Tracked deals
491
491 tracked deals across 2009-2026.
Top Private Equity-Backed Media & Entertainment Acquirers
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
468 pe · 278 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
85 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence Equity Partners | 10 | Specialist private equity firm focused on growth-oriented... | PE |
| RedBird Capital Partners | 10 | Private investment firm focused on growth-oriented invest... | PE |
| Shamrock Capital | 9 | Los Angeles-based investment firm focused on private equi... | PE |
| Growth Catalyst Partners | 8 | Middle‑market private equity firm investing in marketing,... | PE |
| EagleTree Capital | 6 | Middle-market private equity firm that manages funds inve... | PE |
| Silver Lake | 6 | Global technology investment firm focused on acquiring an... | PE |
| WTWH Media | 6 | Digital-first B2B media and marketing company serving mul... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Arc | 5 | Global B2B events, data and media platform focused on bui... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Blackstone | 5 | Global alternative asset manager providing investment cap... | PE |
| Bluestone Equity Partners | 5 | Institutionally-backed private equity firm focused on Spo... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Media & Entertainment by Year
Last 9 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 9, 2026
- Buyer
- Informa, Blackstone
- Target
- Clarion
- Seller
- Blackstone
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Informa has agreed to acquire Clarion from Blackstone for an enterprise value of £2.24 billion. The deal is intended to significantly expand Informa’s B2B Live Events portfolio with more than 100 specialist brands and accelerate growth across electronics, defense and security, gaming, energy, and technology.
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- Buyer
- eFormed Ventures
- Target
- Outdoor Life
- Seller
- Recurrent Ventures
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Buyout
eFormed Ventures acquired Outdoor Life from Recurrent Ventures and will immediately own and manage the publication. The deal combines Outdoor Life’s editorial content with eFormed’s Resonance 2.0 AI search, discovery, and pricing technology to expand into a wholly owned outdoor retail marketplace.
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September 22, 2026
- Buyer
- Forge
- Target
- Becker's Healthcare
- Seller
- Pamlico Capital
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Forge, a B2B events and media company backed by Apollo, agreed to acquire Becker's Healthcare, a media and events platform backed by Pamlico Capital. The deal is intended to expand Forge’s healthcare and life sciences presence by combining Becker’s with its existing Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences portfolio.
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September 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Bain Capital Credit
- Target
- Playfly Sports
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Bain Capital Credit’s Private Credit Group provided a $250 million senior credit facility to Playfly Sports, with Bain acting as lead lender and administrative agent. The financing is intended to support Playfly’s continued growth for its revenue maximization services across sports media, sponsorship, and technology.
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- Buyer
- Lottomatica, Blackstone
- Target
- CIRSA
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Italy
- Type
- Buyout
Lottomatica and Blackstone-backed CIRSA have agreed to an all-share EU cross-border statutory merger where CIRSA will be absorbed by Lottomatica, making Lottomatica the surviving listed company. The combined group is expected to generate approximately €2 billion in pro forma Adjusted EBITDA and pursue about €115 million in annual pre-tax cash synergies, with completion targeted for Q2 2027.
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August 26, 2026
- Buyer
- DAZN, RedBird Capital Partners, 32 Equity, TKO Group Holdings
- Target
- EverPass Media
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
DAZN has agreed to acquire EverPass Media to accelerate its U.S. expansion and establish EverPass' technology as the foundation for DAZN for Business. EverPass brings exclusive commercial distribution rights to NFL Sunday Ticket and a multi-screen streaming platform for bars, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial venues.
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August 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Backcast Partners, Raven Capital Management, Cloverlay
- Target
- Crossroads Live, Inc.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Backcast Partners provided a strategic senior secured debt investment to support the recapitalization of Crossroads Live, Inc. Crossroads is an existing portfolio company of Raven Capital Management and Cloverlay, which have built the company through incremental acquisitions in theatrical IP touring.
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- Buyer
- Arctos
- Target
- Atlanta Falcons
- Seller
- Arthur M. Blank (or other limited partners, if applicable)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Arctos has agreed to acquire a 10% stake in the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in a deal that values the franchise at approximately $10.6 billion, according to CNBC sources. The investment is expected to occur over the next 18 months in two tranches and remains subject to approval by NFL ownership.
