‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Producer Skydance Nabs 400 Million Investment to Surpass 4 Billion in Valuation
David Ellison’s Skydance has secured a 400 million investment to expand its operations, particularly its animation, sports and interactive ambitions, pushing the company’s valuation above 4 billion.
The investment came from investment firm Kkr and was joined by the Ellison Family (who remain the company’s majority shareholders), as well as other existing backers supporting the “Top Gun: Maverick” studio. Existing investors RedBird Capital Partners and Tencent also participated in the fundraising.
“The investment from Kkr creates a powerful strategic partnership with a firm at the forefront of the evolution of technology and interactive entertainment, all of which are key propellers in the next phase of Skydance’s growth,” CEO David Ellison said in a statement. “Having Kkr in our corner as thought partners and engaged collaborators will help us to execute on the many opportunities we see in front of us. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support...
The investment came from investment firm Kkr and was joined by the Ellison Family (who remain the company’s majority shareholders), as well as other existing backers supporting the “Top Gun: Maverick” studio. Existing investors RedBird Capital Partners and Tencent also participated in the fundraising.
“The investment from Kkr creates a powerful strategic partnership with a firm at the forefront of the evolution of technology and interactive entertainment, all of which are key propellers in the next phase of Skydance’s growth,” CEO David Ellison said in a statement. “Having Kkr in our corner as thought partners and engaged collaborators will help us to execute on the many opportunities we see in front of us. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support...
- 10/13/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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