RedBird Capital Partners
Private equityNew York · Pre-Seed–Late Stage · 24 people tracked
Also known as RedBird Capital · REDBIRD CAPITAL PARTNERS MANAGEMENT LLC
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Investment thesis
RedBird Capital Partners is a strategic investor that builds companies in partnership with leading entrepreneurs and owners of iconic intellectual property. Founded in 2014 by Gerry Cardinale, it concentrates on three core ecosystems: Sports, Media & Entertainment, and Financial Services. The firm manages roughly $14 billion for institutional and family office investors, pairing private equity professionals with experienced operators to create long-term value. RedBird invests across all stages of a company's lifecycle and throughout the capital stack, positioning itself as a flexible capital-solutions provider. It also offers strategic, operational, financial, advisory and AI services to portfolio companies through offerings such as Flagship Capital Solutions, Ascend Capital Strategies, RedBird Development Group and RedBird X.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 24 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesFounder mafia
3 people who came through RedBird Capital Partners went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 42 of 80 portfolio companiesMedia & Entertainment ×21Sports Tech ×13Consumer ×12Fintech ×8Enterprise Software ×6Gaming ×5Creator Economy ×4SaaS ×4
HQs:United States×22United Kingdom×5India×2Bermuda×1France×1Italy×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 9 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×52 founders×23 founders×14+ founders×1
Investments · 80 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12016 · 16 dated
EquipmentShare provides construction equipment rentals and fleet management technology for builders and contractors.
Construction TechIoTPropTechSaaSColumbia, US
Brad Siegler(Founder)inJeff Lowe(Founder)inJabbok Schlacks(CEO & Co-Founder)inWilliam Schlacks(Founder/President)inNeil Chheda(Director)Trevor Schauenberg(Director)
Co-investorsY CombinatorAmity VenturesDepth VenturesEvolution VC PartnersFundersClubG Squared+28 more
Diversified global media and entertainment company formed through the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media in August 2025.
EverPass is the authorized commercial provider of premium live sports content, including NFL Sunday Ticket and ESPN+ for Business, to venues such as bars, restaurants, and hotels.
Media & EntertainmentSaaSSports TechGreenwich, US
Alex Kaplan(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsMK Capital
EverWonder Studio is an independent content studio producing non-fiction entertainment including live sports, documentaries, live events and specials, unscripted series, and brand storytelling.
Media & Entertainment
Ian Orefice(CEO / Founder (former President of TIME and TIME Studios))inMike Antinoro(President, Live Division)in
Skydance is a diversified media company that creates and produces high-quality content across live-action films, television, animation, interactive media, and sports programming for global audiences.
ConsumerGamingMedia & EntertainmentSanta Monica, US
David Ellisonin
Co-investorsCJ ENMTencent Holdings
Aero Centers operates a network of Fixed Base Operator (FBO) facilities serving private aviation, offering integrated services including private terminals, aircraft maintenance, charter operations, and commercial fueling at multiple locations.
Mobility & TransportationTravel & Hospitality
All3Media is a global television production, distribution and digital company that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted content across all genres and platforms, distributes a library of programming to broadcasters and customers worldwide, and manages social video channels through its digital studio Little Dot Studios.
Media & Entertainment
Alpine is developing the Alpine Performance Platform (APP), a modular electric vehicle architecture designed for lightweight sports cars that prioritizes responsive handling and agility.
ConsumerEnergyHardwareMobility & TransportationSports Tech
BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship, fielding drivers and racing in Grand Prix events.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechChipping Norton, GB
BoardFlavio Briatore(Executive Advisor)
Co-investorsOtro Capital
Aquarian is a financial services and investment firm that owns and operates insurance and reinsurance companies, including Investors Heritage, Hudson Life, and Somerset Re, while managing approximately $27.9 billion in assets through multiple investment platforms focused on credit, strategic opportunities, and alternative assets.
FintechInsurTech
Arax Investment Partners is a wealth management firm that provides financial advisory services to high-net-worth families and individuals, covering retirement, cash flow, insurance, estate planning, and charitable giving.
Fintech
Haig Ariyan(Founder & CEO)Sumit Handa(Chief Investment Officer)John O'Connor(Chief Operating Officer)Diego Galan(Chief Financial Officer)Brian Purcell(Chief Technology Officer)Amy Rizzo(Chief Growth Officer)
Artists Equity is an artist-led studio producing scripted films, unscripted content, and advertising campaigns that prioritizes creator participation and value distribution.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Ben Affleck(Co-founder)Matt Damon(Co-founder)Gerry Cardinale(Co-founder)in
Banijay Entertainment is a global media and entertainment company that produces non-scripted and scripted television content, streaming shows, and live events across 25 territories, generating approximately 19,000 hours of content annually.
