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RedBird Capital Partners

Private equity

New 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.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Late Stage
HQ
New York, US
Leads rounds
Leads
Instruments
Equity · Debt
Founded
2014
AUM
$14B
Tracked investments
80
Unicorns
2
IPOs
2
Acquisitions
1

Team · 24 people

from the firm's website & public directories
Gerald J. Cardinale· Executive Officer

Founder 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 companies

Media & 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 companies
56%
solo founders
5 of 9 mapped founding teams

Founding team size:solo founder×52 founders×23 founders×14+ founders×1

Investments · 80 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12016 · 16 dated

Equipment Shareequipmentshare.comin𝕏NASDAQ: EQPTLate Stage

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

Paramount Skydance CorporationNASDAQ: PSKY

Diversified global media and entertainment company formed through the merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media in August 2025.

EverPasseverpass.comin✓ verified

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

Everwondereverwonder.studioin✓ verified

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 Mediaskydance.comOct 2022 · $400M✓ verified

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

AC Milanacmilan.comin𝕏

AC Milan is a professional football (soccer) club based in Milan, Italy, competing in Serie A.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports TechMilan, IT

Aero Centersaerocenters.comin𝕏

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

All3 Mediaall3media.comin

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 Cars.Coalpine-cars.co.uk𝕏

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

Alpinef1alpinef1.comin𝕏

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

Aquarianlpaquarianlp.comin

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

Araxpartnersaraxpartners.com

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 Equityartistsequity.comin

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

Banijaybanijay.comin𝕏

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

Bishopstreetuwbishopstreetuw.com

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)

Buildwithtractbuildwithtract.comDefunct

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

Calidriscalidris.bm

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 Datacenterscompassdatacenters.comin𝕏Jun 2016

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 Sportsdreamsports.groupin𝕏

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

Dream11dream11.com𝕏Nov 2021

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 Groupfenwaysportsgroup.comin

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

iCreditWorksicreditworks.com

Financial services platform investment.

Co-investorsCommunitas Capital Partners

Jet Linxjetlinx.comin𝕏

Jet Linx operates a network of 20+ local bases providing private aviation services to clients through membership and jet card programs.

ConsumerMobility & TransportationTravel & HospitalityOmaha, US

Jamie Walker(Executive Chairman)

Main Eventmainevent.comin𝕏

Main Event operates entertainment venues offering bowling, arcade games, dining, and party services for families.

B2B MarketplacesConsumerLewisville, US

Main Street Advisorsmainstreetadvisors.com

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

Majority Strategiesmajoritystrategies.comin𝕏

Majority Strategies is an advertising and marketing firm that uses tracking technologies and interest-based advertising to serve targeted ads to users across multiple websites and platforms.

AdTechMarketing TechMedia & Entertainment

Marigrpmarigrp.comin𝕏

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

Mediaresmediares.studio

Media Res is a television studio and motion picture production company that develops, produces, and finances premium content for global streaming services and networks.

Media & Entertainment

Michael Ellenberg

Merged With SpringHillfulwell.comin𝕏

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 Gamesmythicalgames.comin𝕏Nov 2021

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

Netflixnetflix.comin

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

Obraobra.comin𝕏

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 Partnersoneteam.comin𝕏

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

Onlocationexponlocationexp.comin𝕏

On Location Experiences is the official hospitality provider of the NFL, offering official ticket and travel packages, premium hospitality, and exclusive gameday experiences for more than 20 NFL teams.

ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechTravel & Hospitality

Paramountparamount.comin

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 Royalsrajasthanroyals.comin𝕏

Rajasthan Royals is a cricket franchise that competes in the Indian Premier League.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechJaipur, IN

Co-investorsTrifecta Capital Advisors

Reckonerreckoner.comin

Reckoner is an alternative credit and structured finance investment firm focused on portfolio construction across areas including art finance, superyacht finance, ETF strategy and infrastructure.

Fintech

Red 6 Aerospacered6ar.comin𝕏

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 Systemstalentsystems.com

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

Theufltheufl.com𝕏

The UFL (United Football League) is a professional American football league operating eight teams across U.S. markets, including the Birmingham Stallions, Dallas Renegades, and St.

Media & EntertainmentSports Tech

Tierpointtierpoint.comin𝕏

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 FCtoulousefc.comin𝕏

Toulouse FC (TéFéCé) is a professional football club based in the Occitanie region of France.

Media & EntertainmentSports TechToulouse, FR

United Football Leaguetheunitedfootballleague.com

Football league in partnership with Dwayne Johnson, Fox, ESPN, and Mike Repole.

VectorShiftvectorshift.aiinSeries A

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

Yesyes.comin

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)

Co-investorsSICTICInfo Edge

YES Networkyesnetwork.comin𝕏

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

YieldStreetyieldstreet.comJul 2025

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 acquisitions

Equipment ShareNASDAQ: EQPTParamount Skydance CorporationNASDAQ: PSKYConstellationacq. by Truist

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latest coverage across their companies

Fund performance · per public LP disclosures

as of Mar 2025
FundVintageCommittedNet IRRTVPIDPI
RedBird Series 2019, LPLPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association2019—14.0%1.49x0.56x

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.

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