Institutionally-backed Private Equity accelerating growth in the global Sports, Media & Entertainment industry.
Bluestone Equity Partners harnesses a unique combination of blue-chip investing and operating experience, coupled with deep industry ties, to forge highly-strategic capital partnerships with established Sports, Media & Entertainment businesses and properties seeking growth and scale on a global basis.
About Us
We are partners who seek, and deliver, sustained and durable value and alignment in all our relationships.
Bluestone partners with exceptional management teams and rights-holders leading high-growth, proven Sports, Media & Entertainment businesses. Our team brings together elite global investment, operational, and management experience.
Blue-Chip Experience
We have held positions as deal-makers, senior executives, and board members at some of the most established companies and organizations in the world, regardless of industry. We are driven by a unique combination of business and investment experience, yielding exceptional expertise.
Deep Industry Ties
On a bedrock of integrity and respect, we have built a deep network of trusted industry relationships, extending to the very top leaders and decision-makers across the major leagues, teams, companies, agencies, and federations that comprise the Sports, Media & Entertainment industry.
Global Perspective
While firmly-rooted in the United States, our experience, expertise, and relationships extend globally, providing us a unique ability to invest and operate in a range of businesses, looking to grow and scale in many directions.
Highly-Strategic
Our platform brings a varied and diverse perspective, along with industry expertise honed over decades building, operating, and advising businesses in Sports, Media & Entertainment – including at the cutting edge of the technologies and disruptive forces shaping the future.
Strategy & Focus Areas
Compelling Asset Class
SME offers limited correlation with equity markets and a proven track-record of growth and resilience through turbulent macroeconomic cycles, for over a generation.
Growth-Oriented
Bluestone is focused on partnering with established businesses to accelerate growth and scale by implementing expert strategies and enhanced operations, and expanding markets.
Flexible & Differentiated
We are committed to tailoring deal structures to individual companies across asset and transaction types (minority or control), creating liquidity and minimizing downside risk.
Long-Term Partnership
We align with founders, management teams, and shareholders who can realize outsized returns from our value-added capital – strategic guidance, operational expertise, and access to our expansive global network.
Sports Leagues & Teams
Professional and amateur sports organizations and rights holders
Media & Entertainment
High-engagement content, live events, and other forms of direct-to-consumer entertainment
Services
Outsourced operations and mission critical support for customers throughout the SME landscape
Technology
Software, products, and infrastructure driving innovation across Sports, Media & Entertainment
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WALL STREET JOURNAL
Bluestone Equity Invests Some $20 Million in First Entertainment Deal
Private-equity investors are increasingly looking to entertainment as an attractive opportunity