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August 19, 2026
- Buyer
- KKR
- Target
- BookMyShow
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- India
- Type
- Growth capital
KKR has agreed to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, an India-based ticketing and live entertainment platform. The investment is intended to accelerate BookMyShow’s live entertainment expansion and deepen its full-stack offering across India, with terms not disclosed and the deal subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Providence Equity Partners, Varsity Healthcare Partners
- Target
- CheckedUp
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Providence Equity Partners has agreed to acquire a majority stake in CheckedUp, a specialty point-of-care education and engagement platform. Varsity Healthcare Partners will join as a strategic minority investor, with co-founders Dr. Richard Awdeh and Mark Awdeh continuing to lead the company.
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- Buyer
- Trustar Capital
- Target
- Lingxi Games
- Seller
- Alibaba Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Guangdong, China
- Type
- Buyout
Alibaba Group has agreed to sell video game developer Lingxi Games to Asia-focused private equity firm Trustar Capital in a deal valued at least $1.5 billion. The transaction would transfer Alibaba’s entire ownership interest in Lingxi to Trustar, as Alibaba refocuses capital and management attention toward artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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August 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE), Bolt Ventures, Pin High Golf
- Target
- MyGolfSpy
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
MyGolfSpy received a strategic investment from Graham Sports & Entertainment Partners (GSE) and Bolt Ventures, the family office of sports investor David Blitzer. The transaction closed in May 2026 and was structured through Pin High Golf, a newly formed platform intended to build an independent golf media, data, and experiences company anchored by MyGolfSpy.
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August 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Justice Family Group, Kennedy Lewis Investment Management
- Target
- The Greenbrier
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- West Virginia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The Justice Family Group and Kennedy Lewis Investment Management announced the completion of a transformational joint venture for The Greenbrier, providing additional capital and expertise to strengthen and preserve the resort. As part of the deal, Kennedy Lewis appointed Lloyd Nathan as Chairman of The Greenbrier’s Board of Directors to support long-term investment in the property and guest experience.
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- Buyer
- Bob Iger, Joshua Kushner, Thrive Capital
- Target
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Seller
- Mark Walter
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bob Iger (former Disney CEO) and Joshua Kushner (Thrive Capital founder) acquired majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers from Mark Walter, valuing the NBA franchise at $12.5 billion. The transaction follows Walter’s earlier controlling stake purchase in October 2025 at a $10 billion valuation.
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August 12, 2026
- Buyer
- WTSL
- Target
- Unwell
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
WTSL made a strategic investment in creator-led digital media company Unwell at a $500M valuation. Deal terms, including ownership stake and check size, were not disclosed, and founders Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan retained majority control.
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- Buyer
- Endeavour
- Target
- Slick City Franchise Group LLC, Slick Slide LLC
- Seller
- Gary Schmit, Kevin Van Hazel, Wade Stooks, Chuck Walton
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Endeavour, a private investment firm, has made a minority investment in Slick City Franchise Group LLC, Slick Slide LLC, and affiliated companies supporting Slick City’s growing franchise system. The investment is intended to help the companies enter their next phase of growth with board-level strategic guidance while leaving the existing senior leadership in place.
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., THE•TEAM
- Target
- THE•TEAM, Casey Wasserman (remaining ownership interest in THE•TEAM)
- Seller
- Casey Wasserman
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Providence Equity Partners announced an additional investment in THE•TEAM to provide capital for a transaction in which THE•TEAM will acquire founder Casey Wasserman’s remaining ownership interest. The deal follows a competitive sale process and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to customary conditions. Michael Watts will be elevated to CEO upon transaction close.
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July 23, 2026
- Buyer
- Harbinger Sports Partners, Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams
- Target
- Oakland Athletics (A's)
- Seller
- John Fisher
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Harbinger Sports Partners, a sports-focused private-equity firm, added Mark Cuban and Falcons minority owner Rashaun Williams to its investment group with a minority stake in the Oakland Athletics (A's). The deal terms, including stake size, price, and valuation, were not disclosed.
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July 21, 2026
- Buyer
- OnDeck Partners
- Target
- Wilmington Blue Rocks
- Seller
- Main Street Baseball (led by Dave Heller and partner Clark Minker)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Type
- Buyout
OnDeck Partners, the Minor League Baseball operating company backed by Marc Lasry’s Avenue Sports Fund, announced its acquisition of the Wilmington Blue Rocks, the High-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. The transaction received final approval from Riverfront Development Corporation (RDC), which oversees Frawley Stadium.
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- Buyer
- Apax Partners LLP
- Target
- techoraco, Institutional Investor
- Seller
- Delinian
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Divestiture
Delinian announced the divestiture of two businesses, techoraco and Institutional Investor, to Apax Partners LLP. The transactions are subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and are intended to enable the businesses to develop further under Apax Funds’ ownership.
