Sports

Technology is helping PE investors tap into sports fandoms, says Dynasty Equity’s Don Cornwell; Why dealmakers should never skip an AGM

A thought leader Q&A with Don Cornwell, CEO of Dynasty Equity, which invests in the sports ecosystem, including sports-enabled operating businesses, franchises, leagues and adjacent assets; some advice for dealmakers coming on the heels of PEI Group’s Investor Relations Network New York Forum.

Montage Partners invests in live events production services firm Lighten Up

Nathan Megaw, founder and president of Lighten Up, will retain a meaningful ownership stake and continue to lead the company.

William Blair to acquire Inner Circle Sports

Inner Circle Sports will continue to operate with its same name for a period of time post-acquisition.

Avenue Sports Fund invests in professional soccer team The North Carolina Courage

Steve Malik serves as chairman of The North Carolina Courage and Mak Lind is the head coach.

KKR invests in professional men's soccer league MLS Next Pro

In connection with this transaction, MLS and KKR have formed Hometown Soccer Holdings, a platform to support the evolution of MLS Next Pro.

Warburg Pincus’ Jake Siewert to speak at PEI Group’s Investor Relations Network NY Forum, plus a profile of Chad Doerge as he moves to Round Hill

Previewing PEI Group's Investor Relations Network New York Forum; a Dealmakers to Watch profile of Chad Doerge, the new president and deputy CEO of music-focused PE firm Round Hill.

Hg invests in elite sports AI platform Teamworks

AllianceBernstein also participated in the investment, which puts Teamworks valuation over $1.5 billion.