Endeavor's strategic investment in global live broadcast and events powerhouse, Done+Dusted
ACF Investment Bank is pleased to announce that it has advised DONE+DUSTED in a deal that sees Los Angeles based Sports and Entertainment Company, Endeavor, acquire the global live broadcast, events and immersive experience company.
This deal is ACF Investment Bank’s second deal as part of the Forest Road Company and supports our growth strategy as a next generation investment bank advising businesses and individuals across a broad spectrum of sectors including television, film, brands, gaming, talent, and live events in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
This strategic partnership between DONE+DUSTED and Endeavor (through its unscripted company, Asylum Entertainment Group) will further amplify the company’s presence in the global marketplace.
Done + Dusted
Founded in 1988, DONE+DUSTED is a global production company operating turnkey live event and broadcast productions across North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The company has created events all over the world for a global roster of clients. This includes ceremonies, award shows, live specials, concert films, comedy specials, corporate keynotes, immersive events and branding.
DONE+DUSTED are trusted partners of the biggest digital platforms, streamers, networks, brands, gaming, publishers, artists and institutions, and deliver big moments at the heart of cultural relevance.
The company’s recent clients include TikTok, Google, Riot Games, Disney, Apple TV+ & Netflix.
Done + Dusted Live Events
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The term ‘global leading’ is often overused, but I can say it here with conviction. Done+Dusted really has few competitors and is the global leading live entertainment group on the planet. Their range and depth of clients and events just say it all. The match with Endeavor will boost the combination and continue to support our mantra that IP has many paths to monetization. ACF continues to look for deals in each aspect of 360 degrees exploitation.
Fantastic deal!
Thomas Dey, Chief Executive Officer, ACF Investment Bank
Done + Dusted Partners
DONE+DUSTED is a creative collective of eight multi-award-winning partners that are the most highly regarded live entertainment executives, producers and directors in their fields and responsible for many of the most watched and celebrated live productions in broadcast history.
The partners include Simon Pizey, Ian Stewart, Melanie Fletcher, Hamish Hamilton, Katy Mullan, Guy Carrington,David Jammy, and Adrian Pettett of D+DX.
D+DX create and operate immersive theatrical experiences globally, including events in London, Osaka, Riyadh, and Las Vegas.
ENDEAVOR
Endeavor (NYSE: EDR) is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The company is headed by CEO Ari Emanuel and from its origin as a Hollywood talent agency, the company has grown organically and through acquisition to create an integrated portfolio of businesses and capabilities across the sports and entertainment ecosystem.
Endeavor specialize in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90: and sports data and technology through OpenBet and IMG ARENA. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings, a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.