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July 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Wonderloom Media, Content Partners
- Target
- Dr. Insanity
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Content Partners launched Wonderloom Media with media executive Ed Simpson as CEO, and Wonderloom completed its first acquisition of Dr. Insanity, a large YouTube true crime channel with 5M+ subscribers and 1.3B+ total views. The platform is designed to acquire, operate, and scale YouTube-native/creator-led content businesses using institutional media-style infrastructure for creator growth; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- Bluestone Equity Partners
- Target
- Poolhouse
- Seller
- Founders of Poolhouse (Steve Jolliffe and Dave Jolliffe)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Bluestone Equity Partners led a $55 million growth equity investment in Poolhouse, a technology-enabled cue sports company founded by Steve and Dave Jolliffe (creators of Topgolf and Puttshack). The capital will primarily fund the expansion of Poolhouse’s proprietary technology platform, BillyQ, and the rollout of premium, tech-enabled venues worldwide.
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- Buyer
- Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund
- Target
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Blue Owl HomeCourt Partners Fund acquired a minority equity stake in the Cleveland Cavaliers and accompanying assets. Dan Gilbert will maintain his majority ownership of the franchise.
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- Buyer
- Griffin Gaming Partners
- Target
- tinyBuild
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Griffin Gaming Partners acquired a 3.24% equity stake in independent game publisher and developer tinyBuild. Financial terms beyond the disclosed stake were not announced. The investment is positioned as support for tinyBuild’s own-IP strategy and long-term growth in the global games market.
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- Buyer
- Avante Capital Partners, Brightwood Capital Advisors
- Target
- Museum of Illusions
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Croatia
- Type
- Growth capital
Avante Capital Partners invested in Museum of Illusions (MOI), the largest privately owned museum operator in the world, alongside longtime partner Brightwood Capital Advisors. The investment is intended to support MOI’s next phase of growth, including accelerating its global expansion and out-of-home entertainment platform buildout.
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June 25, 2026
- Buyer
- Life Science Connect, Latticework Capital Management, Edgehill Management
- Target
- PharmaSource, CDMO Live, CDMO Live Europe, CDMO Live Americas, External Manufacturing Leaders
- Seller
- Life Science Networks
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Life Science Connect (LSC) acquired biopharma outsourcing service brands PharmaSource and CDMO Live from Life Science Networks. The deal combines PharmaSource and CDMO Live’s Europe and Americas divisions with LSC’s existing media platforms to create a single, expanded biopharma outsourcing platform and a new events division.
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- Buyer
- Seven Seven Six
- Target
- ONIT
- Seller
- Chad McCloud, Sheridan Hodson, Rob Schultheis
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Idaho, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Seven Seven Six, the venture capital firm co-founded by Alexis Ohanian, has acquired ONIT, an officially licensed college sports trading card company. The deal brings ONIT’s team- and athlete-specific licensed products under Seven Seven Six and is intended to create a vehicle to expand the community of collectors, including underserved sports fans.
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- Buyer
- Otro Capital
- Target
- Crimson Brand Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
The University of Utah finalized an agreement with private equity firm Otro Capital to create a new for-profit entity, Crimson Brand Partners, to control most of the athletic department’s revenue streams. Otro is committing at least $100 million, with the school retaining a majority stake through its foundation while Otro holds a minority interest.
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June 10, 2026
- Buyer
- CAA, TPG's Integrated Media Company (IMC), Compound Creative Holdings
- Target
- creator-led companies / Creator Economy businesses (portfolio targets)
- Seller
- TPG (former majority owner of CAA; referenced as having formerly owned the majority)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
CAA and TPG’s Integrated Media Company (IMC) have formed Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million holding company designed to acquire, operate and grow a portfolio of creator-led businesses. Compound will partner with artists, entrepreneurs and independent voices and provide capital, operational infrastructure and commercial support.
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- Buyer
- Brand Velocity Group, St. Cloud Capital
- Target
- RCX Sports
- Seller
- Raine Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Brand Velocity Group (BVG), a diversified investment firm focused on consumer and sports businesses, acquired RCX Sports from Raine Partners to expand a professional-league-backed youth sports platform. RCX operates league-licensed youth programs including NFL Flag, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA, NHL Street, MLS GO, and MLB Pitch, Hit & Run, and will continue under its existing brand and leadership team.
