Creative Artists Agency

Creative Artists Agency, LLC provides entertainment, media, and sports agency services worldwide. The company represents various actors, directors, writers, producers, musical artists, comedians, authors, athletes, coaches, broadcasters, teams, leagues, chefs, designers, consumer brands, and across film, television, music, sports, digital media, marketing, and more. It also offers brand consulting, social impact, partnership sales, licensing/brand studio, and other services for brands; and executive search, sports licensing and property sales, and other services for enterprises. Creative Artists Agency, LLC was founded in 1975 and is based in Los Angeles, California. It has offices in New York, New York; London, United Kingdom; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Miami and Jacksonville Beach, Florida; Nashville and Memphis, Tennessee; Ekerö, Sweden; Munich, Germany; and Nyon, Switzerland.

Joe Becher

Co-Founder and Global Managing Partner, CAA Executive Search

Asher Simons

Co-Founder and Head of International

19 past transactions

Hanold Associates

Acquisition in 2024
Hanold Associates is the premier retained boutique executive search agency for HR and Diversity & Inclusion Officers, Corporate Officers, and Board Directors.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp that integrates communication, connection, and commerce within a unified interface, facilitating on-chain interactions. The company aims to foster a more decentralized and democratized creator economy by consolidating essential tools for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens. OP3N's leadership team, which includes media executive Jaeson Ma and development executive Eric Tu, brings extensive experience from the entertainment, gaming, and technology sectors. The company is committed to creating community-driven entertainment experiences and has established partnerships for various projects, including collaborations with Tokyo fashion label AMBUSH, an intergalactic children's book by Grimes, and a musical film with Simon Fuller. OP3N is headquartered in Los Angeles and focuses on empowering artists to directly engage with their fans through token-gated access, all within a Web3 framework.

Primary Wave

Private Equity Round in 2022
Primary Wave is a comprehensive entertainment company specializing in talent, literary, and music management. It offers a range of services, including music publishing and marketing, aimed at enhancing the value of music intellectual property. The company actively invests in music catalogs through partnerships with significant rights holders, showcasing a commitment to driving value for artists, estates, and investors. Additionally, Primary Wave raises and manages funds specifically for acquiring copyrights to music catalogs, further strengthening its position in the entertainment industry.

De Soi

Seed Round in 2022
De Soi is a Los Angeles-based company that specializes in non-alcoholic apéritifs infused with natural adaptogens. Founded by Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan, the brand aims to provide a sophisticated alternative to alcoholic beverages. De Soi's offerings feature a variety of flavors that are low in calories and free from refined sugars, making them appealing to health-conscious consumers. The products are designed to enhance relaxation and well-being, presenting a refreshing option for those seeking a mindful drinking experience.

CAA Brand Management

Acquisition in 2022
CAA Brand Management specializes in providing comprehensive brand and business solutions for brand owners, retailers, and manufacturing partners. The company focuses on licensing, brand identity, marketing, and strategic planning services to enhance brand equity and create growth opportunities for its clients. By extending brands into new geographies and product categories, CAA Brand Management effectively engages new consumers and helps clients navigate the complexities of brand management in a competitive marketplace.

Rumble League Studios

Seed Round in 2021
Rumble League Studio's purpose is to empower players by changing the existing quo of digital ownership.

ICM Partners

Acquisition in 2021
ICM Partners is one of the largest talent and literary agencies globally, with offices in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C., and London. Established in 1975 from the merger of Creative Management Associates and International Famous Agency, ICM Partners has played a significant role in the entertainment industry for over thirty years. The agency represents a diverse range of clients, including artists, content creators, broadcasters, authors, and journalists, across various fields such as motion pictures, television, music, publishing, live performance, and new media. ICM Partners actively seeks new opportunities for its clients, adapting to the evolving media landscape shaped by emerging technologies. The agency underwent a management buyout in 2012, which solidified its current structure and operations.

OpenSea

Series B in 2021
OpenSea is a peer-to-peer marketplace dedicated to the trading of crypto collectibles and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). It facilitates the buying and selling of various digital assets, including gaming items and virtual goods, all secured by blockchain technology. Users can engage in transactions through smart contracts, which enhance security and trust in the trading process. The platform aims to streamline the exchange of these digital assets, making it accessible for anyone interested in the world of crypto collectibles. By providing a user-friendly interface and robust infrastructure, OpenSea has established itself as a leading marketplace in the burgeoning NFT space.

Tandem Entertainment

Acquisition in 2021
Tandem Entertainment is an entertainment sales and creative agency that focuses on developing strategic partnerships and licensing opportunities for global film studios, media companies, and content creators. The agency operates through three main verticals: strategy, creative services, and partnership development. Tandem specializes in crafting and negotiating partnerships and campaigns that facilitate growth for both brands and businesses. With a diverse client base, the agency leverages its extensive experience to enhance brand storytelling, identify new partnership opportunities, and generate additional revenue streams.

