# Bullpen Sports Network

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/bullpen-sports-network

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Santa Monica, US
- Website: www.wave.tv
- Total disclosed funding: $41M
- Latest round: Series B (Feb 24, 2022)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. operates as a digital media company focused on creating engaging content for sports enthusiasts, delivering innovative video podcasts and series that connect fans with prominent figures in sports and entertainment.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, US, Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. produces original sports content. The company has successfully executed 7 deals, with the latest being a Series B funding round on February 24, 2022, raising a total of USD 27.000 mn led by TZP Group, with participation from other investors including Crossbeam Venture Partners and GPS Investment Advisors. The firm’s CEO is Brian Verne, while Ishaan Sutaria is the founder, having previously founded other ventures in the digital media space.Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. specializes in creating and distributing high-quality digital content tailored for the modern sports fan. Their core product offerings include video podcasts and original series such as "Straight to Cam," "Fitz & Whit," and "Podcast P," featuring renowned personalities from the sports industry. Their content is primarily delivered through digital platforms, targeting markets in the United States and Canada, focused on sports and pop culture audiences.The revenue model for Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. is centered on partnerships and sponsorships, allowing the company to monetize its content effectively. They provide brands with advertising opportunities through integrated marketing campaigns within their programming, including collaborations with content creators and athletes for revenue sharing based on viewership and audience engagement.In February 2022, Bullpen Sports Network, Inc. raised USD 27.000 mn in Series B funding, which will be utilized to accelerate the launch and scale of new media brands and original shows aimed at engaging superfans. They plan to develop best-in-class sports betting content and enhance fan engagement through a suite of consumer products and experiences. The company is set to expand its reach in the digital sports content market, targeting additional growth in the United States and Canada.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Feb 24, 2022, $27M — TZP Group, Golden Ventures, GPS Investment Advisors, Sweet Capital, Crossbeam Venture Partners, Verance Capital
- Series A, Mar 17, 2020, $12M — GPS Partners, Golden Ventures, Sweet Capital, Treville Capital Group
- Seed, Oct 25, 2017, $1.3M — Golden Ventures

## Investors

- Golden Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/golden-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- GPS Partners — Series A
- Sweet Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sweet-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Treville Capital Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/treville-capital-group) — Series A
- TZP Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tzp-group) — Series B
- GPS Investment Advisors — Series B
- Crossbeam Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/crossbeam-venture-partners) — Series B
- Verance Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/verance-capital) — Series B