GF Sports & Entertainment

📍 New York, United States🗓 Founded 2015👥 37 employees💰 Last funded Jul 2015
Spectator Sports🌐 gfsportsandentertainment.com
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GF Sports & Entertainment is a live events and sports media entertainment company created by New York-based private equity firm GF Capital Management & Advisors, LLC. Formed in July 2015, GF Sports & Entertainment owns two of the ATP World Tour’s longest running American tournaments, the Dallas Open and the Atlanta Open, as well as the New York National Lacrosse League team the New York Riptide. GF Sports & Entertainment most recently acquired World Long Drive, an annual long drive tour and the largest annual domestic professional golf event not associated with the PGA of America, the PGA Tour, or the LPGA. It was first held in 1974, and since 2000 has comprised Open, Masters (over-45s) and Women's events. GF Sports & Entertainment also incubates new and emerging sport concepts utilizing its global expertise and network to help develop niche sports. Such concepts include Wolf Pack Ninjas, which operates ninja-focused events globally. Veteran sport, media and entertainment executive Hank Ratner is a co-investor with GF Capital across the company’s various sports properties.
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Frequently asked questions
Who invested in GF Sports & Entertainment?
GF Sports & Entertainment has 2 investors on record on gritt.io, including 2 early-stage backers.
When did GF Sports & Entertainment last raise funding?
The most recent investment in GF Sports & Entertainment recorded on gritt.io was in July 2015.
When was GF Sports & Entertainment founded?
GF Sports & Entertainment was founded in 2015.
What industry is GF Sports & Entertainment in?
GF Sports & Entertainment operates in Spectator Sports. Find similar Spectator Sports investors on gritt.io.
Where is GF Sports & Entertainment based?
GF Sports & Entertainment is headquartered in New York, United States.