World Wrestling Entertainment
Overview
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE) is a prominent American entertainment company best known for professional wrestling, although its activities extend to movies, real estate, and various consumer products . WWE develops and presents scripted hero-versus-villain storylines featuring its wrestlers at hundreds of live events—on several weekly television shows, on its own over-the-top streaming service, and on social media—to millions of fans around the globe . The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience and produce television programming, pay-per-view programming, digital media and live wrestling events, thereby delivering wrestling program experiences to the global audience .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Lacrosse League | Jul 2022 | Series D | Co-investor |
| Cloud9 Esports, Inc. | Oct 2017 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Jomboy Media | May 2022 | VC Round | Co-investor |
| Rad | May 2016 | Series A | Co-investor |
| FloSports | Jun 2019 | Series C | Co-investor |
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Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is World Wrestling Entertainment based?
World Wrestling Entertainment is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, United States.
When was World Wrestling Entertainment founded?
World Wrestling Entertainment was founded in 1953.
How many portfolio companies does World Wrestling Entertainment have?
World Wrestling Entertainment has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in World Wrestling Entertainment's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Premier Lacrosse League, Cloud9 Esports, Inc., Jomboy Media, Rad, FloSports.
What was World Wrestling Entertainment's most recent investment shown here?
World Wrestling Entertainment's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Premier Lacrosse League in 2022.
What sectors does World Wrestling Entertainment focus on?
World Wrestling Entertainment focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Crypto & Web3, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Consumer & Commerce.
What company stages does World Wrestling Entertainment focus on?
World Wrestling Entertainment typically invests at the MultiStage stage.
What is World Wrestling Entertainment's AUM?
World Wrestling Entertainment's assets under management are estimated between $1.0B and $10.0B.