Edgar Bronfman Jr. is a longtime media executive turned venture investor who led major companies like Warner Music Group through the transition from physical to digital and streaming formats before co-founding Waverley Capital. He brings an unusual combination of hands-on creative experience as a songwriter and film producer alongside his business background, positioning him to bridge the gap between Silicon Valley tech platforms and traditional media companies that he says haven't been comfortable partners.
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Waverley Capital
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Media, Consumer, Gaming / VR, SaaS, Health
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Seed - Series B+
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$500K - $10M
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Waverley Capital is co-founded and chaired by Edgar Bronfman Jr., the former CEO of Warner Music Group and Seagram/Universal, and focuses exclusively on the $1T+ global media, entertainment and sports industries rather than broader consumer or software categories. Their LP base consists primarily of current and former C-level executives from the world's largest media and technology companies, which they treat as an "extended team" for diligence, business development, M&A and board roles to help portfolio companies navigate the complex media ecosystem.
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