Whistle Sports
Latest round
- Series D
Last raised
- Jun 2018
Total raised
- $91M
Investors
- 11
About Whistle Sports
Founded in 2009 by Jeff Urban and Meg Trite, Whistle Sports, Inc. operates in New York, US.Team Whistle’s core offering revolves around creating and distributing engaging content specifically tailored for younger audiences within the sports and entertainment sectors. The company operates a diverse portfolio of over 50 original shows and leverages a robust creator network that generates an impressive five billion views monthly across major social media platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook. Their content is primarily aimed at global brands, sports leagues, and media companies, facilitating audience engagement through data-driven content strategies. Team Whistle’s services extend across various geographical markets, notably North America and Europe, addressing the unique content consumption patterns of these regions.Team Whistle generates revenue primarily through partnerships and collaborations with global brands, sports leagues, and media companies. The company’s transactional structure includes B2B agreements, where brands engage Team Whistle for tailored content strategies and distribution across preferred platforms. This often entails creating sponsored content, resulting in revenue-sharing models that benefit both the company and its partners. While specific pricing plans are not publicly disclosed, the nature of these transactions typically involves contract negotiations that define the scope of work and associated financial terms.In September 2022, DAZN Group Limited agreed to acquire Whistle Sports, Inc. from Aser Group, expanding their capabilities, particularly in broadcasting football leagues in Portugal and Belgium.
Who invested in Whistle Sports
11 investors across 5 rounds
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Who invested in Whistle Sports?
Whistle Sports has 11 investors on record across 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see every VC on the cap table and the rounds they joined.
How much funding has Whistle Sports raised?
Whistle Sports has raised 5 venture rounds. Sign up free to see how much each round raised and the total.
When did Whistle Sports last raise money?
Whistle Sports's most recent round on record is a Series D, in Jun 2018.
What does Whistle Sports do?
Founded in 2009 by Jeff Urban and Meg Trite, Whistle Sports, Inc.
Where is Whistle Sports headquartered?
Whistle Sports is headquartered in New York, US.
Which VCs invest in companies like Whistle Sports?
Among active investors with capital left to deploy, Founders Fund, Accel, Thrive Capital and Kleiner Perkins back media companies at Whistle Sports's stage. Their profiles are linked below.
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