Last deal

$27M

Amount

Series B

Stage

24.02.2022

Date

3

all rounds

$33.78M

Total amount

date founded

Financing round

General

About Company
Wave Sports + Entertainment is a media company for digital superfans.

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founded date

01.03.2017

Number of employees

Company Type

For Profit

Last funding type

Series B

IPO status

Private

Description

With over 30 media brands, original content, talent, and a suite of products and services, WSE reaches more than 500M Gen Z and Millennial sports fans monthly. Their core content is highly engaged across Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, with over 100 million followers engaging with their brands. Wave Sports + Entertainment is the leader in sports storytelling for the next generation, reaching over 115 million highly-engaged followers globally. Their portfolio of brands includes BUCKETS, JUKES, FTBL, HAYMAKERS, GYM HEROES, DEUCE LOVE, and more, with award-winning, original programming led by popular voices in sports media who provide highlights, memes, commentary, analysis, culture, and stories on the players and movements shaping the world of sports. Visit www.wave.tv to see their brands in action.
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David Goffin

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Founder, CEO

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