Athletes First

Acquired

Changing the game for clients everywhere.

LAGUNA HILLS, United States · Founded 2001

Employees
11–50
Founded
2001
Business Model
B2B
Acquisition Date
Feb 2023

About

Athletes First is a full-service sports representation firm that has been representing elite NFL players, coaches, front office personnel, and broadcasters since its inception in 2001. Headquartered in Laguna Hills, California with offices in New York, Atlanta, Austin, and Gainesville, Athletes First offers services spanning football representation, coaching and executive placement, broadcasting and new media, collegiate representation, client relations, talent marketing, media development and sales, properties and events, and creative services. The firm's agent team is composed of trained attorneys and master negotiators with degrees from top universities, combining expertise with a culture built on doing the right things with the right people.

Summary

Athletes First is a Media company based in LAGUNA HILLS, United States, founded in 2001. Investors include Mastry Ventures and General Catalyst.

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Exit History

AcquisitionFeb 2023

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