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Diamond Kinetics Accelerates Innovation in Youth Sports Technology With Acquisition of sidelineHD

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Diamond, Elysian, Acquisition, Parent, Ecosystem, MLB, Entrepreneurship, Sport

PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Kinetics (DK), the sports technology company transforming youth baseball and softball development, today announced the acquisition of sidelineHD, an innovative youth sports media platform specializing in livestreaming and video highlights. This strategic move underscores the company's commitment to integrating thoughtful technology to provide personalized and enhanced player experiences and foster a love for the games.

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PITTSBURGH, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Kinetics (DK), the sports technology company transforming youth baseball and softball development, today announced the acquisition of sidelineHD, an innovative youth sports media platform specializing in livestreaming and video highlights.
sidelineHD has revolutionized the youth sports landscape by empowering parents to create professional-quality livestreams of youth games with integrated scoreboards, player information cards, and real-time sports data.
"This acquisition aligns perfectly with Diamond Kinetics' vision of providing a unified and complete experience for youth baseball and softball athletes and families," said CJ Handron, CEO and Co-Founder of Diamond Kinetics.
Existing Diamond Kinetics investors include Elysian Park Ventures, TNC Ventures, SeventySix Capital, and Eberg Capital amongst others.

SweetSpot Announces Rebrand and Relaunch to Expand Presence in Backyard Sports

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Elysian, San Diego Padres, Major League Baseball, Jeff A. Schwartz, LSU, Marketing, IMG, Marucci Sports, Athlete, Creative Artists Agency, Football, Engineering, Friends, Sport, Participation, Social media, Los Angeles Dodgers, Golf

BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SweetSpot, a backyard sports brand, today unveiled its rebrand and relaunch to increase its footprint across a variety of outdoor sports. SweetSpot’s new direction is spearheaded by a group of seasoned industry leaders – including SweetSpot CEO Joe Lawrence, Co-Founder of Marucci Sports – and features a fundraising round led by Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group, with participation from Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.

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“Growing up, my favorite memories were playing catch with my dad in the backyard— those moments of quality time and genuine connection are priceless.
SweetSpot is committed to bringing that essence back and ensuring everyone remembers the pure, unadulterated fun of those backyard moments."
“SweetSpot is a daily refresher,” says Mike Shildt, SweetSpot Board Member.
Those interested in supporting the ongoing mission and development of SweetSpot are encouraged to follow @playsweetspot on all social media platforms for product highlights, ambassador partnerships, upcoming events and ultimate backyard fun.

Splash Inc. Closes A2 Funding Round of $14.1M, Launches Partner Solutions Division

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Elysian, Major League Baseball, Growth, NBA, New England Patriots, Friends, Sport, Tiers, Skin, Investment, General partnership, Sports club, TaylorMade, Commissioner

DENVER, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Splash, Inc., the largest independent provider of peer-to-peer sports strategy games in the US with over 2M active users, today announced the closing of a Series A-2 Funding Round of $14.1M, with investment from venture firms Boston Seed, Velvet Sea Ventures, K5, Elysian Park, Acies Investments, Accomplice, Counterview and others.

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In conjunction with the close of the A-2 financing, Splash has launched its Partner Solutions division, which focuses on increasing brand awareness, generating leads, and driving revenue for brands looking to tap into over 2M active sports-centric players generating over 750M annual page views across the Splash, Inc. portfolio.
Brands can partner with Splash Inc.'s free public contests or run their own contest to build awareness, increase purchase intent, and capture first party data – accessing not just the Splash audience, but more deeply engaging with their own.
"When we first launched Splash Inc., we recognized that the future of sports gaming revolved around peer-to-peer interactions, ultimately creating a lasting community.
"From day one, we've been driven by the belief in the power of sports to connect people," Splash, Inc.

Dhai Dubai: Expo City Dubai launches stunning new 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai.

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DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai.
The free-to-attend festival is created and organised by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and will run from January 26 to February 4.
The attendees were taken into a mesmerizing journey of lights and music, stopping at each larger-than-life stunning light art installations by seven renowned Emirati artists and designers.
Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director at Expo City Dubai, said: "Today, we add another bright light to our vibrant city.

Dhai Dubai: Expo City Dubai launches stunning new 10-day festival of Emirati light art and culture

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Saturday, January 27, 2024

DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai.

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DUBAI, UAE, Jan. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai.
The free-to-attend festival is created and organised by Expo City Dubai, in partnership with AGB Creative and supported by Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and will run from January 26 to February 4.
The attendees were taken into a mesmerizing journey of lights and music, stopping at each larger-than-life stunning light art installations by seven renowned Emirati artists and designers.
Amna Abulhoul, Executive Creative Director at Expo City Dubai, said: "Today, we add another bright light to our vibrant city.

