Retrieved on:
Friday, February 16, 2024
Studio Lambert,
Social media,
Warner Bros. Discovery,
Gold rush,
Television,
Challenge,
DLA Piper,
Long Shadow,
Investment,
Midsomer Murders,
News,
Growth,
Redbird,
Warner Bros.,
Sale,
Sport,
Liberty Global,
Neal Street Productions,
Tourism,
Raw,
WBD,
Gibson Dunn,
Intellectual property,
Treason,
JPMorgan Chase,
Recycling,
VOD RedBird IMI is a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments focused on building high-growth companies in media, entertainment and sports.
Key Points:
- RedBird IMI is a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners and International Media Investments focused on building high-growth companies in media, entertainment and sports.
- RedBird IMI launched just over one year ago, with the goal of building a global media company across news, entertainment and sports.
- Its investments include the scripted production company Media Res, the unscripted production company EverWonder Studios, the children’s entertainment company Hidden Pigeon Company and the digital outlet Front Office Sports.
- RedBird Advisors acted as financial advisor to RedBird IMI and RedBird Capital Partners, and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP acted as its legal advisor.
Retrieved on:
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Build A Rocket Boy, a leading independent gaming and entertainment company, has today announced that it has closed on an over $110 million Series D fundraising round.
Key Points:
- EDINBURGH, Scotland, Jan. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Build A Rocket Boy, a leading independent gaming and entertainment company, has today announced that it has closed on an over $110 million Series D fundraising round.
- The new capital will enable Build A Rocket Boy to launch its three flagship products: immersive gaming and entertainment open world platform EVERYWHERE, AAA game series MindsEye, and suite of easy-to-use UGC design tools called ARCADIA.
- Build A Rocket Boy plans to launch the highly anticipated EVERYWHERE and the first episode of MindsEye in the near future.
- RedBird’s investment portfolio in media, entertainment, sports and experiential consumer enables a differentiated perspective on the gaming industry and its convergence with other forms of interactive entertainment.”
Retrieved on:
Monday, December 11, 2023
Paris Saint-Germain F.C.,
WFP,
Marketing,
Family,
Senior management,
AC,
Senior advisor,
Swedish,
Athlete,
Redbird,
FC Barcelona,
Serie A,
A.C. Milan,
Retirement,
Subway Series,
Personality,
Sport,
Autobiography,
Inter Milan,
Thought,
Media,
Advertising,
Social media,
Hunger,
United Nations,
Club,
Creativity,
UEFA competitions,
Senior NEW YORK and MILAN, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) today announced the appointment of Zlatan Ibrahimović (“Ibra”) as an Operating Partner across its Sports and Media & Entertainment investment portfolio.
Key Points:
- NEW YORK and MILAN, Italy, Dec. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) today announced the appointment of Zlatan Ibrahimović (“Ibra”) as an Operating Partner across its Sports and Media & Entertainment investment portfolio.
- In this capacity, he will also serve as a Senior Advisor to AC Milan Ownership and Senior Management.
- As an Operating Partner at RedBird, Ibra will collaborate with RedBird’s global investment team in supporting the firm’s existing investment portfolio across sports, media and entertainment.
- At AC Milan, Ibra will serve as a Senior Advisor to Ownership, which is led by RedBird and includes the New York Yankees, one of RedBird’s longest standing partners in sports.
Retrieved on:
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashton Thomas Private Wealth (“Ashton Thomas”), a leading diversified financial advisory firm that specializes in advising affluent individuals and families, foundations, and business entities, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to join Arax Investment Partners (“Arax”), RedBird Capital Partners’ (“RedBird”) wealth management platform company. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Key Points:
- Ashton Thomas to Benefit from Arax’s Multi-Partner Platform Structure, Leadership under Haig Ariyan
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. and NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ashton Thomas Private Wealth (“Ashton Thomas”), a leading diversified financial advisory firm that specializes in advising affluent individuals and families, foundations, and business entities, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to join Arax Investment Partners (“Arax”), RedBird Capital Partners’ (“RedBird”) wealth management platform company.
