SimpleBet
Acquisition in 2024
SimpleBet, Inc. is a New York-based technology company that specializes in developing software solutions for in-game betting applications. Founded in 2018, SimpleBet has created a suite of micro-betting products designed for both real money and free-to-play experiences across various sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, college football, and college basketball. The company's proprietary automated operations platform allows sports betting operators and media companies to enhance live sports engagement by offering real-time, interactive betting experiences. Utilizing machine learning and low latency technology, SimpleBet supports over ten million micro-betting moments annually, enabling fans to participate in a wide range of real-time predictions during sporting events.
Jackpocket
Acquisition in 2024
Jackpocket, Inc. is a New York-based company founded in 2013 that operates a mobile application enabling users to buy official state lottery tickets conveniently. The app, available on iOS and Android devices, serves as a licensed third-party lottery courier, allowing players to order tickets for their preferred games, check results, participate in lottery pools to increase their chances of winning, and receive alerts for any winnings. The platform promotes a secure and responsible approach to lottery participation, having facilitated over $450 million in lottery prizes, including a record-breaking $9.4 million win in New Jersey. Jackpocket operates in numerous states, including Arizona, New York, and Texas, with plans to expand into more markets.
Picklebet
Series A in 2023
Picklebet is a developer of a social daily fantasy sports (DFS) application and an e-sports wagering platform. The company focuses on providing entertaining and engaging experiences for e-sports fans through its innovative platform. Picklebet offers a peer-to-peer social betting application that allows users to participate in pool betting and head-to-head skill-based competitions. Users can create custom wagers, share bets with friends, and transfer winnings, all conveniently on their mobile devices. This approach aims to enhance social interaction among users while enjoying e-sports and fantasy sports betting.
Vivid Seats, established in 2001 by Jerry Bednyak and Eric Vassilatos, is a Chicago-based online ticket marketplace that facilitates transactions between event ticket sellers and buyers. The platform offers tickets for a wide range of live events, including sports, concerts, theater performances, and comedy shows across the United States, Canada, and Japan. Vivid Seats has partnered with notable brands such as ESPN and The Rolling Stones to provide official tickets to their respective events.
Golden Nugget Online Gaming
Acquisition in 2021
Golden Nugget operates as both a luxury hotel and casino, and as an online gaming company. It provides a range of online gaming options, including Live Dealer and Live Casino Floor experiences, primarily within the regulated market of New Jersey. Customers can engage in their favorite casino games and place bets on live sports events. Additionally, Golden Nugget manages online gaming operations for certain third-party entities in New Jersey, generating revenue through royalties and cost reimbursement.
BlueRibbon
Acquisition in 2021
BlueRibbon is a company that specializes in providing innovative marketing platforms for iGaming operators. Their primary offering includes powerful, customized tools designed to optimize user loyalty and engagement. The platform combines proven marketing strategies with deep data insights to create bespoke jackpot solutions. These solutions allow iGaming operators to quickly generate jackpots, utilize easy-to-use back office dashboards, gain valuable insights, and implement tailored jackpot logic that aligns with their specific business needs, segments, and preferences.
Meadowlark
Series A in 2021
Meadowlark Media is a content company specializing in the production of scripted and unscripted shows centered around sports. The company operates a content studio that provides development and production expertise, allowing storytellers to create diverse content tailored for third-party buyers. By focusing on sports-related narratives, Meadowlark Media aims to expand programming options and attract new audiences, positioning itself as a key player in the sports media landscape.
Vegas Stats & Information Network (VSiN)
Acquisition in 2021
Vegas Stats & Information Network is an American sports betting radio network and streaming television channel. Founded in 2017 by the family of sportscaster Brent Musburger, it broadcasts from studios at the South Point Casino and Circa Sportsbook in Las Vegas, Nevada.
SBTech
Acquisition in 2019
SBTech is a developer of advanced online sports betting and casino platforms, providing innovative solutions to over 50 partners globally. The company specializes in offering a seamless sportsbook and the chameleon360 gaming platform, which facilitates a range of managed services and omnichannel products. This comprehensive approach allows clients to deliver sports betting and casino experiences across various touchpoints, including online, mobile, and retail formats. SBTech's offerings are characterized by their exceptional configurability and are underpinned by strong business intelligence and reporting capabilities, enabling clients to achieve competitive advantages and rapid growth within the gaming market.
Million Studio
Seed Round in 2019
Million Studio is a technology company that specializes in content and marketing automation solutions tailored for professional athletes. The firm provides a platform that streamlines the management, marketing, and monetization of athletes' content and data. By automating social media posts, websites, and email newsletters, Million Studio assists athletes in enhancing their branding strategies and efforts. Additionally, the platform serves as a resource for sports agents, leagues, teams, and brands, helping them navigate the complexities of the sports ecosystem. Through its innovative technology, Million Studio empowers athletes, brands, and businesses to grow their influence and effectively monetize their audience.
Sea Machines Robotics
Series A in 2018
Sea Machines Robotics, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, specializes in developing and manufacturing advanced autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine industry. Established in 2014, the company produces systems like SM300 for remote vessel command, SM200 for collaborative operations, SM400 for AI-powered situational awareness on container ships, RC NXT for PLC-based wireless control, and DP-NXT for crew reduction or elimination on vessels. Sea Machines offers solutions for various unmanned applications, including bathymetric surveys, AUV-tendering, subsea asset inspection, passive acoustic monitoring, and dual towing.
Fam's mission is to build products that revolutionize the way teens and millennials communicate. They believe in a calculated combination of live group video and group chat messaging to execute this. It is the world’s first group video chat app for iMessage, with over 7 million users. Their app instantly connects with the family and friends closest to its user through group video calling, right from their iPhone, and Android text message app.
Kountermove
Acquisition in 2016
Kountermove is an online platform that specializes in fantasy sports games, particularly focused on mixed martial arts (MMA) and related combat sports, including boxing, WWE, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Launched in 2010 by Aaron Ard and Brian Knapp, both accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, the platform allows fans to engage in salary cap-style fantasy games where they can select teams of fighters to compete for cash prizes. Kountermove has established partnerships with notable names in the MMA community, enhancing its visibility and reach. The company has been recognized for its innovation, receiving accolades such as the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Rookie of the Year Product in 2015 and being a runner-up in the FSTA Elevator Pitch competition in 2014. Led by president Christie Sullivan, an award-winning instructor and internationally ranked competitor, Kountermove also fosters a community that encourages interaction between fans and fighters, creating a comprehensive entertainment experience.
StarStreet
Acquisition in 2014
StarStreet is a company that offers a platform for fantasy sports, allowing users to engage in gameplay for monetary rewards. Its innovative stock-market styled platform enables participants to buy and sell shares in individual players, with the option to cash out at the end of the sports season. The service operates in the United States and Canada, providing contest opportunities across major sports leagues, including Major League Baseball, the National Football League, and Canadian Football. Additionally, StarStreet's platform is accessible on mobile devices, enhancing user engagement and convenience.
Draftstreet
Acquisition in 2014
Draftstreet.com is a destination where fantasy sports players can participate against anyone in the U.S., getting instant gratification on the various leagues they join by playing for cash. No longer do fantasy sports users have to play only against their friends and co-workers in private leagues, or go out and collect money if they had won a particular league. No longer does an injury to a first round pick ruin the whole fantasy season.Draftstreet.com has solved all of these and other shortcomings with this revolutionary product