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Overtime.tv creates and distributes original sports content targeted at the next generation of athletes and fans. It operates in digital media and e-commerce, producing high-quality videos, articles, and live streams (with a focus on basketball) and delivering them through social media and its own website. The company also runs a direct-to-consumer merchandise business, selling hoodies, tees, shorts, accessories, and basketball gear, often in collaboration with influencers and athletes. Revenue comes from advertising, sponsorships, and direct merch sales across its online store. Compared with competitors, Overtime.tv combines youth-focused, short-form sports content with a strong influencer-driven merchandise program and cross-channel distribution, creating a tight link between content and commerce. Its goal is to engage and grow a community of young athletes and basketball fans by providing engaging content and a branded, purchasable lifestyle.
Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$242.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akismet , the popular anti-spam product developed by Automattic , is announcing a strategic partnership with Arwen.ai .Akismet and Arwen are like-minded companies, each with a similar vision for the future of the web.Akismet and Arwen.ai logosAkismet uses AI to intelligently keep spam off of over 100 million websites. Arwen uses AI to intelligently remove harmful and unwanted comments from a brand's social channels. What perfect timing, in light of Mental Health Awareness month, for the two to come together to make the web a kinder, safer place.This partnership will provide top-tier security and moderation solutions to some of the world's most influential companies and personalities. From ConvertKit, Netlify, and Bluehost to Formula One teams like Red Bull, Alpine, and Mercedes. As well as major media players like ITV and Overtime.tv to superstar drivers like Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.Akismet, which works on any content management system, is a service that offers real-time filtering of spam from comments, form submissions, trackbacks, and chat system messages. It is used by approximately 100 million websites, including some of the largest publishers in the world
Next generation sports brand continues expansion creating disruptive sports IPBROOKLYN, N.Y. (PRWEB) April 17, 2023 Overtime, the leading brand for the next generation of sports fans, announced today that former Major League Baseball CFO Jonathan Mariner, has joined the organization's Board of Directors. Following the appointment of Mariner, the Board will be comprised of seven members including co-founders Dan Porter and Zack Weiner, Liberty Media Vice President of Corporate Development Josef Hoelscher, Sapphire Sport Partner Michael Spirito, Winslow Capital Management Growth Portfolio Manager Kelly Flynn and business mogul Daymond John. Mariner, who was an early senior advisor in the development of Overtime Elite, is a private investor, entrepreneur, and independent board member with more than two decades of experience working in professional sports. "It is remarkable how quickly Overtime has grown since a small group of us joined the team several years ago to initially explore the idea of a dedicated professional basketball league," said Jonathan Mariner. "I can remember those early meetings and conversations about how to shape Overtime Elite, and to see how it has now grown and developed is a testament to the leadership and staff who have created something special
Overtime, a NYC-based company that builds new sports leagues aimed globally at the next generation of sports fans and athletes, raised $100m in Series D funding. The round was led by Liberty Media Corporation and return investor Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), with participation from Winslow Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Blackstone and Sapphire Sport
“Our investors, new and previous, see the massive growth potential of Overtime Elite and OT7, both of which have developed hyper engaged audiences, as well as the potential for future sports leagues as well" - Dan Porter, Overtime’s CEO and co-founder. Overtime announced today that it has raised $100 million in Series D funding led by Liberty Media Corporation and return investor Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley). Liberty Media has ownership stakes in high profile sports and media companies including Formula 1, the Atlanta Braves, SiriusXM and Live Nation Entertainment
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Industries
Consumer Goods
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series D
Total Funding
$242.3M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2016
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