Bluestone Equity Partners Invests in Volo Sports
November 13, 2024
Bluestone Equity Partners made a strategic growth investment in Volo Sports, the largest provider of social and recreational sports leagues and events in the United States, to support expansion of its operations, technology, and M&A capabilities. As part of the investment, Bluestone’s Walker Brumskine will join Volo’s board and the deal represents Bluestone’s sixth investment from its inaugural $300 million fund.
- Buyers
- Bluestone Equity Partners
- Targets
- Volo Sports
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Maryland, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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