Shamrock Capital Advisors

Shamrock Capital Advisors, LLC, established in 1978, is a private equity firm headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with an additional office in Tel Aviv, Israel. The firm specializes in investing in the media, entertainment, and communications sectors, focusing on growth equity, management buyouts, and leveraged recapitalizations in the lower middle market. Shamrock Capital seeks to invest between $15 million and $100 million in companies with an enterprise value ranging from $30 million to $250 million, typically serving as the lead investor and taking control, majority, or minority stakes. The firm's investment time horizon is usually three to seven years. Shamrock Capital leverages its extensive industry knowledge and network to identify companies with significant value creation potential.

Brian Barnum

Operating Partner, Growth Fund

Tara Bereche

Associate, Content Fund

Blair Brenton

Principal

Jourdan Emerson

Associate

Noah Gains

Associate

Robbie Gallaher

Associate

Brian Graziano

Vice President

Sam Halls

Principal

Laura Held

Partner and Member of the Executive Committee

Angela Hong

Associate

Andrew Howard

Partner and Member of the Executive Committee

Nathan Janick

Vice President

Harsha Kethireddipalli

Senior Associate

Nick Khoury

Principal

Ryan Koziol

Associate

Paige Kuroyama

CFO

Michael LaSalle

Partner and Member of the Executive Committee

Andrew Landenberger

Operating Partner, Content Strategy

Mackenzie Laudel

Vice President

Parker Levi

Associate

Shane Patterson

Senior Associate

Griffin Root

Associate

Stephen Royer

President and Partner

Patrick Russo

Partner and Member of Executive Committee

Sreyas Samantula

Senior Associate

Leslie Schotz

Vice President

David Simpson

Partner, Growth Fund

Jason Sklar

Partner and Member of the Executive Committee

Ryan Smiley

Partner

Sergey Sterlyadev

Associate

Cole Tavani

Associate

Vanessa Ting

Associate

Megan Wallach

Principal

Griffin Weinhold

Senior Analyst

Michael Wilkins

Partner and Member of the Executive Committee

Aaron Wizenfeld

Principal

Alicia Zhu

Vice President

44 past transactions

Voldex

Debt Financing in 2025
Voldex develops and operates a user-generated content game platform that enables creators to build, host, and monetize experiences across popular titles such as Roblox, Fortnite Creative, and Minecraft. The company provides game development, community engagement, and monetization tools, helping creators reach millions of players worldwide. Founded in 2015, Voldex has a global team of about 60 full-time professionals and is among the leading developers in the UGC games space with several top games and substantial monthly engagement.

DE-YAN

Acquisition in 2024
DE-YAN is a creative studio specializing in innovative design solutions for the luxury, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. They offer a range of services including concept development, experiential design, motion graphics, graphic design, and interactive design. The company aims to provide its clients with creative and technologically advanced solutions, from brand strategy to event design.

DE-YAN

Private Equity Round in 2024
DE-YAN is a creative studio specializing in innovative design solutions for the luxury, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle sectors. They offer a range of services including concept development, experiential design, motion graphics, graphic design, and interactive design. The company aims to provide its clients with creative and technologically advanced solutions, from brand strategy to event design.

Nth Degree

Private Equity Round in 2024
Founded in 1979, Nth Degree specializes in comprehensive event management services. They focus on trade show planning, event strategy, communications, experiential marketing, and sponsorship sales to help clients strengthen their brands.

Carnegie

Private Equity Round in 2024
Carnegie is an innovator in higher education marketing and enrollment strategy, offering groundbreaking services in the areas of Research, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Slate Optimization, Student Search, and Creative that generate authentic connections.

Boardwalk Pictures

Private Equity Round in 2023
Boardwalk Pictures is a multimedia production company that specializes in creating motion pictures and non-fiction content for entertainment. The company is known for developing and producing character-driven, factual programming, pushing the boundaries of unscripted entertainment. Boardwalk Pictures collaborates with various partners and distribution platforms to deliver recognizable television shows and documentaries, making non-fiction entertainment accessible to audiences worldwide.

AnswerLab

Private Equity Round in 2022
AnswerLab is an independent user experience research firm that helps global brands understand how users interact with digital products such as voice interfaces, AR/VR, websites, mobile apps, and wearables. By conducting user research and providing actionable insights, the company supports clients in improving engagement, reducing development costs, and increasing conversion rates. It offers a range of research methods, consulting services, and flexible engagement models, including large‑scale centers of excellence, enabling clients to scale the impact of their product development efforts.