Build A Rocket Boy

Series B in 2020
Build A Rocket Boy Ltd is a game development company based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, with additional studios in Budapest. Founded in 2016 and originally known as Royal Circus Limited until its name change in 2018, the company focuses on creating open-world video games that feature customizable characters and multi-narrative storylines. Its games are designed to enhance the gaming experience through cooperative multiplayer modes, allowing players to engage in immersive virtual environments. The company provides a range of services including animation, art, coding, finance, information technology, marketing, production, technical design, and analytics, all aimed at delivering innovative gaming experiences.

Kauffman Sports Management

Acquisition in 2020
Kauffman Sports Management Inc., founded in 1976 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a full-service sports management agency that specializes in representing NBA front office executives, coaches, and NCAA basketball coaches. The agency offers comprehensive client management and consulting services aimed at advancing the careers of sports professionals. With an additional office in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, Kauffman Sports Management operates under the umbrella of CAA Sports LLC, providing a range of career management services tailored to the unique needs of its clients, including professional front office personnel and sports broadcasters.

Epic

Series D in 2019
Epic! Creations Inc. is an online subscription service that provides a wide range of children's literature for kids aged 12 and under. The company operates a digital reading platform that includes read-to-me books, audiobooks, educational videos, and interactive quizzes. By collaborating with prominent publishers like HarperCollins, Macmillan, and National Geographic Kids, Epic allows children to explore various topics in a fun and engaging environment. The platform is accessible on the web as well as through iOS and Android devices, making it easy for young readers to discover and share content that aligns with their interests. Founded in 2013 and based in Redwood City, California, Epic aims to foster a love of reading and learning among children worldwide.

Barrett Sports Group

Acquisition in 2017
Barrett Sports Group, a boutique strategic management consulting firm that provides venue advisory, valuation, and transaction due diligence services for public and private sports and entertainment facility owners/operators, professional franchises, and leagues.

Platform One Media

Private Equity Round in 2017
Platform One Media is a global television production and distribution studio based in Los Angeles, California. Established in 2017, the company focuses on curating, developing, producing, and distributing high-quality scripted programming for both U.S. and international markets. It operates as a subsidiary of Boat Rocker Media, following its formation through a partnership between TPG Growth's Evolution Media and Liberty Global. Platform One Media aims to deliver compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences worldwide.

CreativeLive

Series B in 2017
CreativeLive, Inc. is an online education platform established in 2010, based in Seattle, Washington. It specializes in offering live streaming classes across various creative disciplines, including photography, video, design, business, audio, music, crafting, and software training. The platform allows users to access free live classes taught by renowned instructors, including bestselling authors and award-winning professionals. Users can also purchase classes to view on-demand. Since its inception, CreativeLive has attracted over ten million students and has seen three billion minutes of video consumed. The company has been profitable from the start and is led by co-founder and CEO Chase Jarvis, with a mission to empower creative entrepreneurs.

Cemano Communication

Acquisition in 2016
Cemano Communication GmbH, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Munich, Germany, specializes in sports and entertainment brand consulting. The company offers a range of services including brand positioning, communication strategies, creative concepts, project management, social media marketing, digital services, and event implementation. As of June 2016, Cemano operates as a subsidiary of CAA Sports LLC, further enhancing its capabilities in the branding sector.

ICON Venue Group

Acquisition in 2016
ICON Venue Group, LLC is a company that specializes in owner’s representation and project management services for the sports and entertainment industry. Founded in 2004 and based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, it manages the development, design, and construction of arenas, stadiums, and public assembly facilities, as well as overseeing renovations and restorations. The company caters to a diverse client base, including architects, contractors, governing bodies, and facility operators, and has experience managing projects for various professional sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and MLS, among others. ICON Venue Group operates as a subsidiary of CAA Sports LLC and provides comprehensive services throughout the entire lifecycle of venue projects, from initial conception to opening.

BrandRapport Group

Acquisition in 2016
Brandrapport operates as a sports and entertainment agency, offering a range of services that include sports consulting, marketing, event management, and sponsorship management. The company delivers six award-winning services tailored to meet the needs of clients across various sectors, including sports, arts, culture, and music. Brandrapport emphasizes a customer-led approach, ensuring that both long-running campaigns and short-term projects are executed effectively. Their focus on exceptional client service aims to create significant impacts for businesses, helping them to navigate and succeed in the competitive landscape of sports and entertainment.

PlanetOut

Series C in 2000
PlanetOut, Inc. is a leading global online media company serving the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered, or LGBT, community, a market with reported buying power of approximately $485 billion annually in the United States alone. Their network of websites, including their flagship websites Gay.com and PlanetOut allows their members, or those visitors who registered on their websites by providing them with a name, e-mail address and other personal data, to connect with other members of the LGBT community around the world. According to Nielsen NetRatings, in June 2004, Gay.com ranked second in terms of average time online per person and sixteenth in terms of visits per person among all websites measured. They generate most of their revenue from subscription fees for premium membership services that they offer in English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish to their members who identify themselves as residing in more than 100 countries. They also generate revenue from online advertising and e-commerce targeted to the LGBT community.
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