Operating Company Business Services

The Team

Los Angeles, California, United States

Formerly known as Casey Wasserman, THE•TEAM, THE•TEAM (The Team)

Sports, music and entertainment representation and marketing company providing services to talent, brands and properties.

Focus Areas
Talent management and representation, Sports marketing, Music and entertainment marketing
Website
the.team

Tracked deals

8

8 tracked deals across 2022-2026.

Recent pace

1

1 tracked deal announced in the last 12 months.

Deal mix

Buyout

8 buyout

The Team Acquisition Volume by Year

Last 5 years

Acquisition volume by year Annual acquisition counts for the last 5 years for The Team. 2 2022 3 2023 1 2024 1 2025 ~1 est. 1 2026
Actual Full-year estimate

Supporting Data

Recent Transactions

  • Buyer
    Providence Equity Partners L.L.C., THE•TEAM
    Target
    THE•TEAM, Casey Wasserman (remaining ownership interest in THE•TEAM)
    Seller
    Casey Wasserman
    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.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    bluemedia
    Type
    Buyout

    Wasserman, through its Wasserman Live division, has acquired Tempe-based branding and signage company bluemedia. The acquisition brings bluemedia's fabrication and event-signage capabilities and client roster (including the NFL and major stadiums) into Wasserman's global live-events offering to expand capacity and U.S. market presence.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    Long Haul Management
    Type
    Buyout

    Global sports and entertainment firm Wasserman has acquired Long Haul Management, bringing Dan Levitt and his Long Haul team and clients into Wasserman's newly formed 'Wasserman Creators' division. The deal folds Long Haul’s creator-focused talent representation, particularly in gaming and sports, into Wasserman to expand its creator services and client roster.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    Brillstein Entertainment Partners
    Type
    Buyout

    Wasserman has acquired Brillstein Entertainment Partners, bringing the legendary talent management and production firm into Wasserman's global sports, music and entertainment platform. The deal expands Wasserman's capabilities in talent management, content creation and production while Brillstein's leadership and staff will continue to operate under the Wasserman umbrella.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    CSM Sport & Entertainment
    Seller
    Chime Communications
    Location
    England, United Kingdom
    Type
    Buyout

    Wasserman has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CSM Sport & Entertainment from parent Chime Communications, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2023. The acquisition brings CSM’s clients — including the Alpine Formula One team — into Wasserman’s global roster; Providence Equity Partners is a common shareholder of both parties.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    Caric Sports Management
    Type
    Buyout

    Global sports and entertainment agency Wasserman has acquired Caric Sports Management, bringing founder Steve Caric and director Molly McManimie into Wasserman’s NFL representation practice. The deal adds a roster of NFL players and a top women's soccer client to Wasserman as the firm continues to expand its talent-representation capabilities.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    Jet Sports Management
    Seller
    B.B. Abbott
    Location
    United States
    Type
    Buyout

    Global sports and entertainment agency Wasserman has acquired Jet Sports Management and hired founder B.B. Abbott as Executive Vice President and Managing Executive, Baseball. The deal brings Jet Sports' baseball agents, staff, and a roster of Major League Baseball clients into Wasserman's baseball practice to deepen its player representation capabilities and expand its baseball operations.

  • Buyer
    Wasserman
    Target
    The Montag Group
    Type
    Buyout

    Wasserman has acquired The Montag Group, a New York–based broadcast and talent representation firm. The Montag Group brand will remain and founder Sandy Montag will join the combined company as Wasserman expands its broadcast/talent representation capabilities.

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