Universal Sports Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2004

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • Asset Purch.

  • Financing Rounds
  • 3

Universal Sports General Information

Description

An American television network that offers live coverage of Olympic and lifestyle sports. The channel offers various sports featured online through The Universal Sports Television Network and UniversalSports.com. It also markets Olympic sports through partnerships with international federations, national governing bodies, local organizations, clubs, sponsors, websites, and publications.

Contact Information

Website
www.universalsports.com
Formerly Known As
World Championship Sports Network
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • United States
Primary Industry
Buildings and Property
Other Industries
Broadcasting, Radio and Television
Acquirer
NBCUniversal
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • United States

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Universal Sports Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Valuation/
EBITDA		 Post-Val Status Debt

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Universal Sports Former Investors

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Universal Sports FAQs

  • When was Universal Sports founded?

    Universal Sports was founded in 2004.

  • Where is Universal Sports headquartered?

    Universal Sports is headquartered in .

  • What industry is Universal Sports in?

    Universal Sports’s primary industry is Buildings and Property.

  • Is Universal Sports a private or public company?

    Universal Sports is a Private company.

  • What is Universal Sports’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Universal Sports is .

  • Who are Universal Sports’s investors?

    InterMedia Partners and Polaris Partners have invested in Universal Sports.

  • When was Universal Sports acquired?

    Universal Sports was acquired on 16-Nov-2015.

  • Who acquired Universal Sports?

    Universal Sports was acquired by NBCUniversal.

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