Highwire PR

Private Equity Round in 2022
Highwire is a high-tech public relations firm that concentrates on innovative technology brands, spanning across a variety of sectors—from chips to consumer. We counsel clients in a variety of markets that span the firm’s broader practices. Additionally, we have created specialized practice groups focused on these six key areas: • Software/Cloud Computing • Consumer • SMB • Mobile • Cleantech • Security

VidMob

Series D in 2022
VidMob operates a global platform that connects brands with professional video creators for real-time, bid-based marketplace transactions. Users can upload media directly from their devices or cloud storage and receive edited content from expert editors worldwide. Incorporated in 2014, VidMob has offices in New York, London, Chicago, Boston, Dublin, São Paulo, and West Hollywood. The platform leverages AI-powered analytics and a global creator network to optimize ad campaign ROI by delivering actionable creative insights, faster turnaround times, and better-performing ads. Notably, VidMob is recognized as a certified creative marketing partner by major digital platforms and allocates a portion of its revenue to fund pro bono creative services for non-profits through its 501(c)(3) arm, VidMob Gives.

Pixellot

Series D in 2022
Pixellot specializes in automated video production solutions for amateur and semi-professional sports. Its patented technology uses unmanned multi-camera systems to cover entire fields, generating dynamic coverage and highlights. With over 2,000 systems sold worldwide, Pixellot streams live hours monthly to fans, players, and coaches across various platforms. Partners include ESPN, Sporttotal.tv, STATS, and leading clubs like Bayern Munich.

Religion of Sports

Series B in 2022
Founded in 2016 by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan, and Gotham Chopra, Religion of Sports is a Santa Monica-based media company that produces engaging sports content. It offers scripted and unscripted videos, podcasts, feature films, and social content, focusing on human-interest storytelling around the world of sports.

EDO

Private Equity Round in 2022
Entertainment Data Oracle (EDO) specializes in developing advanced data analytics tools for the entertainment industry, focusing on enhancing the accessibility and usability of information for its clients. The company collaborates with major movie studios and television networks to address critical data and measurement challenges. EDO's platform offers a range of services, including predictive analytics, long-range economic forecasting, and technology-driven creative testing. These services empower media and entertainment companies to effectively forecast, market, and distribute their content, ultimately improving decision-making processes and operational efficiency within the industry.

Skillable

Venture Round in 2021
Skillable is a virtual labs platform designed to facilitate hands-on learning and skills validation for organizations. The company provides cloud-based training management software that empowers businesses to accelerate technology learning through engaging lab environments. Skillable's platform is utilized by industry leaders, including Microsoft, Amazon, and IBM, to support various needs such as skills validation, education, sales enablement, and customer support. With a focus on challenge-centric learning, Skillable has achieved significant milestones, including nearly 5 million lab launches in 2021 and over 20 million lab launches throughout its history. Through its innovative approach, Skillable aims to transform how organizations upskill their employees, customers, and partners in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Gate 52

Funding Round in 2021
SaveLive is a venture focused on providing financial support to at-risk music venues. The company offers bailout investment services, acquiring majority stakes in these establishments to help stabilize their operations. Through its platform, SaveLive delivers a range of essential services, including funding, booking, ticketing, and marketing. By equipping music clubs with these resources, SaveLive enables them to compete more effectively against larger industry players, ultimately working to preserve the cultural significance of live music venues.

Bayard Advertising Agency

Acquisition in 2021
Bayard Advertising Agency is a full-service recruitment marketing partner specializing in talent attraction and employer branding. The agency provides a comprehensive suite of services, including advertising, employment communication, and media strategy development, to help clients effectively target and attract top talent. By leveraging its expertise in recruitment marketing, Bayard serves as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through tailored solutions that enhance their hiring processes and improve return on investment. The agency's focus on innovative strategies and affordable methods enables companies to achieve their recruitment goals efficiently.

Pixellot

Series C in 2020
Pixellot specializes in automated video production solutions for amateur and semi-professional sports. Its patented technology uses unmanned multi-camera systems to cover entire fields, generating dynamic coverage and highlights. With over 2,000 systems sold worldwide, Pixellot streams live hours monthly to fans, players, and coaches across various platforms. Partners include ESPN, Sporttotal.tv, STATS, and leading clubs like Bayern Munich.

