12. Fanatics $350.0M
Round: Series E
Description: Jacksonville-based Fanatics designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality fan gear and jerseys across retail channels. Founded by Alan Trager, Michael Rubin, and Mitch Trager in 1995, Fanatics has now raised a total of $2.0B and is backed by investors that include Alibaba Group, Neuberger Berman Group, Temasek Holdings, Silver Lake, and Fidelity Management and Research Company.
Investors in the round: Fidelity Management and Research Company, Franklin Templeton Investments, Neuberger Berman Group, Thrive Capital
Funding month: August
Industry: E-Commerce, Fashion, Manufacturing, Retail, Shopping, Sporting Goods, Sports
Founders: Alan Trager, Michael Rubin, Mitch Trager
Founding year: 1995
Location: Jacksonville
Total reported equity funding: $2.0B
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