Fanatics IPO

fanatics.comConsumer & Lifestyle / Clothing, Fashion, Beauty & Apparel

Fanatics was founded in 2002 by brothers Michael Trager and Alan Trager. CNBC reported in June 2023 claiming, “Fanatics held its second investor day in nearly a year as the company quietly moves closer to an initial public offering,” continuing that “A spokesman for Fanatics said the company’s timeline for an IPO hasn’t changed.” While there is talk of a Fanatics IPO, the company has not released any set date to go public.

Fanatics is a sports gear manufacturing company that specializes in the creation of jerseys and fan gear for retailers. Per Forge data, Fanatics raised $4.9 billion in funding over 11 rounds. Their latest funding was raised on Dec 6, 2022. Key investors include Alameda Research, Blackstone Group, Insight Partners, Thrive Capital, National Football League, Major League Baseball, and Silver Lake.

These comments should not be interpreted to mean that the company is formally pursuing or foregoing an IPO.

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Is Fanatics a publicly traded company?

Fanatics is a private company and not publicly traded.

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Will Fanatics go IPO?

Fanatics has not yet filed for an IPO. However, it's important to note that IPOs are not the sole avenue for a private company to transition to public trading. Private companies can also go public through alternative methods such as but limited to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), direct listings, or through mergers and acquisitions. Find out which companies are eyeing an IPO on our Tech IPO Calendar 2024.

What is Fanatics's IPO price?

The IPO price for Fanatics will be known only if it becomes public. However, you may access the "Price At Last Round" and the "Implied EV" for publicly traded comparable companies with Forge Data.

Can you invest in Fanatics pre-IPO?

Fanatics is privately held company and is not publicly traded, therefor investing in Fanatics pre-IPO is only available to accredited investors. If you meet the accreditation criteria, you can register for Forge’s Secondary Marketplace to invest in private companies before their potential IPO. If you are not an accredited investor, discover how to begin the the process to potentially qualify for new investment opportunities.

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Can you sell Fanatics before it goes public?

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What is Fanatics's funding to date?

Fanatics has raised $1.88B to date.

When was Fanatics founded?

Fanatics was founded in 1995.

Who are Fanatics's major investors?

Insight Venture Partners

Fidelity Investments

Insight Partners

Andreessen Horowitz

Temasek Holdings

Thrive Capital

BlackRock

MSD Capital

Alibaba Capital Partners

Silver Lake Technology Management

SoftBank Investment Advisers

Fanatics funding rounds and last known valuation

Date	Funding Round	Funding Raised	Price per Share	Last Known Valuation
3/24/2021	Series F	$322.56MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
8/13/2020	Series E	$365MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
9/6/2017	Series D	$521MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
8/25/2015	Series C	$350MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
6/7/2013	Series B	$170MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX
6/6/2012	Series A	$150MM raised	$XXX.XX	$XXX.XX

Based on primary financings

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Updated on: Jul 26, 2024

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Fanatics IPO

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Learn more about Fanatics

Is Fanatics a publicly traded company?

Will Fanatics go IPO?

What is Fanatics's IPO price?

Can you invest in Fanatics pre-IPO?

What is the value of my Fanatics shares?

Can you sell Fanatics before it goes public?

What is Fanatics's funding to date?

When was Fanatics founded?

Who are Fanatics's major investors?

Fanatics funding rounds and last known valuation

Series F

Series E

Series D

Series C

Series B

Series A

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