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Leading Direct-To-Consumer Sports Platform, Hang, Raises $9.2M Series A Round

PRIVATENov 27, 2023

Amount Raised

$9.2 Million

Round Type

Series A

Mt. KiscoSports

Investors

Ron FrankelMark LiebermanEmergetic, LlcAnthony BaranelloBrown Angel GroupRatner VenturesRidgewood CapitalBob GoldFormer Credit Suisse Tmt Chairman Mark SimonianFormer Nbcu Television Chairman Jeff GaspinClara Vista Investment PartnersThe Operating Group

Description

Hang Media, Inc., whose award-winning HANG platform (letshang.live) has drawn more than 22 million young viewers to interactively experience sports events alongside current players, all-time greats, and celebrities, has completed a $9.2 million Series A funding round. HANG will use the proceeds to accelerate product development and audience growth, expanding its leadership position in the rapidly growing direct-to-consumer sports media category.

Quick answer

Hang Media raised $9.2 Million in a Series A round, dated November 27, 2023. Investors: Ron Frankel, Mark Lieberman, Emergetic, Llc, Anthony Baranello, Brown Angel Group, Ratner Ventures, Ridgewood Capital and Bob Gold. Hang Media is based in Mt. Kisco, New York, United States.

How much did Hang Media raise?
Hang Media raised $9.2 Million in a Series A round on November 27, 2023.
Who invested in Hang Media?
Ron Frankel, Mark Lieberman, Emergetic, Llc, Anthony Baranello, Brown Angel Group, Ratner Ventures, Ridgewood Capital and Bob Gold are named as investors in this round.
What does Hang Media do?
Hang Media, winner of the 2023 Cynopsis Sports Award for best production innovation, is the leading fan-celebrity community, driving 800,000 views of each virtual watch party around major sports events including pro and..
Where is Hang Media based and how big is it?
Hang Media is based in Mt. Kisco, New York, United States.
Who are the decision-makers at Hang Media?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Hang Media. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

Source: Fundz verified event record.

Who else raised in Sports around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as Hang Media that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Signing Day Sports raised $470K (Seed) on January 5, 2024.
  • Gamefam raised $17M on December 22, 2023.
  • Spartan Race Inc. raised $1.6M (Seed) on December 22, 2023.
  • Padel United Sports Club raised $725K (Seed) on December 19, 2023.
  • Urban Sports Club raised $103M on December 14, 2023.
  • Agilitas Sports raised $12M (Funding Round) on December 13, 2023.

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Company Information

Company

Hang Media

Location

2 CERF LANE

Mt. Kisco, New York, United States

About

Hang Media, winner of the 2023 Cynopsis Sports Award for best production innovation, is the leading fan-celebrity community, driving 800,000 views of each virtual watch party around major sports events including pro and college football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and cricket. Since HANG's founding in September 2021, more than 22 million young sports fans have come face-to-face with their idols ‐ star athletes, performers, and influencers – while everyone watches the game on their own devices. It's a dream come true for sports lovers, who get to have fun and frank conversations with their heroes about life on and off the field, play trivia contests, and sample products delivered by top sponsors including Toyota, Wells Fargo, MolsonCoors, Academy Sports + Outdoors, and others.

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