Media & EntertainmentLondon, GB
Marco Bassetti(Chief Executive Officer)inJane Turton(Deputy Chief Executive Officer)
BoardJeff Zucker(Chairman of the Board)
Co-investorsPrader
Bishop Street Underwriters is an insurance underwriting firm that develops specialty insurance programs and manages underwriting operations.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechInsurTech
Chad Levine(CEO)Chad Weber(President)
Tract was a UK startup that built AI-powered software for the property planning sector, including tools to draft planning documents (Tract Editor), source development sites (Scout, Tract Source), and appraise land for landowners (Attract).
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSLondon, GB
Jamie Rumbelow(Co-founder)inHenry Dashwood(Co-founder)
Co-investorsRabo Corporate VenturingAda Ventures
Calidris Investment Partners is an investment firm with a team focused on quantitative strategies, investor partnerships, and finance and operations.
FintechInsurTechHamilton, BM
Philippe Trahan(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)inDaniel Miller(Co-Founder and Co-CEO)
BoardAndrew Brooks(Non-Executive Director)
Compass Data Centers builds and operates hyperscale data center campuses using a standardized design and off-site prefabrication, with roughly 85% of each facility manufactured off-site from a kit-of-parts.
Cloud ComputingConstruction TechData & InfrastructureDallas, US
Christopher J. Crosby, Jr.(Executive Officer)Christopher Curtis(Executive Officer)Raymond Gleason(Executive Officer)
Dream Sports is a sports technology group that operates a portfolio of consumer brands, products, and platforms used by millions of users.
ConsumerGamingSports Tech
Harsh Jain(CEO & Co-Founder, Dream Sports)in
Co-investorsChrysCapitalTCVAlpha Wave GlobalSteadview CapitalTiger Global Management
Dream11 is a fantasy sports platform operated by Sporta Technologies where users create fantasy teams to play games based on real-world sporting events.
ConsumerGamingSports TechMumbai, IN
Harsh Jain(Founder)in
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalKalaari CapitalThink InvestmentsChrysCapitalDST GlobalSteadview Capital+4 more
Fenway Sports Group is a sports and entertainment holding company that owns and operates professional sports teams and venues, including the Boston Red Sox, Liverpool Football Club, and Pittsburgh Penguins, as well as investments in golf and media properties.
Enterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSports TechBoston, US
Co-investorsDns CapitalRogue Insight Capital
Financial services platform investment.
Co-investorsCommunitas Capital Partners
Main Event operates entertainment venues offering bowling, arcade games, dining, and party services for families.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerLewisville, US
Main Street Advisors is a strategic advisory and investment firm that works with leaders in media, music, entertainment, and sports.
FintechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsGreat Circle VenturesTONIC VENTURES
MARI is a global live events company that operates a portfolio spanning sports, art, theatre, and lifestyle experiences.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Ariel Emanuel(Co-founder)inMark Shapiro(Co-founder)
Co-investorsTouch Ventures
Fulwell 73 is an entertainment production company that creates and elevates storytelling across multiple formats, focusing on narratives with broad cultural resonance and audience engagement.
Creator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Ben WinstoninLeo PearlmaninBen TurnerGabe TurnerinJames Corden
Co-investorsJDS Sports
Mythical Games develops blockchain-enabled games and a platform that allows game developers and publishers to integrate secondary economies (player-to-player trading) into their games.
Crypto & Web3Developer ToolsGamingSherman Oaks, US
Jamie Jackson(Director)inJohn Linden(Founder and CEO)in
BoardSam Englebardt(Director)inAdam Struck(Director)in
Co-investorsa16z cryptoAndreessen HorowitzArgonautic VenturesBlock.oneCosmic Venture PartnersEOS VC+20 more
Netflix operates a subscription streaming service for films and television, producing original programming alongside licensed content for members worldwide.
Los Gatos, US
Marc Randolph(Co-founder; CEO until 1999)inReed Hastings(Co-founder and Chairman)inTed Sarandos(Co-Chief Executive Officer)inGreg Peters(Co-Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsEverest GroupIVP (Institutional Venture Partners)Redpoint VenturesFoundation Capital
Obra is a specialized asset management firm offering customized investing solutions across alternative asset classes and insurance-linked strategies.
Enterprise SoftwareFintech
Blair Wallace(CEO)Peter Polanskyj(Head of Structured Credit)Scott Macklin(Head of Leveraged Finance and CLO Operations)
OneTeam provides full-service consumer product licensing and execution for sports athletes and their associations, managing apparel, hardlines, and trading cards.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Co-investorsEnOne VenturesPrysm CapitalHPS Investment Partners, LLCMorgan Stanley
Paramount is a global media and entertainment company that creates and distributes premium content across studios, networks, and streaming services to audiences worldwide.
