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.

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What is Fanatics's funding to date?

Fanatics has raised $1.88B to date.
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When was Fanatics founded?

Fanatics was founded in 1995.

Who are Fanatics's major investors?

Thrive Capital
Neuberger Berman Group
National Football League
Silver Lake Technology Management
Insight Venture Partners
Neuberger Berman
Insight Partners
Alibaba Capital Partners
Bank Of America
Temasek Holdings
Silver Lake Management
Softbank Investment Advisers
Mlb Advanced Media
Msd Capital
Softbank
Softbank, Silver Lake
Fidelity
Blackrock
Fidelity Investments
Franklin Templeton
Major League Baseball
Andreessen Horowitz

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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