Adweek

Acquisition in 2020
Adweek is a prominent trade publication that serves marketing, media, and advertising professionals. Founded in 1978 and based in New York, it provides a wide range of insightful content across multiple platforms, including its website, a weekly print magazine, daily newsletters, and social media channels. Adweek also produces podcasts, original video content, and hosts events and awards, which facilitate networking and recognition within the industry. The publication specializes in brand marketing and promotion, offering valuable resources and agency contacts that help clients enhance their business growth through quality content.

Ad Results Media

Private Equity Round in 2019
Ad Results Media, LLC is a leading advertising agency specializing in audio and video advertising services. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, with additional offices in Austin, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Boston, the company excels in creator-based advertising across podcasts, videos, and emerging audio platforms. Ad Results Media connects brands with high-profile creators in news, sports, and entertainment, leveraging strong industry relationships to deliver effective marketing strategies. The company's expertise includes data-driven strategic guidance, media buying, creative excellence, and analytical support, ensuring future-proof growth for its clients through comprehensive and innovative advertising solutions.

Decurtis

Private Equity Round in 2019
DeCurtis Corporation is a software development company that specializes in creating solutions to enhance guest experiences and improve property management across various industries, including cruise lines, theme parks, hospitality, and restaurants. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with additional offices in Miami, Raleigh, Dallas, and India, the company offers a range of SaaS-based products. Its flagship offerings include the Mobile Assembly Suite, an e-mustering solution, and the DeCurtis Experience Platform, which provides an end-to-end software solution for location and proximity-based services. These products facilitate operational efficiency and customer engagement through features like activity and voyage reservations, free-flow embarkation and disembarkation modules, food and beverage ordering, table management, and housekeeping notifications. DeCurtis Corporation is dedicated to improving health, safety, and security within indoor and complex environments.

Pixellot

Series B in 2018
Pixellot specializes in automated video production solutions for amateur and semi-professional sports. Its patented technology uses unmanned multi-camera systems to cover entire fields, generating dynamic coverage and highlights. With over 2,000 systems sold worldwide, Pixellot streams live hours monthly to fans, players, and coaches across various platforms. Partners include ESPN, Sporttotal.tv, STATS, and leading clubs like Bayern Munich.

Wpromote

Private Equity Round in 2018
Founded in 2001 by Michael Mothner, Wpromote is a leading online marketing firm headquartered in El Segundo, California. It specializes in search engine optimization, content marketing, email marketing, and strategy planning to drive transformative growth for its clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small startups.

Appetize

Series B in 2018
Appetize Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive point of sale, inventory, and analytics platform designed to facilitate the management of guest transactions for various enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Appetize develops tools for kitchen and back-office operations across fixed, self-service, and handheld formats. Its software solutions include enterprise POS systems, self-service kiosks, mobile and online ordering, and enterprise management services. The company serves diverse sectors such as sports and entertainment venues, educational institutions, theme parks, travel, leisure, and national chain brands. Appetize’s technology is deployed in over 700 venues globally, offering a robust platform that enhances service efficiency and transaction volume for clients, including prominent organizations like Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Financial Field.

Branded Cities

Private Equity Round in 2017
Branded Cities specializes in out-of-home advertising solutions, merging brand experiences with consumers' lives through a blend of static and digital spectacular signage, branded entitlements, mobile marketing, social media, and naming rights opportunities. They offer comprehensive services from initial planning to management, ensuring clients enhance their market presence.

Maple Media

Private Equity Round in 2017
Maple Media is a company that acquires and operates mobile apps and games. It manages over 30 app businesses on the App Store and Google Play, spanning entertainment, productivity, and lifestyle categories. Notable apps include Player FM, Pic Stitch, WeekCal, SwiftScan, and Snowboard Party. Based in Los Angeles and Quebec, Maple Media is led by industry veterans from Google and Jam City.

