Relativity Media Receives Significant Equity Investment from Yucaipa Companies

Relativity Media, a film and television production, sports agency, Internet and interactive media company, has received a significant equity investment from Yucaipa Companies.

Yucaipa’s investment follows the close of debt financings led by Colbeck Capital.

Led by CEO and founder Ryan Kavanaugh, Relativity Media is a next-generation studio engaged in multiple aspects of entertainment, including full-scale film and television production and distribution, the co-financing of major studio film slates, music publishing, sports management and digital media. Additionally, the company makes strategic partnerships with, and investments in, media and entertainment-related companies and assets.
Its wholly owned subsidiary, Rogue, has grown its music, sports and internet arms.

To date, the company has produced, distributed, and/or structured financing for more than 200 motion pictures. Recent films include Immortals, Tower Heist, Bridesmaids, Hop, Limitless, Anonymous, Machine Gun Preacher, Cowboys & Aliens, Battle: Los Angeles, Season of The Witch, Little Fockers, The Fighter, The Social Network, Salt, Despicable Me, Grown Ups, Dear John, It’s Complicated, Couples Retreat and Zombieland. Upcoming films include Haywire, Act of Valor, The Raven, Mirror Mirror, 21 Jump Street, American Reunion, and The Bourne Legacy.

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25/01/2012

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