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.

May 07, 2020 18:05
NEW YORK: Hollywood talent agency and entertainment giant Endeavor has agreed to sell its minority stake in Epic Games as part of the North Carolina-based company's latest fundraising round, which is expected to come at a valuation of more than $15 billion, according to Bloomberg and The Hollywood Reporter. 
May 06, 2020 19:05
MUMBAI: The owners of Indian Premier League franchise Kolkata Knight Riders have confirmed interest to investing in The Hundred, ECB’s unique 100-ball tournament, if the competition turns towards private investment next year. KKR CEO Venky Mysore told UK's The Telegraph on Tuesday that they would surely be keen to “explore” investment opportunities in The Hundred.
Apr 28, 2020 19:04
MUMBAI: Premium sports technology company SportsUno has brought on board former Indian fast bowler Rudra Pratap Singh, with the company being among the chosen few to have been selected by industry body NASSCOM to digitise the grassroots operations of the sport industry in India.
Apr 24, 2020 16:04
HAMBURG: Miami-based private equity firm H.I.G. has announced that its European affiliate has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in Lagardère Sports in a transaction from French media conglomerate Lagardère Group. Lagardère announced plans in December to sell 75% of its sports business to H.I.G in a deal valuing the agency at €110 million (US$118 million). 
Apr 23, 2020 18:04
MUMBAI: Football Sports Development Limited (FSDL), organisers and commercial rights holders of the Indian Super League had a (virtual one would assume) meeting on Wednesday to discuss the expansion of the ISL to a 12-team league in the 2020-2021 season, a media platform reported Wednesday.  
Apr 22, 2020 13:04
LONDON: Human rights organisation Amnesty International has offered its opinion on the imminent takeover of Premier League club Newcastle United FC by Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund (Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia). No surprises for guessing that said opinion is extremely critical of the impending deal.
Apr 22, 2020 12:04
MUMBAI: Social media behemoth Facebook Wednesday announced a $5.7 billion (Rs 435.74 billion) investment in Jio Platforms Limited, part of Reliance Industries Limited, making Facebook its largest minority shareholder.
Apr 21, 2020 14:04
CHENNAI: TVS Racing's parent company has announced the successful acquisition of stricken British motorcycle company Norton, in an all-cash deal for £16 million (around Rs 1.53 billion). Leading Indian two-wheeler manufacturer TVS Motor Company completed the buyout by acquiring certain assets of Norton Motorcycles (U.K.) Limited (in administration) through one of TVS Motor's overseas subsidiaries. 
Apr 21, 2020 12:04
LONDON: Mercedes AMG Petronas Motorsport Formula One Team and is Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff has purchased shares in Aston Martin Lagonda, the iconic British automotive brand which will return to the Formula 1 grid next year with the rebranded Racing Point team.
Apr 08, 2020 15:04
ROUNDGLASS SPORTS Private Limited is now reportedly the sole owner of I-League outfit Punjab Football Club (earlier Minerva Punjab FC) after buying out the 50% stake that is currently with original promoters Ranjit Bajaj and his spouse Henna Singh.   Bajaj and Ms Singh have resigned as the directors of Punjab FC, Goal reports.