# Religion of Sports Media

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/religion-of-sports-media

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Santa Monica, US
- Website: www.religionofsports.com
- Total disclosed funding: $63M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 6, 2022)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Religion of Sports Media, Inc. is a company that produces compelling documentary series showcasing athletes and the interplay of sports with cultural narratives, appealing to a broad audience of sports fans.Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Santa Monica, US, Religion of Sports Media, Inc. focuses on creating original content that highlights prominent athletes. The company has successfully raised USD 50.00 mn in Series B funding on June 6, 2022, led by Shamrock Capital with participation from Advancit Capital, Cerro Capital, and Elysian Park Ventures. Gotham Chopra, a notable figure in media, serves as the founder while Ameeth Sankaran is the CEO.Religion of Sports specializes in producing engaging and inspirational documentary series focused on prominent athletes and the intersection of sports with personal and cultural narratives. Their core offerings include series such as "Simone Biles Rising", which tells the story of the gymnastics champion's journey, and "In The Arena: Serena Williams", showcasing the life and impact of the tennis legend. Additionally, they produce "Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story", highlighting the band's significance in music and popular culture. These productions are available across multiple streaming platforms, including ESPN+, Disney+, and Hulu, targeting audiences primarily in North America, though their reach extends internationally.Religion of Sports generates revenue through partnerships with major streaming platforms that distribute their original series. The company engages in content licensing agreements, allowing streaming services to showcase their productions in exchange for a fee. These arrangements typically include both upfront payments and potential revenue-sharing models based on viewership metrics. Subscription-based access to platforms like ESPN+ and Hulu provides an additional revenue stream, as viewers pay for access to a wider array of content, including the company's series.In June 2022, Religion of Sports Media, Inc. raised USD 50.00 mn in Series B funding, which will be utilized to develop new ownable content IP, scale its substantial creator network, and increase global strategic partnerships. The company plans to launch new series that delve deeper into athlete stories and expand its audience reach into international markets by 2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 6, 2022, $50M — Shamrock Capital, Advancit Capital, Elysian Park Ventures, Cerro Capital
- Series A, Jul 23, 2020, $10M — Advancit Capital, Courtside Ventures, Elysian Park Ventures, LinkinFirm
- Seed, Apr 25, 2018, $3M — Advancit Capital, Courtside Ventures

## Investors

- Advancit Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/advancit-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Courtside Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/courtside-ventures) — Seed, Series A
- Elysian Park Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/elysian-park-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- LinkinFirm — Series A
- Shamrock Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shamrock-capital) — Series B
- Cerro Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cerro-capital) — Series B