LiveScore Group Revenue, Valuation, Funding & Investors

LiveScore Group is valued at $665M as of September 2022, a 5.0x multiple on its last reported $133M revenue.

Last LiveScore Group valuation

$665M

Strategic investment · Sep 2022

Last LiveScore Group funding round

$56M

Strategic investment · Sep 2022

LiveScore Group revenue

$133M

Strategic investment · Sep 2022

Key investors in LiveScore Group

  • Ringier

LiveScore Group Overview

About LiveScore Group

LiveScore Group is a London-headquartered sports media company reaching over 56 million monthly active users across 200 territories in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. It delivers real-time scores, news, and video highlights for football, tennis, cricket, ice hockey, and basketball through apps and websites. As the Official Global Scoring Partner of LaLiga Santander since 2019, LiveScore Group enhances fan engagement with personalized content and betting integrations.


Founded

1998

HQ

United KingdomLondon

Status

Privately held

Customer focus

B2C

Revenue model

Advertising

Revenue

$133M (Sep 2022)

Valuation

$665M (Sep 2022)

LiveScore Group Valuation

LiveScore Group is currently valued at $665M, based on its strategic investment round in September 2022.

The $56M round was led by Ringier.

LiveScore Group valuation by funding round

LiveScore Group valuation by funding round
DateStageValuationRevenue Multiple
Sep 2022Strategic investment$665M5.0x

LiveScore Group Revenue

LiveScore Group's latest recorded revenue is $133M, as of its strategic investment round in September 2022. At a $665M valuation, that implies a 5.0x revenue multiple.

LiveScore Group revenue by funding round

LiveScore Group revenue and valuation multiple by funding round
DateRevenue *ValuationRevenue MultipleStage
Sep 2022$133M$665M5.0xStrategic investment

* Revenue (or ARR) figures are the values recorded alongside each funding round. Typically run-rate revenue at the time of the deal, or a reported LTM (last 12 months) revenue.

LiveScore Group Funding History

LiveScore Group has raised a total of $56M across 1 funding round.

LiveScore Group funding rounds

LiveScore Group funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedValuationDeal Summary
Sep 2022Strategic investmentRingier (lead)$56M$665MLiveScore Group, founded in 2019 by Noel Hayden and led by CEO Sam Sadi, operates sports media and gaming brands including LiveScore for real-time scores and streams, LiveScore Bet, and Virgin Bet. The company has achieved rapid growth and significant market share in competitive sports betting and media sectors through integrated customer acquisition across its assets. On September 7, 2022, Ringier AG announced a £50 million strategic investment, valuing LiveScore Group's gaming and media business at £500 million post-investment. The investment, equivalent to about $57.4 million or €58 million, aims to accelerate LiveScore Group's global expansion, particularly into Central and Eastern European markets where Ringier has strong sports media assets like Sportal Media Group. This partnership unites LiveScore with Ringier's newly formed Sports Media Group, enhancing capabilities in sports engagement and betting. LiveScore reported annual revenue of about £100 million at the time, underscoring its scaling trajectory over three years. Ringier, a Swiss media and technology conglomerate with over 130 companies, positions LiveScore as a key addition to fuel fans' passion for sport through innovative products. The deal is described as a breakthrough for strategic opportunities, with operational leadership under Ringier Sports Media Group.

Who has invested in LiveScore Group?

1 investor has backed LiveScore Group across its funding rounds, including Ringier.

Lead investors include Ringier.


LiveScore Group Investors

Investors in LiveScore Group by funding rounds participated
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Acquisitions by LiveScore Group

LiveScore Group has acquired 1 company to date.

Last acquisition by LiveScore Group was on November 9th 2023. LiveScore Group acquired Wonderlabz for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by LiveScore Group

Wonderlabz
Description
Wonderlabz is a Mumbai-based gaming technology provider developing online casino platforms, sports betting software, and slot games for operators in India and international markets. The company integrates RNG systems compliant with Malta Gaming Authority standards and supports live dealer tables, virtual sports, and mobile-optimized interfaces.
HQ CountrySouth Africa
HQ City
Cape Town
Deal Date9 Nov 2023
Valuationundisclosed
EV/Revenue
EV/EBITDA

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LiveScore Group Competitors

LiveScore Group competitors include listed companies like Better Collective and Ollamani, and private ones like Suning Sports, Barça Vision, KingMakers and OneFootball.

Public and private companies comparable to LiveScore Group
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
Suning SportsChinaNanjingPrivate--$2.6B-
Better CollectiveDenmarkDenmarkPublicly listed$388M$100M$693M2.4x
Barça VisionSpainBarcelonaPrivate--$468M-
KingMakersNigeriaLagosPrivate--$969M-
OneFootballGermanyBerlinPrivate--$1B-
OllamaniMexicoMexicoPublicly listed$378M$39M$684M1.9x

LiveScore Group Public Comps

LiveScore Group is still privately-owned, but its public comps include Ollamani, Better Collective, Weathernews, Wirtualna Polska, Juventus FC, Borussia Dortmund, USA TODAY, Sichuan Newsnet Media, Shanghai Ganglian and Value Line.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Ollamani$378M$39M2.1x1.9x20.5x11.3x
Better Collective$388M$100M2.5x2.4x9.8x7.7x
Weathernews$157M$38M2.9x2.9x11.9x11.9x
Wirtualna Polska$585M$102M1.4x1.3x8.1x5.6x
Juventus FC$602M$125M2.1x2.2x10.1x10.3x
Borussia Dortmund$606M$133M0.7x0.8x3.1x3.6x
USA TODAY$2.3B$262M0.8x0.9x7.5x7.2x
Sichuan Newsnet Media$46M$14M7.0x-22.5x-

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Common questions about LiveScore Group

When was LiveScore Group founded?LiveScore Group was founded in 1998.
Where is LiveScore Group headquartered?LiveScore Group is headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
Is LiveScore Group publicly listed?No, LiveScore Group is a private, VC-backed company.
What is LiveScore Group's valuation?LiveScore Group was last valued at $665M in its strategic investment round in September 2022.
How much funding has LiveScore Group raised?LiveScore Group has raised $56M across 1 funding round.
What was LiveScore Group's last funding round?LiveScore Group's last funding round was a $56M strategic investment round in September 2022, led by Ringier.
Who are LiveScore Group's investors?LiveScore Group's investors include Ringier.
What is LiveScore Group's revenue?LiveScore Group's latest recorded revenue is $133M (September 2022).
What is LiveScore Group's revenue multiple?LiveScore Group's latest valuation implies a 5.0x revenue multiple ($665M valuation on $133M of revenue).
Which companies are comparable to LiveScore Group?Companies comparable to LiveScore Group include Suning Sports, Better Collective, Barça Vision, KingMakers, OneFootball and Ollamani.
How many companies has LiveScore Group acquired?LiveScore Group has acquired 1 company, including Wonderlabz.

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