DraftKings

DraftKings is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company based in Boston, Massachusetts, that offers a variety of online gaming services. Established in 2012, it initially focused on daily and weekly fantasy sports contests across major sports in the United States and Canada, including football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Following a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that permitted states to legalize online sports wagering, DraftKings expanded its offerings to include sports betting and iGaming, currently operating in 27 states and providing services to approximately 40% of Canada’s population. The company also develops and licenses gaming products and operates a non-fungible token marketplace. DraftKings distributes its services through various channels, including websites and mobile applications, positioning itself as a significant player in the online gaming industry.

Alan Ellingson

Senior Vice President, Finance and Analytics

Geoff Scott

Senior Vice President, Product

12 past transactions

Vivid Seats

Post in 2021
Vivid Seats is an online secondary ticket resale marketplace that connects fans with live events across the United States, Canada, and Japan. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company specializes in providing tickets for a wide range of events, including sports, concerts, theater performances, and comedy shows. Vivid Seats operates in two main segments: marketplace and resale, and it has established partnerships with various brands in the entertainment industry to enhance its offerings. Through its platform, Vivid Seats aims to facilitate access to live entertainment for its customers.

Golden Nugget

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 software Ltd. develops and operates marketing platform for iGaming operators that supplies customized tools to optimize user loyalty and engagement. The platform features seamless integration with any platform via RGS integration APIs for marketing solution, allows you to choose from predefined strategies or configure your own parameters based on business KPIs, and has dashboard which shows campaign performance and real time data to drive business decisions. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Meadowlark

Series A in 2021
Meadowlark Media is a content company specializing in sports, operating a content studio that develops both scripted and unscripted shows in various formats for third-party buyers. The company focuses on establishing storytellers to create compelling sports-related content, providing production and development expertise. This enables clients to enhance their programming and reach new audiences by accessing a diverse range of content tailored to the sports sector.

SBTech

Acquisition in 2019
SBTech is a provider of advanced sports betting solutions and management services, catering to over 50 partners globally. The company specializes in developing an online sports betting and casino platform that includes a seamless sportsbook and the chameleon360 gaming platform. SBTech's offerings encompass managed services and retail and omnichannel products, ensuring that players have continuous access to sports and casino experiences across various platforms, including online, mobile, and retail. Their focus on technical excellence and deep market knowledge allows clients to benefit from highly configurable gaming products, complemented by robust business intelligence and reporting capabilities.

Million Studio

Seed Round in 2019
Million Studio is a developer of content and marketing automation software that focuses on assisting professional athletes in managing their branding strategies. The platform automates a variety of marketing tasks, including social media posts, website management, and email newsletters. By streamlining these processes, Million Studio helps athletes, sports agents, leagues, teams, and brands navigate the complexities of the sports ecosystem. The company aims to empower athletes to effectively manage, market, and monetize their content and data, thereby enhancing their influence and growth within the industry.

Sea Machines

Series A in 2018
Sea Machines Robotics, Inc. is an autonomous technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts, specializing in the development of autonomous control and navigation systems for the commercial marine and boating industries. Founded in 2014, the company creates advanced control systems for vessels, including unmanned surface vessels, aimed at enhancing operational safety and productivity on the water. Its product offerings include the SM300, which allows for remote command of vessels; the SM200, which supports collaborative vessel operations; the SM400, an AI-powered situational awareness system for container ships; and the RC NXT, which enables wireless control of existing or new marine vessels. Additionally, Sea Machines provides the DP-NXT system, which upgrades traditional vessels for reduced or zero crew operations. The company also delivers solutions for unmanned applications such as bathymetric survey vessels, subsea asset inspections, and acoustic monitoring, thereby improving efficiency and safety in challenging marine environments.

Fam

Acquisition in 2018
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 specializing in fantasy sports focused on mixed martial arts (MMA), including promotions such as UFC, Bellator MMA, and boxing, as well as wrestling and jiu-jitsu events. Launched in 2010 by Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts Aaron Ard and Brian Knapp, Kountermove allows fans to engage in salary cap-style fantasy games where they can select teams of fighters and compete for cash prizes. The platform enhances fan interaction by fostering deeper connections between fighters and their supporters. Kountermove has garnered recognition within the industry, being named the Fantasy Sports Trade Association Rookie of the Year in 2015 and a runner-up in the Elevator Pitch competition in 2014. The company's president, Christie Sullivan, is also an accomplished Jiu-Jitsu competitor and instructor. Kountermove has established partnerships with notable names in the MMA community, contributing to its reputation as a leading fantasy sports platform in the combat sports arena.

StarStreet

Acquisition in 2014
StarStreet is a provider of a platform to play fantasy sports for money. It provides a stock-market styled platform enabling users to buy and sell shares on players, and to cash out at season's end. The platform is operable in the U.S. and Canada and provides contest opportunities in Major League Baseball (MLB), National Football League (NFL), and Canadian Football (CFB) leagues.

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
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