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ESPN

North America, Connecticut, United States, Bristol

Description

ESPN is a multinational and multimedia sports entertainment company that features a wide collection of multimedia sports assets.

Investor Profile

ESPN has backed more than 6 startups, with 1 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 2 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 1 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series Unknown, Series F, Series E rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States.
  • Strong thematic focus on Cloud Computing, Digital Marketing, Information Technology.
  • Led 1 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series Unknown (33%)
  • Series F (17%)
  • Series E (17%)
  • Series D (17%)
  • Corporate Round (17%)

Country Focus

  • United States (100%)

Industry Focus

  • Cloud Computing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Information Technology
  • Saas
  • Software
  • Advertising
  • Online Portals
  • E-commerce
  • Retail
  • Sports
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FAQ

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Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does ESPN frequently co-invest with?

Comdisco Ventures
North America, Illinois, United States, Rosamond
Co-Investments: 3
CRV
North America, California, United States, Palo Alto
Co-Investments: 3
Canaan Partners
North America, California, United States, Menlo Park
Co-Investments: 4
Wand Partners
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
KB Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Highland Park
Co-Investments: 3
DV
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3
Ticketmaster
North America, California, United States, West Hollywood
Co-Investments: 3
ABS Ventures
North America, Massachusetts, United States, Waltham
Co-Investments: 3
Enterprise Partners
North America, California, United States, La Jolla
Co-Investments: 3
Kettle Partners
North America, Illinois, United States, Chicago
Co-Investments: 3

What are some of recent deals done by ESPN?

Premier Lacrosse League

New York, New York, United States

Premier Lacrosse League is a proposed professional lacrosse league.

E-CommerceRetailSports
Corporate RoundJun 25, 2025
TRUSTX

New York, New York, United States

TrustX is a platform for the publisher and advertiser.

AdvertisingOnline Portals
Series UnknownApr 3, 2018
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Active Network

Plano, Texas, United States

Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.

Cloud ComputingDigital MarketingInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series FSep 12, 2008
Amount Raised: $92,290,000
Active Network

Plano, Texas, United States

Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.

Cloud ComputingDigital MarketingInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series UnknownAug 27, 2008
Amount Raised: $80,000,000
Active Network

Plano, Texas, United States

Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.

Cloud ComputingDigital MarketingInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series EAug 30, 2007
Amount Raised: $65,676,000
Active Network

Plano, Texas, United States

Software & service solutions for the full scope of activity registration, management, and marketing needs.

Cloud ComputingDigital MarketingInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware
Series DDec 15, 2006
Amount Raised: $54,999,000