Others

Genius Sports Group completes sale to Funds advised by Apax Partners

Monday 10 de September 2018 / 13:46

⏱ 1 min read

(London).- Genius Sports Group, a global leader in sports data and technology, has today completed its previously announced sale to Funds advised by Apax Partners, a leading global private equity advisory firm.

Genius Sports Group completes sale to Funds advised by Apax Partners

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in London, Genius Sports Group is a market leader in the high-growth sports data, sports media and regulated sports betting sectors, specialising in the capture and distribution of real-time data.

The acquisition will see Apax provide its proven expertise in building world-class technology companies, as well as significant investment from its Funds to support Genius Sports Group’s growth plans.

This injection of capital will further strengthen the Genius Sports Group’s existing operations and allow it to pursue its international expansion strategy, both organically and through strategic acquisitions.

Under the terms of the acquisition, Genius Sports Group’s management team will remain in place.

Mark Locke, Chief Executive Officer of Genius Sports Group, said: “With the acquisition now complete, we are eager to put our growth plans into action and embark on this new chapter of accelerated investment in our organisation, employees, technology and services.”

“The Apax team has a phenomenal track record of taking cutting-edge technology business to the next level and we are well positioned to grow across all areas of our business.”

Categoría:Others

Tags: Sin tags

País: United Kingdom

Event

SBC Summit 2026

29 de September 2026

The Future of Sports Engagement Beyond the Court

The SBC Summit in Lisbon highlighted how technology is transforming the relationship between sports and fans. In this column, Robson Silveira, Senior Sales Executive at Sportradar, explores the role of artificial intelligence, real-time data, and innovation in creating more immersive and personalized experiences for sports audiences.

Friday 16 Oct 2026 / 12:00

Ninja Gaming Focuses on Innovation and Global Growth After SBC Summit

(Lisbon, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Natalia Arredondo Fredes, Marketing Manager at Ninja Gaming, highlighted the company's focus on in-house game development, strategic partnerships, and international expansion following its participation as an exhibitor at SBC Summit 2026. The event provided an opportunity to showcase its gaming portfolio, connect with operators and industry professionals, and explore new business opportunities across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.

Friday 16 Oct 2026 / 12:00

SBC Summit 2026 Wraps Up Record-Breaking Lisbon Edition

(Lisbon).- The event recorded 34.5% year-on-year attendance growth, with operator participation rising 37% and C-level attendance increasing 40.7%. SBC also confirmed a long-term agreement to keep Lisbon as the summit’s host city through 2030.

Thursday 15 Oct 2026 / 12:00