- “This relationship marks an important milestone in the growth story of Ashton Thomas," stated Ashton Thomas founder and CEO, Aaron Brodt.
- Ashton Thomas’ client focus, leadership, and ambition match our vision for capitalizing on the opportunities in the fragmented wealth management space,” said Haig Ariyan, CEO of Arax.
- Backed by RedBird’s depth in M&A and experiences scaling businesses successfully, this relationship puts Ashton Thomas in a unique position within the wealth management industry.
Human,
National Geographic,
Jeen-Yuhs,
HBO,
Redbird,
IP,
CNN Films,
Investment,
ABC,
Sport,
Apple,
TIME,
Netflix,
News,
Neon,
HOME,
Orefice,
Katrina,
Video game,
Film industry EverWonder Studio ( everwonder.studio ) will initially focus on fully financing, producing, and distributing non-fiction features, documentaries and series, each with the specific goal of creating new IP and brand extensions around the world.
Key Points:
- EverWonder Studio ( everwonder.studio ) will initially focus on fully financing, producing, and distributing non-fiction features, documentaries and series, each with the specific goal of creating new IP and brand extensions around the world.
- Orefice just stepped down as the President & COO of TIME and TIME Studios, which he founded in 2020.
- The new studio will be based in New York, with plans to quickly expand to Los Angeles and Europe.
- “Focusing on the most impactful and entertaining global stories, there has never been a better time to launch an independent premium content studio than right now.”
“I watched Ian launch an incredible production studio at TIME,” said Jeff Zucker, CEO of RedBird IMI.
and , July 10, 2023 -- Go Rentals (“Go Rentals” or “the Company”), the premier luxury car rental provider in the United States specializing in premium end-markets today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) for a significant investment. Terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.
Key Points:
- Go Rentals’ Substantial Organic Growth Prospects to Benefit from RedBird’s Ecosystem of Leading Aviation, Sports, Entertainment, and Financial Services Platforms
and , July 10, 2023 -- Go Rentals (“Go Rentals” or “the Company”), the premier luxury car rental provider in the United States specializing in premium end-markets today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) for a significant investment.
- “Go Rentals has built a strong, differentiated brand with a premium fleet and is well-positioned for significant growth across key markets in RedBird’s ecosystem,” said Andrew Lauck, Partner at RedBird.
- Andrew Lauck, Partner, and Alexander Blankfein, Managing Director, of RedBird will join Go Rentals’ board of directors.
- Main Street Advisors, a strategic investment partner of RedBird, participated in the investment in Go Rentals alongside RedBird and will be instrumental in supporting additional media and sports sector growth opportunities.
AT&T,
AT,
ABU,
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications,
Syracuse University,
Sport,
General Entertainment,
Spokesperson,
Warner Bros.,
Nightclub,
News Mr. Raad also joins RedBird Capital Partners as an Operating Partner.
Key Points:
- Mr. Raad also joins RedBird Capital Partners as an Operating Partner.
- Mr. Raad will work closely with Mr. Cardinale and Mr. Zucker to oversee business development initiatives and help drive RedBird-IMI’s strategic and investment priorities.
- “With a strong track record of creating value in the media and communications industries, Rani brings experience and leadership skills that will help differentiate RedBird-IMI as a strategic investment partner,” said Jeff Zucker.
- Most recently, he served as President of CNN Commercial Worldwide, where he was responsible for all commercial operations of the company.
