Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions 2023 Deal of the Year: Brand Velocity Acquired Score SportsThe deal was former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning’s first transaction since joining the New York City-based private equity firm. May 1, 2023
Private Equity Tennis Great Venus Williams Joins Private Equity Firm TopspinThe seven-time Grand Slam title holder will take on the role of operating partner at the middle-market investment shop. March 1, 2023
Strategic Buyers Kelly Ripa, Mark Consuelos Buy Stake in Italian Football ClubThe couple is buying a piece of Campobasso 1919, a club in the fifth tier of the Italian football system. November 10, 2022
Private Equity Eli Manning Scores First PE Deal as Partner at Brand VelocityThe former Giants QB has closed his first private equity deal in Score Sports along with a who’s who of supporting celebrity investors. September 29, 2022
Private Equity LeBron James Invests in Canyon Bikes to Help Fund U.S. ExpansionCanyon has raised $30.5 million from LRMR Ventures and US private equity firm SC Holdings. July 29, 2022
Private Equity SeatGeek, Billy Beane SPAC Drop Merger Deal on Market ConditionsSeatGeek is backed by several well-known investors including Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant June 1, 2022
Private Equity The Stars Come Out for Private EquityWhat’s a bigger marketing engine for a private equity firm than a famous face to attract limited partners? May 16, 2022