Sports

MusicBird scoops up R&B duo Majid Jordan's publishing catalog

The deal comprises the publishers’ and writers’ shares of their catalog, including their records “Her,” “Gave Your Love Away,” and “Stars Align,” as well as co-writing credits for other artists such as “Hold On, We’re Going Home” by Drake and “For Free” by DJ Khaled.

Sportsology invests in MLB team Texas Rangers

The transaction represents SCP's inaugural investment in Major League Baseball.

Monogram-backed Vasco picks up Schubert Tennis

Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Vasco is a provider of sports surfacing solutions.

KKR snags sports investor Arctos for $1.4bn; Arsenal said to seek investment bank for Chroma Color; PE firms ready IPOs

An exclusive about an Arsenal Capital-backed chemicals producer lining up an investment bank for an upcoming sale process; KKR agrees to acquire sports PE investment firm Arctos; a companies-for-sale update.

KKR to acquire sports investor Arctos for $1.4bn

Arctos was founded by Ian Charles and Doc O'Connor in 2019.

CVC's Marathon acquisition underscores private credit’s appeal to PE firms; Why LongRange sees value in 24 Hour Fitness

CVC has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Equine Network, the largest for-profit equestrian-based sports league in the US, from Growth Catalyst Partners.

CVC to take controlling stake in equestrian sports league Equine Network from Growth Catalyst

This investment will be the first new league investment in CVC’s Global Sport Group, which will now hold stakes in eight unique leagues and competitions.