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June 3, 2026
- Buyer
- Hellman & Friedman
- Target
- Hyve Group
- Seller
- Providence Equity Partners, Searchlight Capital Partners
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Hyve Group, a global B2B events company, announced that Hellman & Friedman has agreed to acquire its events business from Providence Equity Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners. The transaction is intended to accelerate Hyve’s next phase of growth, including expanding its international footprint, broadening product offerings, and pursuing acquisition-led expansion. The deal is expected to close by the end of the calendar year.
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- Buyer
- Shamrock Capital, EnOne Ventures
- Target
- CardsHQ, Sports Card Investor
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
CardsHQ and Sports Card Investor announced a strategic growth investment led by Shamrock Capital with participation from EnOne Ventures. The investment merges the two businesses under the CardsHQ brand, creating a larger commerce, media, and technology platform for sports card and trading card game communities.
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- Buyer
- Integrated Media Company, VantageCo Limited
- Target
- Playstack
- Seller
- TruFin Holdings, TruFin
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
Integrated Media Company (IMC), the parent of GameSpot and Fandom, is acquiring Playstack, the independent UK publisher behind the viral roguelike deck-builder Balatro. IMC’s newly established subsidiary VantageCo Limited will buy TruFin Holdings’ 84.5% stake in Playstack for about £112.4 million (approximately $151 million), subject to shareholder approval.
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- Buyer
- Alpac Capital
- Target
- Adria News S.à r.l., Adria News Network (ANN)
- Seller
- Summer Parent S.à r.l., United Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Luxembourg
- Type
- Buyout
Alpac Capital, together with Summer Parent S.à r.l. (the ultimate shareholder of United Group), has reached an agreement for the sale of Adria News S.à r.l., the company behind Adria News Network (ANN). The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to standard regulatory approvals.
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May 27, 2026
- Buyer
- Curated Events, MRE Capital
- Target
- Casa de Perrin
- Seller
- Diana Perrin, Josh Perrin
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Curated Events, a national luxury event rental and production platform backed by MRE Capital, announced the acquisition of Casa de Perrin, a Los Angeles-based luxury tabletop curation and design house. The deal expands Curated Events’ integrated premium event ecosystem by adding Casa de Perrin’s tabletop design authority, inventory, and brand recognition.
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May 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Bruin Capital
- Target
- Matchroom Holdings
- Seller
- Hearn family
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Growth capital
Bruin Capital has agreed to take a minority equity interest in Matchroom Holdings, forming a strategic alliance to support Matchroom’s next phase of growth. The Hearn family will retain majority ownership, with Eddie Hearn (Group Chairman) and Barry Hearn (Founder and President) continuing to lead the business.
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Apollo-Managed Funds Acquire Emerald Holding and Questex to Build North American B2B Events PlatformMay 11, 2026
- Buyer
- Apollo-managed funds (Apollo Global Management)
- Target
- Emerald Holding, Inc., Questex, LLC
- Seller
- Emerald stockholders
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Apollo-managed funds entered into definitive agreements to acquire Emerald Holding and Questex in an all-cash transaction, with the intention to combine the businesses into a scaled North American B2B experiential events and media platform. Emerald shareholders were to receive $5.03 per share in cash (42.1% premium), and the deal was expected to close in the second half of 2026 subject to customary approvals.
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May 5, 2026
- Buyer
- Montage Partners
- Target
- Lighten Up
- Seller
- Nathan Megaw
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Montage Partners, a people-first private equity firm, announced its investment in Lighten Up, a provider of premium lighting design, equipment, and technical production services for high-profile live events. The deal was closed on May 5, 2026, with founder and President Nathan Megaw retaining a meaningful ownership stake and continuing to lead the company.
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- Buyer
- UNA Sports Group
- Target
- X Games League New York Summer team, X Games League New York Winter team
- Seller
- MoonPay X Games League (XGL)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
The MoonPay X Games League (XGL) announced the sale of its New York Summer and New York Winter teams to UNA Sports Group in an eight-figure transaction. UNA becomes the first single group to own two X Games League Clubs and will operate X Games Club New York across both seasons.
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May 1, 2026
- Buyer
- Searchlight Capital Partners, Providence Equity Partners
- Target
- CloserStill Media
- Seller
- Inflexion Private Equity, NVM Private Equity, management
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Recapitalization
Searchlight Capital Partners has agreed to invest in CloserStill Media alongside existing owner Providence Equity Partners in a recapitalization valuing the B2B events operator at about £1.3 billion ($1.77 billion). The transaction gives Searchlight and Providence co-control of the London-based company and is subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- Apollo Sports Capital
- Target
- Pickleball Inc.