Appetize

Private Equity Round in 2016
Appetize Technologies, Inc. is a provider of a comprehensive point of sale, inventory, and analytics platform designed to facilitate the management of guest transactions for various enterprises. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Los Angeles, California, Appetize develops tools for kitchen and back-office operations across fixed, self-service, and handheld formats. Its software solutions include enterprise POS systems, self-service kiosks, mobile and online ordering, and enterprise management services. The company serves diverse sectors such as sports and entertainment venues, educational institutions, theme parks, travel, leisure, and national chain brands. Appetize’s technology is deployed in over 700 venues globally, offering a robust platform that enhances service efficiency and transaction volume for clients, including prominent organizations like Madison Square Garden and Lincoln Financial Field.

Silvergate Media

Acquisition in 2016
Silvergate Media is a creative content and licensing company established in 2011 by William Astor and Waheed Alli, with offices in New York and London. The company specializes in developing and producing high-quality content aimed at entertaining and engaging audiences of all ages through innovative storytelling. Silvergate's portfolio includes television productions, toys, apparel, licensed merchandise, and live interactive experiences. The company monetizes its intellectual property globally through television and digital distribution, as well as various licensing and merchandising opportunities, showcasing a commitment to collaboration and creativity in the entertainment industry.

Consilio

Acquisition in 2015
Consilio is a provider of eDiscovery, document review, risk management, and legal consulting services, catering to clients of all sizes across various industries. The company offers a comprehensive range of managed services and end-to-end litigation support, including data collection, computer forensics, expert testimony, and multi-lingual and on-site data processing. Consilio's innovative software solutions are designed to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and control costs for law firms and corporations. By combining exceptional project management with advanced eDiscovery technology, Consilio strives to address the unique challenges of each project while maintaining a commitment to service quality. Their experienced team is dedicated to delivering results, ensuring clients feel confident in their expertise and ability to manage complex global projects effectively.

Recorded Books

Acquisition in 2015
Founded in 1979, Recorded Books is the largest independent publisher of unabridged audiobooks. It offers over 13,500 titles narrated by professional actors, serving library, school, and retail markets through platforms like OneClickdigital and RBdigital Gateway.

FanDuel

Series E in 2015
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.

Questex

Acquisition in 2014
Questex, LLC is a company that specializes in providing business information and content marketing solutions to a diverse range of industries, including consumer services, high technology, and life sciences. Established in 2005 and headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, Questex operates a marketplace that offers various engagement platforms such as tradeshows, executive conferences, and one-to-one appointment events. The company also delivers digital media solutions, including eNews, industry sites, and demand generation services, alongside content marketing services like custom content and social media engagement. Furthermore, Questex provides business intelligence solutions encompassing strategic advisory services, data analytics, and market reports. By connecting clients in sectors such as beauty, travel, healthcare, and technology, Questex aims to facilitate meaningful business relationships and enhance the effectiveness of marketing strategies.

FanDuel

Series D in 2014
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.

Mobilitie

Private Equity Round in 2013
Mobilitie, LLC, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, is a wireless solutions company that focuses on developing, operating, and maintaining network infrastructure globally. The company specializes in a range of services, including neutral host outdoor and indoor distributed antenna systems (DAS), small cell solutions, Wi-Fi networks, and communication towers. Mobilitie also offers colocation management and professional services aimed at wireless carriers, such as capital funding, cost reduction strategies, and network optimization. Additionally, it provides services for venue and real estate owners, including network design, upgrades, and capacity planning. The company serves various industries, including sports and entertainment, real estate, hospitality, healthcare, higher education, and government, facilitating robust wireless coverage to enhance business operations.

Isolation Network

Venture Round in 2012
Isolation Network, Inc. is the parent company of INgrooves, a San Francisco-based digital music and video distribution, marketing, and promotion services company. INgrooves caters to clients such as Universal Music Group and MTV, and also provides sync licensing services for music labels.

Wazee Digital

Series D in 2011
Wazee Digital, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in cloud-based digital asset management solutions for the media and entertainment industry. Founded in 2003 and based in Denver, Colorado, with additional operations in major cities like Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and London, Wazee Digital focuses on enabling rights holders to manage, deliver, and monetize their video content effectively. Its Core platform facilitates comprehensive video content management, including acquisition, workflow, metadata management, and automated delivery, while the Connect feature allows content creators to transform and distribute files independently. The company also offers a Collaborate web application for real-time review and approval of video files, as well as managed services for metadata design, disaster recovery, and archiving. Wazee Digital further provides research, footage consulting, licensing services, and YouTube content management, enabling clients to maximize the value of their assets globally. In August 2015, the company rebranded from T3Media, Inc. and operates as a subsidiary of Veritone, Inc.

