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Falcon Edge, DST Global, D1 Capital and RedBird Capital lead $840 Million investment in Dream Sports at $8 Billion valuation

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

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Earlier this year, Dream Sports further strengthened its commitment to this space by announcing a corpus of $250 Million through its CVC and M&A arm, Dream Capital.

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Earlier this year, Dream Sports further strengthened its commitment to this space by announcing a corpus of $250 Million through its CVC and M&A arm, Dream Capital.
Dream Capital has built an initial portfolio of 10 companies, largely focusing on thematic early stage investments in India, including, Fittr , SoStronk , KheloMore and Elevar .
Dream Capital is now expanding its sports, fan engagement and fitness portfolio in India and globally.
Since 2018, Dream Sports has been consistently featured as the only sports tech company in the 'Great Places to Work' survey.

MasterClass Announces Malala to Teach Creating Change

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Wednesday, November 24, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that the world's youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate and award-winning author and activist Malala Yousafzai will teach a class on creating change.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that the world's youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize laureate and award-winning author and activist Malala Yousafzai will teach a class on creating change.
"As the youngest Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala has fought for and brought global attention to the issue of girls' rights to education," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
A role model for creating impactful change around the world, Malala first brought global attention to the issue of girls' rights to education when she was 11 years old, blogging for the BBC from Pakistan.
In 2013, she published a bestselling memoir, I Am Malala, and founded Malala Fund, an international nonprofit advocating for girls' education.

MasterClass Announces Class on Redefining Feminism Led by Gloria Steinem

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Legendary journalist and social-political activist, Gloria Steinem, is joined by other feminist organizers to discuss insights, personal stories and advice for everyday activism.

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Legendary journalist and social-political activist, Gloria Steinem, is joined by other feminist organizers to discuss insights, personal stories and advice for everyday activism.
"Gloria has been speaking truth to power for over fifty years and has rallied people from all walks of life into the liberation movement," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
"A feminist is someone who believes in the full humanity of all people regardless of race, sex, gender and class," said Steinem.
Redefining Feminism is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 150+ instructors with an annual membership.

MasterClass Announces First Thematic Class on the Power of Empathy Led by Pharrell Williams

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"There's no way we can cover the entire subject of empathy in one class, but this is our entry point.

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"There's no way we can cover the entire subject of empathy in one class, but this is our entry point.
This class will hopefully teach, inspire and serve as a thought starter for all of us to act in more empathetic ways."
"I wanted to create this class because empathy is something I am passionate about, and I believe it is one of the most important things we can learn," Pharrell Williams said.
The Power of Empathy is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.

MasterClass Announces Metallica to Teach Class on Being a Band

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Thursday, October 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Metallica will teach a class on being a band.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that Metallica will teach a class on being a band.
Metallica's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
In their class, Metallica will unpack the principles that ensure longevity as a group by being effective communicators, managing criticism and navigating collaboration.
In 2017, Metallica established the All Within My Hands Foundation to give back to communities that have supported the band.

MasterClass Announces Valen Tong as Chief Financial Officer

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced the appointment of Valen Tong as Chief Financial Officer.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced the appointment of Valen Tong as Chief Financial Officer.
Tong reports to David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
Prior to joining MasterClass, Tong served as CFO and most recently as Chief Business Officer of Beauty for All Industries (BFA), home to the largest beauty subscription brands in the worldIPSY and BoxyCharm.
"Valen has experience scaling breakthrough companies, as well as a deep understanding of our consumer," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.

PrizePicks Tips Off the 2021-22 NBA Season by Turning Games Into 48-Minute Fantasy Sports Experiences

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

PrizePicks experimented with numerous new features during the COVID-impacted 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, seeking to give its members a 48-minute fantasy experience.

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PrizePicks experimented with numerous new features during the COVID-impacted 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, seeking to give its members a 48-minute fantasy experience.
As the NBA tips off with a full slate of games this week, members of PrizePicks will be able to:
Make over/under single-player fantasy parlays on single statistics beyond just points (e.g., rebounds, assists, free throws, etc.
Where the average industry customer conversion rate from NFL play to NBA is roughly 40%, more than 65% of PrizePicks members who played the NFL also played NBA games last season.
With the inclusion of a full season of single-stat offerings, the company anticipates similar, if not stronger, conversion to NBA this upcoming season.

MasterClass Announces Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell to Teach Rock Climbing

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that two of the best rock climbers in the world, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, will teach a class on rock climbing.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best across a wide range of subjects, today announced that two of the best rock climbers in the world, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell, will teach a class on rock climbing.
The rock climbing class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
"Alex and Tommy have a combined 60 years of elite rock climbing experience, scaling some of the largest walls in the world, including El Capitan and Patagonia's Fitz Traverse," said David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass.
Caldwell is an American rock climber accomplished in sport climbing, hard traditional climbing, big-wall speed climbing and big-wall free climbing.

MasterClass Celebrates the Rich Traditions of Southern Cooking With New Culinary Class

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Thursday, September 2, 2021

In her class, Bailey dives into the rich layers of cooking Southern foodits history, flavors, dishes and techniquesand shares her approach to preserving traditions while reinventing classic recipes.

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In her class, Bailey dives into the rich layers of cooking Southern foodits history, flavors, dishes and techniquesand shares her approach to preserving traditions while reinventing classic recipes.
Bailey's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
Members will walk away from Bailey's class energized, with a greater appreciation for and knowledge of Southern cooking and its place in American history.
"In my class, I want to show the limitless and rich layers of cooking Southern food through my experiences and what I've learned sharing meals around the world.

MasterClass Expands Business Category With Class on Custom Designing a Unique Career Path

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Thursday, August 5, 2021

Welteroth's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.

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Welteroth's class is now available exclusively on MasterClass , where subscribers get unlimited access to all 100+ instructors with an annual membership.
Members will also learn how to carve out job opportunities, prioritize work-life balance, defeat writer's block, navigate cancel culture and more.
Your approach needs to be custom designed for you, and I want to help you craft the plan to make it happen."
Embed & view the trailer here: https://youtu.be/06Qt9LxZSyU
Launched in 2015, MasterClass is the streaming platform where anyone can learn from the world's best.