Vindex Secures $60M To Scale Esports Infrastructure Platform

Vindex, led by CEO Mike Sepso, co-founder of Major League Gaming, and a world-class team of esports pioneers and veteran fintech entrepreneurs, announced its launch with initial funding of $60 million to build a first-of-its-kind global esports infrastructure platform. The company also announced the acquisition of Next Generation Esports (NGE) and the launch of Esports Engine.

TOCA Football Raises $25 Million

TOCA Football, Inc. (TOCA), a California-based soccer-focused and technology-enabled experience company, has secured $25 million in Series D funding.

Schutt Sports Secures Funding

Innovatus Capital Partners, LLC has provided an $18 million secured term loan to Kranos Corporation, doing business as Schutt Sports, Inc.

NHL And NHLPA Partner With Bauer Hockey’s First Shift

Bauer Hockey announced that together with founding partner Hockey Canada, they have joined forces with the National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) and National Hockey League (NHL) to continue to advance and strengthen the First Shift program – a learn-to-play initiative designed to welcome new-to-hockey families to the game.

Anta Partners With IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced that Anta has become its official sportswear uniform supplier until the end of 2022 at a signing ceremony at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Nike Sells Hurley To PE Firm Bluestar Alliance

Nike Inc. announced Tuesday it has reached a definitive agreement to sell the Hurley brand to private equity firm Bluestar Alliance LLC. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The deal is expected to be complete in December.

Faction Skis Goes Big With Next Growth Phase

Faction Skis, the Verbier, Switzerland-based premium ski manufacturer, has set its sights on the U.S. market for its next growth phase. CEO Alex Hoye spoke with SGB about recent moves to take share here, including a new North America headquarters, increased production and shifting sales in-house. Here’s what on tap for the next step in Faction’s evolution.