- Seller
- Tom Dundon, the Pardoe family
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Apollo Sports Capital led a $225 million structured investment into Pickleball Inc., establishing it as the parent company of the Carvana PPA Tour and Major League Pickleball. The investment is designed to integrate the pro and amateur pickleball ecosystem across technology, retail, media, and infrastructure while Tom Dundon and the Pardoe family remain majority shareholders.
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- Buyer
- Bertelsmann, Great Mountain Partners, Apollo-managed funds and affiliates
- Target
- BMG, Concord
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BMG and Concord announced a definitive agreement to combine their businesses into the world’s leading independent music company, operating under the BMG name with two divisions: BMG Publishing and Concord Records. The combined company will be headquartered in Nashville with a European headquarters in Berlin, and is expected to close in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
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- Buyer
- José E. Feliciano, Kwanza Jones
- Target
- San Diego Padres
- Seller
- Peter Seidler’s family (via the Peter Seidler Trust)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
José E. Feliciano and his wife and business partner Kwanza Jones have reached an MLB-record agreement to purchase the San Diego Padres for $3.9 billion. MLB owners unanimously approved the sale, though the transaction was still described as contingent on official closing in the coming weeks.
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April 16, 2026
- Buyer
- TPG, TPG Capital, TPG Sports
- Target
- Learfield
- Seller
- Fortress Investment Group, Arctos Partners, other existing investors (unspecified)
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TPG signed a definitive agreement to acquire Learfield, a major college sports media and technology company powering monetization for collegiate athletics. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 and will invest additional capital through TPG Capital and TPG Sports to accelerate Learfield’s data, media, technology, ticketing, NIL, and sponsorship capabilities. Charlesbank Capital Partners will remain a minority investor while other investors are expected to exit their positions.
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April 15, 2026
- Buyer
- Beowolff Capital
- Target
- Artsy, Artnet
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Artsy and Artnet announced they have joined forces under shared ownership and a unified leadership structure, while continuing to operate as distinct brands and websites. Beowolff Capital, founded by Andrew Wolff, acquired majority control of Artsy and brought Artnet private over the past year, with Jeffrey Yin leading the combined company as CEO.
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- Buyer
- Pershing Square Capital Management, L.P., Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, Ltd.
- Target
- Universal Music Group N.V.
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Buyout
Pershing Square Capital Management has submitted a non-binding proposal to Universal Music Group (UMG) to acquire all outstanding shares of UMG through a business combination. The transaction contemplates a merger of UMG with Pershing Square SPARC Holdings, with the newly merged company (“New UMG”) expected to close by year-end and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Nth Degree, Shamrock Capital
- Target
- INVNT, Nth Degree Events, Fern Exposition Services
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Nth Degree announced that global brand storytelling agency INVNT will join the organization, combining Nth Degree Events with INVNT to create a larger live events and corporate event agency operating under the INVNT brand. The integration is positioned to expand strategy, creative and production capabilities for major global brands, supported by Shamrock Capital’s private equity backing of Nth Degree.
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April 2, 2026
- Buyer
- WTWH Media, Mountaingate Capital
- Target
- HealthLeaders
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Tennessee, United States
- Type
- Buyout
WTWH Media, backed by Mountaingate Capital, announced it will acquire HealthLeaders, a media and events platform serving hospital and health system executives. The deal expands WTWH’s healthcare media and events portfolio by combining its post-acute care reach with HealthLeaders’ long-standing hospital leadership audience and flagship Exchange events.
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March 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Blue Owl Capital, Chaifetz Group, Buyer group (Zahr and Chaifetz Group-led investors)
- Target
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Seller
- Estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Buyout
Marc Zahr and the Chaifetz Group were represented by Katten in a transaction in which a buyer group acquired the Portland Trail Blazers, ending the team’s controlling ownership by the estate of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Marc Zahr is a co-president of Blue Owl Capital, and the Chaifetz Group is described as a single-family office private investment firm.
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March 28, 2026
- Buyer
- Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, Blackstone
- Target
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Seller
- United Spirits Limited
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- Karnataka, India
- Type
- Buyout
A consortium comprising Aditya Birla Group, The Times of India Group, Bolt Ventures, and Blackstone has agreed to acquire 100% of Royal Challengers Bengaluru from United Spirits Limited in a transaction valuing the franchise at INR 166.6 billion (about $1.78 billion). The deal covers both the men’s IPL team and the women’s WPL team and remains subject to regulatory approvals from the BCCI and the Competition Commission of India.
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