Acceleration,
LLP,
BMO Capital Markets,
Partnership,
Azrieli Group,
Capital,
Senior,
Kirkland & Ellis,
TD,
Investment Technology Group,
TD Securities,
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson,
Redbird,
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners,
BIP,
TASE,
TSX,
Growth,
AI,
Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison,
Piper,
DLA Piper,
Guggenheim Partners,
NYSE,
Scotiabank,
Azrieli,
Sales,
Surveying,
Compass DALLAS, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (“Brookfield Infrastructure”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) and existing investor Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“Ontario Teachers’”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and the Azrieli Group (“Azrieli”) (TASE: AZRG) through which Brookfield Infrastructure and Ontario Teachers’ will acquire Compass Datacenters, LLC (“Compass”).
Key Points:
- DALLAS, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P. and its institutional partners (“Brookfield Infrastructure”) (NYSE: BIP; TSX: BIP.UN) and existing investor Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“Ontario Teachers’”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement with RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and the Azrieli Group (“Azrieli”) (TASE: AZRG) through which Brookfield Infrastructure and Ontario Teachers’ will acquire Compass Datacenters, LLC (“Compass”).
- “We are pleased to welcome our longstanding partner Brookfield Infrastructure as a co-controlling shareholder in Compass.
- I’m excited to embark on the next chapter of Compass’ evolution in partnership with Brookfield Infrastructure and Ontario Teachers’, two leading investment firms,” said Chris Crosby, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Compass Datacenters.
- Brookfield Infrastructure engaged BMO Capital Markets and Scotiabank as joint financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis LLP as legal counsel.
Intellectual property,
Bus,
Partnership,
Lightstorm,
Stampede,
The New York Times Best Seller list,
Redbird,
Willems,
Partner (business rank),
Appetite,
IP,
Jaeson Ma,
Mo Willems,
MAX,
The Pigeon Will Ride the Roller Coaster!,
Book,
House,
Publishing,
HBO Max,
Lost,
HPC,
LOS,
Lightstorm Entertainment,
Wernick,
Sled,
Roller,
Family,
Television,
Franklin,
Nightclub,
Columbidae NEW YORK and LOS ANGELES, May 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mo Willems, Stampede Ventures (“Stampede”) and RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) today announced the formation of Hidden Pigeon Company (“HPC”), a multiplatform kids and family content company that will leverage Willems’ best-selling catalogue of children’s books and intellectual property across all entertainment platforms, including television, film, digital, gaming, live events, location-based experiences, publishing, consumer products and more.
Key Points:
- “The Hidden Pigeon Company takes its name from how kids and former kids delight in finding The Pigeon hidden in every one of my books,” said Mo Willems.
- “It is my hope to create a similar bit of surprise and delight in the fabric of everything we make or do.
- Gerry Cardinale, RedBird Capital Founder and Managing Partner, said, “Working with creative entrepreneurs like Mo is at the core of our investing strategy.
- Our goal is to help this new company and partnership transform the traditional kids and family entertainment landscape and the way audiences experience Mo’s stories.”
Retrieved on:
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
IMI,
Hulu,
NBC,
NBCUniversal,
ABU,
Investment,
Sport,
Financial services,
News,
Grid,
Universal,
Turner,
Entertainment,
CNN,
Redbird,
Partner (business rank),
Turner Sports,
Cryptocurrency NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and International Media Investments (“IMI”) today announced that they have partnered to create RedBird IMI, a joint venture investment vehicle focused on acquiring and investing in large scale media, entertainment and sports content properties on a global basis. RedBird IMI launches with initial committed capital of $1 billion.
Key Points:
- NEW YORK and ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jeff Zucker, RedBird Capital Partners (“RedBird”) and International Media Investments (“IMI”) today announced that they have partnered to create RedBird IMI, a joint venture investment vehicle focused on acquiring and investing in large scale media, entertainment and sports content properties on a global basis.
- Jeff Zucker is the Chief Executive Officer of RedBird IMI, and he has also joined RedBird as an Operating Partner.
- Mr. Zucker brings more than three decades of leadership experience across news, sports, entertainment and digital innovation to the new venture.
- Mr. Zucker was the CEO of CNN from 2013 to 2022, leading a transformative turnaround of the global brand.
