NBC Sports Group

NBC Sports is a television broadcasting company based in Stamford, Connecticut, specializing in the broadcasting of various sports events, including the National Football League. It operates a range of sports channels and digital platforms, providing comprehensive coverage and insights into sports news. Additionally, NBC Sports Ventures, a division of the NBC Sports Group located in London, focuses on acquiring and developing both new and existing sports properties, while also offering early-stage venture capital financing services. Through these initiatives, NBC Sports aims to enhance its portfolio and broaden its influence in the sports industry.

David Preschlack

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

5 past transactions

EZLinks Golf

Acquisition in 2019
EZLinks Golf operates the world's largest network for golf reservations, as well as the highest volume tee time call center in the industry. EZLinks provides tee sheet management software, 24-hour live-operator reservation support, customizable Web booking tools, database marketing applications, integrated point-of-sale services, and a regional association handicap system to over 900 golf facilities, hotels, and travel companies worldwide. EZLinks Golf’s client-centric approach has driven growth and product innovations for over two decades. A longstanding focus on delivering the industry’s premier software and services, and providing operators with the tools to power their business has helped EZLinks Golf establish the standard for golf’s software providers. EZLinks Golf combines industry veterans and subject matter experts to consistently deliver product enhancements, thought leadership, and innovative solutions to its golf course clients. With over 300 employees, including our GolfSwitch and IBS Club Software teams, EZLinks Golf is committed to helping golfers play more golf by combining the best technology with our commitment to world-class customer and client-service.

Whistle

Series C in 2017
Team Whistle – comprising Whistle, New Form, and Vertical Networks – is a global media company that’s changing the sports and entertainment game. It creates and distributes engaging content experiences for today’s audiences, always playing in the positive and resonating with what’s relatable. Its premium scripted, unscripted and interactive shows, podcasts, music, and merchandise are available on the social, audio, and streaming platforms that matter most. For brands, sports leagues, and media companies, they help them activate and engage consumers across the content ecosystem.

SportsEngine

Acquisition in 2016
SportsEngine is the leading provider of web software and mobile applications for youth, amateur and professional sports. Powering more than 500,000 sports teams, leagues, clubs, and associations, SportsEngine features a complete suite of easy-to-use tools that help sports organizations manage, connect, and communicate with a diverse range of stakeholders including athletes, parents, administrators, coaches, referees, scouts, volunteers, fans, journalists, and sponsors.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
FanDuel, launched in July 2009, is the undisputed leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry. Offering fantasy sports for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL FanDuel targets the 30+ million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Players draft fantasy sports teams at any time of the season in head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying an entry fee for each contest and vying for cash prizes. In 2013 the company awarded over $150m in prizes and is on course to award over $400m in 2014. The company currently has over 100 employees and is headquartered in New York.

FanDuel

Series D in 2014
FanDuel, launched in July 2009, is the undisputed leader in the one-week fantasy sports industry. Offering fantasy sports for NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL FanDuel targets the 30+ million adult fantasy sports players in North America. Players draft fantasy sports teams at any time of the season in head-to-head or multi-player contests, paying an entry fee for each contest and vying for cash prizes. In 2013 the company awarded over $150m in prizes and is on course to award over $400m in 2014. The company currently has over 100 employees and is headquartered in New York.
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