Endeavor

Endeavor

http://www.endeavorco.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/endeavor-co/

Endeavor, publicly owned and headquartered in the US, was founded in 1997, operates with approximately 12,050 employees, and reported $7.1B in revenue as of 2024. The company functions as a global sports and entertainment entity, comprising the entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events, and media company IMG; and the mixed martial arts organization UFC. Its network specializes in talent representation, sports operations and advisory, event and experiences management, media production and distribution, experiential marketing, and brand licensing.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1997

Headcount

12,048

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Entertainment Providers

Ownership

Publicly Owned

News Summary:

New testimony from Mark Shapiro, deposed in December, is raising fresh questions about Vince McMahon’s role in the TKO merger, where Endeavor is a party. The testimony, part of an ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit, alleges McMahon pushed through a deal with Endeavor to secure his continued power amid controversy rather than maximizing shareholder value, according to an April 23, 2026 report. Previously, on April 21, 2026, Endeavor was among several carriers, including United, Southwest, and SkyWest, facing operational challenges that resulted in the grounding of 39 departures and delaying 1066 more across major US hubs such as Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Detroit, and Minneapolis, causing widespread passenger disruptions.

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Apr

30th

2026

15:45

Nicole DeTommaso: Planet A Ventures, Ami Capital, and Endeavor seek investment professionals

Nicole DeTommaso, industry influencer, reports that Planet A Ventures is hiring an Investment Associate for its operations in Berlin, Ami Capital is seeking a Head of IR based in Europe or Asia, and Endeavor is looking for an Associate focused on fintech in Greece.

Apr

26th

2026

18:30

PUCK.NEWS COVERS IMPENDING WWE STOCKHOLDERS LAWSUIT OVER WWE SALE TO ENDEAVOR, CREATION OF TKO

By Mike Johnson on 2026-04-27 22:33:00 Entertainment publication Puck.News covered the impending Delaware trial challenging WWE’s $21 billion merger with UFC to form TKO Group Holdings, which is scheduled to kick off this June. In the civil lawsuit, WWE shareholders have alleged that Vince McMahon manipulated the sale process to favor Ari Emanuel’s Endeavor, potentially undervaluing WWE and securing his own position rather than maximizing shareholder value.

Apr

23rd

2026

14:40

Management Changes, Wrestling

Mark Shapiro Testimony Raises Questions About Vince McMahon’s Role In TKO Merger

New testimony tied to the ongoing WWE shareholder lawsuit is raising fresh questions about Vince McMahon’s role in the TKO merger. Mark Shapiro was deposed in December as part of the case, which alleges McMahon pushed through a deal with Endeavor to secure his continued power amid controversy, rather than maximizing shareholder value.

Wrestlingheadlines

Apr

21st

2026

16:01

Operational Challenges, B2B Tag

Hundreds of Passengers Suffer in the USA as United, Southwest, Endeavor, SkyWest and Other Carriers Ground 39 Departures and Delay 1,066 More at Chicago, St. Louis, New York, Detroit, Minneapolis and More

The travel landscape across the USA is currently in a state of flux. Hundreds of passengers suffer today as operational challenges ripple through major hubs. United , Southwest , Endeavor , and SkyWest are facing significant hurdles that have forced them to ground 39 departures .

Travel And Tour World

Oct

28th

2025

12:30

Capital Investment, CT_Monitor Company

LLR Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for Seventh Consecutive Year

LLR Named to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors List for Seventh Consecutive Year LLR Partners is proud to be named once again to Inc.’s Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the firms with a track record of supporting founder-led companies.

Oct

2nd

2025

14:47

CT_Monitor Company

LLR Partners Celebrates 2025 New Leader Academy Graduates

LLR Partners Celebrates 2025 New Leader Academy Graduates In its fourth year, the program included 95 employees from 25 of LLR’s portfolio companies LLR Partners is proud to celebrate the graduation of its 2025 New Leader Academy cohort.

Aug

11th

2025

12:00

CT_Monitor Company

Soltis Investment Advisors Named to Citywire’s 2025 List of 50 Growers Across America

Soltis Investment Advisors Named to Citywire’s 2025 List of 50 Growers Across America Soltis Investment Advisors (“Soltis”), a Registered Investment Adviser (“RIA”) with more than $11 billion of client assets, has been named to Citywire’s List of 50 Fastest-Growing Registered Investment Advisors in the U.S. Following investment from Estancia Capital Partners and LLR Partners in 2024, Soltis is looking to expand as a platform for RIA acquisitions and advisory team tuck-ins.

May

1st

2025

13:02

ENDEAVOR GROUP HOLDINGS, INC. ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO SELL FRIEZE

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (May 1, 2025)—Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Frieze, one of the world’s most influential contemporary art organizations, to a new global events and experiences company founded by Ariel Emanuel and backed by a consortium of leading global investors.

Apr

2nd

2025

15:48

Procurement and Sales, Regulatory and Legal,

Endeavor Operating Company, LLC agrees to renew patent license agreement with the Kudelski Group

Kudelski Group / Key word(s): Miscellaneous Endeavor Operating Company, LLC agrees to renew patent license agreement with the Kudelski Group 02.04.2025 / 17:45 CET/CEST Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland and Phoenix (AZ), USA, April 2, 2025 - The Kudelski Group (SIX: KUD.S), the world leader in digital security, today announced that Endeavor Operating Company , a subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR), has renewed its patent license agreement with the Group.

Apr

2nd

2025

11:15

Procurement and Sales, Regulatory and Legal,

Endeavor Operating Company, LLC agrees to renew patent license agreement with the Kudelski Group

Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Switzerland and Phoenix (AZ), USA, April 2, 2025 - The Kudelski Group (SIX: KUD.S), the world leader in digital security, today announced that Endeavor Operating Company, a subsidiary of Endeavor Group Holdings (NYSE: EDR), has renewed its patent license agreement with the Group.

Shares Magazine

Mar

24th

2025

13:34

M&A Activities,

ENDEAVOR ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF ACQUISITION BY SILVER LAKE

Underscores continued commitment to growing category-leading representation businesses focused on talent, intellectual property, and brands Extends and expands value creation for clients and partners following largest ever take-private investment in the media and entertainment sector

Mar

24th

2025

11:44

M&A Activities,

OpenBet Announces Completion of Management Buyout from Endeavor

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OpenBet, a world leader in betting and gaming entertainment, today announced the completion of its sale by Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (“Endeavor”) (NYSE: EDR) to OB Global Holdings LLC (“OB Global”) in a management buyout backed by Ariel Emanuel with participation from OpenBet executives, including Jordan Levin, who continues to lead the business as CEO.

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