NBC Sports Group

NBC Sports Group is a prominent provider of television broadcasting services, headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of sports content, including channels dedicated to major sporting events and leagues, such as the National Football League. In addition to its broadcasting services, NBC Sports Group operates various digital platforms, sports radio, and produces content related to golf, including films and dedicated channels. The group also includes NBC Sports Ventures, which focuses on acquiring and developing sports properties, further enhancing its portfolio in the sports industry. Through its diverse offerings, NBC Sports Group plays a significant role in the sports media landscape.

David Preschlack

President, NBC Sports Regional Networks and NBC Sports Group Platform and Content Strategy

6 past transactions

EZLinks Golf

Acquisition in 2019
EZLinks Golf LLC specializes in providing software and services tailored for the golf industry. The company offers a comprehensive management suite that includes electronic tee sheets for tee time management, a cloud-based point-of-sale system, and a reservation center that operates 24/7 to book tee times and serve golfers. Additionally, EZLinks provides a booking engine for golfers, a business intelligence tool with valuable analytics, and a marketing toolkit for golf courses. The company also caters to private clubs through services such as TeeOff.com, which connects golfers with courses, and EZRez, enabling multi-course bookings for hospitality and travel professionals. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and customer experience, EZLinks Golf serves a diverse clientele, including daily fee courses, resorts, and municipalities. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, EZLinks Golf operates as a subsidiary of NBC Sports, Inc., maintaining a client-centric approach that has fostered innovation and growth in the golf sector.

Whistle

Series C in 2017
Whistle Sports, Inc. is a sports media and entertainment company dedicated to engaging the digital generation through a diverse range of content. Originally known as Kids Sports Entertainment, Inc., the company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in New York, with additional offices in London and Los Angeles. Whistle, along with its subsidiaries New Form and Vertical Networks, focuses on creating and distributing relatable and positive content experiences, including scripted and unscripted shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise. The company aims to connect brands, sports leagues, and media companies with consumers across various platforms, thereby enhancing engagement within the content ecosystem.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel Inc. operates an online platform for fantasy sports, allowing users to participate in games across various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, for cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company targets over 30 million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Users can draft fantasy teams and enter head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying entry fees to compete for winnings. FanDuel has established itself as a leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry, also providing sports betting and casino games. The company is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc and has awarded substantial cash prizes, reflecting its prominence in the competitive landscape of fantasy sports.

FanDuel

Series D in 2014
FanDuel Inc. operates an online platform for fantasy sports, allowing users to participate in games across various sports, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey, for cash prizes. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company targets over 30 million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Users can draft fantasy teams and enter head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying entry fees to compete for winnings. FanDuel has established itself as a leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry, also providing sports betting and casino games. The company is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc and has awarded substantial cash prizes, reflecting its prominence in the competitive landscape of fantasy sports.

Alliance of Action Sports

Acquisition in 2011
Alli is an action sports lifestyle and entertainment brand that connects fans to athletes. They take you behind-the-scenes of the competition and into the lives of the pros. Allisports.com is the official home of the Dew Tour, Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship and Red Bull Signature Series.
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