Learfield
Company

Last deal

$150M

Amount

Private Equity

Stage

13.09.2023

Date

1

all rounds

$150M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Learfield manages multimedia and sponsorship rights for collegiate institutions, conferences and arenas.

Related to

Learfield Communications

Learfield Communications

Learfield Communications is a media communication company that provides quality state news & agricultural programs.

Sector

Media

Subsector

Media Agencies

Keywords

Sports

Location

Jefferson City, MO, USA

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founded date

01.01.1972

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Private Equity

IPO status

Private

Description

Learfield supports athletic departments at all competitive levels by providing services such as concessions and ticket sales, branding and trademark consulting, digital and social platform expertise, and venue and technology systems. They connect brands to passionate college sports fans through media, technology, and data, serving as the front door to college sports.
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Chief Financial Officer

Aaron Babcock

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