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PunchUp Live Celebrates 200k MAUs, Investing in Sports, and Social Leverage's Investment in Commonwealth

PunchUp Live Celebrates 200k MAUs, Investing in Sports, and Social Leverage's Investment in Commonwealth

The Social Leverage Letter | Issue #142

Ethan Berk
June 09, 2024

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III. PunchUp Live Celebrates 200K Monthly Active Users, Welcomes Top Comedian Michelle Wolf, and Releases Liz Miele’s Special "Murder Sheets" After YouTube Censorship

PunchUp (Fund IV) Live has surpassed 200,000 monthly active users, doubling its user base in the past two months. The platform continues to attract top comedians, including Michelle Wolf, and offers a censorship-free space for performers. Comedian Liz Miele released her latest special on PunchUp Live following censorship issues on YouTube, highlighting the platform's commitment to artistic freedom. PunchUp Live provides tools and support for comedians to enhance their careers, contributing to its rapid growth and influence in the comedy industry.

PunchUp Live Celebrates 200K Monthly Active Users, Welcomes Top Comedian Michelle Wolf, and Releases Liz Miele’s Special "Murder Sheets" After YouTube Censorship

PunchUp Live, the innovative platform for comedians and comedy fans alike, proudly announces a significant milestone: exceeding 200,000 monthly active users (MAUs), more than doubling in the last two months. This achievement highlights the platform's rapid growth and popularity within the comedy comm

II. Investing in Sports Has Arrived. Here’s the State of Play.

Private equity firms are increasingly investing in sports, with notable purchases like David Rubenstein buying the Baltimore Orioles and Josh Harris acquiring the Washington Commanders. Investment firms are also acquiring stakes in teams, leagues, and sports-related businesses. This influx of Wall Street money is global, with American investors buying significant stakes in Premier League teams and other European clubs. The trend reflects a growing view of sports as a lucrative investment, driven by the potential for high returns and the increasing commercialization of sports properties.

Investing in Sports Has Arrived. Here’s the State of Play.

A fluid and disparate sports business ecosystem is being etched by a handful of pioneering private-equity firms.

I. Celebrating Sports and Innovation: Social Leverage's Investment in Commonwealth

Social Leverage has invested in Commonwealth (Fund IV), a platform that allows sports fans to invest in their favorite athletes and teams, starting with horse racing and expanding into golf and tennis. Commonwealth provides a unique and engaging way for fans to have a financial stake in the success of athletes, creating a vibrant community and democratizing sports investments.

Celebrating Sports and Innovation:

Social Leverage's Investment in Commonwealth

LISTENING

I. Brick by Brick: From Practitioner to Security Founder - Andrew Peterson, Founder @ Signal Sciences

Brick by Brick: From Practitioner to Security Founder - Andrew Peterson, Founder @ Signal Sciences

In this episode, Andrew Peterson, co-founder of Aviso Ventures, engages in an insightful conversation, sharing insights on the founding story of Signal Sciences, strategies for hiring and managing employees in early-stage startups, the importance of scaling a company while maintaining culture, and advice for founders and early employees in the startup ecosystem.

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I. The Email Revolution, Bull Market Insights, and An Inside Look At Beehiiv with Co-Founder Tyler Denk

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Affiliate Disclosure: Social Leverage Group, LLC ("SLG"), Social Leverage Capital Fund I, LP ("SLC"), Social Leverage Capital Fund II, LP ("SLCII"), Social Leverage Capital Fund III, LP ("SLCIII") and Social Leverage Capital Fund IV, LP ("SLCIV") are all distinct entities from Social Leverage, LLC ("SL"). Social Leverage is not a registered investment advisor. SLC, SLCII, SLCIII, SLCIV, SLG and SL have used the logo and branding of Social Leverage with the permission of Social Leverage Group, LLC.