ESPN Sports Media Overview
- Year Founded
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1979
- Status
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Acquired/Merged
- Employees
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5,900
- Latest Deal Type
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2ndary - Private
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- Financing Rounds
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3
- Investments
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30
ESPN Sports Media General Information
Description
Operator of a cable and satellite television broadcasting network focused on sports content. The company engages in acquiring and producing live sports programs for cricket, football, car racing, basketball and Olympic games as well as sports news and original and non-scripted sports-related shows, thereby enabling watchers to stay updated with the latest news and events in the field.
Contact Information
Website
www.espn.com(Operating Subsidiary)
Corporate Office
- ESPN Plaza
- Bristol, CT 06010
- United States
Corporate Office
- ESPN Plaza
- Bristol, CT 06010
- United States
ESPN Sports Media Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
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ESPN Sports Media Competitors (7)
One of ESPN Sports Media’s 7 competitors is NBC Sports Group, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in Stamford, CT.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
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| NBC Sports Group | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Stamford, CT | ||||
| Fox Sports (Broadcasting, Radio and Television) | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Atlanta, GA | ||||
| MTV Networks | Corporation | New York, NY | ||||
| Silver Chalice Ventures | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Chicago, IL | ||||
| Skydance | Private Equity-Backed | New York, NY |
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ESPN Sports Media Former Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
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ESPN Sports Media Investments & Acquisitions (30)
ESPN Sports Media’s most recent deal was a Corporate Asset Purchase with International Dance League (Global Broadcasting Rights). The deal was made on 27-Jul-2026.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
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| International Dance League (Global Broadcasting Rights) | 27-Jul-2026 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| NFL Media | 31-Jan-2026 | Merger/Acquisition | Broadcasting, Radio and Television | ||
| BallerVisions | 09-Sep-2021 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Trustx | 03-Apr-2018 | Corporate | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| DraftKings | 27-Jul-2015 | Later Stage VC | Entertainment Software |
ESPN Sports Media Exits (10)
ESPN Sports Media’s most recent exit was on 03-Apr-2018 from Trustx. The exit was categorized as with 5 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
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| Trustx | 03-Apr-2018 | Completed |
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| DraftKings | 27-Jul-2015 | Completed |
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| FiveThirtyEight | 22-Jul-2013 | Completed |
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| Active Network | 27-Aug-2008 | Completed |
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| Student Sports | 12-Jun-2008 | Merger/Acquisition | Completed |
ESPN Sports Media Affiliates
Subsidiaries (3)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Espn Technology Services | Bristol, CT | 2002 | |
| ESPNCricinfo | Bangalore, India | 1993 | |
| NFL Media | Inglewood, CA |
ESPN Sports Media FAQs
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When was ESPN Sports Media founded?
ESPN Sports Media was founded in 1979.
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Where is ESPN Sports Media headquartered?
ESPN Sports Media is headquartered in Bristol, CT.
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What is the size of ESPN Sports Media?
ESPN Sports Media has 5,900 total employees.
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What industry is ESPN Sports Media in?
ESPN Sports Media’s primary industry is Broadcasting, Radio and Television.
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Is ESPN Sports Media a private or public company?
ESPN Sports Media is a Private company.
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What is ESPN Sports Media’s current revenue?
The current revenue for ESPN Sports Media is .
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Who are ESPN Sports Media’s investors?
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco has invested in ESPN Sports Media.
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Who are ESPN Sports Media’s competitors?
NBC Sports Group, Fox Sports (Broadcasting, Radio and Television), MTV Networks, Silver Chalice Ventures, and Skydance are some of the 7 competitors of ESPN Sports Media.
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When was ESPN Sports Media acquired?
ESPN Sports Media was acquired on 04-Aug-2023.
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Who acquired ESPN Sports Media?
ESPN Sports Media was acquired by Disney Entertainment Television.
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