Infinite Reality Acquires Drone Racing League for $250M
April 22, 2024
Infinite Reality (iR) signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Drone Racing League (DRL) for $250 million, boosting iR's valuation to $3.5 billion. The acquisition brings DRL's technology, media assets and sports IP into iR's immersive, AI-powered entertainment platform and is expected to close in Q2 2024 subject to customary approvals.
- Buyers
- Infinite Reality
- Targets
- Drone Racing League
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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