Investments

NEW YORK, NY: GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, Wednesday announced its commitment to double media investment for annual women’s sports with the creation of a dedicated marketplace. 

GroupM will seek first look and first-to-market opportunities beginning with the 2024-2025 Upfront alongside advertisers including adidas, Ally, Coinbase, Discover, Google, Mars, Nationwide, Unilever, Universal Pictures, among others.  

Mar 25, 2022 07:03
SAN FRANCISCO, CA: In a strategic move to merge the world of esports competition with premium sports & entertainment, leading mobile games platform Skillz announced Thursday a multi-year partnership with UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization. 
Mar 25, 2022 07:03
BENGALURU: Indian cricketer Mayank Agarwal begins a new inning as an investor in Fullife Healthcare Pvt. Ltd, the parent company of sports nutrition brand Fast&Up. 
Mar 24, 2022 06:03
MUMBAI: Packaged coffee products maker Rage Coffee on Wednesday said it has secured funding from Virat Kohli. The food and beverage D2C brand has also been roped in the former Indian cricket team captain as its brand ambassador. The Delhi-based startup did not disclose the amount of investment made by Kohli.
Mar 24, 2022 05:03
SAN MATEO, Calif.: Sony Interactive Entertainment has revealed its plan to acquire Canadian game development outfit Haven Entertainment Studios.  Haven Studios was founded by Jade Raymond, co-creator of Assassin's Creed and former head of Stadia Games and Entertainment, with an investment from SIE.
Mar 15, 2022 20:03
MUMBAI: Telecom service provider Vodafone Idea Limited has partnered with Nazara Technologies to launched Vi Games on the Vi App. As part of the partnership, Vi customers will get access to a wide range of gaming content including popular game titles from various franchises in India on its gaming platform – Vi Games.
Mar 09, 2022 20:03
DUBAI: And then there were four. The organisers of are ensuring media attention on UAE’s upcoming T20 league by calibrated confirmations of the franchise owners that have bought into the event. Capri Global has made its first ever foray into cricket by acquiring a franchise in the upcoming league, it was announced Tuesday.  
Mar 07, 2022 15:03
MUMBAI: Whistling Woods International (WWI) has launched its latest venture – School of Sports & Esports Management.
Mar 04, 2022 16:03
LONDON: Roman Abramovich, the Russian owner of Chelsea FC, has confirmed he is selling the Premier League club, with all net proceeds from the sale to be donated to victims of the ongoing war in Ukraine. The billionaire declared he was making the "incredibly difficult decision" in the "best interest" of the club he has transformed into a football powerhouse (albeit loss making) since he bought it in 2003. 
Mar 03, 2022 19:03
LOS GATOS, Calif.: Netflix, Inc. Wednesday announced that it has entered into a combination agreement to acquire Finnish mobile game developer Next Games. 
Mar 01, 2022 19:03
NEW YORK: Sports management agency Excel Sports Management has agreed to acquire sports and entertainment executive search firm Nolan Partners.  Nolan Partners will continue to be led by chief executive officer Paul Nolan and president Chad Biagini while operating as a new vertical within Excel’s Properties division. Financial terms were not disclosed.