Mojiva

Venture Round in 2011
Mojiva Inc. is the parent company of the Mojiva, the mobile ad network and the Mocean Mobile, the mobile ad serving platform. It is led by a team of advertising and media veterans from Google, DoubleClick, Yahoo, Nokia and AdMob, with more than 100 years of collective experience in mobile marketing and technology. Mojiva, Inc. provides products and solutions that not only fuel the mobile advertising marketplace by bringing mobile ad buyers together with mobile content sellers, but that also solve unique challenges in the mobile marketing space. Solutions include tools to market your products and services to mobile users, monetize your mobile content, enable your global ad sales team to capitalize on an expanded media mix, control your inventory, or mobilize the brands your agency is working with.

Screenvision Media

Acquisition in 2010
Screenvision Media is a leading cinema and media organization that specializes in cinema advertising and film distribution services. The company offers a range of content programming, including on-screen advertising and in-lobby promotions, aimed at delivering powerful storytelling for national, regional, and local advertisers. By curating uncluttered narratives, Screenvision Media engages brands, exhibitors, and audiences across movie theaters throughout the country. The company is committed to creating innovative media solutions that cater to a diverse clientele, fostering a culture that values creativity and collaboration while enhancing the moviegoing experience.

Media Storm

Private Equity Round in 2009
Media Storm is a media agency that specializes in providing comprehensive marketing services primarily for the media and entertainment industries. The company focuses on data science and optimization, offering expertise in traditional media planning and buying, as well as insights, strategy development, and ideation. Additionally, Media Storm delivers analytics and reporting services to support clients in crafting effective advertising campaigns and executing their media strategies. By integrating these services, the agency assists clients in effectively identifying target audiences and converting insights into tangible business results.

Ginegar

Private Equity Round in 2005
Ginegar Plastic Products specializes in the production and marketing of polyethylene sheets and nets tailored for various agricultural and industrial applications. The company primarily focuses on advanced films for agriculture, including greenhouse covers and mulches, while also offering solutions for non-agricultural uses. Among its notable products are Sun Selector, Mulch More, Ozgard, Superseal, and its innovative five Layer Technology. Ginegar aims to provide smart cover solutions that enhance productivity in both horticulture and open field cultivation, positioning itself as a key player in the agricultural film market.

Premier Retail Networks

Venture Round in 2001
Premier Retail Networks, established in 1993, is recognized as the largest retail media network in the United States. The company partners with major retailers to develop in-store television and interactive systems that deliver a mix of news, product information, entertainment, and advertising to shoppers. By enhancing the shopping experience with engaging content, PRN effectively captures consumer attention and promotes brand visibility within retail environments.

Nanostream

Series B in 2001
Nanostream Inc. provides products and services for pharmaceutical and biotech companies.

Codeonline

Series A in 2001
Codeonline Ltd., a developer of interactive mobile entertainment, and Springtoys, a developer of wireless gaming technology, have agreed to merge to create what they claim will be the world’s largest wireless entertainment company. Under the terms of the agreement, the merger will be carried out through a share swap.

First Access

Series B in 2000
First Access wireless authentication solution, transmits an encrypted radio frequency signal between a wireless smart card.

Myteam.com

Series B in 2000
Myteam.com is an online platform dedicated to the amateur sports community, serving players, parents, coaches, league administrators, and fans. It is the first website focused on meeting the diverse needs of this community. The platform offers users a free, secure personal home page that consolidates information from all associated teams and leagues, providing automatic updates. This feature allows members to maintain their personal home pages across different sports and seasons, ensuring continuous access to relevant information and facilitating communication among all stakeholders in amateur sports.

Neocol

Neocol is a technology services firm that helps organizations transform digital processes through architecture, consulting, and integration of modern cloud-sourced technologies. Drawing on over 15 years of content management experience, Neocol aims to improve operational excellence so clients can focus on their core business. The company provides technology consulting, software integration advisory, change management, IT integration and migration, technology implementation, and IT health checks, enabling cross-functional transparency and improved customer experience. It also offers subscription management and billing process services to support scaling of subscription-based businesses, aiming to optimize IT spend, security, and compliance.
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