RedBird Capital Partners Invests in Main Event Entertainment

Dave & Buster's Acquires Main Event for $835 Million

April 6, 2022

Restaurants & Hospitality

Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Main Event from Ardent Leisure Group and RedBird Capital Partners for a total enterprise value of $835 million. Main Event operates ~50 family entertainment centers across the U.S.; the deal is expected to close later in 2022 and will name Main Event CEO Chris Morris as CEO of the combined entity upon closing.

RedBird Capital Partners Makes Significant Growth Investment in Go Rentals

July 10, 2023

Transportation

RedBird Capital Partners has made a significant minority investment in Go Rentals, the U.S.-based luxury car rental provider, with Main Street Advisors participating alongside RedBird. The founders will remain in place and RedBird partners will join Go Rentals' board as the company looks to accelerate growth across private aviation, sports, entertainment and other premium end markets using RedBird's ecosystem.

RedBird Capital Partners Makes Significant Investment in Fenway Sports Group; LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Paul Wachter Join Ownership

March 31, 2021

Media & Entertainment

RedBird Capital Partners has made a significant minority investment in Fenway Sports Group (FSG) at an enterprise valuation of $7.35 billion to support accelerated growth and strategic acquisitions across FSG’s sports, media and real estate platform. As part of the transaction, LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Paul Wachter exchange a previously held interest in Liverpool FC to join FSG’s ownership group; Sam Kennedy also converts long-term incentive interests into equity.

RedBird Capital Partners and CJ ENM Lead $275M Strategic Investment in Skydance Media

February 11, 2020

Media & Entertainment

Skydance Media received a $275 million strategic investment led by RedBird Capital Partners and CJ ENM, valuing the company at $2.3 billion. The round—also supported by existing investors including the Ellison family and Tencent—aims to expand Skydance's global reach across film, television, animation and interactive platforms, with a particular emphasis on strengthening presence in the APAC region.

RedBird Capital Partners Acquires AC Milan (Yankees Take Minority Stake)

August 31, 2022

Media & Entertainment

RedBird Capital Partners completed the acquisition of Associazione Calcio Milan (AC Milan) for €1.2 billion and will invest in the club's sporting, commercial and infrastructure initiatives. Yankee Global Enterprises (owner of the New York Yankees) entered a strategic partnership and acquired a minority equity stake to help broaden fan reach and commercial opportunities.

RedBird Leads Minority Investment in The SpringHill Company

October 15, 2021

Media & Entertainment

RedBird Capital Partners led a minority investment in The SpringHill Company, the production and consumer brand business founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. The investor group included Nike, Fenway Sports Group and Epic Games; Fried Frank acted as counsel to RedBird on the transaction.