TMRW Sports is a company that focuses on developing progressive approaches to entertainment, sports media, entertainment and media. It has announced its first investor group. This includes a number of sports icons paired with financial and technology business leaders. Connect Ventures and 25madison Ventures co-led the institutional investment. Connect Ventures and 25madison Ventures co-led the institutional investment. The group has extensive experience in sports, including team ownership in all major leagues. It also includes expertise in tennis, esports and MLS. Mike McCarley, founder of TMRW Sports, and chief executive officer (pronounced “tomorrow sport”) made the announcement. McCarley was joined by Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods in unveiling the company’s formation in August. Dick Ebersol was also an early investor. “Over the last year, we have assembled a team o investors who will assist us in achieving our mission of improving the way sports are perceived in the future.” McCarley said that we were conscious about the diversity of our expertise, thought, and backgrounds when we mobilized this strategic team co-led by Connect Ventures & 25madison Ventures. “From the beginning, our goal was to partner with the best in-class in every possible way and Tiger, Rory and I appreciate the support of this unrivalled team of advisors, investors, and ambassadors who share our vision of harnessing technology to create innovative approaches to sport. They will increase the potential fanbases and opportunities for TMRW projects through their combined cultural relevance and broad reach. Connect Ventures’ Michael Blank said that many of them share a passion about golf, which only fuels TGL, our first partnership with the PGA TOUR.” “TMRW Sports will rewrite how the next generation will play and consume sport by leveraging technology to unique and innovative methods,” he added. “Connect Ventures is delighted to partner with this world-class investor group to support Tiger, Rory, and Mike’s vision for further accelerating the evolution of sport and making it more accessible for everyone.” TMRW SPORTS’ CULTURAL ION INVESTORS: McIlroy and Woods have combined 791 weeks at World No. 1 and counting, 105 PGA TOUR victories and 19 Major Championships. TMRW Sports’ investor team adds 113 Formula 1 wins and 40 Emmy Awards to 32 NBA All-Star Games (THA/GBR) * Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 7-time World Champion (GBR) * Lando Norris: McLaren (GBR), * Carlos Sainz, Scuderia Ferrari, 9-time F1 Grand Prix winner (ESP) * Tony Romo: USA, Phoenix Suns (USA) * Jayson Tatum, Puebla (MLS, Los Angeles FC, MLS, ret. F1: Alex Albon: Williams Racing, 7-time World Champion (THA/GBR). * Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas Champion, 7-time World Champion. * Lando Norris, McLaren (GBR). * Jayson Tatum, Phoenix Suns (USA). * Soccer: * Jozy Altridore, Liga MX. * Gareth Bale, Los Angeles FC (GBR). * Servando Carasco, MLS, ret. (USA). * Alex Morgan: NWSL San Diego Wave FC, 2-time World Cup Champion, (USA). MLB: * Tyler “Ninja” Blevins: Williams Racing (THA/GBR) * Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes-AMG Petronas, 7-time Grand Slam Singles Champion, (USA). * Jayson Tatum: Phoenix Suns (USA). * Soccer: * Jozy Altidore: Liga MX, Puebla (USA). * Gareth Bale: MLS, (GBR) * Servando Carrasco: MLS, ret. 25madison Ventures: 25madison Ventures, an early-stage venture platform that Apollo Global Management backs, is the seed-stage fund for 25madison. The fund invests into disruptive technology companies and is managed by a team that includes experienced operator-investors. Mike, Tiger, Rory and Rory are all business and golf titans. It was an easy decision to join Connect and this premier investor group to help TMRW Sports realize their vision. Steven Price, CEO, 25madison, said that there is an enormous opportunity to improve how fans interact with their favorite sports. AMBSE Ventures * Copper * Excel Sports Management* Fenway Sports Group* Misfits Gaming Group* SC Holdings* Seven Seven Six* Symphony Ventures* TGR Ventures TMRW Sports’ Business Leader INVESTORS: Sports * Arthur Blank: Former Chairman, Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and PGA TOUR Superstore. * David Blitzer is Co-Founder and CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment. * Ricky Laffont: Founder and CEO of Fancurve; former CEO of the Boston Red SoxL Football Club and Pittsburgh Penguins. Former CMO, NFL; President & CEO, Pepsi-Cola North America; and Chairman the Board, LPGA Tour. * Steve Nash is the founder and chairman of BLOCK. * Tom Penn: Co-Founder, Atlanta Falcons and Co-Founder of Fenway Sports Group. * Jay S. Daly: Former Chairman, Continental Cablevision. * Zach Dixon: Founder & CEO, Players Lounge. * Rohit Gupta, Partner, Sterling.VC. * Alex Lieberman, Co-Founder of LayerZero Labs.
Title: TMRW Sports adds all-star investors
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Published Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2022 11:46:00 -0400
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