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GTCR and consumer tech exec Gary Swidler launch Ascent Sports Group

Ascent is focused on investing in and building products that enhance participation, engagement, and connection across youth and amateur sports.

1 min read · 20 January 2026

Bluestone invests in pickleball equipment manufacturer Selkirk Sport

As a part of the transaction, Bluestone’s Walker Brumskine will join Selkirk’s board of directors, and Shaaz Khan will join as a board observer.

1 min read · 20 January 2026

DFW Capital, GPP, SK Capital eye pharma commercialization; Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams’ 888 Midas gears up for future investment plays

Rounding up five deals in the pharma commercialization segment, and delving into trends driving that activity; a discussion with 888 Midas’ Ross Walker on the firm’s strategy for investing in the sports, health tech sectors over the next few years; zeroing in on Water Street Healthcare Partners’ investment in a tech-enabled company focused on optimizing hospital pharmacy operations.

5 min read · 16 January 2026

Chicago Bears QB Caleb Williams’ 888 Midas seeks investments in health, wellness, tech and (of course) sports

The firm backs Fruitist, Gywneth Paltrow-led Goop Kitchen and Zipline, explains managing partner Ross Walker.

3 min read · 15 January 2026

Turn/River buys Starlims from Francisco Partners; Arctos expected to kick off third sports fund

We also have a deep dive into TCG’s recent minority investment in romance book publisher Entangled Publishing.

5 min read · 14 January 2026

TCG bets on romance fandom with minority stake in book publisher Entangled

TCG's Julia Beilman: 'We’re drawn to businesses built around passion, storytelling and community.'

3 min read · 14 January 2026

Cutting Edge Group acquires film and TV composer John Paesano's music catalog

Paesano’s catalog’s 80 plus scores span blockbuster films, prestige television, and AAA video games.

2 min read · 13 January 2026

Golf expected to draw PE interest in 2026 after Topgolf acquisition; Very large software assets coming to market in 2026 says Goldman Sachs’ Porter

One Equity's exit from Armis and Hg's take-private of OneStream are deals highlighted in today's Wire.

6 min read · 07 January 2026

Oakley Capital invests in Sir Ben Ainslie’s Athena Racing

Athena Racing is the British America’s Cup team and sailing franchise founded and led by Sir Ben Ainslie.

1 min read · 23 December 2025

Arctos Partners invests in Monumental Sports & Entertainment

In addition to this investment, MSE’s existing backer Qatar Investment Authority has increased its equity stake in the company.

1 min read · 18 December 2025

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