GSE Worldwide, a leader in athlete talent management and sports marketing partnerships, announced that BC Partners Credit (the $8 billion credit arm of BC Partners), a leading alternative investment firm has made a strategic investment into the company, joining Gatemore Capital Management as investors, and providing committed financing to support GSE’s growth plans.
Since Gatemore took control of GSE in 2018, GSE established itself as a leading sports agency, representing 275+ top athletes across golf, tennis and NFL, including two-time U.S. Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, American tennis stars Tommy Paul and Jessica Pegula, and Dallas Cowboys defensive end DeMarcus Lawrence.
BC Partners Credit’s investment helps GSE execute on an ambitious growth plan that takes advantage of the strong momentum in the sports industry, expanding and enhancing its impressive talent practice and bolstering its capabilities in brand services as well as property ownership and representation.
Fidus Partners acted as financial advisor to GSE Worldwide. And Three Ocean Partners acted as financial advisor to BC Partners Credit.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are very impressed by GSE’s market leadership, growth track record, and roster of clients. We are excited to be a part of GSE’s extraordinary growth journey.”
– Ted Goldthorpe, Head of BC Partners Credit, who will join the GSE Worldwide board following the investment
“We have earned our position as partner of choice for so many top athletes across football, golf, and tennis. We thank the Gatemore team for their support in getting us to where we are today, and we are thrilled to have the additional support of BC Partners Credit, which enables us to grow our industry-leading position, further enhance our offerings to clients, and push into new verticals of talent and brand management and the ownership and operation of events.”
– Michael Principe, CEO of GSE Worldwide
“In a span of five years, GSE has risen into one of the preeminent sports talent agencies globally thanks to a clear strategy, dedicated management team, and a company culture built on best-in-class service. We welcome BC Partners as partners and are excited to continue to support the company as it leverages the momentum it has built to unlock the next phase of growth.”
– Liad Meidar, Managing Partner of Gatemore Capital Management who serves as Executive Chairman of GSE
