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International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announces $75M Global Investment Sports Tech Fund

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - On day one of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), leading international cricketer and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan announced that he would be launching a $75 million Global Investment Sports Tech Fund, consisting of a Greenshoe option of $25 million.

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  • ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec 13, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - On day one of the prestigious Abu Dhabi Finance Week (ADFW), leading international cricketer and entrepreneur Shikhar Dhawan announced that he would be launching a $75 million Global Investment Sports Tech Fund, consisting of a Greenshoe option of $25 million.
  • The proposition is a multi-stage fund, Da One Global Ventures (DOGV), incorporated in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and focusing on innovation across the Sports spectrum.
  • ADGM is home to a growing number of international institutions, its vibrant business ecosystem underpinned by a robust regulatory framework.
  • International Cricketer Shikhar Dhawan announced $75 Million Global Investment Sports Tech Fund; Da One Global Ventures - a multi-stage fund being incorporated at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
    This is the first VC fund organized by an Asian sportsperson and first by an Indian celebrity.

StoneRidge Expands into Saskatchewan - Partners with K5 Insurance Inc.

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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ANCASTER, ON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIB Corp., operating as StoneRidge Insurance Brokers ("SIB"), a leading independent provider of insurance and consulting services, whose platforms includeaninsurancebrokerage,MGA/MGU, groupbenefitsandanadjusting firm, has partnered with K5 Insurance Inc. ("K5"), expanding its personal and commercial insurancepresenceinManitobaandintoSaskatchewan.

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  • ANCASTER, ON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SIB Corp., operating as StoneRidge Insurance Brokers ("SIB"), a leading independent provider of insurance and consulting services, whose platforms includeaninsurancebrokerage,MGA/MGU, groupbenefitsandanadjusting firm, has partnered with K5 Insurance Inc. ("K5"), expanding its personal and commercial insurancepresenceinManitobaandintoSaskatchewan.
  • K5 is a full-service insurance brokerage servicing clients throughout the prairies since 1967.
  • We believe being part of StoneRidge will allow us to meet our customers' needs and offer competitive premiums to achieve the right solution," said Mike Klassen, President of K5.
  • "We are extremely lucky to have Mike and K5 as part of the SIB family.

FaZe Clan Announces Investment From Cox Enterprises

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Thursday, August 19, 2021
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FaZe Clan, the leading digital lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced today a strategic investment from Cox Enterprises.

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  • FaZe Clan, the leading digital lifestyle and media platform rooted in gaming and youth culture, announced today a strategic investment from Cox Enterprises.
  • The investment deepens the existing partnership between Cox Enterprises and FaZe Clan, the world's most prominent gaming organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210819005298/en/
    Prior to this investment, FaZe Clan and Atlanta Esports Ventures (AEV), a joint venture between Cox Enterprises and Province, Inc., partnered to form Atlanta FaZe, a Call of Duty League franchise.
  • We have a tremendous partnership with FaZe Clan through Atlanta FaZe, and we look forward to supporting their continued success.

eSports' Growing Infrastructure is Helping Reshape the Video Game Industry

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Friday, August 7, 2020
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In recent years, major developments in the how video games and esports competitions are being organized have occurred.

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  • In recent years, major developments in the how video games and esports competitions are being organized have occurred.
  • More investors have been attracted towards this young market, and at this point, it is considered a mainstream industry.
  • According to Grand View Research, in previous years, limited tournament infrastructure and a lower number of organizations have restricted the market growth.
  • Later, in 2018, Activision Blizzard, Inc. launched Overwatch league, creating requisite infrastructure and monetization of the esports tournaments.

eSports' Growing Infrastructure is Helping Reshape the Video Game Industry

Retrieved on: 
Friday, August 7, 2020
Video game companies, Video gaming, Gaming, Video game publishers, Video game culture, eSports, Overwatch League, Overwatch, Activision Blizzard, Blizzard Entertainment, BlizzCon, Atlanta Esports Ventures

In recent years, major developments in the how video games and esports competitions are being organized have occurred.

Key Points: 
  • In recent years, major developments in the how video games and esports competitions are being organized have occurred.
  • More investors have been attracted towards this young market, and at this point, it is considered a mainstream industry.
  • According to Grand View Research, in previous years, limited tournament infrastructure and a lower number of organizations have restricted the market growth.
  • Later, in 2018, Activision Blizzard, Inc. launched Overwatch league, creating requisite infrastructure and monetization of the esports tournaments.