What is PlayOn Sports?
Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, PlayON Sports, Inc. is a subsidiary of 2080 Media, Inc. The company specializes in the production, distribution, and aggregation of high school sports events. Its content is delivered across traditional television, the internet, and mobile devices enabled by IP video technology. PlayON Sports plays a crucial role in bringing visibility to high school athletics, catering to a broad audience of fans, athletes, and educational institutions.
How much funding has PlayOn Sports raised?
PlayOn Sports has raised a total of $106M across 10 funding rounds:
Debt
$1M
Series C
$7.2M
Debt
$4.3M
Private Equity
$26.3M
Series D
$26M
Private Equity
$8M
Private Equity
$5M
Series B
$25M
Debt
$1M
Debt (2011): $1M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series C (2011): $7.2M supported by Imlay Investments, Hamilton Ventures, and BIP Capital
Debt (2012): $4.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2013): $26.3M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series D (2013): $26M with participation from Hamilton Ventures, Buckhead Investment Partners, Imlay Investments, and Herff Jones
Private Equity (2015): $8M, investors not publicly disclosed
Private Equity (2017): $5M, investors not publicly disclosed
Series B (2019): $25M, investors not publicly disclosed
Debt (2020): $1M backed by PPP
Key Investors in PlayOn Sports
Hamilton Ventures
Hamilton Ventures is an early-stage technology investor with a focus on high-growth companies, particularly within Atlanta's technology community, including healthcare, e-commerce, and interactive media.
Buckhead Investment Partners
Buckhead Investment Partners is a real estate development firm specializing in multifamily residential properties in Texas, with a focus on identifying unique investment opportunities.
Imlay Investments
Imlay Investments is an investment firm with a focus on various sectors, as indicated by its participation in PlayOn Sports' funding rounds.
What's next for PlayOn Sports?
With a substantial enterprise-level funding context, PlayOn Sports is poised for further scaling and innovation. The recent capital injection will likely fuel advancements in its content delivery infrastructure, expand its event coverage, and potentially explore new distribution channels. The company's strategic focus on high school sports positions it to capitalize on the growing demand for localized and accessible athletic content, reinforcing its market leadership and paving the way for future growth opportunities.
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