EASTSIDE GOLF ANNOUNCES KEY INVESTMENT FROM EP GOLF VENTURES, AN INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ELYSIAN PARK VENTURES AND THE PGA OF AMERICA

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

Elysian, Los Angeles Dodgers, Golf, MLB, HBCU, NBA, Spring Forward, Mercedes-Benz, Culture, Partnership, Athlete, Perception, New York Fashion Week, Air Jordan, PGA, Morehouse College, Creativity, NFL, Sports equipment

NEW YORK and FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Eastside Golf, the lifestyle golf brand dedicated to driving change and creating a more culturally relevant point of view of the game, announced it has closed a seed round led by EP Golf Ventures, an investment partnership between the PGA of America and Elysian Park Ventures, the private investment arm affiliated with the Los Angeles Dodgers ownership group. The investment from EP Golf Ventures will accelerate Eastside Golf's growth as it launches new product lines and will support its efforts to use fashion to change the cultural conversation around golf, creating new entry points to the game for young athletes and emerging professionals.

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The PGA of America is deeply committed to investing in the evolution of the modern golf culture and inviting and cultivating a broader participation in golf.
As a PGA of America Golf Professional, I'm especially honored to have the support of EP Golf Ventures as we enter into our next chapter."
"The goal with Eastside Golf is to change how people around the world view the sport," added Eastside Golf Co-Founder Olajuwon Ajanaku.
Eastside Golf is deeply committed to supporting and spotlighting HBCU golf and has donated a cumulative $150K to support the Morehouse College golf team.

Dryvebox Partners with PGA HOPE at 2024 PGA Show to Unveil Latest Mobile Golf Simulator Model

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Elysian, HOPE, Golf, SAN, Health, Partnership, Dryve, Pin, PGA, Organization, Veterans' affairs

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dryvebox, the leading innovator in mobile golf simulator technology, proudly announces its partnership with PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) to unveil its latest trailer model at the 71st PGA Show.

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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Dryvebox, the leading innovator in mobile golf simulator technology, proudly announces its partnership with PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere) to unveil its latest trailer model at the 71st PGA Show.
At the PGA Show, Dryvebox showcases its newest model in conjunction with PGA HOPE, emphasizing their shared mission to expand the reach of golf to Veterans and Active Duty Military communities across the nation.
In 2024, PGA HOPE will serve over 17,000 Veterans across all 50 states and more than 500 program locations - all facilitated by PGA of America Golf Professionals.
PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf course owners, and golf lovers are encouraged to visit the exhibit and explore the new Dryvebox trailer.

After Lengthy Eviction Moratorium, 920 Everett Street, a Newly Renovated Multifamily Property in the Chinatown Area of Los Angeles, California, Leases Up

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Monday, January 8, 2024

Elysian, Family, Sunset Boulevard, Housing, Eviction, Waitoriki, COVID, COVID-19, Female, Foot

Victor Heights is a hillside area just north of the city of Los Angeles and near Chinatown with sweeping views of downtown LA.

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Victor Heights is a hillside area just north of the city of Los Angeles and near Chinatown with sweeping views of downtown LA.
Vu was formerly a leading Halloween costume designer and is a graduate of the prestigious Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
These luxury rental homes feature keyless entry door locks to spacious two-bedroom floor plans with newly upgraded kitchens and bathrooms.
We are proud to create jobs in the Chinatown area for minorities, significantly improve the community, and provide more affordable housing."

Women-Led Planning + Development Firm Announces East Coast Expansion

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

BALTIMORE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the women-led planning and development firm, Canopy Team, announces its East Coast expansion, opening a new office in Baltimore, and celebrating the appointment of Fran Weld (former SVP of Strategy & Development for the San Francisco Giants) as CEO. Colloquially known now as "Canopy," the group adds new team members and several new professional sports venues to its venerable roster, with clients like the University of Florida's Athletic Association and Major League Baseball.

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Canopy Team opens Baltimore office, launches new offerings
BALTIMORE, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the women-led planning and development firm, Canopy Team , announces its East Coast expansion, opening a new office in Baltimore, and celebrating the appointment of Fran Weld (former SVP of Strategy & Development for the San Francisco Giants) as CEO.
Women-led planning and development firm, Canopy Team, announces its East Coast expansion.
"Our team has a rich history of serving as innovators and thought leaders in the civic design space.
We are an umbrella across all aspects of the built environment, from architecture to sustainability and operations," said Weld.

President of Cutwater Spirits and Anheuser-Busch Veteran trades Beer for Cannabis

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Elysian, BLH, Culture, AB, Lead, Shreyas, Anheuser-Busch, Bala Krishna, Drug

Since 2019, Balakrishnan has served as President of Cutwater Spirits, acquired by AB in 2019.

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Since 2019, Balakrishnan has served as President of Cutwater Spirits, acquired by AB in 2019.
Under his leadership, Cutwater Spirits has become the #1 RTD Cocktail Brand in the US - with distribution in all 50 states and internationally (UK, Canada, Australia).
Prior to Cutwater, Balakrishnan served Elysian Brewing Co. as President and General Manager, where he took a regional brand based in Seattle and orchestrated its national expansion.
I'm extremely excited to be helping lead and shape the future of cannabis beverages alongside the incredible team at BLH."