Company acquisitions in the Sports industry always make headlines! Especially since related startups and technology companies have become very popular with private equity firms, strategic buyers and even family offices.
In this blog post, we are taking a closer look at 8 acquisitions that took place in the Sports industry.
Acquisition amount:
$80,000,000
Announcement:
15 December 2009
A provider of online interactive entertainment is Dacheng Network.
Headquarter:
Shanghai, Shanghai, China
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Digital Entertainment, eSports, Gaming
KongZhong offers consumers in the People's Republic of China digital entertainment services.
Headquarter:
Beijing, Beijing, China
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,300,000
Announcement:
4 April 2019
By combining the actual and virtual worlds, Stryking Entertainment focuses on monetizing and engaging sports fans.
Headquarter:
Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Blockchain, Fantasy Sports, Gaming
To support the development of the open metaverse, Animoca Brands works on advancing digital property rights through NFTs and gaming.
Headquarter:
Cyberport, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$3,820,306
Announcement:
7 November 2022
Leading Danish eSport organization Tricked eSport
Headquarter:
Köpenhamn, Vasternorrlands Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Sports
RightBridge Ventures is a business that makes investments.
Headquarter:
Östermalm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$35,000,000
Announcement:
5 April 2021
leading digital sports media company in the US and Latin America. owns and runs more than 20 brands and digital businesses.
Headquarter:
Miami, Florida, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Advertising, Content Marketing, Digital Media, Internet, Media and Entertainment, Soccer, Sports
A digital sports media firm called Playmaker exists at the nexus of sports, gaming, media, and technology.
Headquarter:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$1,020,000
Announcement:
20 January 2022
Through customized training plans, PhysiMax Technologies enables athletes to enhance performance and prevent injuries.
Headquarter:
Glil Yam, Tel Aviv, Israel
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Artificial Intelligence, Fitness, Health Care, Information Technology, Machine Learning, Sports, Wellness
A digital therapeutics firm called DarioHealth is involved in the creation and marketing of unique and exclusive technologies.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$25,000,000
Announcement:
12 April 2022
An online sports publisher located in Dubai is called Kooora.
Headquarter:
Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Gaming, News, Publishing, Sports
Footballco is a publishing and media firm for football.
Headquarter:
London, England, United Kingdom
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$57,543,721
Announcement:
22 December 2021
Sportnco concentrates on providing its customers with the greatest iGaming options.
Headquarter:
Labège, Midi-Pyrenees, France
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Gambling, Gaming, Online Games, Sports
Through its three B2B solutions, Gaming Innovation Group provides state-of-the-art cloud-based services and performance marketing.
Headquarter:
Bokeelia, Florida, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Acquisition amount:
$16,000,000
Announcement:
18 January 2022
AMG/PARADE is a publishing house that specializes in producing articles on cuisine, families, sports, and entertainment.
Headquarter:
New York, New York, United States
Where to find them:
Website
Industry:
Digital Entertainment, Fitness, Food and Beverage, Sports
The Arena Group combines strong brands in markets where customers are enthusiastic and offers memorable experiences.
Headquarter:
Seattle, Washington, United States
Where to find them:
Website
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