ConsumerMedia & Entertainment
Rajasthan Royals is a cricket franchise that competes in the Indian Premier League.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechJaipur, IN
Co-investorsTrifecta Capital Advisors
Red 6 develops augmented reality flight training technology for military aviators, enabling pilots and autonomous systems to train together in simulated threat environments.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechDefense TechHardware
Daniel Robinson(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsAlpha EdisonCapital FactoryDisney AcceleratorIronGate Capital AdvisorsKluz VenturesMoonshots Capital+3 more
Talent Systems is a technology solution provider for casting, auditioning and crew hiring serving the global entertainment industry including film, television, commercials, theater and digital projects.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentSaaSLos Angeles, US
TierPoint operates state-of-the-art data centers across the United States focused on energy-efficient operations and sustainable business practices.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnergyEnterprise SoftwareDallas, US
Jerry Kent(Chairman and CEO)in
Co-investorsCharterhouse Strategic PartnersTA AssociatesThompson Street Capital Partners
Toulouse FC (TéFéCé) is a professional football club based in the Occitanie region of France.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechToulouse, FR
Football league in partnership with Dwayne Johnson, Fox, ESPN, and Mike Repole.
VectorShift provides an institutional intelligence platform for investment firms to analyze and track deal data, portfolio companies, and contracts in centralized workflows with real-time visibility and risk flagging.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechNew York City, US
Alexander Leonardi(Founder)inAlbert Mao(Founder)in
Co-investorsFormus CapitalXG VenturesY Combinator1984 Ventures Management, Llc468 CapitalHyper+1 more
Yes.com develops casino games and sportsbook products for regulated European gambling markets, combining these into a single platform with responsible gaming tools and compliance built into the product.
ConsumerGamingSan Diego, US
Robert Mcardle(Director)Jonathan Friedlander(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Wheat(Executive Officer, Director)
YES Network is a regional sports media company that owns exclusive broadcast rights to the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Nets, offering live games, original sports programming, and streaming services across multiple platforms.
Media & EntertainmentSports TechNew York, US
Jon D. Litner(President and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsMubadala CapitalThe Blackstone Group
Online platform, rebranded Willow Wealth, giving retail and accredited investors access to private market asset classes.
New York, US
Milind Mehere(Founder)inMichael Weisz(Founder)inDENNIS SHIELDS(Director)
BoardJOSEPH MELOHN(Director)in
Co-investorsExpansion Venture CapitalGreycroftSaturn PartnersEdison PartnersGaingelsGreenspring Associates+2 more
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
AffiniaAlpine Formula 1 TeamAlpine RacingAraxArax Investment PartnersBishop StreetBishop Street UnderwritersBuild A Rocket BoyCASCollegiate Athletic SolutionsConstellationConstellation Affiliated PartnersFulwell EntertainmentGo RentalsHarbor Lights EntertainmentHidden PigeonHiddenpigeoncompanyJoinoneteamMARIMARI GroupMedia Res StudioN3Next TierNuverna GlobalObra CapitalOn Location | NFLOn Location ExperiencesOneteamPrologue EntertainmentReckoner Capital ManagementRedBird IMIRedBird XUFL
Exits · 3
2 IPOs · 1 acquisitionsEquipment ShareNASDAQ: EQPTParamount Skydance CorporationNASDAQ: PSKYConstellationacq. by Truist
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Compass Datacenters · compassdatacenters.com · Aug 10, 2026
Calidris · finance.yahoo.com · May 7, 2026
OneTeam Partners · oneteam.com · Apr 1, 2026
Banijay · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 3, 2026
Reckoner · finance.yahoo.com · Oct 22, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures
as of Mar 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RedBird Series 2019, LPLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association | 2019 | — | 14.0% | 1.49x | 0.56x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has RedBird Capital Partners made?
- RedBird Capital Partners has 80 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does RedBird Capital Partners invest at?
- RedBird Capital Partners invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does RedBird Capital Partners focus on?
- RedBird Capital Partners focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, InsurTech, Media & Entertainment, Sports Tech.
- Where is RedBird Capital Partners located?
- RedBird Capital Partners is headquartered in New York, US.
- Does RedBird Capital Partners lead rounds?
- Yes, RedBird Capital Partners leads investment rounds.
- Who does RedBird Capital Partners co-invest with?
- RedBird Capital Partners most often shares deals with Causeway Partners, Everest Group, IVP (Institutional Venture Partners), among 16 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWatch CNBC’s full interview with RedBird Capital Partners founder Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale · cnbc.com
Watch CNBC's full interview with RedBird Capital Partners founder Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale · cnbc.com
RedBird Capital Partners’ Gerry Cardinale & Axios’ Dan Primack
Axios · Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale, Founder of RedBird Capital Partners; owner, AC Milan on FTLive, March 2, 2023
RedBird Capital · Gerry Cardinale
Gerry Cardinale | Founder, Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer at RedBird Capital Partners
Gerry Cardinale · translate.google.com
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