EZLinks Golf
Acquisition in 2019
EZLinks Golf LLC is a leading provider of software and services tailored for the golf industry. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes golf course management software, electronic tee sheets, and cloud-based point-of-sale systems. EZLinks operates the largest network for golf reservations globally and manages the industry's highest volume tee time call center. Its offerings feature a 24-hour live reservation support system, customizable web booking tools, and marketing applications designed to enhance customer engagement. The company serves a diverse clientele, including daily fee courses, multi-course operators, resorts, municipalities, and private clubs, supporting over 900 golf facilities, hotels, and travel companies worldwide. With a focus on innovation and customer service, EZLinks Golf has established itself as a standard-bearer in golf course technology, employing over 300 professionals dedicated to helping clients maximize their operations and revenue.
Team Whistle
Series C in 2017
Team Whistle is a global sports and entertainment media company based in New York, with offices in London and Los Angeles. It develops, produces, and distributes a broad range of sports-focused content across social, audio, and streaming platforms to engage digital audiences. The company offers premium scripted and unscripted shows, interactive programs, podcasts, music, and merchandise, and partners with brands, leagues, and media companies to create branded content and advertising experiences. By producing and publishing engaging media experiences, Team Whistle helps sponsors activate audiences and extend reach across the content ecosystem. The business focuses on connecting fans with relatable sports entertainment while providing tools and programs for partners to activate campaigns across multiple platforms.
SportsEngine
Acquisition in 2016
SportsEngine, Inc. is a leading provider of web and mobile application software for managing youth, amateur, and professional sports. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company offers a comprehensive suite of management tools designed to assist over 500,000 sports teams, leagues, clubs, and associations. Its product offerings include SportsEngine for team and tournament management, TeamUnify for swim team administration, GoMotion for class-based sports, Trackwrestling for wrestling event management, Tourney Machine for tournament organization, and RallyMe for fundraising. These tools help sports organizations streamline operations and improve communication among various stakeholders, including athletes, parents, coaches, and officials, thereby reducing administrative burdens and enhancing engagement in the sports community.
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
FanDuel operates an online platform that enables users to participate in fantasy sports and real-money wagering. The platform supports fantasy football, baseball, hockey and basketball, and also offers sports betting, racing and casino games. Founded in 2009 and based in New York, with an additional office in Edinburgh, the company serves North American and international players by enabling users to draft fantasy teams or join contests for cash prizes.
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.