Sidley Austin has advised Monarch Collective on the transaction. Kirland & Ellis has advised Cleveland WNBA. Monarch Collective has made a minority investment in the new...
Monarch Collective Invests in Cleveland WNBA Expansion Team
Chess.com to Serve as Official Publisher for Esports Nations Cup 2026
Sidley has advised Chess.com on the transaction. Chess.com has entered into an agreement with the Esports World Cup Foundation (EWCF) concerning the inclusion and operation of...
Ariel Investments Raises US$250 Million in Project Level Women’s Sports Fund
Sidley has advised Ariel Investments. Ariel Investments has completed the first close of Project Level, a women’s sports-focused investment platform, with US$250 million in committed capital....
Monarch Collective Makes First Overseas Investment in FC Viktoria Berlin
Sidley Austin has advised Monarch Collective. Monarch Collective, a U.S.-based investment fund dedicated to women’s sports, has completed its first overseas investment by acquiring a stake...
World Sevens Football Hosts Inaugural North American Women’s Tournament
Sidley has advised World Sevens Football in connection with its inaugural North American edition of the tournament. World Sevens Football (W7F) has announced the launch of...
New Investors Join Austin FC Ownership Group with Minority Stakes
Sidley Austin LLP has advised Matt Hulsizer and Jenny Just in connection with their investment in Austin FC. Austin FC has announced the addition of five...
World Sevens Football’s Launch of New Global 7-on-7 Women’s Soccer Competition Series
Sidley Austin advised World Sevens Football on the deal. World Sevens Football (W7F), a revolutionary grand slam series for professional women footballers, announced its launch in...
Association of Volleyball Professionals’ Partnerships with CBS Sports and The CW Network
Sidley Austin represented the Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP) in the transaction. The Association of Volleyball Professionals (AVP), America’s only professional beach volleyball league, announced its...
Ariel Investments’ Formation and Launch of Project Level
Sidley Austin advised Ariel Investments, LLC on the deal. Ariel Investments, LLC (Ariel), the first and oldest Black-owned mutual fund company in the United States, announced...
Bob Iger and Willow Bay’s Acquisition of Majority Stake in Angel City
Sidley Austin is advising Angel City FC on the transaction; Milbank is advising Bob Iger and Willow Bay; Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison , Venable...
Heath Freeman’s $10 Million Acquisition of BIG3
Sidley Austin represented Heath Freeman in the transaction. Heath Freeman announced the acquisition of the second-ever location-based BIG3 franchise with plans to base the team in...
Nourish’s $35 Million Series A Funding Round
Sidley Austin represented Nourish in the transaction. Nourish announced it raised US$35 million in Series A funding round led by Index Ventures with participation from Maverick Ventures...