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Bain Capital and Warner Music launch JV to invest $1.2bn in music catalogs

The partnership was formed through equal equity commitments from WMG and Bain Capital.

1 min read · 01 July 2025

Seven7 invests alongside Altor in acquisition of CCM Hockey

CCM Hockey is a Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer.

1 min read · 25 June 2025

Bridgepoint to complete exit from Dorna Sports after EU approval

Dorna is a global sports management, media and marketing company and MotoGP rights holder.

1 min read · 24 June 2025

College sports settlement sure to entice private equity; Verlinvest and Mistral increase Insomnia Cookies stake

A settlement in House vs. NCAA allowing college athletes to be directly compensated by schools could open opportunities for PE firms to invest. What we know so far; how deal value has risen so far despite deal count dropping according to HarbourVest’s 2025 Midyear Market Outlook; Verlinvest and Mistral Equity Partners increase their investment in Insomnia Cookies; Houlihan Lokey's US Restaurant Industry update shows why restaurant deals are so attractive.

5 min read · 11 June 2025

Deal volume declined 34% in May; The Raine Group’s Erik Hodge eyes entertainment opportunities in Europe and YouTube

An interview with Erik Hodge, a partner at The Raine Group, who shared his thoughts on the current state of PE investments in the entertainment sector, President Trump’s proposed foreign film tariff, and more; global private equity deal value declined by 34 percent year-over-year, according to S&P data released yesterday; exploring what’s shaping dealmakers’ appetite in restoration services.

5 min read · 10 June 2025

YouTube, Europe and AI offer opportunities for PE investors in content

The Raine Group’s Erik Hodge: ‘We look at content investing pretty broadly, and don’t necessarily define it as limited to film and TV.’

4 min read · 10 June 2025

Abry Partners latest to bet on accounting and advisory services; Mark Cuban and others launch new PE funds to invest in sports

Abry Partners announced it is making a strategic investment in Burgess Hodgson.

4 min read · 09 June 2025

More PE sports deals ahead as TPG, Rory McIlroy, Mark Cuban and Dave Checketts launch funds

'Investors want to deploy capital and they see an attractive asset class,' says the Raine Group's Colin Neville.

4 min read · 09 June 2025

HarbourView to acquire select catalog assets from Rodney Jerkins

The deal was facilitated by Swedish music tech firm Chapter Two.

2 min read · 30 May 2025

Round Hill Music picks up catalogs that include hit songs by Rod Stewart and Olivia Newton-John

Round Hill has also acquired a selection of Al Stewart’s master rights.

1 min read · 29 May 2025

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