talent Agency, an entertainment and sports company.

UTA represents talent across many categories like TV, film, music, sports and digital media.

Kasper Knokgaard, partner at EQT, said, “EQT invests in industry-leading platforms that are well situated for strong and sustained growth across economic cycles, are aligned with our values, and where we know we can create significant value – UTA checks all the boxes. We are excited to partner with Jeremy Zimmer and the entire team to accelerate UTA’s growth trajectory and enable more opportunities across entertainment and media.”

UTA was advised by Moelis & Company and Skadden Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. EQT Private Equity was advised by Weil, Gotshal & Manges and Bain & Company.