BYL Ventures Launches to Support EarlyStage Startups in Sports and Entertainment
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BYL Ventures Launches to Support EarlyStage Startups in Sports and Entertainment

ByAlice Temper

Build Your Legacy (BYL) Ventures, the exclusive venture investment arm of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Family, has been launched to focus on earlystage startups in the entertainment and media, sports, consumer products, and technology categories. The firm is dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, strategically leveraging the Antetokounmpo familys expanding business empire and…

Teton Ridge Expands Its Western Sports Domain with Acquisition of The Cowboy Channel
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Teton Ridge Expands Its Western Sports Domain with Acquisition of The Cowboy Channel

ByAlice Temper

Teton Ridge, a leading brand at the crossroads of Western sports and entertainment, has acquired The Cowboy Channel, Cowgirl Channel, and The Cowboy Channel from Rural Media Group. This acquisition establishes Teton Ridge as the largest rights holder in the Western sports sector, enabling them to expand the reach and impact of Western sports globally….

Reliance Industries, Viacom18, and Disney Form Joint Venture with Star India
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Reliance Industries, Viacom18, and Disney Form Joint Venture with Star India

ByAlice Temper

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), Viacom18 Media Private Limited (Viacom18), and The Walt Disney Company have announced the merger of their media and JioCinema businesses with Star India Private Limited, following regulatory approvals. The joint venture is valued at ₹ 70,352 crore (~US$ 8.5 billion) postmerger, with RIL controlling 16.34%, Viacom18 holding 46.82%, and Disney owning…

Griffin Gaming Partners Leads €17 Million Financing Round for Finnish Studio BIT ODD
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Griffin Gaming Partners Leads €17 Million Financing Round for Finnish Studio BIT ODD

ByAlice Temper

BIT ODD, a pioneering gaming studio based in Finland, has successfully secured a €17 million financing round. The funding was led by Griffin Gaming Partners, with additional participation from prominent investors including Makers Fund and Index Ventures. This substantial investment is aimed at empowering BIT ODD to deliver captivating gaming experiences that deeply resonate with…

European business Swoove Studios raises $7.5m in seed funding round ahead of U.S. launch and strategic review
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European business Swoove Studios raises $7.5m in seed funding round ahead of U.S. launch and strategic review

ByAlice Temper

Swoove Studios, a leading 3D animation software company based in Belgium, has successfully closed a $7.5 million seed funding round led by European angel investors. This latest funding brings the total raised by the company to $11 million since its inception in 2020. The company has initiated a strategic review as it expands its operations…

ESE Entertainment Acquires Bombee Americas to Expand Reach with Tier 1 Clients in Gaming and Entertainment Sectors
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ESE Entertainment Acquires Bombee Americas to Expand Reach with Tier 1 Clients in Gaming and Entertainment Sectors

ByAlice Temper

ESE Entertainment Inc., a global technology company focused on gaming, has successfully acquired Bombee Americas, the North American arm of Bombee Event Production AB. Bombee Americas is renowned for delivering toptier live productions and event management services to clients such as Activision Blizzard and Electronic Arts. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in ESEs growth…

Allied Gaming & Entertainment Receives Strategic Investment from Yellow River Global Capital
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Allied Gaming & Entertainment Receives Strategic Investment from Yellow River Global Capital

ByAlice Temper

Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc. (AGAE), a global experiential entertainment company, has announced a strategic investment from Yellow River Global Capital, an alternative private equity manager specializing in digital technologies, new media, and entertainment. The investment will provide AGAE with financial support, strategic resources, networking opportunities, and industry expertise to advance its strategic initiatives. The…

Initial Group Acquires Grandview, Expanding Literary Representation Capabilities
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Initial Group Acquires Grandview, Expanding Literary Representation Capabilities

ByAlice Temper

Initial Group, a talentcentric entertainment company backed by TPG, has announced the acquisition of Grandview, a leading Hollywood literary management firm. The combined entity will operate under the banner of Untitled Entertainment, solidifying their position in the literary representation space. The acquisition marks Initial Groups continued growth in the entertainment industry and their commitment to…