Investments

MUMBAI:  Esports media platform TalkEsport announced Wednesday the successful closure of its pre-series A funding round, securing an investment of $1 million from Saswat Ventures. 

The investment underscores TalkEsport’s robust growth trajectory and reaffirms its position as a pioneering force in the esports industry.

Sep 18, 2023 19:09
Everton has been sold to 777 Partners, with the US private equity firm buying out Farhad Moshiri's 94.1% stake in the struggling Premier League club in a deal reportedly worth more than £550 million ($685m). The Miami-based investment fund declared on Friday it had signed an agreement with the British-Iranian billionaire to acquire his stake in Everton. 
Sep 18, 2023 19:09
Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly, who announced plans to establish an integrated steel plant with his friend at Salboni in West Bengal’s Paschim Medinipur, will execute the project with the assistance of Captain Steel, a senior official confirmed to PTI.
Sep 15, 2023 20:09
Renowned Telugu film star Akkineni Naga Chaitanya has recently acquired ownership of a motorsport racing team - Hyderabad Blackbirds (HBB).  The team, which has made its mark in the Indian Racing League, is set to participate in the inaugural season of the Formula 4 Indian Championship. This new venture is organized and promoted by Racing Promotions Private Limited (RPPL).
Sep 14, 2023 20:09
Sportswear and athleisure company Agilitas Sports, which is co-founded by former Puma India MD Abhishek Ganguly, has fully acquired Mochiko Shoes Pvt Ltd, one of India’s largest sports footwear manufacturers, for an undisclosed sum.  Mochiko Shoes makes licensed products for leading brands including adidas, Puma, New Balance, Skechers, Reebok, Asics, Crocs, Decathlon, Clarks and US Polo.
Sep 12, 2023 18:09
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.: Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. and World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. Tuesday announced the close of their previously announced agreement and the launch of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. 
Sep 07, 2023 20:09
Nazara Technologies stated Thursday that it has received board approval to raise Rs 410 crore from SBI Mutual Fund, the largest asset management company in India, through equity share issuance. This move comes as the diversified gaming and sports media company looks to build a warchest for potential acquisitions to grow its existing businesses.
Sep 07, 2023 18:09
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Rajasthan Royals have reportedly tabled a bid for English county Yorkshire. The bid for the troubled club is said to be £25 million ($31m), £10m more than the £15m the club need to raise to pay off what’s owed to ex-chair Colin Graves, UK's Daily Mail reports. The offer, according to the Mail, will be put to the board this month.
Sep 05, 2023 18:09
Ahead of season 5 of the Tennis Premier League (TPL), the founders and owners of ENN Sports LLP, Nikunj Shah, Navin Dalmia, and Rajdeep Dalmia, have acquired the Hyderabad Strikers. The trio will be co-owners of the two-time and current TPL champions alongside celebrity co-owner Rakul Preet Singh.
Sep 04, 2023 20:09
Online gaming company Nazara Technologies Limited on Monday announced the approval of a preferential allotment of equity shares with the aim of raising up to Rs 100 crore. Nazara Technologies will issue up to 14 lakh equity shares of face value of Rs 4 each at a price of Rs 714 per equity share to Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath's companies.
Sep 04, 2023 20:09
The owners of three Indian Premier League franchises have initiated discussions with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding their respective capital raising strategies, Mint has reported.