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Barstool Sports

Barstool Sports

Private
Chicago, IllinoisMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://www.barstoolsports.com/

Last Round

Buyout/LBO

Aug 8, 2023

Est. Valuation

$1

Total Funding Raised

$30M

Company Overview

Barstool Sports is a digital media company that produces and distributes sports, comedy, and pop culture content across various platforms including podcasts, videos, and blogs.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

News & Media, Podcasts, Social Media, Wagering Platforms, D2C Brands

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Revenue Share, Payment Processing Fee, Services & Consulting

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

digital mediasports mediasports bettingsportsbookpodcast networksports gamblingpop culture contentd2c brandmerchandisebrand sponsorshiplive eventsinfluencer marketingcontent creatormedia agencysports blog

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Barstool Sports Comparables

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Barstool Sports Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Buyout/LBOAug 8, 2023
M&AFeb 17, 2023
M&AFeb 20, 2020
Growth EquityFeb 15, 2018
Growth EquityJan 1, 2018
Buyout/LBO
Jan 7, 2016

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Aaron Samel

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Barstool Sports Investors

Notable investors and investment history

Barstool Sports investors
InvestorRounds
The Chernin GroupBuyout/LBO, Growth Equity

Market signals

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  • Aug 8, 2023

    $1 round led by Dave Portnoy

  • Feb 17, 2023

    $388M raised with PENN Entertainment as lead investor.

Barstool Sports Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is Barstool Sports a public or private company?

Barstool Sports is a private company.

What is the current stock price of Barstool Sports?

Barstool Sports is a private company with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.

How much is Barstool Sports worth (valuation)?

Barstool Sports's valuation is estimated at $1 based on funding round data.

Can I buy Barstool Sports stock?

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When was Barstool Sports's last funding round?

Barstool Sports's most recent funding round was Buyout/LBO on August 8, 2023.

Who are the main investors in Barstool Sports?

Key investors in Barstool Sports include The Chernin Group.

Will Barstool Sports IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for Barstool Sports.

How can I track Barstool Sports secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Employee Range704
Year Founded2003
Last FundingAug 8, 2023

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